DDEX DELIVERY
DDEX Delivery and ERN Feed Generation
DDEX delivery is how a distributor sends releases to DSPs as standardized ERN (Electronic Release Notification) XML feeds, the format Spotify, Apple Music, and other platforms ingest. LabelGrid generates these feeds and delivers them to all major DSPs, supporting ERN 3.8.2, 4.3.0, 4.3.1, and 4.3.2 for both delivery and import. Validation is automated and each platform receives the version it expects. No XML expertise required.
DSP DELIVERY
How does LabelGrid deliver DDEX feeds to DSPs?
Every release ships as a DDEX ERN NewReleaseMessage in the version each DSP requires, from ERN 3.8.2 to 4.3.2, and takedowns are handled with PurgeReleaseMessage. Territory-specific release dates, deal terms, and rights holders are preserved exactly as submitted, so DSPs like Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and Deezer receive a clean, valid feed every time. See the full distribution feature →
DDEX IMPORT
Can I import my existing DDEX feeds?
Yes. If you already produce DDEX with another provider, connect your existing feeds to LabelGrid’s S3 endpoint and keep delivering, with no catalog re-ingestion required. Bulk XML uploads run through automated validation, and continuous sync keeps your feed current. DDEX import is available on API plans.
HOW IT WORKS
How does DDEX feed generation work?
1. Ingest
Add releases through the dashboard, the REST API, or DDEX import. Metadata, audio, and artwork land in one catalog.
2. Validate
Every release is checked before delivery. DDEX import errors come back inline with XPath references, so fixes take minutes.
3. Deliver
Validated metadata ships as DDEX-compliant feeds to all major DSPs, each in the ERN version that platform expects.
Industry-Standard Delivery, Without the Overhead
Published pricing. No per-release fees. Free 7-day trial.
METADATA QUALITY
What metadata does LabelGrid validate before delivery?
LabelGrid checks credits, copyright lines, and locked fields on every release before the feed ships, so DSPs do not reject it.
Credits & Contributors — Performer, composition, and production credits enforced per track, matching DSP requirements.
Copyright Consistency — P-Line and C-Line data validated with year consistency checks per track.
Field Locks — Once a release is distributed, critical metadata is locked to prevent accidental changes.
FOR DEVELOPERS
Do I have to use DDEX, or is there an API?
You do not have to touch DDEX at all. Most partners integrate through LabelGrid’s REST API, with webhooks, a sandbox, and public docs, and the platform generates DDEX feeds downstream.
REST API First — Most partners integrate via LabelGrid’s REST API and let the platform handle DDEX formatting downstream.
Webhook Events — Real-time notifications for delivery status changes, approvals, and takedown confirmations.
Sandbox & Docs — Public interactive documentation and a sandbox environment on every API plan.
White-Label Ready — Run the whole platform under your own brand.
MORE FEATURES
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Distribution
Distribute music to all major platforms with advanced metadata and batch operations.
Catalog Management
Manage releases, tracks, artwork, and metadata across your entire catalog from one dashboard.
Royalty Accounting
Automated royalty splits, artist statements, expense tracking, and real-time reporting per release.
White Label & API
Run your own branded distribution platform with LabelGrid’s white-label infrastructure and REST API.
COMMON QUESTIONS
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