CD Baby is a digital distributor of independent music with a mission to help indie musicians sell their music online.
Founded in 1998 by musician Derek Sivers
Originally a website for Sivers to sell his own music
Expanded to become a digital distribution platform for independent musicians
Acquired by AVL Digital Group in 2018
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CD Baby offers distribution services for independent musicians to sell their music on digital platforms such as iTunes, Spotify, and Amazon Music.
CD Baby provides resources for independent musicians including educational articles, webinars, and a DIY musician podcast.
CD Baby offers CD and vinyl manufacturing services for independent musicians to create physical copies of their music.
CD Baby is a digital distributor of independent music, providing services for musicians to sell their music on digital platforms.
CD Baby charges a one-time fee per album or single for distribution, and takes a commission on sales. Additional services such as manufacturing and publishing administration are priced separately.
Yes, CD Baby distributes music to Spotify as well as other popular streaming services and digital stores.
Yes, CD Baby is designed for independent musicians and does not require a record label or distribution deal to use their services.
No, CD Baby does not claim ownership of an artist's music and the artist retains all rights to their music.