Pre-Delivery ChecklistNew
Interactive pre-delivery checklist for streaming, sync licensing, and label delivery with platform specs.
| Platform | LUFS | True Peak | Format | Sample Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spotify | -14 target | -1 dBTP | WAV/FLAC | 44.1/48 kHz |
| Apple Music | -16 target | -1 dBTP | WAV/FLAC | 44.1/48 kHz |
| YouTube | -14 target | -1 dBTP | WAV/FLAC | 44.1/48 kHz |
| Tidal | -14 target | -1 dBTP | WAV/FLAC | 44.1/48 kHz |
| SoundCloud | -8 or louder | -1 dBTP | WAV/FLAC | 44.1 kHz |
| CD | -9 to -12 typical | -0.3 dBFS | 16-bit WAV | 44.1 kHz |
| Radio/EBU | -23 LUFS | -3 dBTP | Broadcast WAV | 48 kHz |
| Netflix | -27 LUFS | -3 dBTP | Broadcast WAV | 48 kHz |
| DJ/Club | -3 to -6 dBFS | -0.3 dBFS | 24-bit WAV | 44.1/48 kHz |
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About the Pre-Delivery Checklist
The Pre-Delivery Checklist is a free interactive tool for music producers who want accurate answers fast. Whether you're searching for music delivery checklist, pre-mastering checklist producer, streaming release checklist, this tool gives you real-time results without leaving your browser — and explains the reasoning behind every value so you know what to do with it.
Every tool on MusicProductionWiki is built around one principle: answer the question and explain the reasoning. The Pre-Delivery Checklist not only calculates — it shows you why those values work, what changes when you adjust them, and what professional producers do differently across genres.
This tool is part of the Loudness & Delivery category. It's embedded directly inside the relevant entries in The Producer's Bible — MPW's comprehensive reference library — where it appears in context alongside the theory that explains why each setting works the way it does.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What file format should I deliver for streaming distribution?
Most distributors accept 16-bit or 24-bit WAV at 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz. Deliver 24-bit WAV whenever possible — distributors convert to streaming formats internally. Never deliver MP3 as a master for distribution.
What is required for sync licensing delivery?
Sync licensing typically requires: a full mixed and mastered stereo master, stems (at minimum: drums, bass, melodic elements, vocals), clean and explicit versions if the track has lyrics, all ISRC codes, metadata embedded in file headers, and confirmation that no uncleared samples are present.
Do I need to embed metadata in my audio files?
Yes. At minimum, embed: song title, artist name, ISRC code, album/EP title, release year, and genre. Many platforms and sync libraries reject files with missing or mismatched metadata. Use a tool like MP3Tag or your DAW's export metadata fields.