Choose the label name on a release

What this guide covers

Use a label name you control and keep it consistent across the catalog.

Label records keep imprint names and roster ownership organized across releases. A label workspace can manage multiple artists, releases, team members, analytics, and royalty reporting from one place.

Before you start

• Use a label name you have the right to use.
• Create distinct records for genuinely distinct imprints.
• Create reusable artist records for the roster.
• Decide which teammates should work with which artists or labels.

Step by step

1. 01

   Open the release metadata step.

2. 02

   Choose or enter the label name associated with the release.

3. 03

   Make sure you have the right to use that label name.

4. 04

   Review the value before submission so store metadata is consistent.

Check your work

• Each release uses the intended label identity.
• Artist and label records are not duplicated unnecessarily.
• Team scopes match roster responsibility.
• Catalog naming remains consistent over time.

Common mistakes to avoid

• Typing a slightly different label name on each release.
• Using an unrelated label identity.
• Mixing multiple imprints into one record when they need separate reporting context.
• Giving every staff member access to the full roster by default.

What happens next

Use consistent label and artist records on every new release so catalog and reporting remain organized.

If the result on screen does not match what this guide describes, stop before creating duplicate catalog records or repeating a financial action. Use the visible status and error information when contacting NORTH support.