How do I create a Mixed Compilation Album?

A Mixed Compilation Album is an album that contains multiple tracks mixed together, this varies compared to normal compilation albums as the tracks are mixed together into a continuous mix. 

The formatting of a Mixed Compilation Album varies depending on the store/type of service the album will be released on i.e. streaming services and download sites. 

You must create a release for the streaming or download stores as per the below guidelines. You will require access to the "Schedule" tool (in the Icon menu on the Release Details page) to tell the system where to send each release. If you do not have this tool, please request this to be enabled via the following form.

For Streaming Platforms

A Mixed Compilation Album is an album that contains a Continuous DJ mix that is cut up into individual tracks. The benefits of this are that each track play gets counted as a stream and therefore a royalty on the streaming services. This type of formatting also appeals to the streaming services target audience more as a mixed compilation product is more of a performance than just a compilation album. 

To create a mix compilation album complete the following steps - 

1. Click "Release Management -> New Release" from your top menu
2. Enter the mixing artist as the release artist
3. Type the Album title into the Release Name field and in brackets specify who has mixed the compilation.

Example Album Titles -

"Anjunabeats, Vol. 1 (Mixed By Above & Beyond)"
"Digitally Enhanced Vol. 3 (Mixed By Will Holland)"
4. Pick a record label that this Album will be released on
5. Click "Album" from the Release Type options at the bottom, then select DJ Mix. 
6. Click "Next" on the top menu
7. You will now be asked to create a track for your Album
8. Enter the artist name for the first track (if the artist already exists you can select them from the list or if they do not exist they will be created)
9. Enter the title of the first track (do not enter artist information or mix versions into this field)
10. If you wish to add a remix artist click "Add Remix Artist" and enter their name.
11. The mix name will automatically be set to "Original Mix" unless you add a remixer. Update as required.
12. Click "Next" on the top menu

Your Album will now be created. To add additional tracks to this Album click the "New Mix" button on the top menu.

To upload audio for your release and set a genre click "Update & Upload Files" next to your tracks.

For Download Stores

A Mixed Compilation Album is an album that contains a Continuous DJ mix along with the unmixed version of each track included in the mix.

You must NOT upload chopped tracks from within the mix. These kinds of tracks are not permitted in most stores. You must upload the unmixed original versions or album edits only.

To create a mix compilation album complete the following steps - 

1. Click "Release Management -> New Release" from your top menu
2. Enter the mixing artist as the release artist, or "Various Artists" if the mixes are performed by 4 or more artists. 
3. Type the Album title into the Release Name field and in brackets specify who has mixed the compilation.

Example Album Titles -

• "Anjunabeats, Vol. 1 (Mixed By Above & Beyond)"
• "Digitally Enhanced Vol. 3 (Mixed By Will Holland)"

4. Pick a record label that this Album will be released on
5. Click "Album" from the Release Type options at the bottom
6. Click "Next" on the top menu
7. You will now be asked to create a track for your Album
8. Enter the artist name for the first track (if the artist already exists you can select them from the list or if they do not exist they will be created)
9. Enter the title of the first track (do not enter artist information or mix versions into this field)
10. If you wish to add a remix artist click "Add Remix Artist" and enter their name.
11. The mix name will automatically be set to "Original Mix" unless you add a remixer. Update as required.
12. Click "Next" on the top menu

Your Album will now be created. To add additional tracks to this Album click the "New Mix" button on the top menu.

To upload audio for your release and set a genre click "Update & Upload Files" next to your tracks.

Part 2 - Entering The Continuous DJ Mix

The continuous DJ mix should be the last track on the album and should be set up as follows - 

1. Click "New Mix" from the top menu (when you are on the release details page)
2. Enter the artist who has mixed this "Continuous DJ Mix". If no specific artist is to be credited specify the artist as "Various Artists".
3. Enter the name of the album in the track title field. (exclude previously stated "Mixed By ... " in the release name field.

Example Continuous Mix Track -

• Artist - "Above & Beyond"
• Title - "Anjunabeats, Volume 1 (Disc 1)"
• Mix Name - "Continuous DJ Mix"

4. Do NOT specify a remix artist
5. The mix name should always be specified as "Continuous DJ Mix"
6. Click "Next"
7. On the Track Details screen - please ensure that "Album Only" is ticked.