Record Union
Stockholm distributor with per-release Core pricing and shared workspaces for teams and labels
Quick Overview
| Company | DFP Group AB (Record Union) |
|---|---|
| Category | Music Distribution Services |
| Headquarters | Stockholm, Sweden |
| Founded | 2008 |
| EU Presence | Yes - Sweden (EU) |
| Data Location | Not stated on pages checked |
| Open Source | No |
| GDPR Compliant | Yes |
| Self-Hosting | No |
| Main Features | Per-release subscriptions, workspaces, team roles, royalty splits and recoups, Spotify for Artists connection, Content ID add-on, label services |
| Pricing | Core from $14 per release per year (range $14 to 54); Pro $150 per year per workspace; Label on request. Prices as shown on the pricing page |
| Best For | Teams and managers who run several releases under one workspace |
| Replaces | DistroKid, TuneCore, CD Baby |
Detailed Review
Record Union treats a release as the unit you subscribe to. The Core plan bills each release annually, while the Pro plan bills a workspace that several people can work in.
The terms identify the counterparty as DFP Group AB, a Swedish company with its registered address in Stockholm, and the about page dates the service to 2008.
Core versus Pro in practice
Core starts at $14 per year for a release with one or two tracks and rises to $54 for larger ones. Pro costs $150 per year and includes three releases, collaboration across teams, catalogue insights and release add-ons.
Store delivery covers 20+ music stores, and further stores can be added after submission for $2 per year each.
Paying only for what you ship
The pricing page says you can build a profile, set up releases and explore the platform without paying, and that payment is due when you release. Optional items are itemised: rapid delivery $6, pitch priority $4, Spotify pre-save $7 and Content ID $10 yearly.
A UPC for a release is a one-time $10 charge according to the feature table.
Money handling for groups
Royalty splits and recoups, private and business payouts and a monthly earnings report are listed under royalty services. Pro adds members with roles and permissions and deeper stream and listener trends.
A Label tier with a key account manager, catalogue funding and sync licensing is priced individually.
Limitations to Consider
Delivery to 20+ stores is a narrower network than the 120+ at Amuse or the 200+ at iMusician. Add-ons such as pre-saves, rapid delivery and Content ID are charged per release, so costs rise with each feature. Prices on the page appear in US dollars.
Who Should Use Record Union
Managers, collectives and small labels that want to share one workspace across several releases and need splits and recoups without extra tools.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Pay only when a release goes out
- Workspaces with roles and permissions
- Royalty splits and recoups included
- Swedish contracting entity
- Itemised add-on prices
Cons
- Only 20+ stores
- Add-ons billed per release
- Prices displayed in US dollars
- Label tier has no public price
Alternatives to Record Union
Other European music distribution services worth comparing before you decide:
RecordJet
Switzerland · Lucerne distributor with one-time or yearly per-release fees
Amuse
Sweden · Stockholm subscription distributor with 120+ stores and royalty advances
EmuBands
United Kingdom · Glasgow distributor with pay-per-release or monthly Premium
iMusician
Switzerland · Zurich distributor with 200+ platforms and a mastering tool
See all European music distribution services or compare them directly against DistroKid on our alternatives page.
Frequently Asked Questions
The terms and conditions name DFP Group AB, based in Stockholm, Sweden, as the party you contract with.
The pricing page shows Core from $14 per year for each release, with prices ranging from $14 to $54 depending on the release.
Yes, on Pro, which is billed per workspace and lets you invite team members with roles and permissions.