RecordJet
Lucerne-based distributor that lets you choose between a one-time fee per release and a yearly fee with full revenue
Quick Overview
| Company | recordJet AG |
|---|---|
| Category | Music Distribution Services |
| Headquarters | Lucerne, Switzerland |
| Founded | 2008 |
| EU Presence | Yes - Switzerland (CH) |
| Data Location | Not stated on pages checked |
| Open Source | No |
| GDPR Compliant | Yes |
| Self-Hosting | No |
| Main Features | Per-release pricing, Basic and Premium models, non-exclusive contracts, release analytics, store selection, switching help, full-service add-ons |
| Pricing | Basic: single €19, EP €29, album €39 one time (90% of revenue). Premium: single €9, EP €19, album €29 per year (100% of revenue). Excl. VAT |
| Best For | Artists with few releases a year who prefer paying per release |
| Replaces | DistroKid, TuneCore, CD Baby |
Detailed Review
recordJet puts the price on the release instead of on the account. A single, an EP and an album each carry their own fee, and you decide whether to pay once and give up 10% of revenue or pay yearly and keep all of it.
The imprint names recordJet AG at Maihofstrasse 1 in Lucerne with the Swiss UID CHE-179.890.872, so the contract sits with a Swiss company.
Two ways to pay for the same release
Under Basic you pay €19 for a single, €29 for an EP or €39 for an album once, and 90% of the revenue goes to you. Under Premium the fees are €9, €19 and €29 per year and you receive 100%.
The break-even depends on how long a release earns. A catalogue that generates little for years may cost less on Basic, while a release with steady streams can favour Premium.
Contract terms without lock-in
The pricing page states that all contracts are non-exclusive and can be cancelled with a simple notice, and that you keep the rights, the release timing and the choice of partner stores. For artists coming from another distributor, the site has a switching guide.
The company page traces the service to 2008 and to its founder Jorin Zschiesche, which makes it one of the longer-running independents in this list.
Extras beyond delivery
Statistics for each release are available in the account. A full-service option covers promotion, digital advertising, consulting, creative services and merchandise, and a First Class offer provides an individual deal for artists who want closer support.
Prices on the page are marked as excluding VAT, and the First Class deal has no published price.
Limitations to Consider
The Basic model pays 90% of revenue, so the cheaper upfront route costs a share of every stream. The pricing page lists no store count or Content ID terms, which makes a like-for-like comparison with Amuse harder. Full-service promotion and the First Class deal are quoted individually.
Who Should Use RecordJet
Independent artists and small labels in the DACH region and beyond who release occasionally and want to choose between a one-time and a yearly fee for each release.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Swiss company with a published UID
- Choice between one-time and yearly fees
- Premium pays 100% of revenue
- Non-exclusive contracts, cancel with notice
- Release-level pricing from €9
Cons
- Basic keeps 10% of revenue
- No store count on the pricing page
- Promotion and First Class are quoted individually
- Fees are per release, so large catalogues add up
Alternatives to RecordJet
Other European music distribution services worth comparing before you decide:
Record Union
Sweden · Stockholm distributor with team workspaces and royalty recoups
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 imprint on recordjet.com lists recordJet AG at Maihofstrasse 1 in Lucerne, Switzerland, with UID CHE-179.890.872.
The pricing page lists €19 once for a single under Basic or €9 per year under Premium, both excluding VAT.
The page states that its contracts are non-exclusive and can be cancelled with a simple cancellation notice.