How to Sell Music on Amazon
It is always a dream of independent artists to be right next to the biggest names in music, and Amazon makes it possible. Being an online retailer, Amazon opens a window for independent artists to post their music for sale among other known artists, and makes the process of selling music much more accessible. There will be no lack of viewership, as Amazon is the second largest download store in the world. With a few easy steps you can put your work, downloads, CD’s on display and watch the magic of Amazon work. If you are good enough to attract people, then this will be the best thing you will ever do apart from making music.
Instructions
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First off, you need to create an account at Amazon Advantage, and do the basics which involve filling an online form, setting basic payment modes and creating a username and password. It is imperative that you own all distribution rights while you’re filling the form, and if you find out that you don’t own all rights to your music then do not use the service.
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The second part is to add your product. For this, you have to sign into your account and look for the Advantage page on the left column. Once you are there, start by clicking “Add an Item” under the “Items” icon. If you have more than 50 items to add, then choose the option “Add Items in Bulk.” Next up, you have to select the product type, and give in your UPC code from your bar code. This will allow Amazon to assign you an ASIN number, and then click on the submit button. The next step would require you to add the CD title and the artist’s name along with basic information.
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Now, comes the part to upload the image of your CD. You will have to go back to the Advantage page and then click on “Image Upload.” Choose a high quality image, and place the image correctly. If done correctly, it will help reel in potential buyers. Once you are done, click on the “Upload” button.
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Add content to your page. The item will become active, and it will allow you to make changes, and for that click on the “Update Item Content” link which will be on the main Advantage page. Now, you are ready to add your CD description and information you want displayed on the page.
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Your product will not be active instantly, it will take some time, but once it is, you will receive an e-mail from Amazon with an order. Amazon will provide you with the pick sheet and include that pick sheet in the package when you print out the address label. Add the music previews to your page, what this will do is that it will allow Amazon to convert your music into MP3 and will display it on your page for viewers to preview your music.
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