Can I Distribute Internationally With a Cover Song License?

For Physical Media (CD, Vinyl, etc...)

Yes, but when distributing a cover song worldwide, each territory handles licensing differently and you must license in the territory your physical media is being manufactured. You can get licensing for US manufacturing quickly and easily through our Cover Song Licensing service.

To get permission to manufacture units outside of the United States, please check with the respective territory's local rights agency, or Contact Us for a Free Consultation.

For Digital Downloads

This depends on your distribution plans. When distributing downloads, you must license in the territories they're being sold or distributed. Typically, most countries handle licensing for digital downloads through blanket agreements, and the US is one of the few countries that require the artist to obtain a mechanical license for downloads. We can help with this quickly and easily through our Cover Song Licensing service, and this US-only licensing typically satisfies the requirements of most digital distributors.

If your digital distributor includes specific requirements for non-US territories that also require passthrough licensing for digital downloads, please check with the respective territory's local rights agency or Contact Us for a Free Consultation