Whether you re-upload a release or transfer it from another distributor, the retention of your existing stream counts is handled directly by stores and services. While Too Lost doesn’t control this process, we’ve seen artists successfully maintain their streaming data by ensuring that key details between the original and re-uploaded versions match.
Best Practices to Help Maximize Your Chances of Keeping Stream Counts
- Match the audio files
- If possible, upload the exact same audio file. If you must replace the file, make sure the audio duration matches exactly.
- Keep your metadata consistent
- Use the same artist name, track titles, and other identifying metadata as in your original release.
- Use the same ISRCs
Each service ultimately decides whether to transfer existing stream counts, so results may vary depending on the service.