For correct identification and clearance each product needs its own EAN code, no matter if it contains just one or several tracks. The code cannot be used several times. Without code you cannot upload your product to stores.

 

Purchase EAN Code

You can buy an EAN code directly in MES when creating a new product for EUR 5.00 per code. Just click the dollar ($) button on the right.

 

The EAN code will only be visible after uploading your product. Only after that your credit card will be charged with the fee of EUR 5.00. Until that the message “EAN set automatically” is displayed in the data field. As soon as you upload the product the actual EAN code is automatically displayed in MES.

 

The EAN code is yours and you can use it, even if you end your digital distribution contract with Rebeat.

 

Cancel purchase

You can cancel the purchase of the EAN code as long as you have not uploaded the product. Just click on the button with the dollar symbol again.

 

Important:

An EAN Code is a number enabling a­utomatic identification of your product. Never create, invent or copy an existing number! This is illegal and can be prosecuted. Get your code either at your media production company, a legal distributor (e.g. for Germany it is www.gs1.org) or buy it directly in our MES. The same applies to the ISRC code, which you can either get from the IFPI or buy in MES , see 3.5.5 - ISRC.

 

 

Purchase EAN Code before uploading

If you need the EAN code before product upload – e.g. for CD production - you can buy it directly in MES without a product upload. Click “Extras” > “Buy EAN/ISRC code” in the top menu.

 

A new window opens. Enter how many EAN/ISRC Codes you want to purchase and confirm by clicking on “Buy EAN now” or “Buy ISRC now”. After the purchase is confirmed, the codes are displayed in a window. Use the small buttons top left to download the codes as .jpg (picture) or .txt (numbers). Additionally, you receive the codes via e-mail. You can use these codes also for uploading the digital product.

 

Generate EAN Code graphic

With the Barcode Creator you can generate a graphic of the numbers of the EAN Code, download and print it.
You find this tool right next to the Dollar symbol.

 

Tip:

Save the EAN Code as .emf format in order to use it for the artwork of your physical CD.
This is a so-called vector format and is preferred by graphic designers.

 

 

Related Topics

Tab „Product data“