Do I need an EAN code (=bar code) for digital distribution?

Digital products need EAN codes. It is used to identify the product and also serves as a kind of digital price tag. In digital music distribution we use the terms products and tracks instead of albums and songs.

If someone buys the whole product, revenues are cleared using the EAN code. A product can consist of a single track, or it could also be an EP or album with several tracks. Without code or with an incorrect code it is not possible to account revenues and the shops cannot sell the music.

If you do not have an EAN code, you can buy it directly in MES for a one-time fee of EUR 5.00 You can use the same EAN code for your physical product (CD), as long as it is exactly the same as the digital product. The code remains valid and, in your possession, even if you decide to terminate your contract with Rebeat Digital.