Uploading your tracks correctly is one of the most important steps when creating a vinyl or CD release on elasticStage. This guide explains how to upload music, arrange your tracklist, and enter track metadata so your physical release is produced exactly as intended.

You can also follow along with our full video tutorial below:

▶ Watch: How to Upload Tracks & Add Track Metadata on elasticStage

Before uploading your tracks, make sure your files are properly prepared for vinyl or CD production.

elasticStage transfers your content onto physical media as faithfully as possible, preserving the sound of your uploaded files without creative alterations.

Unlike traditional vinyl pressing plants that require one combined WAV file per side, elasticStage requires you to upload each track individually. This gives you full control over track order, sequencing and metadata.

For full technical specifications, read our audio preparation guide:
​How Should I Prepare My Audio Files?

Once you’ve created your release:

This layout mirrors how your final physical product will appear.

Click the upload button and select your audio files.

You can:

Once uploaded, elasticStage processes your files automatically.

You can then drag and drop tracks into your preferred running order. This is especially important for vinyl releases, where the flow of Side A and Side B shapes the listening experience.

After uploading your tracks, enter the required track metadata.

For each track, add:

Before locking your release, carefully review:

Once you lock your release, you will no longer be able to edit these fields. Double-check everything to ensure a smooth production process.

Can I upload a single audio file for Side A and Side B?

No. elasticStage requires you to upload each track individually.

If your mastering engineer supplied one file per side, simply split the file into individual tracks before uploading.

What is an ISRC?

ISRC stands for International Standard Recording Code.

It uniquely identifies a specific sound recording worldwide and ensures correct royalty tracking.

If you don’t have ISRCs, elasticStage will generate them for free when you upload your tracks.

My album is slightly longer than 23 minutes per vinyl side. Can you make an exception?

No. We’re unable to make exceptions to the 23-minute-per-side limit.

For optimal sound quality, we recommend keeping each side under 22 minutes. Longer playtimes can reduce groove spacing and impact audio fidelity.

I have two tracks that blend from one into the other. Will silence be added?

No. We do not add silence between tracks.

If your tracks are designed to flow seamlessly (for example, classical movements or continuous DJ mixes), they will play back seamlessly on vinyl and CD.

What is the difference between a Primary Artist and a Featured Artist?

Where do I credit producers, engineers and other musicians?

elasticStage metadata includes Primary Artists, Featured Artists, Songwriters and Publishers.

Producers, engineers and other contributors can be credited on your record sleeve artwork.

Why do I get a “Validation Failed” error when uploading audio?

Some mastering software embeds additional metadata into WAV files that does not follow the strict WAV standard required by our system.

To fix this:

Once your tracks and metadata are complete, you can:

You’re now well on your way to launching your vinyl or CD release.

elasticStage makes it simple to upload music, enter track metadata, and create professional vinyl and CD releases with no minimum orders.

Ready to continue? Log in to your Release dashboard and start building your release today.