Check Release Readiness in Velveteen
Updated June 12, 2026
On a DRAFT or REJECTED release, the Overview tab shows the Release Readiness panel. Velveteen runs validateRelease on the release and every linked track. When all checks pass, the panel shows All set and Ready to submit for review. Until then, Submit for Review stays disabled and lists the missing field count.
Readiness is the same validation used by the submit endpoint. Use the panel as your pre-flight checklist rather than guessing field by field.
What the panel shows
Release Readiness
Panel title on the release Overview tab.
Issue count
Shows All set or N issues until every blocker is fixed.
Jump links
Click a failed item to open the matching release or track field.
Auto-fix
Some missing values can be filled in bulk from the panel when quick fixes are available.
Common release-level blockers
Artwork and label
Artwork URL and label_id must be present.
Dates
Consumer and original release dates must be valid and at least one week out.
Artist approval
Linked artists cannot be in setup, pending, needs_work, or rejected.
Invitations
Pending collaborator or label invitations block submission.
Subscription
Independent accounts need an active paid plan at submit time.
Frequently asked questions
Why does Submit for Review stay disabled?+
Either Release Readiness still reports issues or you lack editor permission on the release.
Does readiness check pitching?+
No. Pitch readiness is a separate workflow on the Pitching pages.
Can admins submit with errors?+
The UI still reflects readiness for draft releases. Server-side validation also runs on submit.
What does Ready to submit for review mean?+
validateRelease returned zero errors for the release and all linked tracks.
Related articles
Add tracks and audio
Use Add Track on the release, upload audio (30+ seconds), then complete ISRC, credits, performers, and AI declaration on each track.
Submitting a release
The readiness gate before review: subscription, artist approval, dates, tracks, credits, artwork, label approval, and fraud declarations.
Submit for distribution
When readiness passes, use Submit for Review. Velveteen locks the release and tracks and moves the package into review.
Artist approval
The approval lifecycle: what each status means, what triggers transitions, and what to do when needs_work.
Billing & subscriptions
Choose a plan, start Stripe checkout, manage your subscription, update payment methods, and view invoices.