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Labels in Velveteen

Updated June 12, 2026

The short answer

A label in Velveteen is the owner-of-record used on releases. It controls release label metadata, label permissions, team management on Label plans, and release approval for managed label workflows.

Independent artists still use a label record. On lower plans, Velveteen can assign the label. Pro and Label plans can use custom label names.

What labels do

Release ownership

Every submitted release needs a label_id.

Copyright text

Lower plans can have locked copyright text tied to the assigned label.

Permissions

label_permissions grants access to label records.

Team workflows

Label plans add label_members, team management, support, and release approval flows.

How labels affect releases

When a release is created, Velveteen enforces the correct label for the account. Managed label users use their managed label. Other users either provide a permitted custom label or receive the default label for their account.

Before submission, Velveteen checks that the release has a label.

Frequently asked questions

Do independent artists need a label?+

They need a label record in Velveteen, but not a separate company.

Who can create custom labels?+

Pro, Label, and eligible legacy plans can create custom labels.

What plan has label team management?+

Label and LegacyLabel accounts can manage label members.

Can a label require release approval?+

Yes. Managed label workflows can require label approval before DSP submission.

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