Album Release Budget Calculator
Plan your full album release budget including recording, mixing, mastering, music video, PR, and distribution costs.
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Production
Creative
Marketing & Distribution
Release Budget
Total Budget
$78K
Cost per Track
$6K
Budget Categories
Production$53K
Creative$14K
Marketing$10K
Distribution$500
Line Items
Recording$30K
Mixing$14K
Music Video$10K
Mastering$6K
PR Campaign$5K
Session Musicians$3K
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How to Use This Calculator
1
Enter your track count and per-track production costs (recording, mixing, mastering).
2
Add creative costs for artwork, music video, and photoshoot.
3
Set PR campaign, digital ads, and playlist pitching budgets.
4
Review total budget, cost per track, and category breakdown.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to release an album?
Independent albums cost $10K-$50K for recording and basic promotion. Professional releases with videos and PR campaigns run $50K-$200K+.
Why Use This Calculator
- Budget production costs per track
- Plan creative assets (video, artwork, photos)
- Allocate marketing and PR budgets
- Compare indie vs major release costs
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