When creating a release, you can define several different dates:
Release date: The date your release becomes available for streaming on DSPs and for purchase in download stores.
TikTok release date: Choose when a snippet of your song should appear in the TikTok library – even before the official release – to promote it in advance.
Facebook/Instagram date: Set when your song becomes available on those platforms. Note: Unlike TikTok, the full track is made available here.
Pre-order date: Allows fans to pre-order your release in download stores before the official release. This can help generate sales for the first chart week.
Original release date: If your release was originally published earlier (e.g., in 2016), you can enter that date to keep your release history in the correct order on platforms like Spotify.