Firstly, let us say that if you are planning to sell a cover song, CD Baby has partnered with Limelight to provide the quickest and most convenient way to secure mechanical licenses. Limelight makes cover song clearance easy without expensive lawyer fees and complicated paperwork. Check out Limelight HERE.

But if you’d like to handle the the process on your own, follow the steps below:

Please note that the below is not official legal advice, we are not your lawyers, and you should always contact your attorney before entering into any contract such as a license.

If you have recorded a cover version of someone else’s song, and you plan to make that recording available over the Internet, the following information applies to you.

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How to Legally Sell Downloads of Cover Songs | DIY Musician.