Clean up catalog documents before a review
A practical checklist for making ownership, splits and statement history easier to review without turning the process into a public campaign.
Demo boundary: local/mock materials only. No data leaves this prototype and no partner follow-up is created here.
Start with the rights map
List the master owner, composition owner, performer roles, producer shares and any samples that need follow-up. The goal is not to create a perfect legal document; it is to make open questions visible before deal terms are discussed.
Keep proof close to each claim
Attach split sheets, distribution exports, royalty statements and correspondence to the matching track or catalog line. A reviewer should not need to infer which file supports which ownership claim.
Separate facts from plans
Historical statements, confirmed splits and signed documents belong in the fact layer. Release plans, marketing assumptions and future sync hopes should sit in a separate planning layer.
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Related notes keep the anonymous preview and private-review framing.
Split sheet red flags before capital review
Common split-sheet issues that can slow a catalog review even when the music and release story are strong.
Royalty reporting basics for review-ready files
What to gather before a review so royalty history can be read as evidence rather than a pile of disconnected exports.
Is a catalog ready for an advance discussion?
How a catalog can be framed for review when the story is based on statements, ownership clarity and release context instead of public hype.