88tc88 is a web based service, which bands, artists, musicians and labels may use to have their names, band names, song lyrics, song titles and album titles translated into Chinese to be be able to sell their music in Greater China.

Please click on “SIGN UP” and register yourself. You will receive a confirmation email after registration.

You can choose one of the various payment options. Amongst others available are credit card payments like American Express, VISA or MasterCard, national or international bank transfers, Paypal and but also many others.

The term 'Release' refers to Album, Single, Compilation, Sampler, single Track, LP, Mini-LP, or EP.

The term 'Track' refers to one song/track.

We consider 15 as a threshold for most common albums. If you have more than 15 songs to translate, we will charge per every additional song a fee of € 5,- to cover our additional costs.

We consider 15 as a threshold for most common albums. If you have more than 15 lyrics to translate, we will charge per every additional lyric a fee of € 5,- to cover our additional costs.

If you artist name already exists, you will definitely not have the same songs as the other artist. We identify you not only by your artist name, but also by your personal details and thus your own songs/music.

No, you don't have to have a label. You can register solely as an artist.

Yes, lyrics are a must! As only when you provide us with your lyrics the approval process and release in Greater China can take place. Plus the Chinese people can understand your lyrics this way and due to translation actually have a chance to find you and your music.

You are and stay always the copyright holder of your music. All we agree upon is a licencing agreement, which allows us to distribute and release your music in Greater China. Please have a look into your contract for further details.

The ISRC (International Standard Recording Code) is the international identification system for sound recordings and music video recordings. Each ISRC is aunique and permanent identifier for a specific recording, independent of the format on which it appears (CD, audio file, etc) or the rights holders involved. Only one ISRC should be issued to a track, and an ISRC can never represent more than one unique recording. ISRCs are widely used in digital commerce by download sites and collecting societies. An ISRC can also be permanently encoded into a product as its digital fingerprint. Encoded ISRC provide the means to automatically identify recordings for royalty payments.

88tc88 is one of the few web based services, who has a direct access to the Chinese Approval Department, which is responsible of all content released and distributed in Greater China.

China Mobile, China Unicom, China Telecom are the biggest mobile service providers in Greater China and close partners of 88tc88.

The Chinese market is one of the biggest markets in the world and constantly growing. It contains about 800 million possible customers.

No, the prices are set by our Chinese partners only, as you are more likely to sell your music in China, when prices within a well accepted price range are decided on.

You have to provide us with information about your release. This information we’re gathering is called “Meta Data” and includes e.g. artist name, release title, song titles and lyrics just to name a few. Please check out this link to download the full list of required data.

We have found .wav files to be the most reliable and therefore recommend them first and foremost. Remember that they must be set at a 44.1 khz sample rate, 16 bit sample size and the channel set to stereo. Alternatively we accept MP3, but only at the most highest bitrate (320kb VBR, highest resolution setting at CBR and ABR)

Artwork can be in one of the following file formats: JPG/JPEG or PNG. The image must be a perfect square and at least 1440x1440px. All artwork must be in best-quality RGB Color mode (including black and white images) and must have a resolution of at least 72 dpi (best: 300dpi). You may not include: email addresses, URLs, any other contact information or any pricing information. You must include both the artist name and album title on the artwork and remove any stickers or other items from your artwork in case you are scanning it in from a physical CD.

Yes, as the administration of your account is up to you only. Please note, that the status is displayed according to your releases. As long as your actions are "saved" you can always make changes by clicking on "edit". Yet once you have sent your release, it is off to our translation department and from then on data changes can only be made by our technical support.

Of course. We make sure, that we only work with Chinese mobile companies and distributors, who pay royalties. 88tc88 takes your work seriously and thus assures you that your music is not licensed to non paying platforms.

88tc88 gives 90% of all incoming royalties to artists.

88tc88 gives 90% of all incoming royalties to labels.

If your music sells successfully in Greater China, you can make a lot of money. Also due to the fact, that you're selling your music to a huge market. Your royalty split will be payed out to your directly.

88tc88 works with partners only, who are reliable, transparent and pay out royalties. The main online and mobile sellings platforms 88tc88 works with are China Mobile, China Unicom, China Telecom, ArtistGogo, QingFX.