About

What is Trade or Die?

Trade or Die is a platform built for the DIY music community — labels, distros and artists who want to swap what they have and get new stuff or make their releases available to more people. No money changes hands. Just music for music.

How it works

1
Post your tradelist
List the records you're willing to trade — title, format, and an optional note about whatever you might think needs to be mentioned.
2
Browse and propose
Browse other users' tradelists. When you find someone interesting, send them a trade proposal with a short message.
3
Agree and ship
If both parties agree, use the inbox to coordinate the details and arrange shipping. Once both sides confirm completion, you can leave each other a rating.

Reputation system

Every completed trade unlocks a rating — Positive, Neutral, or Negative — with an optional comment. Ratings are only available after both parties confirm the trade is done, so they reflect real outcomes. A trader's reputation score is visible on their public profile.

Contact

Questions, issues, or feedback? Reach us at info@tradeordie.org.