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What is an ISRC, and do I need one?

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Short answer

An ISRC is the code that identifies one recording. Kakorri assigns one to each new track automatically when you submit, so you don't need to do anything.

ISRC and UPC A RELEASE UPC or EAN12 or 13 digits · one per release TRACK 1First song ISRC · one per recording TRACK 2Second song ISRC · one per recording
A UPC names the whole release. An ISRC names one recording, and stays with it wherever it appears.
  • One code per recording, the same in every store and on every release the recording is on.
  • A new version, like a remix or a radio edit, gets its own code.
  • Once a track has its ISRC, the code never changes and is never used for anything else.

Already have one?

You can't type an ISRC on the Upload page: Kakorri gives each new track its own. Moving music you released with another distributor, with the ISRC it has, comes later, with a guided catalog move.

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