What is an ISRC code?

An ISRC (International Standard Recording Code) is a unique code for a sound recording or music video.

It is a unique, 12-character alphanumeric identifier used to track and manage recordings across the global music industry.

Think of it as a barcode for a specific track. While a UPC (Universal Product Code) identifies an entire album or single release, the ISRC identifies the individual song or recording itself.

The format of the ISRC is as follows...

Country-Registrant-Year-Designation

Example:

FR-ABC-26-01234

FR = 2 character Country Code (e.g., "FR" for France, "GB" for Great Britain, etc...)

ABC = 3 character Registrant Code assigned to the entity (label or artist)

26 = 2 digits for the Year of Reference (e.g., "26" for 2026)

01234 = 5 digits for the Designation Code (a unique number assigned to that specific track / music video)

Please note: You must provide a Video ISRC code and not an audio one.

Even if the audio in the music video is identical to the album version, the video itself is a separate asset and requires its own unique code.