ISRC – International Standard Recording Code is a unique identifier for sound recordings and music videos. It enables recordings to be uniquely and permanently identified, helping to avoid ambiguity and simplifying the management of rights when recordings are used across different formats and distribution channels.
Each recording, edit, or remix of a work should have its own ISRC, as it identifies a specific recording rather than the underlying composition.
This system connects streams, rights, and royalties, making it essential for the music industry.
ISRC 12-Character Structure
The IRSC for Tydbyte Media is CB-GRH-25-00000.
The ISRC (International Standard Recording Code) is a 12-character alphanumeric code used to uniquely identify sound recordings and music videos. The format consists of four parts:
- CC:
- Two characters representing the country code (e.g., CB(Canada), US, UK).
- XXX:
- Three characters representing the registrant code, which is unique to the registrant.
- YY:
- The last two digits of the year when the ISRC was assigned (e.g., 25 for 2025).
- NNNNN:
- The last five digits, which uniquely identify the recording within the registrant’s annual sequence.
Each new version of a recording, such as a studio version, live version, remix, or remaster, receives its own unique ISRC, ensuring proper tracking and management of rights across different platforms.
IFPI – International Federation of the Phonographic Industry
The ISRC is managed by the IFPI, or the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry, is an organization that represents the interests of the recording industry worldwide. Founded in 1933, it is a non-profit organization based in Switzerland that advocates for the rights of its members, which include record labels and music producers.
IFPI works to promote the value of recorded music, safeguard the rights of record producers, and expand the commercial uses of recorded music globally.
ISRC in Canada
ISRCs are issued and managed in Canada by Panorama.
Panorama, previously known as Soproq, is a Collective Management Organization for the copyright of sound recordings and music videos.
Panorama ensures independent music labels and rights owners receive their fair share by collecting and distributing royalties from radio stations, background music services, webcasting platforms, and television broadcasters.
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