How to Find ISRC Codes
ISRC (International Standard Recording Code) is a unique 12-character identifier assigned to every sound recording. Whether you're an artist, label, or distributor, you'll often need to look up ISRC codes for your tracks. Choose your platform below for step-by-step instructions.
Find ISRC by Platform
Where Are ISRC Codes Stored?
ISRC codes are embedded in the metadata of your recordings when they're distributed to streaming platforms. The ISRC travels with your track everywhere it goes — from Spotify to Apple Music to YouTube Music. However, not every platform makes ISRCs easy to find in their user interface.
The most reliable place to find your ISRC is usually your distributor's dashboard (DistroKid, TuneCore, CD Baby, LANDR, etc.), since they assigned the ISRC during the upload process.
Why Do You Need Your ISRC?
- Switching distributors — Use the same ISRC to preserve streaming counts when moving to a new distributor
- Royalty tracking — ISRCs are used to match plays to rights holders for royalty payments
- Content ID claims — Platforms like YouTube use ISRCs to identify and monetize your content
- Metadata verification — Confirm the correct ISRC is attached to your recordings
Have an ISRC? Validate it.
Use our free ISRC validator to check any code instantly, or learn about the ISRC format in detail.