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ISRC Finder.
Your recording.
Its unique code.
Find it here, for free.
Find a song’s ISRC code by artist, track name or music link. Check the recording, copy the code, and get back to your release.
- Free to use
- No sign-up
- One-click copy
Find your recording
Your search
Matching recordings
Compare the artist, title and version before using a code.
Showing a selection of the catalog results. Refine your search or use a specific track link to find another recording.
No matching recording yet.
Try the full song title and artist, change the catalog region, or paste a direct track link. A missing result does not mean the recording has no ISRC.
A clearer way to look it up
Find it. Check it. Copy it.
Start with your song.
Enter a song title and artist, or paste a Spotify or Apple Music track or album link. YouTube video links work too. Already have a code? Use ISRC lookup to find its recording.
Make sure it’s the one.
Review the artwork, artist and available release details. Select “Get ISRC” beside your recording to retrieve its code. Watch for live versions, remixes and similarly named tracks.
Keep the right code.
Copy the ISRC beside your matching recording. Save it with the title and version in your release notes. If something differs from your distributor’s records, confirm it with them first.
Start where your music lives
One recording.
More ways to find it.
A direct track link helps identify the version you mean. Choose Music link in the finder, then use the steps for your platform below.
Spotify
Find an ISRC from Spotify.
Copy the link to the song you want to identify and paste it into Music link. Check the artist and version in the results, then select Get ISRC.
Use a track or album link. Artist profiles and playlist links are not supported by this finder.
Apple Music
Look up an Apple Music release.
Paste the shared link to a song or album into Music link. If the lookup returns multiple recordings, choose the matching song before retrieving its code.
Album results depend on the available catalog metadata and are limited to 50 returned tracks.
YouTube
Search from a YouTube video.
Paste a direct video link into Music link. When a recording can be identified, review its returned artist, title and source before retrieving the available ISRC.
Not every upload has a match. Confirm whether the result identifies the audio recording or the music video.
Have the code already?
Choose ISRC lookup to search for its recording. Enter all 12 characters; spaces and hyphens are accepted. Compare the returned title and artist with your release notes.
Know your release
What is an
ISRC code?
An International Standard Recording Code is a 12-character identifier for a particular sound recording or music video. Think of it as an identifier for that recorded version of your music.
An ISRC identifies a recording; a UPC identifies a release product, such as an album. Keep both alongside your release metadata so you can distinguish the recording from the package it appears on.
Read IFPI’s ISRC guidanceA five-character prefix, a two-digit year of assignment, and a five-digit designation. The year does not necessarily tell you when the music was recorded or released.
The recording and the release
ISRC vs UPC.
Know which code you need.
They belong together in your release records, but identify different things.
ISRC
Identifies a specific recording.
A song’s studio version and its live performance are different recordings. A music video also has its own ISRC, separate from the audio recording.
12 letters and numbersUPC
Identifies the release product.
A single, EP or album can have a product identifier. An album packages multiple recordings together, while each recording keeps its own ISRC.
12 digits for a UPCThis finder retrieves recording codes. It does not assign ISRCs or generate product barcodes. Read IFPI’s recording guidance ↗
A better match matters
Same title.
Different recording.
A studio recording and a live performance can share a song title without sharing an ISRC. Don’t choose a result just because the name looks familiar.
- Check the artist. Look for the correct performer and any featured artists.
- Check the version. Compare mix names, clean or explicit editions, and the available duration.
- Check the source. Open the linked platform to review the release. A catalog match is a starting point, not proof of ownership.
Keep your release moving
No result?
Here’s your next move.
A missing result does not mean your recording has no ISRC. Work through the issue that matches your search.
Your artist name returns nothing.
Try the artist’s catalog spelling or include a song title. Exact matches appear first, followed by other possible matches. If the artist still does not appear, use a direct song link to bypass the name search.
You pasted an artist profile.
Open a specific song and copy that track’s link instead. This finder does not expand artist profiles into complete discographies.
The wrong version appears.
Check for live, remix, acoustic, clean or explicit versions. Use the link for the release you actually need. Compare duration and album details when they are available.
Your release is new or unavailable.
Try another catalog region or a supported link from another platform. For unreleased music, check your distributor dashboard or ask your label for the assigned code.
The song appears without a code.
Select Get ISRC to request the recording details. If no code is returned, try another supported track link or confirm the metadata with your distributor.
The lookup is taking longer.
Wait for the current request to finish. If you see a usage limit message, wait before trying again. Selecting only the recording you need avoids requesting codes for every search result.
The details, explained
ISRC Finder
FAQs.
For artists, managers and the people keeping a release organized.
Is this ISRC Finder free?
Yes. You can search and copy available ISRC codes without an account. Fair-use limits keep the tool available to everyone; if it’s busy, wait a little and try again.
How do I find an ISRC from a Spotify link?
Open the track in Spotify, choose Share, and copy its link. Select Music link above, paste it, and run the lookup. Review the returned recording before copying the code. Album links can return multiple tracks when available.
Can I find a song using its ISRC?
Yes. Choose ISRC lookup and enter the 12-character code. Spaces and hyphens are accepted. The tool will show matching metadata when available in the selected catalog region.
Why is my song or ISRC missing?
Catalog coverage varies. Unreleased music, regional restrictions, new releases and missing metadata can affect results. Try another supported track link or ask your distributor for the code. Exact matches appear first; other possible matches are listed separately. Search results are limited to 12 matches; album lookups display up to 50 returned tracks.
Can this tool create an ISRC for my release?
No. This finder retrieves existing codes. For a new or unreleased recording, check your distributor’s release dashboard or the official ISRC assignment options.
Does an ISRC change when I switch distributors?
The same recording should retain its ISRC. Give your new distributor the existing code and confirm which recording it belongs to. A substantially different recording or remix may need a different ISRC. See IFPI’s FAQs for assignment guidance.
Does finding a code prove copyright ownership?
No. An ISRC identifies a recording, not its current owner. It does not grant permission to distribute or use the music. IFPI explains the distinction.
What happens to my search?
Your query is sent to our music-data provider to retrieve a result. Results may be cached to speed up repeat lookups. The tool does not ask for audio uploads, account access or an email address. See our privacy policy for site-wide information.
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