To locate the ISRC for a given track, click on the title of that release on your DistroKid dashboard to get to the album page. Scroll down just a bit and you'll find the ISRC listed across from the associated track.
DistroKid assigns a unique ISRC to each song you upload.
DistroKid has been appointed by the US ISRC Agency to assign ISRCs, and will automatically generate new DistroKid ISRC codes for every song you upload. It's free and automatic.
Getting ISRCs Before Upload
It's not possible to get an ISRC from DistroKid before uploading a release. However, if you need your DistroKid ISRCs before your music goes live, you can follow these steps (only possible with the Musician Plus or Ultimate plan):
- Upload your music. Set the release date for sometime in the future (we recommend at least 4 weeks for most releases).
- ISRCs are assigned just before submitting a release to streaming services. After assignment and delivery, you can find the ISRCs next to the track titles in the album page you can access from your DistroKid dashboard. Remember to note or save them.
- After obtaining the ISRC(s), you can delete your release if you prefer it not to go live. As long as you delete it before the initial release date, it will still qualify for future playlist pitching if you choose to re-upload it.
- If you delete your release and wish to re-upload it later, click "already got an ISRC code?" next to the track on the upload form to enter your saved ISRCs from step 2.
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