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  • Getting ISRCs From DistroKid

    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 li...

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  • Can I Change the ISRC for a Track After It's Uploaded?

    Once a track is uploaded, the ISRC is locked in – it's not possible to change an ISRC after that point. If you have your own ISRC and need to use it for a track you've uploaded,...

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  • What is a UPC?

    UPC stands for "Universal Product Code." It is a unique code used to identify a product, such as an album or single. A DistroKid UPC is automatically generated for you each time...

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  • What is an ISRC?

    An ISRC (International Standard Recording Code) is a unique identifying code for individual sound recordings. Think of it as your track's fingerprint – it helps identify it amon...

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  • How Do I Find the UPC for My Release?

    Here's how you can find a DistroKid UPC: Sign into DistroKid. Click on the release you're interested in finding the UPC for. See the UPC displayed under your artwork, next to "...

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  • Using Existing ISRCs or UPCs for New DistroKid Uploads

    It's possible to bring existing ISRCs from outside of DistroKid and use them for a DistroKid upload. It is not possible to use UPCs from outside of DistroKid and use them for ne...

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  • Do I Need to Provide UPCs or ISRCs to Upload to DistroKid?

    No, you do not need to provide UPCs or ISRCs to DistroKid when uploading. DistroKid has been appointed by the US ISRC Agency to assign ISRCs, and will automatically generate new...

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  • Can I Use the Same ISRC on Multiple DistroKid Accounts?

    It is not possible for the same ISRC to be used on more than one DistroKid account. For various reasons, some of which are beyond our control (sorry to be so mysterious), it's n...

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  • Does DistroKid assign IPI numbers?

    DistroKid does not assign IPI numbers. An IPI number (previously referred to as a CAE number) is an international identification number assigned to songwriters and publishers by...

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