Song ISRC Finder
Find and copy verified ISRCs for 100+ million tracks on Spotify.Paste a Spotify link, enter an ISRC, or search by song and artist name.Copy verified ISRCs for Instagram Audio, TikTok, or distributor lookups.
How to Lookup Song ISRCs
1. Search or Input Track
Paste any Spotify track URL, URI, song title and artist, or enter an existing 12-char ISRC code.
2. Preview & Verify Audio
Listen to the 30-second audio preview to ensure you have the exact recording cut and version.
3. One-Click Copy
Copy raw for Instagram & TikTok search, or formatted with hyphens for distributor registration.
ISRC Anatomy & Structure (12-Character Standard)
The International Standard Recording Code is governed by the ISO 3901 standard and allocated by national IFPI agencies worldwide.
| Element | Length | Example | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Country Code | 2 chars | US | ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 country of registrant origin. |
| Registrant Code | 3 chars | UG1 | Unique alphanumeric code assigned by national ISRC agency. |
| Year of Reference | 2 digits | 19 | Year the ISRC was allocated to the recording (e.g. 2019). |
| Designation Code | 5 digits | 04206 | Sequential number assigned by registrant to identify the specific track. |
Music Identifiers Explained: ISRC vs. ISWC vs. UPC
Understanding the difference between sound recording codes, composition codes, and commercial album bundles.
ISRC Code
Identifies a specific sound recording master. 12 alphanumeric characters (e.g., USUG11904206). Used by Spotify, Apple Music, Instagram, and TikTok for play tracking and master recording royalties.
ISWC Code
Identifies the musical work or composition (melody & lyrics), regardless of who recorded it. Managed by CISAC and PROs (ASCAP, BMI, PRS) for songwriter performance royalties.
UPC / EAN Barcode
Identifies the entire commercial release product (single, EP, or full album) sold in stores or delivered by aggregators (DistroKid, TuneCore, CD Baby).
Frequently Asked Questions
ISRC stands for International Standard Recording Code—essentially a unique passport number for a sound recording used worldwide to identify and track individual audio releases.
ISRCs match music usage to registrations with collection societies and PROs worldwide. Complete, accurate metadata leads to faster and higher royalty payouts for artists, songwriters, labels, and publishers (better metadata = more revenue).
Record labels and distributors don't always communicate ISRCs to artists. Because Spotify is the de facto largest ISRC database in the world, any track live on Spotify can be looked up and grabbed here in seconds.
When claiming original audio on Instagram Reels or linking official sound recordings on TikTok, platforms request the exact 12-character ISRC (e.g., USUG11904206) to associate your audio with the correct master track, artist profile, and rights holder.
In Spotify, click the three dots (…) on any track, select Share > Copy Song Link, and paste it into the search bar above. TrackISRC will resolve the link and retrieve the verified 12-character ISRC instantly.
An ISRC identifies a specific sound recording. An ISWC (International Standard Musical Work Code) identifies the underlying musical composition (lyrics & melody). A UPC or EAN identifies the entire album, EP, or single product bundle.
Yes. Simply enter any 12-character ISRC into the search field (with or without hyphens). The Spotify API will locate and display the matching track, artist, album release, and duration.
How to Use an ISRC Code on Instagram & TikTok
Can't find a song on Instagram Stories, Notes, or TikTok by title? Paste the 12-character ISRC directly into their music search bars to pull the official master audio immediately.
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