ISRC Benefits

The ISRC system is the key to the administration of rights for sound and music video recordings globally in the digital environment

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  • ISRC is intentionally standardised under ISO
  • ISRC is well established, widely accepted internationally and simple to use
  • ISRC is compatible with many different databases, label copy systems, hardware electronics and digital communications standards
  • Widely used formats such as CD and MP3 allow for ISRC to be carried alongside recordings
  • ISRC allows for ‘interoperability’ of data between different organisations and systems
  • ISRC is cost effective as it can be used without the need for investment in special technologies or equipment

International ISRC Ageny

c/o IFPI secretaiat

7 Air street

London,w1B 5AD

United Kingdom

E:Isrc@ifpi.org

T: +44(0)20 7878 7900

F: +44(0)20 7878 7950

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