This internationally standardized system guarantees the correct identification of each sound recording or video clip and enables traceability in global distribution and monetization.
📌 What is an ISRC?
The ISRC (International Standard Recording Code) is a unique and permanent identifier assigned to each individual recording (audio or music video). It is used for:
🔍 Uniquely identify recordings worldwide
💰 Manage and track royalties
📊 Generate usage and playback reports on digital platforms
🧬 ISRC Structure at UMW
The ISRC is composed of 12 characters and has the following structure:
ISRC EC-A0U-25-98210
Breakdown of code ECA0U2500010:
Component | Meaning |
EC | Country code (Ecuador) assigned by IFPI |
A0U | Exclusive registrant code granted to UMW Recordings |
25 | Reference year (last two digits of the year 2025) |
98210 | Sequential number of the phonogram (tenth ISRC issued in 2025) |
✅ This is a fully valid ISRC, correctly generated by UMW:
ECA0U2598210
🔄 How does UMW generate and assign ISRCs?
Every time you upload a new track or video clip, the UMW system automatically assigns a unique ISRC using your authorized code.
The code is associated with the corresponding metadata:
Main artist
Track title
Version (if applicable)
Duration
Year of publication
Type: SR (sound recording) or MV (video clip)
The ISRC is automatically delivered to all digital platforms, aggregators, and collective management entities (such as SoundExchange).
🚫 Important rules of use
Registrant code A0U may only be used by UMW Recordings Inc.
It is prohibited to issue ISRCs to recordings from legally unaffiliated third parties.
Each ISRC is unique, permanent, and non-reusable.
If the same track is remastered, re-recorded or remixed, it must be assigned a new ISRC.