FROM THE BLOG
To use your own ISRC onDistroKid, select the “Musician Plus” or “Label” plan, and during the upload process, click the “already got an ISRC code?” option to input your code. Without a custom code, DistroKid automatically generates a free ISRC for every song. ISRCs cannot be changed after submission. [1, 2, 3, 4]
How to Use Your Own ISRC on DistroKid
  • Requirements: You must be on the Musician Plus or Ultimate plan.
  • Upload Form: When uploading a song, look under the “Audio File” section.
  • Action: Click the button that says “I already have an ISRC code”.
  • Input: Type your 12-character alphanumeric code into the field provided. [1, 2, 3]
    Key Considerations
    • Automatic Generation: If you don’t have your own, DistroKid will generate a new one for free.
    • Editing/Changing: If a song is already uploaded, you cannot change its ISRC. You must delete the release and re-upload it with the correct ISRC.
    • Switching Distributors: To maintain stream counts on Spotify, use the exact same ISRC and metadata as your previous distributor.
    • Where to Find Assigned ISRCs: Go to your DistroKid dashboard, select the song, and it will be listed to the right of the track title.

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, you will need to delete the release with the track, and then re-upload it while making sure to enter your intended ISRC on the upload form.

For more information on entering your own ISRC on the upload form, check out this article: https://support.distrokid.com/hc/en-us/articles/360013648993.

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