If you're new to the music industry, you might have heard the terms ISRC and UPC. These codes are the digital barcodes of the music world, and they are crucial for tracking your streams and collecting your royalties.
What is a UPC?
UPC stands for Universal Product Code. It is a unique code assigned to your entire release (an album, EP, or single). Think of it as the barcode on a physical CD case. It represents the product as a whole.
What is an ISRC?
ISRC stands for International Standard Recording Code. Unlike a UPC, an ISRC is assigned to each individual track. If your album has 10 tracks, you will have 1 UPC for the album and 10 distinct ISRC codes (one for each song).
Why Do You Need Them?
Without these codes, streaming platforms like Spotify and Apple Music cannot identify your music, track play counts, or report royalties. Arinas Music automatically generates free ISRC and UPC codes for every release you distribute, saving you time and money.
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