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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.

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.

Instagram Stories & Reels

  1. 1.Create a Story or Reel in the Instagram app
  2. 2.Tap the Music Sticker
  3. 3.Paste the 12-character ISRC into the search bar
  4. 4.Select the verified licensed audio track

Instagram Notes

  1. 1.Open your Direct Messages inbox
  2. 2.Tap your profile note bubble
  3. 3.Tap the Music icon and paste the ISRC
  4. 4.Attach the 30-second song clip to your note

Instagram Profile Bio Song

  1. 1.Go to your Instagram profile page
  2. 2.Tap Edit Profile and select Music
  3. 3.Paste the 12-character ISRC into search
  4. 4.Pin the song to your profile bio

TikTok Sounds

  1. 1.Open the TikTok camera or upload screen
  2. 2.Tap Add Sound at the top
  3. 3.Paste the 12-character ISRC into the search bar
  4. 4.Select the official distributor sound recording
Why does ISRC search work when song titles fail?Social platforms license tens of millions of tracks, but their keyword search engines often fail to index non-English song titles, indie releases, or specific remixes. Because all distributor feeds register tracks via the unchangeable 12-character ISRC standard, searching by code queries the global audio registry directly.

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.

ElementLengthExampleDescription
Country Code2 charsUSISO 3166-1 alpha-2 country of registrant origin.
Registrant Code3 charsUG1Unique alphanumeric code assigned by national ISRC agency.
Year of Reference2 digits19Year the ISRC was allocated to the recording (e.g. 2019).
Designation Code5 digits04206Sequential number assigned by registrant to identify the specific track.
Complies with ISO 3901 Standard.

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.