| CD Baby DIY Musician Podcast |
 June 29,
2009
Ep.65 : Matthew Ebel - Stream your concerts to the world
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| CD Baby Music Podcasts |
 Music Discovery
 Hip Hop
 60's Pop
 Rockabilly
 Top Sellers
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| ISRC codes for your music - REQUIRED for digital distribution! |
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About ISRC Codes - BACKGROUND:The ISRC (International Standard Recording Code) is the international identification system for sound recordings and music videorecordings.
Each ISRC is a unique and permanent identifier for a specific recording, to help identify recordings for royalty payments. It's assigned PER TRACK, not per CD.
It stays with a recording, so that if that same recording is re-released on a different CD (like a soundtrack).
Notice I'm saying "recording" not "song", because it has nothing to do with the song underneath. If you (or anyone) records different versions or remixes of the same song, each track should have its own ISRC code.
ISRC CODES ARE FREE. No service charge. (Unlike the UPC Barcode.)
All digital-download stores require them. I hear European radio requires them, too.
How to get ISRC codes for your musicPay attention here, because what I'm about to say is different than ANY other info you'll find out there:
Since this is an international standard, each country was assigned a 2-letter country code (US, FR, JP, etc.)
Each country can then give up to 32,768 "Registrant Codes" to companies in its territory. A registrant code was intended to be for a record label. Then the label/registrant would assign up to 100,000 "Designation Codes" per year. That's one per sound-recording (per-track).
Everything was fine until the army of independent artists came along, needing ISRC codes for Digital Distribution. Why? Because there are 47,000 independent artists on CD Baby! If every artist faxed in the form to the RIAA, requesting a registrant code, the whole system would break! It would be like assigning every available phone number in the country in one day.
So... I talked with the great helpful folks at the IFPI (International Federation of the Phonographic Industry) office in London. And the helpful folks at the RIAA. And we've got it all worked out.
CD Baby is allowed to assign you ISRC codes - FREE - and we'll do all the reporting of information back to the IFPI/RIAA for you. All with a single click inside your members login area. Everything will be registered as YOU - not us - using the info you have on file with us. Same as if you had done the paperwork and filed out the fax, except we'll be using up less registrant codes in the system. (They assigned CD Baby a few registrant codes, and I wrote a program that can assign you your own permanent valid ISRC codes there on the spot.)
IN SHORT: IF YOU GET YOUR ISRC CODES THROUGH CD BABY, YOU ARE ALL SET - THERE IS NOTHING ELSE YOU NEED TO DO. NO FAXES. NO FORMS. NO WAITING.Just log in to your members area at https://members.cdbaby.com - and click "EDIT ALBUM INFO" next to your CD. You'll see the "REQUIRED INFO" area, where you can have us assign them.
Why did I go to all the trouble of hooking this up? Because I want you to be able to get your music out there into the paid-download services that require them. And this was a major hurdle.
More Information about ISRC Codes: Main homepage for the International Standard Recording Code http://www.ifpi.org/isrc/
RIAA's informational page about ISRCs: (read FAQ at the bottom) http://www.riaa.org/issues/audio/isrc_faq.asp
If you run a record label with many releases, you may want to get your own ISRC registrant code, by downloading the form, and faxing it to the RIAA:
http://www.riaa.com/issues/audio/isrcApp.doc (MS Word format)
http://www.riaa.com/issues/audio/isrcApp.pdf (PDF format)
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Way so cool man. Way so cool!!
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thanks Derek! This rocks!
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Derek - CD Baby and HostBaby are the greatest!
This is the latest in an incredible list of helpful things for musicians on the web.
Indies will take over the world (especially if RIAA keeps suing its customers...)
peace - chelaBOP
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Hi,
I am using Nero burner when i burn a track with ISRC, how can varify the ISRC. In other words how can i see ISRC of a track in a CD.
Regards,
jasbir
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DEREK -OUTSTANDING SYTEM IDEA! And as always, thanks for putting it in plain english.
Does anyone know how long it takes to receive the ISRC code back, after faxing in the application? I'm not finding it in the ISRC FAQs. I guess it depends on how many people are rushing in their faxes this week...
Our indie label has quite a few releases coming up so we may as well get it done.
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| by
on Sunday October 19 2003 @ 01:42PM PDT [ reply | parent ] |
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Why not try BMI...online there faster in getting your songs with the ISRC codes J/Amorim/..from Acidplanet.com cause mailing can take longer
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the RIAA usually gets back to you with an ISRC client code within a couple days of receiving your fax.
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DOH! Now I see it:
Q. How long does it take for the RIAA to assign a Registrant Code?
A. It takes 24 hours from our receipt of the request form. The request form can be faxed to us.
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Great job Derek,
All I can say is thank you for having CD BABY
and your workers It,s made a great difference for me, and all the musians at CDBABY walter goulet.
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This is such a great service! Thank you for making it so simple. . .
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Hey Derek,
Man o Man...excellent work, Derek. Thanks for giving Indie artists "Kid Glove care". You definitly know your 'reason for being'.
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Hey Pimp-daddy Derek,
You are one organized brotha..good looking out! How did Arnold beat you out of the governor's race? ha ha ha...take care, man
SF
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Yo!Derek,Outstanding job that you're doing for the independent artist around the globe an as always your on top of your game.,However,I have two concerns. 1.Once a customer downloads a song how will the artist be paid & 2. How much per song?. Sincerely yours Ivanhoe & Friends
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Thanks for keeping it real in the field D. I now feel like I have residuals to leave my kids , thanks 100grand.
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Thanks Derek - as usual, your service and dedication to indie artists is over the top.
Cheers!
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Derek, thank you so much for the information! As you know the music industry can at times be extremely overwhelming! It is nice to know that there are people out there like you who truely want to help others to suceed. Thank you and God bless you. J.Juice
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Derek, this is saving me so much legwork it's
amaing. Once again you have come through
with flying colors to support the independent,
working artist. Thank you so much!
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Thank you, Derek Sivers, for sprinkling our lives with pixie dust.
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You make us feel like family. Thanks for taking care of us Derek.
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Thanks cdbaby. At present, we have not sold a million cd"s but we are glad to be apart of your distribution facility.You"re #1 in our book.
Ted Roberson(
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Thanks Derek Sivers & The CD Family For Taking Care Of Us Big Babys You Dont Realize How Much We Appreicate You & The CD Baby Family A Lot Knowledge For Us & We Have Every Chance In The World If The Artists Would Understand How Much
C D Baby Family & The Publisher Put In For Them
You Cant Do Over Night But Stay In There And You
Will Suceed Thank You C D Family From The Bottom Of Our Hearts Chief Red Cloud Rec. & Publ.
B T Williams
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Once again, Derek, you have broken down one of the
barriers erected by large companies to thwart large-scale
independent distribution.
Kudos, Brother
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thank you derek for just being there for all of us indie musians! You make things happen for all of us!Thats a diffacult and Incredable job that you have choosen to do for so meny of us.walter goulet
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Hi Derek,
Just want to say thanks for all the hard work you put in to ensure that us indies are happy. You deserve All that is good for your hard work. You are a God sent.
Much success to you as always,
Delroy
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Thanks sooooooooo much for the info. It's a good feeling to be taken care of "baby" style. Appreciate you!!!!!
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You folks continue to knock me out. Nice work, once again. Way to go.
David
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Hi Derek,Thanks for all your hard work,keep up the great work for us.God bless ya!!!
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1) what happens when you re-order your CD? don't you have to put that code number somewhere in the digital file of each song, or on the cover or somewhere?
2) why do you recommend that a record label get its own ISRC, what is the difference if, as you state here, that each song will get its own number through your services, and that number just goes w/ the song, doesn't change if ownership or anything but the actual recording itself changes?
thanks,
Kathleen Williamson, Tucson,
Owl's Nest Records.
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#1 - if you re-manufacture the CD, yes just tell the manufacturer what your ISRC codes are and I think they can embed them into the CD itself, somehow. (Not visible. Only readable by computers or something.)
#2 - there's really no other advantage to doing all the work to sign up yourself. it's just that if you're a record label with dozens of releases you might as well assign the code yourself instead of having us do it for you.
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If a one-person indie label wants to distribute individual digital tracks without a physical CD, how is a ISRC inserted in the mastering stage?
When CD Baby distributes our songs to iTunes, Napster, and to other companies, is the individual ISRC in the comments area of the MP3 ID tag?
Does the file itself look something like this example:
us-hm2-03-34236_BrandNewBaby_JimmieVestal.mp3
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| by rr
on Monday November 10 2003 @ 12:30AM PST [ reply | parent ] |
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are isrc codes the same as ascap's title codes? for example I looked up one of my tracks on the ascap site and it said: 2ND FLIGHT
(Title Code: 501251872)
does this mean my titles already have isrc codes? this # may just be something for ascaps records now that I think of it.
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No. Totally different. I think that # is only for ASCAP.
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Do I need to burn this code into each track of my CD and resend new stock to CDBaby? Or is this just for thge digital disti releases?
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No need to do anything. The ISRC is kept in the database for us to use for digital distribution, and for you to use if you need it for any future use.
If you do a re-pressing of your CD, it would be smart to tell the CD manufacturer your ISRC codes. That's why we put them there on your page for you to see, print, copy, etc.
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hay derek how long dose it take to send our music into these destribution services?a week 2 0r three
or ball park time frame .waltergoulet
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We send them within a couple weeks of you signing up. Then it's up to the end-service (those companies) for how long it'll take them to get you up and selling there.
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You are loved, Derek and staff!!!!!
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As usual, you seem to have covered all the bases.
Thanks and be well.
Jim
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Is the ISRC Code the same as the song code that you
get from Harry Fox Agency? (You get the song code
when you go to Songfile.com and apply for mechanical
license from HFA).
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No no no! VERY different. Remember:
- Harry Fox Agency is concerned with THE COMPOSITION (the words and music). The Harry Fox ID# is used ONLY by Harry Fox.
- ISRC codes are for THE RECORDING (the actual finished master recording, no matter what song it is)
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URL refers to a website address.
Thanks Derek for being on top of everything for the indies.
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derek, i hear the office of president of the united states will have a possible opening soon - you deliver a lot better than that other guy does. ever consider it?
randall
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Derek, now I know why cdbaby is the best indep.cd
store: you are taking care for everithing!
Thanks,
George Kharabadze.
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thanks again for all the great help derek. This work you and everybody at cdbaby are helping to keep the indies afloat...
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Can I use my ISRC for other projects or should I send that in before manufactoring the new project. Do you handle and online sign up for BMI. Thanks Derek for show us artist how to do it and do it right, mad luv playa........
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(1) - Yes once you ask us to assign you ISRC codes they are totally yours for all future time (for THOSE recordings - not others!) So any time if you're going to RE-manufacture the CD, definitely log in and get your ISRC codes from your account, and give them to your CD manufacturer.
(2) - We don't sign up to BMI for you. Whether you sign with ASCAP, BMI, or SESAC is up to you and a totally separate thing we will NEVER touch on your behalf.
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Derek,
Giving much Thanks to you and the CD BABY crew for going the extra mile to help the Indy artists keep their music in the mix.
Thanks
The Elements
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Hi, I think what youy are doing is great,
However I filled the ISRC and you assigned a number to my albumtracks and I have been given the correct numbers as I did not have them before as well as bar code, please let me know how I can rectify this for my albums Tropicalisimo, LAtinoamerica and El NIche soy yo.
By the way there is another album comming up and another being recorded...never stop .
The BBC of London have made a special TV program about your humble servidor and I have posted interview clips on my page and have recently performed for Prince Charles and the Queen, !never thought that they would like my Salsa Picante....anyway thank you in advance for your help.
Yours
Victor Hugo
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I'm a little late in responding to this, been working on new music, but I do want to say this is so awesome. Have to say CDBaby is tops, and I have recommended it to many other artists! Keep up the super work!
Orlando Luckey
Label 19 Records
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Derek thanks for helping me run my business.
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Derek that's whatz up I truly appreciate it and great things will come back to you for sure!
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| by DC
on Tuesday December 30 2003 @ 01:10PM PST [ reply | parent ] |
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Hi;
Was wondering if this ISRC # is basically like the bar code # you had us get from you.
Where your names is on it as the distributor or label.
I found this info out when I looked up our barcode we got from you, it said owed by CD baby
Our name was no where., not even the name of our CD.
You told us it was ours, but it has your name on it.
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ISRC : it's the same basic idea, yeah. If you really want to make sure CD Baby has no affiliation whatsover, just go register your own. No need to have us do it for you, except to save time.
As for your UPC Barcode:
Where did you look up the barcode to find this? Maybe it was just using some tool that looked up the first 6 digits that are assigned to me, but not the last 4 digits that are assigned to you.
We register it with SoundScan as YOU, not us.
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Derek: You and CD Baby continue to amaze us -- for speed, professionalism and responsiveness. You are clearly The Best!!! We would never have known what an ISRC or Bar Code was, without you. Thanks for your help. Lynda
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| by
on Monday January 19 2004 @ 05:17PM PST [ reply | parent ] |
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you are a blessing thank god for you and your company.continue on derek
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Sooo... Songfile.com is a good place to verify music publishing rights for older, perhaps obscure songs which are still royaltied?
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Good job. Its cool....!!!
Keep it...!!!
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How does ISRC differ from the coding you get when you send
your cd out in itunes to be registered?
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Derek,
We're about to do a first press of a CD and we would like to have the ISRC codes ready for the *initial* manufacturing. If we wait to send CDBaby 5 copies to get our ISRC codes from you we're stuck. Any workarounds for this, other than getting the codes from somewhere other than CDBaby?
Thanks!
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I love you guys and if I was where I could, I would hug you CD Baby!
I appreciate your help.
Judy Compton/Singer/Songwriter
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I have to agree with all the praise. You folks have taken care of me since day one and made my first effort painless. I tried for a week to contact RIAA with no reply and then found the ISRC info on your site, entered my titles and wah-lah and bam! - ISRCs for every song.
CD Baby and Host Baby are to good to be true. You folks rock more than I can ever describe.
Thanks.
Rod Hughey
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cd baby is dope! big ups to chicago for holding it down in 2004.
humble quest magazine( from the chi) will drop in june 2004 featuring everyone from kanye west to krs-one to el-p to dj vlad to nore to cap-one to ludacris to the world.....hit us
we also dropping the hq all starz cd compilation from the chi beeyotches.... read it and weep
773-243-2584- we do the all city battles here in Illinois
also check us out www.top5mixtapes.com hq japan
contact top5mixtapes@yahoo.com to order and become a member.............
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does anyone know of a good MAC mastering program that
can insert ISRC codes?
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I have my 5 songs burned on cd from a studio, would this help me get them out,
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| by
on Monday April 26 2004 @ 08:43AM PDT [ reply | parent ] |
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THANKS FOR ALL THE HOOK-UPS.....
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What would I do without you, : )
Doc.
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Derek, you da man
I can't believe how far you go for us indie artists.
may the force continue to be with you
R
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God Bless you all for what you do too help out an artist trying to make it. Reproof
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i use Roxio Toast with Jam to insert the ISRC codes.
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Way ta go Derek,
Man your never sieze to amaze me. You're awesome Dude. Rock on.
Charlie Wayne
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Thank you Derek. It is impossible for independent musicians to keep up on all that we need to know to really market our CD's. Thank you for your help. Your service to us just keeps getting better and better!
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Derek, I just signed with CDBABY July 1, 2004. In the short time i've been here, I am amazed at all you and your staff do. You are a blessing.
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Thank you for everything you are doing. I am amazed at what you provide to musicans. You are a blessing
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CD Baby is absolutely wonderful to work with! Their communications are the best!
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Derek,
Great Work! Thank you!
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Derek.
This is all amazing. Can't believe it. It seems that all the ideas I have had, you have already done them and there is a computer program to do it. I am just about online with you folks and can't wait to sell a cd through CD Baby.
Thanks for everything.
Andy Duinker
www.redcastlepublishing.com
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Derek,
I'm a new CDbaby member(as of today) and the more I find out about all your services, the more impressed I am. Your work on ISRC codes is great news for indie artists--David BAcker
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Hey Derek. Great service! Just wondering if there's an answer to a question I saw posted above -- is there any way for you to assign us ISRC codes _before_ our initial pressing? We don't even have an account with you yet, but would like the codes to be on the CDs that we send to you.
Thanks!
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Yep. Just sign it up to CD Baby, then get the ISRC codes from us online, then get the CDs pressed, then mail them after they're pressed.
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Derek,
Thanks for all the hard work you do for the Indie Artists! When I make it big...I'll never forget you or CD Baby-Peace!
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THANK YOU DEREK FOR THE PATIENCE YOU HAVE EXERTED IN PUTTING THINGS TOGETHER TO HELP US STRUGGLING MUSICIANS AND ENTERTAINERS TO SELL OUR MUSIC KEEP IT UP BROTHER GOD BLESS YOU TO US .POLLYDORE
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THANKS FOR EVERYTHING BUDDY GREAT JOB YOU ARE DOING
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GOOD LOOKIN OUT PLAYA THANKS FOR THE EXPOSER
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Thank you for the valuable article.
I need an advice for embedding my ISRC codes to our disk.
We already have the codes and the records. We use CUE sheet (Feurio) for mastering. My drive understands ISRC codes.
Alas, when I scan the recorded master disk, it appears that it does not contain ISRC codes. How can I embed them properly?
Georgy
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>>when I scan the recorded master disk, it appears that it does not contain ISRC codes. How can I embed them properly?
Sorry - no idea. I'll bet a CD manufacturer would know.
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If you use Nero Burning Rom you can insert the ISRC codes for each song
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This is terrific. The support for us individual artists,
your simple system that makes it all so clear and
effective, the exposure, and your genuine heart makes
it all so great.
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Hi Derek,
That's very cool Derek.
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Hi Guys just in the process of joining CD-BABY as i am soooooo impressed with all the useful stuff it gives to us indie artists.
Anyho in relation to somebody's question regarding how to embedd the ISRC code (just registered myself so will have my own codes soon)
I use Nero5 (from Ahead Software) and when making an audio CD you can assign ISRC codes in the properites section when selecting the track.
Also something else i have just discovered is ID3 tags for mp3s... as this made me think how are mp3s tracked (sorry i know i am playing catch up here) you can include your ISRC in the comments of the ID3 tack and this will be picked up along with title, artist etc. hope this helps and hello everybody i am new so please love me :)
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Ike and Val love CD Baby. You guys Rock. Thank you for your prompt and courteous assistance.
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We have accidentally entered "Roberto Bianco with Michael Johnson - 'Always'" TWICE! One needs to be deleted as an account. Don't know how to do that. Help please.
Thanks
Rb
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Wow! The Band of Brothers loves you Derek! Blessings on your day!!
I was talking to someone yesterday & he was trying to convince me to sell my CDs through a different on-line venue, claiming I would make more profit that way - Derek, your attention to our needs is going to keep me right here where I belong - CD Baby!!!!!!
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If we knew it would be THIS easy, we would have been here a looooong time ago! THANKS! A&A
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on Monday May 02 2005 @ 07:57AM PDT [ reply | parent ] |
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Derek, is the ISRC code the same code that tells programs like 'Windows Media Player' and 'Music Match Jukebox' the title and artist info when you place a cd into your cd drive? Please let me know. JESUS BLESS.
-maCmoses
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Nope. Totally different. At this point, the ISRC code is used just for tracking accounting.
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Derek, what software or shareware can I use to implement the ISRC coding to my tracks once I have an ISRC code? Please Let me know. JESUS BLESS.
-maCmoses
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Use Nero burning Rom which allows you to not only insert the ISRC codes but also the UPC number
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Please note however, when entering the ISRC codes using Nero Burning ROM you must eliminate the hyphens found for your codes at CD Baby. The hyphens are only used when the ISRC Code is visually presented.
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THE MUSIC IS CULTURE, A HUMAN RIGHT!
IT MUST BE FREE!
THANKS
YOU HELP ME
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Derek,
Can I apply for my own ISRC without being signed with a distribution company?
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This is the best...makes life sooo easy! Thanks Derek.
Kathryn
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Holy Mackeral,
Never knew there was so much to think about. Just my recording was so expensive to make. So glad my daughter found your site for me.
Thanks
Kate Hamon
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You guys are great. I am so excited to get the music that God has blessed me with out to the world!
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I marvel at your ability to organize! So far, so good.
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Derek,
I read about your company in Entrepreneur magazine.
I think the idea is GREAT and MANY artist now have a way to sell
their music to the world.Keep up the GREAT work and I hope to
do alot of business with CD Baby.
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Derek,
I think this is Great for new unknown Lables/Artists to sell their
music.Looking forward to doing LOT'S of business.
Thanks,
Joehynus
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Derek,
I read about your company in Entrepreneur magazine.
I think the idea is GREAT and MANY artist now have a way to sell
their music to the world.Keep up the GREAT work and I hope to
do alot of business with CD Baby.
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Thanks Derek, this is very cool, and it's saving a lot of precious time!
CD Baby "rocks"
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Good Idea Derek, this will help the independent bands to get their music out there to the public. Keep up the good work, keep on Rocking
"Beyond insane... There is UNZANE"
www.unzane.net
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Derek,
Your support is unlike nonother. Thanks for all that you do.
Walter
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Derek,
Thanks, you did it again , this is wonderful op for indi ,bands ,in the mean time JAH guide n keep, you n yours .
One love.
Tony Culture.
WWW.LIVITY MUZICK,COM
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The album I'm currently compiling has one song from a previous album and several songs in slightly re-mixed form. Which, if any, of the old ISRC codes need to be applied to the new album? The current wizard only allows for "all" or "none" so how can we create new ISRC codes for new songs while keeping the relevant old ones?
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>> Which, if any, of the old ISRC codes need to be applied to the new album?
None, unless something is the EXACT SAME RECORDING. (No change in fade-in, fade-out, levels, mix, mastering, etc.)
If a single itty bitty thing changes, it is a new ISRC code, so that it can be uniquely identified.
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Sounds like the first song will be the only one using the same ISRC. If the song is exactly the same, but the title has a purposeful change (the removal of a hyphen that's causing search problems) does that require a new ISRC code as well?
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Would the cd *manufacturer* ever assign the ISRC code? or if requested was by the artist?
Thanks.
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Sorry - I don't know. You should ask a manufacturer.
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CD BABY is truly one of the most honest organizations out there working with underground recording artists. We've been around for 25 years and except for Dr Strange and Beer City, we've met nothing but crooks and liars. It's sad but that makes it so much better that a site such as CD BABY exists! Clif Hanger
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Constantly going far and beyond for the independant artist. Thank you Derek!!
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1.Is it the ISRC code that allow media players to recognize a disc and update track info when played?
2.If so, do you know how is the CD info submitted to the players(Real,Windows Media Player)
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No - that's FreeDB and Gracenote. Two companies that count the number of tracks and duration of tracks on your CD, and look it up in the database that way. Neither have anything to do with the ISRC code at all.
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Thanks for the quick answer Derek. I did go to both websites and looked around. I did have another question after visiting both sites.
Since FreeDB and Gracenote are essentially competitors, do you (or anyone else)know if it would hurt to submit to both?
DuJuan Sylvester
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Hey Derek, I don't know if I am blind or just doing something wrong... but I cannot find where to get these ISRC numbers from CD Baby. I figured it was because I did not pay the $35 dollar fee yet, but I just payed and still do not see where it is. In the edit page I can't find the "required info" link as it says above. Any help would be appreciated from anybody who has used this feature before.
Thanks!
-Matt
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Way to go Derek, you are just a mad genius!! I look forward to getting off my ass everyday and sending my music to the world all because of CD baby emails constantly reminding me to get off my ass and work...I love it!! Please keep it coming....I need the discipline....I am in the process of getting my music....because of CD baby, The Prosulas is now being played on an independent radio station on New York's WFMU 91.1 and was listed as one of the best demo releases for the year of 2005. I have now completed my first album and I am going to be on Burnlounge.com digital music distribution as well.
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on Monday March 13 2006 @ 08:24AM PST [ reply | parent ] |
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OK, once the master is ready to send to the CD plant, how can I see the ISRC codes to look for any mistakes??
Does anybody know?
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You should just be able to ask the manufacturer what the ISRC codes are and they'll tell you.
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WHAT DON'T YOU GUYS DO? THIS IS UNREAL. WHY ARE THE BIG LABELS STILL IN BUSINESS? I LOVE IT. :)
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The link to the registrant code pdf file seems to have stopped
working. Anyone know where I can get it?
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please is possibile to speack italian for next
information or number telephon your manager for us and our music italian production?
Thank you very very much
and w the music.
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I am musician and would like to distribute my albums and songs and put them for sale as MP3 downloads in several websites such as Amazon.com, etc. Amazon suggested me I should get my ISRC code or codes to commercialize my songs which are already edited for streaming. I have read this page and it souds it would be probably good to work with CD Baby.
Have you any extra suggestion to make in my case?
Thank you very much.
Ricardo Chappe (Richap)
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hello im hoping to release a self funded E.P. this quarter and im looking to get a isrc code, i read your article on them and i was hoping to join cdbaby and get an isrc code how do i go about this?
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To get started selling through CD Baby(And get your isrc codes) head over to http://cdbaby.net to create an artist account.
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when I click on "EDIT ALBUM INFO" I don't see a "REQUIRED INFO" area. how and where can I generate the ISRC codes?
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Still trying to get a grasp on this. Aren't ISRC codes encoded into the master files before they are burned as a CD? Therefore, wouldn't you be required to have the codes before you duplicate cd's?
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I have already embedded the ISRC codes in my recording. Can you
tell me how to retrieve them?
I am also interested in how to get the cd info to ASCAP (I am
already an ASCAP member.
Thanks.
Scott Becker
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I guess ISRC codes mean's in another term bar code, No I don't have one yet for my new cd on cdbaby I just put up information on, I guess I'll get the bar code when I send in some Jack as in money.
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www.myspace.com/youngkilla509
www.webstarts.com/pierre-richard
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Where can I find my ISRC codes? I'm not very smart so talk slow and use small words, and capital letters. thanks!
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