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So I've tried to read up on these but still haven't answered my question if this is something worth doing for what amounts to a local release. Our band is putting out a CD, mostly local sales and also selling on Amazon, iTunes, Bandcamp, etc. How necessary are ISRC codes to a project like that? I'm willing to do it if there's a worthwhile argument in favor of it.

I'm pretty sure you need them for iTunes

http://www.apple.com/itunes/content-pro ... c-faq.html

I use a distributor here in the UK for all the online stores (including iTunes and Amazon), my album is download only, and it was a requirement, they helped set it up - it was a simple form to fill in.

Personally I think it is a good idea, unless you are simply manufacturing CDs for private consumption or promotion.

Cheers!

SWT

Maybe take a look at TuneCore to see what their requirements are - a lot of my friends use them

stephentayler wrote:I'm pretty sure you need them for iTunes

http://www.apple.com/itunes/content-pro ... c-faq.html

I use a distributor here in the UK for all the online stores (including iTunes and Amazon), my album is download only, and it was a requirement, they helped set it up - it was a simple form to fill in.

Personally I think it is a good idea, unless you are simply manufacturing CDs for private consumption or promotion.

Cheers!

SWT

Maybe take a look at TuneCore to see what their requirements are - a lot of my friends use them

Stephen you're a gem.
I just realized that the similar distro package I've used with Discmakers actually includes ISRC codes. DUH. They take care of a bunch of distribution details for $59 - well worth it IMO.
I'll check out Tunecore.
Thanks!

Tunecore looks good - anybody have personal experience with them?
What about their 10% of royalties - is that fair?

This is totally OT but I just Googled Tunecore to see what it was all about. The next site I went to was weather.com and what do I see? A Tunecore ad! This has also been happening with Discmakers. I Googled about their mastering services (for reviews) and now about half the sites I visit have an ad for Discmakers mastering service- for about 3 weeks now. This targeted Google advertising is really getting creepy!

/OT

philbrown wrote:This targeted Google advertising is really getting creepy!

I hear you brother. It creeps me out no end when I do some book wish-listing on Amazon, only to find related ads popping up at every site I visit for the rest of the day...

Then I'll get an email from Amazon suggesting some more related books...

Makes me feel very observed.

Don't sit at your computer naked.

I tried standing but the safe viewing filter went bonkers.

HCMarkus wrote:Don't sit at your computer naked.

I'LL be right back

Yes always use ISRC and manage them yourself unless you have a contract indicating other wise.