TS ISO 3901
Documentation; ınternational standard recording code (ISRC)
The purpose of this standard is to define and promote the use of a standard code (ISRC) for the unique identification of recordings or part of a recording. Guidelines for the use of the ISRC are given in the annex.
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TS ISO 3901 is a documentation standard concerned with the use of the ISRC for uniquely identifying sound recordings and parts of recordings. Read together, the title and scope show that the document is about identification practice rather than describing the content of recordings themselves; its central topic is the assignment and use of a unique code for each recording or recording segment.
What the ISRC does
ISRC stands for International Standard Recording Code. In general technical terms, identifiers of this kind are used to keep one recording distinct from another in catalogues, rights management systems, archives, and digital distribution workflows. They help prevent ambiguity when the same recording appears in different releases, formats, or databases. This standard’s stated purpose is to define and promote the use of that code.
Why the guidance matters
The annexed guidance indicates that the document also supports practical use, not just terminology. That is especially relevant in audio metadata management, where the boundary between a whole recording and a part of a recording can affect how works are indexed, tracked, and exchanged across systems. In broader information-management practice, stable identifiers are essential for reliable retrieval and interoperability.
- Unique identification of recordings and, where applicable, parts of recordings
- Reduced ambiguity in cataloguing and data matching
- Consistent tracking across archives and digital music systems
- General guidance for applying ISRC in practice
- Publication Date: 15.04.1997
- Standard Status: H (İptal Edilmiş Standard/Withdrawn standard)
- Publisher: TSE
- Document Language: tr, en, fr
- ICS Classification: 01.140.20 Enformasyon Bilimleri
- Pages: 14
- Source Standard: ISO 3901:1986
- International Equivalents: ISO 3901 :1986--; ISO 3901:1986--
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