There are plug-ins for studio software that allow metadata about the recording sessions to be entered in real time. It is then possible to export this information at each stage, whether during the mixing or the mastering, and to share them with the maker (owner) and record label.

• StudioCollect
• RIN-M

By product for the Label Copy

The product exists as soon as it is marketed and can be either a single, an EP or an album.

The record label must be consistent with the use of its trademark (label/sub-label), that is, the same name must always be used, particularily the one used to market the sound recording. For example, Les Disques Musique inc. or Disques Musique.

By track for the Label Copy

The track is the reproduction of a musical work and the fixation of a performance on a sound recording.

• Track – Title *
  • Work – Author (Multiple entries) – Surname *
  • Work – Author (Multiple entries) – First name *
    • Work – Author – Role – Lyricist (A) *
    • Work – Author – Role – Composer (C) *
    • Work – Author – Role – Songwriter (AC) *
    • Work – Author – Role – Adapter (AD) *
    • Work – Author – Role – Arranger (AR) *
    • Work – Author – Role – Translator (TR) *
  • Work – Publisher (E) (Multiple entries) – Name *
  • Work – Publisher – ISNI
  • Work – ISWC *
• Track – Main Artist – Surname (multiple entries) *
• Track – Main Artist – First name (multiple entries) *
• Track – Guest Artist (feat.) – Surname – (multiple entries) *
• Track – Guest Artist (feat.) – First name – (multiple entries) *
• Track – Musician or Background Vocalist (multiple entries) (6 or -) – Surname *
• Track – Musician or Background Vocalists (multiple entries) (6 or - ) – First Name *
• Track – Main Artist – ISNI
• Track – Main Artist – IPN
• Track – Main Artist – Instrument (multiple entries) *
• Track – Guest Artist (feat.) – ISNI
• Track – Guest Artist (feat.) – IPN
• Track – Musician, Background Vocalists and Guest Artist – Instrument *

Specific Metadata

These are metadata specific to a recipient and are not defined by MetaMusic.

Creating an ISRC

What for?

The International Standard Recording Code (ISRC) is a unique identifier for sound recordings (tracks).

Any new sound recording (track) must have a unique ISRC. The ISRC of a sound recording must never be modified.

When a track is modified, whether it be a remix, a re-recording, a modification to its duration, etc., a new ISRC must be assigned.

How can I get it?

The first owner creates it using their Registrant Code that can be requested from Soproq.

https://soproq.org/en/pages/makers-and-rights-owners/isrc-code

Using their Registrant Code, each first owner creates their own 12-digit ISRC codes, for example, CA-Y01-19-00001 which corresponds to country (CA)—registant code (Y01)—year of release (19)—and five digits (00001).

Each owner is responsible for keeping a list of all their ISRCs and supply them when needed.

This identifier must be encoded on the recording medium during the mastering and supplied when delivered to digital platforms. It is a mandatory prerequisite for the exploitation of each track.