a.) The Recording rights owner should exactly match with the author/registrant name you used in US Copyright registration for sound recordings and the one you are using for Sound Exchange (or any online music distribution outlets).
b.) The contact name may not be the same as the Registrant name.
If you still need to apply for a sound recording copyright registration, you can read more tips below:
How to submit sound recording copyright application properly?
Copyright Mistakes to Avoid in Music Production
c.) As you have noticed, there is no country field. It is because online application of ISRC assumes you are a US Citizen. You cannot use this form if you are Non-US citizen. Once you have completed this form, click next.
STEP8.) Follow the rest of the steps, it should now be easy. This is where you will make a payment of $75 for the registration.
Non-US based ISRC applicants
Notice: Most of you will be dealing mostly with snail mail application if your government does not have an online application.
Your country ISRC issuing agency would provide a doc file where you will need to print and sign the application form. This is an example screenshot of PARI ISRC application form in Philippines:
The requirements may differ from one country to another. Some have easier requirements while other countries may have strict requirements for ISRC application.
Feel free to contact your local ISRC issuing agency and then clarify with the requirements if you have some questions. The payment may be less than with the online ISRC.
You will be assigned with the code which you can use in ISRC assignment. You will not anymore re-apply for ISRC or there are no annual or renewal fees.
Content last updated on July 14, 2012
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You have two options. You might want a distributor for your music. An example of this is iTunes. You can read this tutorial: https://www.audiorecording.me/how-to-sell-your-music-or-songs-in-itunes.html
If you are not accepted by iTunes, look for an online music distributor in your country, I believe there are many others.
Another method is to release a digital album online not only tracks, this is also needed to be distributed via iTunes or other methods. You can read some tips here: https://www.audiorecording.me/how-to-release-a-digital-album-online-complete-steps.html
Finally before you can sell your music and recordings, make sure its copyrighted. You can read this guide to avoid any mistakes in the copyright registration process: https://www.audiorecording.me/copyright-mistakes-to-avoid-in-music-production-and-songwriting.html
Good luck!
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You need to contact your country’s ISRC agency. You can obtain some information here: http://www.ifpi.org/content/section_resources/isrc_agencies.html . Based on that document, you will get your ISRC in RIAJ (Recording Industry Association of Japan), the contact address and phone are provided on that page. Thanks.
hello. I am not the U.S residence. tell me how could I get the ISRC? I and father got wonderful tone records at live recitals. the site has refused to enter , because I am not the U.S.person but residence from japan.