The Basics of ISRCs and Barcodes

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Welcome to our latest episode where we unpack the essential, yet often overlooked, basics of the music industry: ISRCs (International Standard Recording Codes) and barcodes (UPCs).

Presented by Hellbender Vinyl - http://hellbendervinyl.com

Whether you're an indie artist, managing a record label, or looking to sharpen your industry knowledge, this episode is packed with valuable insights for you!

Learn more at http://otherrecordlabels.com/isrc

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The Basics of ISRCs and Barcodes

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Welcome to our latest episode where we unpack the essential, yet often overlooked, basics of the music industry: ISRCs (International Standard Recording Codes) and barcodes (UPCs).

Presented by Hellbender Vinyl - http://hellbendervinyl.com

Whether you're an indie artist, managing a record label, or looking to sharpen your industry knowledge, this episode is packed with valuable insights for you!

Learn more at http://otherrecordlabels.com/isrc

358 episoder

#Music #Record Labels

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