Upload a song or audio clip to identify the likely commercial recording. When the recognition catalog returns an ISRC, Selekt puts it near the top of the report alongside the title, artist, UPC, label, release date, and platform references. If an identifier is unavailable, the report says that plainly.
Search by audio · ISRC when returned · UPC, label and release details · PDF report
What you leave with
Get the answer now. Keep the proof for later.
After the scan, you get a detailed PDF to save and a link you can send to a label, distributor, client, collaborator, or anyone else who needs to see the result. They can open it without creating an account.
The whole track checked
See whether anything matched and exactly where it appears, from the first second to the last.
A PDF you keep
Save a dated record showing the exact file checked, the result, and every scan window.
A link you can send
Anyone you share it with can open the same result online without needing a Selekt account.
Drop your track here — we scan the whole song
MP3, WAV, FLAC, M4A, OGG · max 200MB · every second of audio gets checked
What this scan can answer
Which recording is this, and what identifiers came back with it?
The scan first recognizes the audio. It then exposes the strongest recording match and the identifiers attached to that result, including ISRC and UPC when available, rather than pretending every recording has complete metadata.
ISRCRecording identifier
A code for a specific recording/master, displayed when returned.
UPCRelease identifier
Often identifies the containing single, album, or product release.
Catalog metadataLabel + release date
Useful context from the recognition result, subject to source freshness.
Platform referencesSpotify, YouTube, Deezer
Exact catalog references are included when available.
See the evidence before you scan
The important recording details are visible on page one.
When a recording is recognized, the report surfaces the strongest match, ISRC, UPC, label, release information, and catalog references near the beginning—not buried in a raw response. The final pages explain what each field means and what it cannot prove.
Exact upload and source-recording time alignment
Recording identifiers displayed when the source returns them
Spotify, YouTube, and Deezer references when available
Explicit “not returned” language instead of invented metadata
Add the cleanest available audio file. A recognizable section usually produces a better identity result than speech, silence, or a heavily altered fragment.
2. Recognize the audio and scan the timeline
Selekt checks the upload in consecutive windows and groups matching windows around the strongest identified recording.
3. Read the identifier ledger
Open the report to review the ISRC, UPC, label, release date, source links, and explicit not-returned notices for missing fields.
What is an ISRC?
ISRC stands for International Standard Recording Code. It identifies a particular sound recording or music video—not the underlying song composition. A remix, remaster, live version, and original studio master can each have different ISRCs.
The code helps recording-industry systems distinguish versions, but the presence of an ISRC does not itself prove who currently owns or controls the master.
Why the report also shows UPC, label, and platform references
An ISRC is more useful when you can see the recording it belongs to. Selekt keeps the title, artist, album, label, release date, UPC, and catalog references together so you can compare the result with distributor, label, or platform records.
UPC generally identifies a commercial release product, while ISRC identifies the individual recording. A single album UPC can contain several tracks with separate ISRCs.
Why an ISRC may not appear
A recording can be recognized even when the particular recognition response does not include an ISRC. Metadata coverage differs by recording, territory, version, and catalog source. The report therefore distinguishes “not returned” from “does not exist.”
Try a clean, representative section of the recording.
Confirm the title and version before relying on an identifier.
Use label, distributor, or official ISRC-agency records for authoritative follow-up.
Yes, when the audio is recognized and the recognition source returns an ISRC for that recording. Selekt shows the code and the surrounding match metadata in the report.
Does every recognized song return an ISRC?
No. Metadata coverage varies. A missing field means the source did not return it for that result; it does not prove that no ISRC exists.
Does an ISRC identify the songwriter or publisher?
No. ISRC identifies a specific recording. Songwriters, publishers, and the musical composition are separate rights and may be represented by other systems such as ISWC and performing-rights databases.
Is ISRC the same as UPC?
No. ISRC identifies an individual recording, while UPC commonly identifies the containing commercial release or product.
Can two versions of the same song have different ISRCs?
Yes. A remaster, live take, remix, edited version, or new recording can have a different ISRC from the original master.
Does finding an ISRC prove who owns the master?
No. It helps identify the recording and supports further research, but current ownership or control should be confirmed through authoritative label, distributor, contract, or registry records.
What else does the scan provide?
When available, the report includes title, artist, album, label, release date, UPC, platform references, match confidence, timeline alignment, and a public verification link.
Check the actual audio—not just its filename.
Scan the whole upload, review every recognized window, and keep the report with your release records.