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Chain of Fools✓2

ISRC

USAT21203969
Aretha Franklin
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Released 1968-01-01

Last verified: September 17, 2026

The ISRC for “Chain of Fools” by Aretha Franklin is USAT21203969. ISRCs are 12-character ISO 3901 identifiers that uniquely tag a specific sound recording — different masters, remixes, and live versions each receive a distinct ISRC. Released 1968-01-01. The underlying musical work is ISWC T-070233293-1.

Format

USCountry
AT2
Registrant
12Year (2012)
03969Designation
Country:
ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 country code (US).
Registrant:
3-character code identifying the label or distributor that assigned this ISRC.
Year (2012):
Last two digits of the reference year (2012). Years < 50 are 21st century.
Designation:
Unique 5-digit code assigned by the registrant for this specific recording.

Credit Chain

ISRCChain of Fools
ISWCChain of Fools

Musical Work (ISWC)

T-070233293-1Chain of Fools

People also ask

What is the ISRC for “Chain of Fools” by Aretha Franklin?+
The ISRC for “Chain of Fools” by Aretha Franklin is USAT21203969.
What is the ISWC for “Chain of Fools”?+
The ISWC for “Chain of Fools” is T-070233293-1. The ISRC USAT21203969 identifies this specific recording; the ISWC identifies the underlying musical work shared by all versions.
What is an ISRC and what does it tell you?+
An ISRC (International Standard Recording Code) is a 12-character ISO 3901 identifier that uniquely tags a specific sound recording. The first two characters are the country code, the next three are the registrant (label or distributor), the next two are the year, and the last five are a unique recording number.
Is the ISRC the same as the ISWC?+
No. The ISRC identifies a specific recording, while the ISWC identifies the underlying musical composition. USAT21203969 is the ISRC for this recording; T-070233293-1 is the ISWC for the composition it is a recording of. One composition (ISWC) can have many recordings (ISRCs) — originals, remixes, live versions, and covers each get their own ISRC but share the same ISWC.

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What is ISRC USAT21203969?

USAT21203969 is an International Standard Recording Code (ISRC) that uniquely identifies the recording “Chain of Fools” by Aretha Franklin. ISRCs are 12-character alphanumeric codes defined by ISO 3901, used globally by streaming platforms, record labels, and rights organizations to track plays and distribute royalties.

This recording is linked to the musical work T-070233293-1, which represents the underlying composition. Multiple recordings can share the same musical work — for example, an original version, a remix, and a cover would each have their own ISRC but reference the same ISWC.

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Aretha Franklin

The ISRC for “Chain of Fools” by Aretha Franklin is USAT21203969. ISRCs are 12-character ISO 3901 identifiers that uniquely tag a specific sound recording — different masters, remixes, and live versions each receive a distinct ISRC. Released 1968-01-01. The underlying musical work is ISWC T-070233293-1.

Aretha Franklin

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Who wrote this song?

GERRY GOFFINComposer
IPI: 00012136831
SCREEN GEMS-EMI MUSIC INC OriginalPublisherIPI: 00036205509
CAROLE KINGComposer
IPI: 00016226512
SCREEN GEMS-EMI MUSIC INC OriginalPublisherIPI: 00036205509
JERRY WEXLERComposer
IPI: 00032801025
SCREEN GEMS-EMI MUSIC INC OriginalPublisherIPI: 00036205509

Who publishes this song?

SCREEN GEMS-EMI MUSIC INCOriginalPublisher
IPI: 00036205509

Which contributors are credited?

0000 0001 0917 9332GERRY GOFFIN0000 0003 6200 7454GERRY GOFFIN0000 0000 7829 0766Carole King0000 0003 6846 6336Carole King0000 0000 5517 9707Jerry Wexler

Identifier Graph

ISRCUSAT21203969ISWCT-070233293-1IPIGERRY GOFFINIPICAROLE KINGIPIJERRY WEXLERISNIGERRY GOFFINISNIGERRY GOFFINISNICarole King

MLC Song Code

Y42240
Verify on MLC Portal →
SourcesMusicBrainzMLCMLC✓3 sources

Verified on

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Who performed on this recording?

Performers

Aretha Franklinperformer, piano, vocalsVerified · Discogs + MusicBrainz
Carolyn Franklinchoir vocals, performer, vocalsVerified · MusicBrainz + Discogs
Ellie Greenwichchoir vocals, performer, vocalsVerified · MusicBrainz + Discogs
Erma Franklinchoir vocals, performer, vocalsVerified · MusicBrainz + Discogs
Jimmy Johnsonguitar, performerVerified · Discogs + MusicBrainz
Joe Southguitar, performerVerified · Discogs + MusicBrainz
Roger Hawkinsdrums, drums (drum set), performerVerified · Discogs + MusicBrainz
Spooner Oldhamelectric piano, performer, pianoVerified · Discogs + MusicBrainz
The Sweet Inspirationschoir vocals, performer, vocalsVerified · MusicBrainz + Discogs
Tommy Cogbillbass, bass guitarVerified · Discogs + MusicBrainz
Arif Mardindirected byDiscogs
Bernie GlowtrumpetDiscogs
Bobby WomackguitarDiscogs
Charles Chalmerstenor saxophoneDiscogs
Frank Wessflute, tenor saxophoneDiscogs
Haywood Henrybaritone saxophoneDiscogs
Joe NewmantrumpetDiscogs
King Curtistenor saxophoneDiscogs
Melvin LastietrumpetDiscogs
Seldon Powellflute, tenor saxophoneDiscogs
Teddy SommervibraphoneDiscogs
Tom Dowddirected byDiscogs
Tony Studdbass tromboneDiscogs
Truman ThomasorganDiscogs
Warren SmithvibraphoneDiscogs

Production

Arif MardinArrangerVerified · Discogs + MusicBrainz
Jerry WexlerProducerVerified · Discogs + MusicBrainz
Tom DowdArrangerVerified · Discogs + MusicBrainz
Tom DowdMixing engineerVerified · Discogs + MusicBrainz
Chris BellmanMastering engineerDiscogs
Tom DowdEngineerDiscogs

Label

Atlantic

Appears on

  • The Genius of Aretha Franklin(2021-01-01)
  • Lady Soul(2020-01-01)
  • Lady Soul(2018-01-01)
  • The Genius of Aretha Franklin(2021-02-19)
  • The Queen of Soul(2018-11-23)
  • The Greatest Mod and Northern Soul Album(2018-11-02)
  • Aretha’s Gold(2018-09-14)
  • Queen of Soul(2018-08-23)