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Deacon Blues album cover

Deacon Blues

ISRC

USMC17647231
Steely Dan
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Released 1977-01-01

Last verified: November 1, 2026

The ISRC for “Deacon Blues” by Steely Dan is USMC17647231. 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 1977-01-01. The underlying musical work is ISWC T-070261222-3. Written by DONALD FAGEN, WALTER BECKER.

Format

USCountry
MC1
Registrant
76Year (1976)
47231Designation
Country:
ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 country code (US).
Registrant:
3-character code identifying the label or distributor that assigned this ISRC.
Year (1976):
Last two digits of the reference year (1976). Years < 50 are 21st century.
Designation:
Unique 5-digit code assigned by the registrant for this specific recording.

Credit Chain

ISRCDeacon Blues
ISWCDeacon Blues
IPIDONALD FAGEN

Musical Work (ISWC)

T-070261222-3Deacon Blues

People also ask

What is the ISRC for “Deacon Blues” by Steely Dan?+
The ISRC for “Deacon Blues” by Steely Dan is USMC17647231.
What is the ISWC for “Deacon Blues”?+
The ISWC for “Deacon Blues” is T-070261222-3. The ISRC USMC17647231 identifies this specific recording; the ISWC identifies the underlying musical work shared by all versions.
Who wrote “Deacon Blues”?+
“Deacon Blues” was written by DONALD FAGEN, WALTER BECKER. The ISWC for this composition is T-070261222-3.
Who publishes “Deacon Blues”?+
The publishers credited on “Deacon Blues” include: SONGS OF UNIVERSAL, INC.. These publishers administer the writers' shares in this recording's underlying composition. Credits.fm reports registered publisher credits, not legal copyright ownership.
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. USMC17647231 is the ISRC for this recording; T-070261222-3 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 USMC17647231?

USMC17647231 is an International Standard Recording Code (ISRC) that uniquely identifies the recording “Deacon Blues” by Steely Dan. 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-070261222-3, 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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Steely Dan

The ISRC for “Deacon Blues” by Steely Dan is USMC17647231. 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 1977-01-01. The underlying musical work is ISWC T-070261222-3. Written by DONALD FAGEN, WALTER BECKER.

Steely Dan

Who wrote this song?

DONALD FAGENComposer
IPI: 00056461868
SONGS OF UNIVERSAL, INC. OriginalPublisherIPI: 00353271280
WALTER BECKERComposer
IPI: 00089150949
SONGS OF UNIVERSAL, INC. OriginalPublisherIPI: 00353271280

Who publishes this song?

SONGS OF UNIVERSAL, INC.OriginalPublisher
IPI: 00353271280

Which contributors are credited?

0000 0001 1511 421XDonald Fagen0000 0001 0802 6182Walter Becker

Identifier Graph

ISRCUSMC17647231ISWCT-070261222-3IPIDONALD FAGENIPIWALTER BECKERISNIDonald FagenISNIWalter Becker

MLC Song Code

D15064
Verify on MLC Portal →
SourcesMusicBrainzMLCMLC✓3 sources

Verified on

  • MusicBrainz recording record
  • MLC song record
Listen on Apple Music
Album: Showbiz Kids: The Steely Dan Story 1972-1980 ((Remastered))7:37Track 8

Who performed on this recording?

Performers

Bernard Purdiedrums, drums (drum set)Verified · Discogs + MusicBrainz
Clydie Kingbackground vocals, vocalsVerified · MusicBrainz + Discogs
Donald Fagenlead vocals, synthesizer, vocalsVerified · MusicBrainz + Discogs
Larry Carltoncopyist, guitarVerified · Discogs + MusicBrainz
Lee RitenourguitarVerified · Discogs + MusicBrainz
Pete Christliebflute, saxophone, soloist, tenor saxophone, windVerified · Discogs + MusicBrainz
Sherlie Matthewsbackground vocals, vocalsVerified · MusicBrainz + Discogs
Venetta Fieldsbackground vocals, vocalsVerified · MusicBrainz + Discogs
Victor Feldmanelectric piano, percussion, piano, vibraphoneVerified · Discogs + MusicBrainz
Walter Beckerbass, guitarVerified · Discogs + MusicBrainz
Bill Perkinsflute, saxophone, windDiscogs
Chuck FindleybrassDiscogs
Chuck RaineybassDiscogs
Dean Parkscopyist, guitarDiscogs
Denny DiasguitarDiscogs
Dick "Slyde" HydebrassDiscogs
Don GrolnickclavinetDiscogs
Ed GreenedrumsDiscogs
Gary ColemanpercussionDiscogs
Jackie Kelsoflute, saxophone, windDiscogs
Jay GraydonguitarDiscogs
Jim Hornflute, saxophone, windDiscogs
Jim Keltnerdrums, percussionDiscogs
Joe Sampleclavinet, electric pianoDiscogs
Lew McCrearybrassDiscogs
Michael McDonaldvocalsDiscogs
Michael Omartiancopyist, pianoDiscogs
Paul Griffinkeyboards, vocalsDiscogs
Paul HumphreydrumsDiscogs
Plas Johnsonflute, saxophone, windDiscogs
Rebecca LouisvocalsDiscogs
Rick MarottadrumsDiscogs
Steve GadddrumsDiscogs
Steve KhanguitarDiscogs
Timothy B. SchmitvocalsDiscogs

Production

Gary KatzProducerVerified · Discogs + MusicBrainz
Roger NicholsEngineerVerified · Discogs + MusicBrainz
Tom ScottConductorVerified · Discogs + MusicBrainz
Al SchmittEngineerDiscogs
Bill SchneeEngineerDiscogs
Dean ParksArrangerDiscogs
Ed RackEngineerDiscogs
Elliot ScheinerEngineerDiscogs
Joe BellamyEngineerDiscogs
Ken KlingerEngineerDiscogs
Larry CarltonArrangerDiscogs
Lenise BentEngineerDiscogs
Linda TylerEngineerDiscogs
Michael OmartianArrangerDiscogs
Ron PangalimanEngineerDiscogs

Label

Analogue Productions

Appears on

  • Aja(2024-01-01)
  • Aja(2023-01-01)
  • Aja(2023-01-01)· Geffen Records
  • Aja(2013-01-01)· Geffen Records
  • Aja(2013-01-01)· Geffen Records
  • Aja(2010-01-01)· Geffen Records
  • Aja(2023-09-28)
  • A Decade of Steely Dan(2009-07-14)

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