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ISRC

USSM19501651

Why✓2

3TMichael Jackson
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Released 1995-01-01

Last verified: July 6, 2026

USSM19501651 is the International Standard Recording Code (ISRC) for the recording “Why” by 3T, Michael Jackson, released 1995-01-01. 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. The underlying musical work is ISWC T-917948348-8. Written by KENNETH B EDMONDS.

Format

USCountry
SM1Registrant
95Year (1995)
01651Designation
Country:
ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 country code (US).
Registrant:
3-character code identifying the label or distributor that assigned this ISRC.
Year (1995):
Last two digits of the reference year (1995). Years < 50 are 21st century.
Designation:
Unique 5-digit code assigned by the registrant for this specific recording.

Credit Chain

ISRCWhy
ISWCWhy
IPIKENNETH B EDMONDS

Musical Work (ISWC)

T-917948348-8Why

People also ask

What is the ISRC for "Why" by 3T?+
The ISRC for "Why" by 3T, Michael Jackson is USSM19501651.
Who wrote "Why"?+
"Why" was written by KENNETH B EDMONDS. The ISWC for this composition is T-917948348-8.
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. USSM19501651 is the ISRC for this recording; T-917948348-8 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 USSM19501651?

USSM19501651 is an International Standard Recording Code (ISRC) that uniquely identifies the recording “Why” by 3T, Michael Jackson. 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-917948348-8, 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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Who wrote this song?

KENNETH B EDMONDSComposerLyricist
IPI: 00043938075
SONY/ATV SONGS LLC OriginalPublisherIPI: 00187062752

Who publishes this song?

SONY/ATV SONGS LLCOriginalPublisher
IPI: 00187062752

Which contributors are credited?

0000 0000 7828 7057Babyface

Identifier Graph

ISRCUSSM19501651ISWCT-917948348-8IPIKENNETH B EDMON…ISNIBabyface

MLC Song Code

W08849
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3TMichael Jackson

USSM19501651 is the International Standard Recording Code (ISRC) for the recording “Why” by 3T, Michael Jackson, released 1995-01-01. 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. The underlying musical work is ISWC T-917948348-8. Written by KENNETH B EDMONDS.

3T, Michael Jackson

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