What is the ISWC for “A WHITER SHADE OF PALE”?

The ISWC for “A WHITER SHADE OF PALE” is T9002623214. This recording is titled “WHITER SHADE OF PALE”. The ISRC USVPR0005984 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. USVPR0005984 is the ISRC for this recording; T9002623214 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.

WHITER SHADE OF PALE

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USVPR0005984

Song: A WHITER SHADE OF PALE

FREDDIE MCGREGORPAT KELLYVARIOUS ARTISTVARIOUS ARTISTS

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Last verified: October 21, 2026

One ISRC for “WHITER SHADE OF PALE” by FREDDIE MCGREGOR is USVPR0005984. 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 T9002623214.

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