What is the ISWC for “DARKEST BEFORE DAWN”?

The ISWC for “DARKEST BEFORE DAWN” is T-318363833-3. The ISRC DK4YA2308101 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. DK4YA2308101 is the ISRC for this recording; T-318363833-3 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.

DARKEST BEFORE DAWN

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DK4YA2308101

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Last verified: November 3, 2026

One ISRC for “DARKEST BEFORE DAWN” by IAN STORM is DK4YA2308101. 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-318363833-3.

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