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Chain of Fools

ISRC

USAT21203983
Aretha Franklin
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Released 1968-01-01

Last verified: September 15, 2026

The ISRC for “Chain of Fools” by Aretha Franklin is USAT21203983. 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-070.233.293-1.

Format

USCountry
AT2Registrant
12Year (2012)
03983Designation
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-070.233.293-1Chain of Fools

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What is the ISRC for “Chain of Fools” by Aretha Franklin?+
The ISRC for “Chain of Fools” by Aretha Franklin is USAT21203983.
What is the ISWC for “Chain of Fools”?+
The ISWC for “Chain of Fools” is T-070.233.293-1. The ISRC USAT21203983 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. USAT21203983 is the ISRC for this recording; T-070.233.293-1 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 USAT21203983?

USAT21203983 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-070.233.293-1, 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 USAT21203983. 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-070.233.293-1.

Aretha Franklin
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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)

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