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USSM16400259

Song: BLUE MONK

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Last verified: September 25, 2026

USSM16400259 is the International Standard Recording Code (ISRC) for this sound recording. 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-700002943-8. Written by THELONIOUS SPHERE MONK.

Format

USCountry
SM1Registrant
64
Year (1964)
00259Designation
Country:
ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 country code (US).
Registrant:
3-character code identifying the label or distributor that assigned this ISRC.
Year (1964):
Last two digits of the reference year (1964). Years < 50 are 21st century.
Designation:
Unique 5-digit code assigned by the registrant for this specific recording.

Credit Chain

ISRCUSSM16400259
ISWCBLUE MONK
IPITHELONIOUS SPHERE MONK

Musical Work (ISWC)

T-700002943-8BLUE MONK

People also ask

What is the ISWC for “BLUE MONK”?+
The ISWC for “BLUE MONK” is T-700002943-8. The ISRC USSM16400259 identifies this specific recording; the ISWC identifies the underlying musical work shared by all versions.
Who wrote “BLUE MONK”?+
“BLUE MONK” was written by THELONIOUS SPHERE MONK. The ISWC for this composition is T-700002943-8.
Who publishes “BLUE MONK”?+
The publishers credited on “BLUE MONK” include: EMBASSY MUSIC CORPORATION. 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. USSM16400259 is the ISRC for this recording; T-700002943-8 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 USSM16400259?

USSM16400259 is an International Standard Recording Code (ISRC) that uniquely identifies this specific sound recording. 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-700002943-8, 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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USSM16400259 is the International Standard Recording Code (ISRC) for this sound recording. 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-700002943-8. Written by THELONIOUS SPHERE MONK.

Who wrote this song?

THELONIOUS SPHERE MONKComposer
IPI: 00040726600
EMBASSY MUSIC CORPORATION OriginalPublisherIPI: 00009263004

Who publishes this song?

EMBASSY MUSIC CORPORATIONOriginalPublisher
IPI: 00009263004

Which contributors are credited?

0000 0001 2024 9127Thelonious Monk

Identifier Graph

ISRCUSSM16400259ISWCT-700002943-8IPITHELONIOUS SPHE…ISNIThelonious Monk

MLC Song Code

B54100
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