ISWC · Musical Work

T-900016802-5

I Believe in Father Christmas

16 recordings

Last verified: June 13, 2026

The ISWC for “I Believe in Father Christmas” is T-900016802-5. ISWCs are ISO 15707 identifiers managed by CISAC; they identify the underlying song — its melody, lyrics, and arrangement — rather than any single recording. One composition can have many recordings (ISRCs). This work has 16 known recordings (ISRCs) indexed on Credits.fm.

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TPrefix

900016802Work number

5Check digit

Prefix:: "T" = musical work; "W" = work in progress.
Work number:: 9-digit unique work number assigned by CISAC.
Check digit:: ISO 7064 Mod 11-2 check digit that validates the rest of the code.

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ISRC16 recordings

ISWCI Believe in Father Christmas

Previously known as

T-314497100-2

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Songwriters/Publishers (IPI)

00024974177 00039645262 00059751545 00059783429 00059783527 00160444200 00162537572 00266389034 00277859599 00460395650

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What is ISWC T-900016802-5?

T-900016802-5 is an International Standard Musical Work Code (ISWC) that uniquely identifies the musical composition “I Believe in Father Christmas”. ISWCs are defined by ISO 15707 and managed by CISAC. Unlike ISRCs which identify recordings, an ISWC identifies the underlying song — the melody, lyrics, and arrangement.

This work has 16 recordings (ISRCs) associated with it. Each recording represents a distinct version — such as the original, a remix, a live performance, or a cover — that shares the same underlying composition.

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ISWC · Musical Work

T-900016802-5

I Believe in Father Christmas

16 recordings

Last verified: June 13, 2026

Format

TPrefix

900016802Work number

5Check digit

Prefix:: "T" = musical work; "W" = work in progress.
Work number:: 9-digit unique work number assigned by CISAC.
Check digit:: ISO 7064 Mod 11-2 check digit that validates the rest of the code.

Credit Chain

ISRC16 recordings

ISWCI Believe in Father Christmas

Previously known as

T-314497100-2

What other identifiers does this connect to?

Songwriters/Publishers (IPI)

00024974177 00039645262 00059751545 00059783429 00059783527 00160444200 00162537572 00266389034 00277859599 00460395650

+2 more

Which releases contain this work? (47)

WCBS FM101.1: The Ultimate Christmas Album, Volume 6

Various Artists

0904312524202001-01-01

The Ultimate Christmas Album, Volume 6

Various Artists

0904314524242006-01-01

Simply the Best Christmas

Various Artists

0954836007241997-01-01

Small Town Holiday

Ana Done

1959209751842020-12-28

I Believe in Father Christmas

Greg Lake

40505386581872020-11-27

Die schönste Weihnachtsmusik

Various Artists

4260017211967

Christmas

Elaine Paige

0229242040291986-01-01

A Winter Symphony

Sarah Brightman

06024450349562008-11-04

A Classic Rock Christmas

Various Artists

0607684572252002-01-01

Works, Volume 2

Emerson, Lake & Palmer

0756781538221990-01-01

I Believe in Father Christmas EP

Emerson, Lake & Palmer

0812272242261995-01-01

The Greg Lake Retrospective: From the Beginning

Greg Lake

0812272627231997-01-01

Merry Lonely Christmas and Happy New Year

Various Artists

08286008017242010-12-09

Smooth FM Christmas

Various Artists

08887501673232014-01-01

Bravo Rock Christmas

Various Artists

0954830908151991-01-01

Bravo Rock Christmas

Various Artists

0954830908221991-01-01

Bravo Rock Christmas

Various Artists

0954837958261999-01-01

Here Come the Classics, Volume Five: Christmas Classics

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

1944916704292019-11-28

The Spirit of Christmas 2000

Various Artists

22001335742962000-01-01

The Best of Christmas Pop

Various Artists

40060676629421998-01-01

Santa’s Top Hits

Various Artists

40064080119102001-01-01

Kontor: Christmas Chill

Various Artists

40297585142212004-01-01

Christmas Pop

Various Artists

40430028787302012-01-01

Works, Volume 2

Emerson, Lake & Palmer

40505381804592017-01-01

Works, Vol. 2

Emerson, Lake & Palmer

40505381804972017-05-26

Works, Volume 2

Emerson, Lake & Palmer

40505381848392017-05-26

Works, Volume 2

Emerson, Lake & Palmer

40505381852702017-05-26

Christmas Classics

Various Artists

42600172100452001-01-01

Greatest Hits

Sarah Brightman

46071478927182009-01-01

Works, Volume 2

Emerson, Lake & Palmer

49880024899852005-01-01

Works, Volume 2

Emerson, Lake & Palmer

49880025981682010-01-01

Works, Volume 2

Emerson, Lake & Palmer

49880026814952014-01-01

The Everlasting: Best of ELP

Emerson, Lake, & Palmer

49880027296162017-01-01

A Winter Symphony

Sarah Brightman

49880068680072008-01-01

A Winter Symphony

Sarah Brightman

49880068680142008-01-01

Works, Volume 2

Emerson, Lake & Palmer

49880147211101989-01-01

Mayhem

Toyah

50139291285212005-01-01

The Reggae Christmas Collection

Various Artists

50139292853472024-01-01

Now Xmas: Massive Christmas Hits

Various Artists

0946341295272005-01-01

The Christmas Present

Robbie Williams

1907599673242019-11-22

Christmas Hits: 50 Festive Favourites

Various Artists

50144695323282001-01-01

100% Christmas

Various Artists

50144695275461994-01-01

Christmas Hits: De grootste Kerst hits ooit gemaakt

Various Artists

50999948761232011-01-01

Now That’s What I Call Music: The Christmas Tape

Various Artists

50999260838411985-01-01

Merry Christmas Everybody

Various Artists

6007532241202009-01-01

Forever Friends a Christmas Wish for You

Various Artists

886444266499

Haynes Christmas: The Ultimate Guide to the Festive Season

Various Artists

8869796636262007-09-12

Recordings (16)

I Believe in Father Christmas

Honeymoon Suite

CAW118802488

On release:A Canadian Christmas 2(602498316283)From the Heart: Christmas(825646850419)

I Believe in Father Christmas

Emerson, Lake & Palmer

GB5KW1602698

On release:Works, Volume 2(075678153822)I Believe in Father Christmas EP(081227224226)Bravo Rock Christmas(095483090815)Bravo Rock Christmas(095483090822)Bravo Rock Christmas(095483795826)Works, Volume 2(4050538180459)Works, Vol. 2(4050538180497)The Anthology(4050538181296)Works, Volume 2(4050538184839)Works, Volume 2(4050538185270)Fanfare 1970–1997(4050538293067)The Anthology(4050538473568)The Ultimate Collection(4050538628326)Works, Volume 2(4988002489985)Works, Volume 2(4988002598168)Works, Volume 2(4988002681495)The Everlasting: Best of ELP(4988002729616)Works, Volume 2(4988014721110)Works, Volume 2(5017615836127)Works, Volume 2(5050159122523)

I Believe in Father Christmas

Greg Lake

GB5KW2001594

On release:It’s Christmas: 18 Original Christmas Hits(0077779364626)Now That’s What I Call Xmas(0094637321423)Now That’s What I Call Christmas(0194399274125)A Classic Rock Christmas(060768457225)The Greg Lake Retrospective: From the Beginning(081227262723)Smooth FM Christmas(0888750167323)WCBS FM101.1: The Ultimate Christmas Album, Volume 6(090431252420)The Ultimate Christmas Album, Volume 6(090431452424)Now Xmas: Massive Christmas Hits(094634129527)SWR1 – Die größten Weihnachtshits aller Zeiten(094634894821)Simply the Best Christmas(095483600724)Now 100 Hits: Christmas(190759865026)Now 100 Hits: Christmas(194398184920)Now That's What I Call Christmas(194399274118)Now That’s What I Call Christmas(196587512125)Now That’s What I Call Christmas(196589257857)Now That’s What I Call Christmas(198028303729)Now That’s What I Call Christmas(198028303828)Now That’s What I Call Christmas(198028303910)The Best of Christmas Pop(4006067662942)

I Believe in Father Christmas

Elaine Paige

GBAHT0400110

On release:100 Greatest: Christmas(0190295734343)Christmas(022924204029)Silver Bells - Christmas Holiday(5059460155695)100 Greatest Christmas Songs Ever(5059460158818)Christmas Songs and Holiday Music(5059460250079)Christmas Hits(842474144763)

I Believe in Father Christmas

Emerson, Lake & Palmer

GBAJE0609474

I Believe in Father Christmas

Greg Lake

GBAJE7500006

I Believe in Father Christmas

Greg Lake

GBARL1001418

I Believe in Father Christmas

Susan Boyle

GBHMU1300204

On release:Home for Christmas(886444019194)Christmas Voices(886446072876)Christmas Classical Voices(888430996021)Home for Christmas(888837447324)Ultimate Christmas Hits(889854309428)

I Believe in Father Christmas

Robbie Williams

GBPS61900025

On release:The Christmas Present(190759967324)The Christmas Present(886448081937)The Christmas Present(886448887188)

I Believe in Father Christmas

GBUM70914925

On release:I Believe in Father Christmas(00602445225194)I Believe in Father Christmas EP(00602445289646)All You Need Is Love(762111814821)

I Believe in Father Christmas

Marillion

QT6652538687

On release:A Extended Collection of Recycled Gifts(859724709863)I Believe in Father Christmas(859781603203)

I Believe in Father Christmas

Ana Done

QZFYW2182715

On release:Small Town Holiday(195920975184)

I Believe in Father Christmas

Marillion

TCAHR2399018

On release:A Extended Collection of Recycled Gifts(859724709863)I Believe in Father Christmas(859781603203)

I Believe in Father Christmas

USC4R0901527

On release:I Believe in Father Christmas(00602445225194)I Believe in Father Christmas EP(00602445289646)All You Need Is Love(762111814821)

I Believe in Father Christmas

Sarah Brightman

USNS10800060

On release:A Winter Symphony(0602445034956)Sawdust(6106031601255)

I Believe In Father Christmas

Danny Dakron & The Creole Five

GBWUL2195009

On release:Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree(195729143944)Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree(9399243004427)

MLC Song Code

I08226

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