ISWC · Musical Work

T-905385200-9

The Tears of a Clown

20 recordings

Last verified: August 7, 2026

The ISWC for “The Tears of a Clown” is T-905385200-9. 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 20 known recordings (ISRCs) indexed on Credits.fm.

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905385200Work number

9Check 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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ISRC20 recordings

ISWCThe Tears of a Clown

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What is ISWC T-905385200-9?

T-905385200-9 is an International Standard Musical Work Code (ISWC) that uniquely identifies the musical composition “The Tears of a Clown”. 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 20 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-905385200-9

The Tears of a Clown

20 recordings

Last verified: August 7, 2026

Format

TPrefix

905385200Work number

9Check 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

ISRC20 recordings

ISWCThe Tears of a Clown

Which releases contain this work? (7)

Gold

Smokey Robinson & The Miracles

49880054184702006-02-22

The Cool Sound of the 70s

Various Artists

50144695314822000-01-01

The Cool Sound of the 70s

Various Artists

5014469331488

Motown Chartbusters

Various Artists

50144695228311987-01-01

Ska Explosion

Various Artists

50531059222222013-01-01

Good Morning Vietnam

Various Artists

6024984513352007-01-01

Planet 70’s

Various Artists

6024983878942006-01-01

Recordings (20)

The Tears of a Clown

Bertrand Burgalat, A.S Dragon

FR90Q0100911

On release:Bertrand Burgalat Meets A.S Dragon(3596971709020)Bertrand Burgalat Meets A.S Dragon(4601250321899)

The Tears of a Clown

The Chosen Few

GBAJE7300335

On release:Everybody Plays the Fool(4050538672404)I'm in the Mood for Love(5050441602320)Trojan Soulful Reggae Box Set(766126102195)

The Tears of a Clown

Boyzone

GBCRL1400269

On release:Dublin to Detroit(825646194032)Dublin to Detroit(825646194056)

The Tears of a Clown

Enuff Z’Nuff

QM6XS2001487

On release:1985(017046900720)1985(4988015052305)1985(670211501223)1985(686506310524)Covered in Gold(741157195729)Covered in Gold(888831491088)Covered in Gold(889466114519)1985(889466199110)1985(889466199127)1985(889466199165)Covered in Gold(889466329012)

The Tears of a Clown

The Miracles

UK3XS1300722

On release:Rock 'n' Roll Reunion: Class of 70(056775532628)Rock n’ Roll of the ’70s(056775593629)The Ultimate Seventies Collection(5014469532212)30 Years of No 1(5034504237520)Th’is 70’s Disco, Glam & Soul(5397001065035)Hits of the 70s(628261238927)Best Of 70s Hits(803151008327)The Very Best of the 70’s(9316797582720)

The Tears of a Clown

Enuff Z’Nuff

US6R21401880

The Tears of a Clown

Smokey Robinson & The Miracles

USMO16700525

On release:Motown Hits of Gold, Volume 4(0035627240416)Motown Hits of Gold, Volume 4(0035627240423)18 Greatest Hits(0035627241925)Motown’s Biggest Pop Hits: All #1 on Billboard’s Charts(0035627245022)Endless Love: 15 of Motown’s Greatest Love Songs(0035627245121)The Most‐Played Oldies on America’s Jukeboxes: Motown’s Greatest Artists(0035627260124)Motown Dance Party(0035627270017)Motown Dance Party(0035627270024)Hit History, Volume 16: 1970(0035627478628)Motown Greatest Hits(0044006768526)The Nation’s Favourite Motown Songs(00600753520161)20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: The Best of Smokey Robinson & The Miracles(00601215339826)One Dozen Roses(00602547778819)Motown Classics: Gold(00602577186288)Crooklyn, Volume II(008811106522)The Composer Series: The Greatest Songs Written by Smokey Robinson(035627237928)Testament van de Seventies(0600753064009)100 Essential Motown on 5 CDs(0602498439395)100 Motown Classics(0602498472095)Fantastic 70s(196587621520)

The Tears of a Clown

Smokey Robinson & The Miracles

USMO17000525

On release:Motown Hits of Gold, Volume 4(0035627240416)Motown Hits of Gold, Volume 4(0035627240423)18 Greatest Hits(0035627241925)Motown’s Biggest Pop Hits: All #1 on Billboard’s Charts(0035627245022)Endless Love: 15 of Motown’s Greatest Love Songs(0035627245121)The Most‐Played Oldies on America’s Jukeboxes: Motown’s Greatest Artists(0035627260124)Motown Dance Party(0035627270017)Motown Dance Party(0035627270024)Hit History, Volume 16: 1970(0035627478628)Motown Greatest Hits(0044006768526)The Nation’s Favourite Motown Songs(00600753520161)20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: The Best of Smokey Robinson & The Miracles(00601215339826)One Dozen Roses(00602547778819)Motown Classics: Gold(00602577186288)Crooklyn, Volume II(008811106522)The Composer Series: The Greatest Songs Written by Smokey Robinson(035627237928)Heart & Soul: 18 Classic Soul Cuts(042284053426)20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: The Best of Motown 1970s, Volume 1(044001616129)History Makers: A Celebration of Black History Month(044001705120)100% Motown ’70s(044001893926)

The Tears of a Clown

Smokey Robinson & The Miracles

USMO17072044

On release:Motown Hits of Gold, Volume 4(0035627240416)Motown Hits of Gold, Volume 4(0035627240423)18 Greatest Hits(0035627241925)Motown’s Biggest Pop Hits: All #1 on Billboard’s Charts(0035627245022)Endless Love: 15 of Motown’s Greatest Love Songs(0035627245121)The Most‐Played Oldies on America’s Jukeboxes: Motown’s Greatest Artists(0035627260124)Motown Dance Party(0035627270017)Motown Dance Party(0035627270024)Hit History, Volume 16: 1970(0035627478628)Motown Greatest Hits(0044006768526)The Nation’s Favourite Motown Songs(00600753520161)20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: The Best of Smokey Robinson & The Miracles(00601215339826)One Dozen Roses(00602547778819)Motown Classics: Gold(00602577186288)Crooklyn, Volume II(008811106522)The Composer Series: The Greatest Songs Written by Smokey Robinson(035627237928)Heart & Soul: 18 Classic Soul Cuts(042284053426)20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: The Best of Motown 1970s, Volume 1(044001616129)History Makers: A Celebration of Black History Month(044001705120)100% Motown ’70s(044001893926)

The Tears of a Clown

Smokey Robinson, Sheryl Crow

USUM71409776

Tears of a Clown

The Beat

GBAAP0000534

On release:Hit History, Volume 25: 1979(0035627479526)The Greatest Hits of 1979(0077779784424)What Is Beat?(044797004018)What Is Beat?(044797004025)I Just Can't Stop It(044797060625)Sensational 70s(0724348614223)1000 Original Hits: 1979(0724356405622)Serious Ska(0724357605823)Wow That Was the 70’s(0724382493020)The Compact 2 Tone Story(0724382772125)Greatest Hits of the 70’s(0724389915525)Flashback to the 70’s(077778052920)Best of British: 50 Years of Great British Pop & Rock(0825646012435)This Are Two Tone(094632174529)Hard to Beat: Best of The Beat(4050538290080)Hard to Beat(4050538290097)This Are Two Tone(5013136500721)This Is Ska – The Famous and the Infamous(5014469523661)You Just Can’t Beat It: The Best of The Beat(5014797670815)The Indie Scene 79: The Story of British Independent Music(5015773912202)

Tears of a Clown

The Beat

GBAYE7900386

Tears of a Clown

Pat Boone, Smokey Robinson

US2R30710004

On release:We Are Family: R&B Classics(786052810124)

Tears of a Clown

Phil Collins

USRH11902156

On release:Other Sides(0603497851263)

Tears of a Clown

The Beat

USRH12304485

On release:Hit History, Volume 25: 1979(0035627479526)The Greatest Hits of 1979(0077779784424)What Is Beat?(044797004018)What Is Beat?(044797004025)I Just Can't Stop It(044797060625)1000 Original Hits: 1979(0724356405622)Serious Ska(0724357605823)The Compact 2 Tone Story(0724382772125)Flashback to the 70’s(077778052920)This Are Two Tone(094632174529)

Tears of a Clown

Eumir Deodato

USWB10703345

Tears of a Clown (re-recorded) [remastered]

The Miracles

USA561289601

On release:Super Funk Hits(888002890856)

The Tears of a Clown (Hotsnax remix)

Smokey Robinson & The Miracles

USMO10500191

On release:Motown Remixed(0602498731086)Motown Remixed(075021033290)

The Tears of a Clown (U.K. version)

Smokey Robinson & The Miracles

USUM70845721

On release:Motown Hits of Gold, Volume 4(0035627240416)Motown Hits of Gold, Volume 4(0035627240423)18 Greatest Hits(0035627241925)Motown’s Biggest Pop Hits: All #1 on Billboard’s Charts(0035627245022)Endless Love: 15 of Motown’s Greatest Love Songs(0035627245121)The Most‐Played Oldies on America’s Jukeboxes: Motown’s Greatest Artists(0035627260124)Motown Dance Party(0035627270017)Motown Dance Party(0035627270024)Hit History, Volume 16: 1970(0035627478628)20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: The Best of Smokey Robinson & The Miracles(00601215339826)One Dozen Roses(00602547778819)Crooklyn, Volume II(008811106522)The Composer Series: The Greatest Songs Written by Smokey Robinson(035627237928)Heart & Soul: 18 Classic Soul Cuts(042284053426)20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: The Best of Motown 1970s, Volume 1(044001616129)History Makers: A Celebration of Black History Month(044001705120)100% Motown ’70s(044001893926)Soul! The Very Best of Motown(044001899423)Ooo Baby Baby: The Anthology(044006448121)Introduction to the Motown Elite 9000 Series(050109090020)

The Tears of a Clown (U.S. version)

Smokey Robinson & The Miracles

USUM70845720

MLC Song Code

T10552

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