ISWC · Musical Work

T-070199955-4

Why

92 recordings

Last verified: September 20, 2026

The ISWC for “Why” is T-070199955-4. 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 92 known recordings (ISRCs) indexed on Credits.fm.

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070199955Work number

4Check 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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ISRC92 recordings

ISWCWhy

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Songwriters/Publishers (IPI)

00019517483 00001018263 00295466325 00348124763 00295466423 00031312147 00022277310 00022277408

Creative Contributors (ISNI)

0000 0000 6309 6522

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What is ISWC T-070199955-4?

T-070199955-4 is an International Standard Musical Work Code (ISWC) that uniquely identifies the musical composition “Why”. 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 92 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-070199955-4

Why

92 recordings

Last verified: September 20, 2026

Format

TPrefix

070199955Work number

4Check 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

ISRC92 recordings

ISWCWhy

What other identifiers does this connect to?

Songwriters/Publishers (IPI)

00019517483 00001018263 00295466325 00348124763 00295466423 00031312147 00022277310 00022277408

Creative Contributors (ISNI)

0000 0000 6309 6522

Which releases contain this work? (23)

The Best of Jukebox Rock

Various Artists

0362442026271989-01-01

101 60s Hits

Various Artists

06007537763152017-01-01

100 Sixties Classics

Various Artists

06007530650822008-01-01

200 Original Mega Jukebox Hits: Hot Dogs, Hits & Happy Days

Various Artists

07243824806241996-01-01

The Millennium Collection

Various Artists

07243824808221999-01-01

200 Original Mega Jukebox Hits

Various Artists

07243487179241996-01-01

Il était une fois le 20ème siècle – 1950–1999 – 50 années de chansons et de sport

Various Artists

07243899072232000-01-01

Mega Jukebox Hits

Various Artists

07243487365291996-01-01

NOW 100 Hits 60s No. 1s

Various Artists

1943981853232020-01-01

Hits of the 50’s

Various Artists

40243480106192003-01-01

#1 Hits of the 50s, Volume Two

Various Artists

0960092374242001-01-01

The Hits of the Year 1960

Various Artists

42603208776692020-01-01

30 Years of Number 1’s, Volume 2: 1958–1960

Various Artists

50157739101231988-01-01

Lemon Popsicles and Strawberry Milkshakes, Volume 2

Various Artists

50512557018102010-01-01

Lemon Popsicles and Strawberry Milkshakes: Million Sellers

Various Artists

50512557035242010-01-01

Lemon Popsicles and Strawberry Milkshakes: Love Songs 2

Various Artists

50512557036232010-01-01

Lemon Popsicles and Strawberry Milkshakes: Rock ’n’ Roll No. 1’s

Various Artists

50512557070272011-01-01

A Collection of Great Songs for Mum

Various Artists

50512557332242015-11-13

Jukebox Favourites: Hits of the 50s and 60s

Various Artists

50602833030262012-01-01

100 No.1 Hits of the ’60s

Various Artists

50603248002792018-01-01

Number 1 Hits of the ’60s

Various Artists

50603420217552014-01-01

The Anthony Newley Collection

Anthony Newley

6024983796392006-01-01

True Love

Various Artists

6024984280302006-01-01

Recordings (92)

Why

Frankie Avalon

DEU241001263

On release:Their Greatest Hits(018111231923)Love Songs of the Rock & Roll Era(022775052626)The Fabulous(029667790727)Eis am Stiel, Volume 3: Liebeleien(042283585423)The Fabulous 50's(056775132125)Boys of Rock 50’s: Original Hits, Vol. 1(056775263324)Rock & Roll - Classics(0724348525826)200 Original Mega Jukebox Hits(0724348717924)Mega Jukebox Hits(0724348736529)200 Original Mega Jukebox Hits: Hot Dogs, Hits & Happy Days(0724382480624)The Millennium Collection(0724382480822)Hotdogs, Hits & Happy Days (disc 1)(0724382487920)Il était une fois le 20ème siècle – 1950–1959 – 10 années de chansons et de sport(0724382489924)Il était une fois le 20ème siècle – 1950–1999 – 50 années de chansons et de sport(0724389907223)#1 Hits of the 50s, Volume Two(096009237424)Why / Do You Wanna Dance(4003090744973)Frankie Avalon(4009910415825)The Best of Frankie Avalon(4009910483121)Swingin’ 50s Vol.10(4011222912503)Rockfile, Volume 15(4021290085641)

Why

Anthony Newley

DEXN92229843

On release:Anthony Newley’s Greatest Hits(00042282069429)The Decca Years 1959–1964(028946691823)Ghost Stories(030206756487)100 Sixties Classics(0600753065082)101 60s Hits(0600753776315)NOW 100 Hits 60s No. 1s(194398185323)Rock Times, Volume 3: 1959-1960(4010427000237)The Hits of the Year 1960(4260320877669)Baby Boomer Classics: Fifties, Vol. 1(5014585310015)30 Years of Number 1’s, Volume 2: 1958–1960(5015773910123)Sweethearts & Stolen Kisses: True Love Ways(5024952603824)Hits of the 60s(5024952604029)Songs for Mum(5024952604319)Housewives’ Choice: Favourite Hits From Yesteryear(5051255720323)A Collection of Great Songs for Mum(5051255733224)Jukebox Favourites: Hits of the 50s and 60s(5060283303026)100 No.1 Hits of the ’60s(5060324800279)Number 1 Hits of the ’60s(5060342021755)Dreamboats and Petticoats Three(600753214305)Unforgettable(602498260418)

Anthony Newley

Anthony Newley

Donny Osmond

On release:Osmondmania! Osmond Family Greatest Hits(00044006563428)The Definitive Collection(00600753236932)Too Young(00602567280682)The Collection(044006544229)Osmondmania! Osmond Family Greatest Hits(044006563428)A Portrait of Donny / Too Young(5013929046221)The Definitive Collection(600753236932)Greatest Hits(715187751026)25 Hits(715187778726)20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: The Best of Donny Osmond(731458999225)

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