ISWC · Musical Work

T-801981479-1

When a Child Is Born

94 recordings

Last verified: September 4, 2026

The ISWC for “When a Child Is Born” is T-801981479-1. 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 94 known recordings (ISRCs) indexed on Credits.fm.

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801981479Work number

1Check 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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ISRC94 recordings

ISWCWhen a Child Is Born

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Songwriters/Publishers (IPI)

00015195204 00482765126 00722300987 00482991900

Creative Contributors (ISNI)

0000 0000 4101 2746

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What is ISWC T-801981479-1?

T-801981479-1 is an International Standard Musical Work Code (ISWC) that uniquely identifies the musical composition “When a Child Is Born”. 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 94 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-801981479-1

When a Child Is Born

94 recordings

Last verified: September 4, 2026

Format

TPrefix

801981479Work number

1Check 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

ISRC94 recordings

ISWCWhen a Child Is Born

What other identifiers does this connect to?

Songwriters/Publishers (IPI)

00015195204 00482765126 00722300987 00482991900

Creative Contributors (ISNI)

0000 0000 4101 2746

Which releases contain this work? (17)

The 20 Greatest Christmas Songs

Boney M.

0619218018241995-01-01

When a Child Is Born: A Gospel Christmas

Various Artists

0746465280201997-01-01

Dream a Dream

Charlotte Church

0746489357272000-01-01

Feliz Navidad (A Wonderful Boney M. Christmas)

Boney M.

08864441647192010-02-21

100 Greatest Christmas Songs Ever

Various Artists

5059460158818

The Best of Christmas Pop, Vol. 2

Various Artists

40060676862141999-01-01

Happy Christmas

Boney M.

40071829560391991-01-01

Christmas Album

Boney M.

40071925430071991-01-01

Die 20 schönsten Weihnachtslieder der Welt

Boney M.

40071925801871995-01-01

The 20 Greatest Christmas Songs

Boney M.

40071925811601986-01-01

Dream a Dream

Charlotte Church

49880092352192000-01-01

When a Child Is Born

Johnny Mathis

50109466596251990-01-01

When a Child Is Born

Johnny Mathis

50109466889221988-01-01

Platinum Hits

Boney M.

50147976718812013-01-01

Dream a Dream

Charlotte Church

50997089459232000-01-01

Dream a Dream

Charlotte Church

50997089463262015-02-05

Dream a Dream

Charlotte Church

50997089484292015-02-05

Recordings (94)

When a Child Is Born

Paulini

AUSM00400264

On release:So Fresh: Songs for Christmas 2005(0828767475721)So Fresh: Songs for Christmas 2007(0886971393125)Amazing Grace: Songs for Christmas(9399700131215)

When a Child Is Born

Boney M.

DEC738100006

On release:The 20 Greatest Christmas Songs(061921801824)Feliz Navidad (A Wonderful Boney M. Christmas)(0886444164719)The Best of Christmas Pop, Vol. 2(4006067686214)Happy Christmas(4007182956039)Christmas Album(4007192543007)Die 20 schönsten Weihnachtslieder der Welt(4007192580187)The 20 Greatest Christmas Songs(4007192581160)Platinum Hits(5014797671881)A Christmas Celebration(6007124323835)Absolute Christmas 2(724384443221)Rock Christmas, Vol. 3(731451621123)Christmas Mega Mix(743211193221)Their Most Beautiful Ballads(743218034121)Christmas Pop(886446072401)Christmas With Boney M.(886971403220)Christmas With Boney M(886971916720)Christmas Time(886973017326)Feliz Navidad - A Wonderful Boney M. Christimas(886977352522)Hit Story(886977743122)The Magic of Boney M.(886978053527)

When a Child Is Born

The Three Degrees

DK5C50004048

On release:It's Christmas Time(5712192121979)

When a Child Is Born

Eric Tello

GB5KW1703311

On release:Trojan: This Is Christmas(4050538346152)

When a Child Is Born

Bing Crosby

GBAYE7600213

On release:The Complete United Artist Sessions(0724385980855)Christmas Without You(5059460100671)Silver Bells - Christmas Holiday(5059460155695)100 Greatest Christmas Songs Ever(5059460158818)Christmas(5059460218352)Ultimate Christmas Hits(5059460228924)Christmas Songs and Holiday Music(5059460250079)All the Best Christmas Songs(5059460344648)The Complete United Artists Sessions(724385980824)

When a Child Is Born

Matt Monro

GBAYE7800416

On release:Christmas Crooners & Divas(724386618924)

When a Child Is Born

The Moody Blues

GBBFR0300133

On release:100x Kerst(0600753401415)December(602498119556)

When a Child Is Born

C.R.S. Players

GBBLG0200194

On release:100 Hits: Kids Christmas(5032698663552)100 Hits: Kids Christmas(654378709425)

When a Child Is Born

Charlotte Church

GBCLS0002068

On release:Dream a Dream(074648935727)So Fresh: Songs for Christmas 2008(0886973582527)Dream a Dream(4988009235219)Dream a Dream(5099708945923)Dream a Dream(5099708946326)Dream a Dream(5099708948429)Dream a Dream (speciale Kersteditie)(696998945920)Dream a Dream(696998946323)Dream a Dream(696998946361)

When a Child Is Born

Jive Bunny & the Mastermixers

GBCMJ9902924

On release:Spectacular Christmas Party(5018581113120)Spectacular Christmas Party(885686305423)

When a Child Is Born

Cliff Richard

GBGKG0300005

On release:Cliff at Christmas(724359349824)Cliff at Christmas(825646248339)

When a Child Is Born

Il Divo

GBHMU0500050

On release:Absolute Christmas(5052498922222)The Christmas Collection(827969771525)The Christmas Collection(827969775929)The Classic Christmas Album(886444718905)The Christmas Collection(886970299329)The Christmas Collection(888880752345)

When a Child Is Born

Susan Boyle, Johnny Mathis

GBHMU1300202

On release:Home for Christmas(886444019194)Home for Christmas(888837447324)

When a Child Is Born

Blake

GBHPD0900049

On release:Together(5060098701147)

When a Child Is Born

Brook Benton

GBJWE1105584

On release:Beautiful Christmas Memories(084296018628)100% Christmas (The Greatest Artists – 100 Hits)(5060083503008)

Brook Benton

Demis Roussos

On release:Christmas With Demis Roussos(8717825544665)Christmas with Demis Roussos(8718521058180)

When a Child Is Born

Grant & Forsyth

NLUM72400770

On release:Country Christmas(00602465676693)

When a Child Is Born

Jose Mari Chan

PHU010911025

On release:Christmas in Our Hearts (25th Anniversary Edition)(3614595698480)

When a Child Is Born

Johnny Mathis

USSM10403416

On release:The Glory of Christmas: A Romantic Gala of Love(0090317319827)The Best of Johnny Mathis: 1975-1980(074643687126)The Essential Johnny Mathis(074646356227)It’s Christmas Time(077778101727)De 100 grootste Kerst Hits ... allertijden(0886970070423)The Essential Johnny Mathis 3.0(0886976882723)Crooners and Christmas(0887654026828)Vintage Christmas: 1950s 1960s 1970s(196871214971)

Wilson Phillips

Lexi Walker

Johnny Mathis, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

USSM11906416

When a Child Is Born

Gladys Knight & the Pips, Johnny Mathis

USSM17900197

On release:When a Child Is Born: A Gospel Christmas(074646528020)

When A Child Is Born

Johnny Mathis

USSM12210279

On release:Christmas Time Is Here(196588021527)Christmas Time Is Here(196871324588)

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