Can I get my TuneCore UPC/ISRC before I upload? Can I use my own UPC/ISRC Code?

Yes you can!

To get a NEW TuneCore UPC :

1. To get your TuneCore UPC, just create an album, single or ringtone by clicking on the "Music" button on your navigation.
2. Then click "add an album," "add a single" or "add a ringtone."
3. Once you enter the information on the "Create an Album/Single/Ringtone" page, leave the UPC field blank and click save.
4. A TuneCore UPC will automatically be generated for you.
5. After you create your release you can find your UPC, by clicking on your release. On the "Album Overview" page you'll see your UPC at the top of the page under your "Label" field.

To get a NEW TuneCore ISRC :

1. Just enter the song names on the "My Songs" page.
2. Once you click save after entering each song name, a TuneCore ISRC will automatically be generated for you.
3. Your TuneCore ISRC will be saved in your account until you're ready to upload your audio files.

To add your EXISTING/OPTIONAL UPC BEFORE DISTRIBUTION :

1. To enter your own optional UPC , just create an album, single or ringtone by clicking on the "Music" button on your navigation.
2. Then click "add an album," "add a single" or "add a ringtone."
3. Enter your UPC code in the UPC field.

To add your EXISTING/OPTIONAL ISRC Code BEFORE DISTRIBUTION :

1. Just enter the song names on the "My Songs" page.
2. Enter your ISRC Code in the "ISRC (Optional)" field below.

If you want to apply for ISRCs issued by IFPI, please contact your local ISRC agency here . If you want to apply for a UPC issued by GS1, please contact your local GS1 office here .