UPC
Type: noun, acronym
Pronunciation: /u-p-c/
Also spelled or known as: U.P.C., U-P-C, GTIN
Plural: UPC’s
What does UPC mean? Universal Product Code. A unique 12–14 digit code used to identify a product.
A UPC (Universal Product Code) is a unique 12–14 digit code used to identify a product. Similar to an ISRC, it’s a universally standardized identifier.
In music ISRC applies to individual tracks, a UPC can apply to an individual song, album, or product. IE. the same album on vinyl, CD, and cassette will each have a different UPC, and the digital version will also have a different UPC.
If releasing music through a label or distributor, they’ll generate and handle UPCs for you. If you need to obtain your own, you can register through the appropriate issuing agency in your country (IE. GS1 in the U.S. or Canada).
UPC synonyms: GTIN
Example sentence: “I registered the UPC for the album.”
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