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IFPI has been appointed the Registration Authority for the GRid System
GRid is a system to identify releases of sound recordings for electronic distribution that is capable of integration with identification systems deployed by key stakeholders from across the music industry.
GRid consists of:
* The identifier syntax for the fundamental unit of trade – the release;
* A metadata schema providing a minimum set of data needed to uniquely identify the release; and
* Definitions of, and data elements for, messages that will enable electronic data interchange between trading partners and others in the value chain.
To begin allocating GRids, users must apply for an Issuer Code, which uniquely identifies the individual or company that will be identifying their releases with GRids. These are available from the IFPI appointed Registration Agency, RITCO through a secure, web-based on-line application form.
GRid is a system to identify releases of sound recordings for electronic distribution that is capable of integration with identification systems deployed by key stakeholders from across the music industry.
GRid consists of:
* The identifier syntax for the fundamental unit of trade – the release;
* A metadata schema providing a minimum set of data needed to uniquely identify the release; and
* Definitions of, and data elements for, messages that will enable electronic data interchange between trading partners and others in the value chain.
To begin allocating GRids, users must apply for an Issuer Code, which uniquely identifies the individual or company that will be identifying their releases with GRids. These are available from the IFPI appointed Registration Agency, RITCO through a secure, web-based on-line application form.