Song Dashboards
Song and Recording Dashboards display metadata and performance metrics at the track level. One Song comprises multiple Recordings.
A Song Dashboard collects every recording of a track under one umbrella. Recordings can include remixed, remastered, live, acoustic and other “alt” versions. Any time audio of a song performance is captured, mastered and officially released (on tape, in the studio, as a remix), the result is one Recording.
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Each unique Recording is identified by an ISRC.
"Single" refers to a musical release containing (usually) 4 or fewer tracks. Under that definition, a single can be the vehicle for releasing an artist's new single (as in, a song that debuts separately from a full-length album), but for clarity we refrain from using those terms interchangeably.
See song details
The topmost pane of a Song Dashboard displays key identifying information.
Luminate IDOur unique identifier for the song (note that the Luminate ID is part of the URL)Title and Artist DisplayOfficial title and credited artist for the workParental WarningExplicit content labeling for the release, if applicableCollaboration, Main Artists and Featured ArtistsIf a song is credited to a multi-artist collaboration, these fields indicate the nature of the collaboration and the role of each artist. Some collaborations credit the artists as a unit, some credit artists equally and some designate one Main Artist.
Release DateDate of initial song release (whether as a single, on an album or individually)ImprintPromotional labelDurationTrack lengthGenresMain and additional genres (Luminate and Billboard)
LanguagesLanguage of original recording
Recording TypeAudio or VideoVersion TypeLive, Remix, etc. (if applicable)
The EXTERNAL IDs tab lists all identifiers associated with a song, with ISRCs at the top. Each ISRC code identifies a unique recording and can be used to navigate to a Recording Dashboard.
Go to: ISRC, ICPN, ISNI: External IDs and product codes
The RELATED RELEASE GROUP tab collects every album, EP, single and/or compilation on which the song has appeared. These can include the originating album or single as well as soundtracks, themed compilations, artist best-ofs, live recordings, remixes, re-releases and more.
Click any title to visit its Release Group Dashboard.
We track ownership and distribution claims at the recording level and display these on Song and Recording Dashboards.
Open MORE DETAILS > and select the RIGHTS tab to see rights for all recordings. (Only rights holders have access to claims information).
Click an ISRC in the left column to visit its Recording Dashboard.
Set data controls and view song activity
By default, Song Dashboards show Streams and Song Sales from the current week. (CONNECT doesn’t track Product Sales for songs). Click the icon to see all options for Activity Type, Breakout View and other filters.
Go to: Data Controls: All Activity Types, breakouts and filters
Compare Recordings
Song Dashboards allow you to view and compare performance among recordings of a song.
All unique recordings are identified by ISRC codes. Scroll down to the Recordings pane to see linked ISRCs.
Use the Group By menu to sort the Recordings grid into Billboard Songs (when applicable).
Recordings will now appear condensed into Billboard Song subgroups that sort ISRCs into album versions, live versions, remixes or other combinations with chart eligibility implications.
Click at top right to export a Recordings grid with all ISRCs in CSV or Excel format.
CONNECT automatically generates filenames for exports. Recording exports include the song name, artist name, “Recordings,” the song’s Luminate ID and a unique timestamp.
[Song Name]_[Artist Name]_Recordings_[Song Luminate ID]_[timestamp]
Song Dashboard FAQs
How can I see the most streamed ISRCs for a song?
Start on a Song Dashboard. Scroll to Recordings to see all ISRC codes in order of consumption for your selected activity. Click any ISRC to visit its Recording Dashboard.
How do you assign ISRCs to a Song Dashboard?
CONNECT automatically groups or “merges” recordings into songs based on a process of 1) artist linking and 2) title matching. Read more here.
Does every ISRC on a Song Dashboard count towards the charts?
No. Only chart-eligible song groupings (i.e. Billboard Songs) and chart-eligible activity factor into the charts. Song Dashboards aggregate all data and activity for a song, not just narrowly chart-eligible activity. Dashboards may also feature data from providers not counted towards U.S. charts.
Does song grouping or title merging affect Market Share?
No. Song merges on Dashboards have zero bearing on Market Share reporting.
Market Share uses a separate logic for grouping and exclusions. It's calculated at the recording level, not the song level. One song in CONNECT might comprise ISRCs owned by different rights holders. That's fine: the Market Share methodology ignores high-level song groupings. All individual ISRCs are assigned to their respective claimers and added to the correct label group.
Why does a Song Dashboard show Album Equivalents?
"Album Equivalent" is a standardized unit of measurement. The Album Equivalent ratio converts different activities into one metric that can be used for chart rankings. This ratio can be applied to everything in CONNECT: albums, songs, products, recordings and artists.
On a Song Dashboard, the Album Equivalent figure indicates roughly how much activity for that song translates to Album Equivalent units.
What’s a Billboard Song?
A Billboard Song is a grouping of related ISRCs that are “merged” and counted as one song on certain charts. Billboard merges are determined by chart-specific eligibility rules and subject to final review by Billboard.
Can I filter for Billboard-eligible ISRCs only? / Do Billboard merged tracks have their own Dashboards?
Not at this time. Song Dashboards collect all known recordings for a song, not just the ones that comprise a Billboard-eligible song or “merged track.” The Recordings grid sorts ISRCs by Billboard Song when applicable. Use the Billboard Song toggle to separate ISRCs into Billboard-eligible groupings.
Do you include video ISRCs in Song or Recording Dashboards?
Yes. Some ISRCs within a song are associated with video content. Those Recording Dashboards are for video ISRCs.
How can I see exactly which videos are linked to a song?
CONNECT does not store audio or video recordings. Cross-check ISRCs with platform IDs and metadata, then contact the DSP with questions about specific videos for any song.
Why do some recordings/ISRCs show no activity?
Some items on a Dashboard might not show activity within your Time Frame and Location parameters. We also keep all known ISRCs in our database, including those that have been retired or are no longer available to stream. Lastly, we keep ISRCs on file for certain platforms that do not report consumption data to us.
What if an artist/album/song Dashboard has no image or an incorrect image?
Submit a data correction. If desired, you can attach a new image to the data correction ticket. You may also submit updated artist and album artwork to music.referencedata@luminatedata.com.
Always include the Luminate ID or URL of the Dashboard in question.
More to know
Demo: Song and Album Dashboards [video]
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