To maximize streaming growth, an artist must use a single ISRC  for multiple versions of a song—such as the Main , Clean , and Instrumental  edits—to aggregate play counts and trigger platform algorithms. While a UPC  identifies the product bundle, the ISRC  tracks the individual recording, and stacking these codes ensures every play contributes to a single track's popularity score. Why Fragmented Streaming Data Exists Fragmented data occurs when artists assign new ISRCs  to