ISWC · Musical Work

T-700009083-7

Desperation

4 recordings

Last verified: February 15, 2026

The ISWC for “Desperation” is T-700009083-7. ISWCs are ISO 15707 identifiers managed by CISAC; they identify the underlying song — its melody, lyrics, and arrangement — rather than any single recording. One composition can have many recordings (ISRCs). This work has 4 known recordings (ISRCs) indexed on Credits.fm.

Format

TPrefix

700009083Work number

7Check digit

Prefix:: "T" = musical work; "W" = work in progress.
Work number:: 9-digit unique work number assigned by CISAC.
Check digit:: ISO 7064 Mod 11-2 check digit that validates the rest of the code.

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ISRC4 recordings

ISWCDesperation

Previously known as

T-039134450-5

What other identifiers does this connect to?

Songwriters/Publishers (IPI)

00126775458

Creative Contributors (ISNI)

0000 0000 7357 0849

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What is ISWC T-700009083-7?

T-700009083-7 is an International Standard Musical Work Code (ISWC) that uniquely identifies the musical composition “Desperation”. ISWCs are defined by ISO 15707 and managed by CISAC. Unlike ISRCs which identify recordings, an ISWC identifies the underlying song — the melody, lyrics, and arrangement.

This work has 4 recordings (ISRCs) associated with it. Each recording represents a distinct version — such as the original, a remix, a live performance, or a cover — that shares the same underlying composition.

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ISWC · Musical Work

T-700009083-7

Desperation

4 recordings

Last verified: February 15, 2026

Format

TPrefix

700009083Work number

7Check digit

Prefix:: "T" = musical work; "W" = work in progress.
Work number:: 9-digit unique work number assigned by CISAC.
Check digit:: ISO 7064 Mod 11-2 check digit that validates the rest of the code.

Credit Chain

ISRC4 recordings

ISWCDesperation

Previously known as

T-039134450-5

What other identifiers does this connect to?

Songwriters/Publishers (IPI)

00126775458

Creative Contributors (ISNI)

0000 0000 7357 0849

Which releases contain this work? (17)

As Safe as Yesterday Is

Humble Pie

49880024070952000-01-01

All Time Greatest Hits

Steppenwolf

006025678234142015-01-13

20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: The Best of Steppenwolf

Steppenwolf

0088111954272001-01-01

All Time Greatest Hits

Steppenwolf

0088112063211999-01-01

Classic Steppenwolf

Steppenwolf

0088112672232001-01-01

Born to Be Wild

Steppenwolf

0104272004841992-01-01

Gold: Their Great Hits

Steppenwolf

022925045010

16 Original World Hits

Steppenwolf

0229256141241989-01-01

Steppenwolf 7

Steppenwolf

076732159828

16 Greatest Hits

Steppenwolf

0767417049271988-01-01

Born to Be Wild: Greatest Hits

Steppenwolf

40030998558231991-01-01

Born to Be Wild

Steppenwolf

40071829085881992-01-01

Born to Be Wild

Steppenwolf

40136590348342002-01-01

Steppenwolf 7

Steppenwolf

49880057584152013-01-01

Magic Carpet Ride (The Dunhill / ABC Years 1967–1971)

Steppenwolf

50139294777802021-01-01

Colour Collection

Steppenwolf

6024984086982006-11-07

Steppenwolf 7

Steppenwolf

6025378454152015-01-27

Recordings (4)

Desperation

Humble Pie

GBAJE6900153

On release:Still Got the Blues(3351471461928)As Safe as Yesterday Is(4009910504925)The Immediate Years(4017692261820)As Safe as Yesterday Is(4988002407095)As Safe as Yesterday Is(4988002511983)The Collection(5013428731048)Natural Born Bugie: The Immediate Anthology(5050159105427)As Safe as Yesterday Is(5050159134526)As Safe as Yesterday Is(5060915240170)Natural Born Bugie(690978345243)Town and Country(803415129027)The Immediate Years(8717423037194)As Safe as Yesterday Is(8718011583895)

Humble Pie

Steppenwolf

On release:All Time Greatest Hits(00602567823414)Born to Be Wild: A Retrospective 1966–1990(008811038922)20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: The Best of Steppenwolf(008811195427)All Time Greatest Hits(008811206321)Classic Steppenwolf(008811267223)Born to Be Wild: The Best of Steppenwolf(008811938628)Born to Be Wild(010427200484)Steppenwolf(015775471429)Gold: Their Great Hits(022925045010)Steppenwolf(02292526532)16 Original World Hits(022925614124)Steppenwolf(076731102023)Steppenwolf 7(076732159828)16 Greatest Hits(076741704927)Steppenwolf(090771555816)Born to Be Wild: Greatest Hits(4003099855823)Born to Be Wild(4007182908588)Silver(4009910464021)Born to Be Wild(4013659034834)100 Hits Rock On (Driving' Rock 60's & 70's)(4601365014860)

Desperation (live)

John Kay, Steppenwolf

US74V1801207

On release:Feed the Fire(791337331027)Steppenwolf at 50 (1967-2017)(809289180126)Steppenwolf at 50 (1967-2017)(809289180133)

Who are the artists on this work?

John Kay Steppenwolf

MLC Song Code

F06331

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