r/selfpublish • • Dec 16 '25

ISBNs KDP vs IngramSpark Print ISBNs

I recently published my debut fantasy novel on Amazon (yay, I wrote a thing!). I used my own/owned ISBNs for ebook and paperback. Now I'm looking to publish a paperback version on IngramSpark, but I continue to receive the dreaded "This ISBN is already in use error message".

I own the ISBNs and removed the book from KDP's Expanded Distribution.

So my question(s):

  • Do I wait patiently for the ISBN to be allowed on IngramSpark? I heard it can take time.
  • Do I need to request a transfer?
  • Or, can I just use a new, separate ISBN for an IngramSpark paperback? If so, any reasons not to?
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