Free · ACS Style Guide 2026
Cite a Song in ACS Style
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ACS Song Format
Simon, P. The Boy in the Bubble. In Graceland; Warner Bros. Records, 1986. CD.
About This Source Type
Songs and recorded music can be cited in ACS style — for example, when used as examples of scientific terminology in public outreach or historical contexts. The citation includes the performer, the song title, the album title in italics, the record label, and the year.
Key Formatting Tips
- 1Album title is italic
- 2Include the format (CD, vinyl, streaming) if relevant
- 3Use the performer as the author
- 4For streaming, include the platform URL