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=Style for Disc Numbers= |
=Style for Disc Numbers, Multiple Discs with Individual Names, Singles with Disc Numbers & Bonus Discs= |
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* Discs without a name |
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'''When a CD is part of a multiple CD volume, indicate the disc number by appending ''" (disc 1)"''''' |
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<ul><li style="list-style-type:none">When a disc is part of a multi disc set and has no [[Disc Name|DiscName]], indicate the disc number by appending '''" (disc x)"'''<ref>Yes, there is a space before the paranthesis. The [[Release Title|ReleaseTitle]] should be separated from the [[Disc Number|DiscNumber]] in parantheses by a space.</ref> to the [[Release Title|ReleaseTitle]], with 'x' indicating the sequential number without zero padding, letters etc. Also, if other words than 'disc' are specifically used on the release (e.g. 'page'), still use 'disc'. |
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* Discs with a name |
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<ul><li style="list-style-type:none">An extension to the case above: when a disc also has a [[Disc Name|DiscName]], that name must be included as follows: '''" (disc x: Disc Name)"''' |
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* Bonus disc without a name |
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<ul><li style="list-style-type:none">For a [[Bonus Disc|BonusDisc]] without a [[Disc Name|DiscName]], append '''" (bonus disc)"''' to the [[Release Title|ReleaseTitle]]. |
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* Bonus disc with a name |
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<ul><li style="list-style-type:none">For a [[Bonus Disc|BonusDisc]] with a [[Disc Name|DiscName]], append '''" (bonus disc: Disc Name)"''' to the [[Release Title|ReleaseTitle]]. |
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Note that a [[Disc Number|DiscNumber]] is not the same as a [[Volume Number|VolumeNumber]]. |
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==Example== |
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[[Disc Number|DiscNumber]]<code><nowiki></nowiki></code>s for singles are also added, even when they're sold separately. It is common practice in many countries, for example the UK, to number these singles. They're usually released on the same dates in the same countries. Only add a [[Disc Number|DiscNumber]] to the [[Release Title|ReleaseTitle]] if it is actually written on the sleeve! |
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==Examples== |
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There is also some other type of information that can be included in this pair of parentheses. See e.g. the [[Disc Number With Name Style|DiscNumberWithNameStyle]]. See also the [[Single Disc Number Style|SingleDiscNumberStyle]]. |
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The only thing that should not be changed to "disc" are Volume numbers. There is a special [[Volume Number Style|VolumeNumberStyle]]. |
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* ''"Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness (disc 2: Twilight to Starlight)"'' |
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* ''"Beautiful Freak (bonus disc)"'' |
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* ''"Greatest Hits (bonus disc: Acoustic Hits)"'' |
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==Discussion== |
==Discussion== |
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The only difference to the current guidelines is the exclusion of cases like '(disc A)' and '(page 1)'. I believe that's already a sort of consensus. --[[User:Zout|Zout]] |
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It is possible that a series of discs is called (disc A), (disc B) specifically, in that case, it's ok to keep that "numbering", as the albums will be ordered the same way as they were named 1,2 (see modid #2023851) --g0llum |
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I find the use of 'serial' confusing in the first bit. I thought it meant a catalogue number at first, which really threw me. It might be correct english, but perhaps it should be reworded to help idiots like me :) --[[User:Gecks|Gecks]] |
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There are other exceptions to the style, e.g. 4hero "Two Pages (page 1)" and the other disc of this double album "Two Pages (page 2)" for that case, the same exception can be applied. (see [http://www.musicbrainz.org/showalbum.html?albumid=109833 http://www.musicbrainz.org/showalbum.html?albumid=109833] for reference) --g0llum |
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<ul><li style="list-style-type:none">I looked up the a Dutch word for which I didn't know the correct English translation. Turns out I didn't use the correct one :( Please make this correct English. --[[User:Zout|Zout]] |
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<ul><li style="list-style-type:none">Is this better? I only have the loosest grasp on my own language but it makes sense to me :P --[[User:Gecks|Gecks]] |
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I'm not convinced by the two exceptions above. Disc numbers are obviously not part of the title and hopefully at some point in the future an actual [[Disc Number|DiscNumber]] field will be added to the database. It seems likely that at that point a script will convert the current standard format (disc x) and (disc y: discname) but will choke on other random variations. I would suggest the two examples above should stick to that format e.g. simply (disc 1) or (disc 1: Page 1). Note that two part cassette, minidisc etc. sets are currently called (disc x). -- [[User:bawjaws|bawjaws]] |
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<ul><li style="list-style-type:none">''I agree with [[User:bawjaws|bawjaws]] on this, especially as there is an ID3v2 frame for disc number (which would not accept a letter) and some taggers might map this data to that frame.'' [[User:Dupuy|@alex]] |
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Revision as of 00:54, 7 December 2005
Style for Disc Numbers, Multiple Discs with Individual Names, Singles with Disc Numbers & Bonus Discs
- Discs without a name
- When a disc is part of a multi disc set and has no DiscName, indicate the disc number by appending " (disc x)"[1] to the ReleaseTitle, with 'x' indicating the sequential number without zero padding, letters etc. Also, if other words than 'disc' are specifically used on the release (e.g. 'page'), still use 'disc'.
- Discs with a name
- An extension to the case above: when a disc also has a DiscName, that name must be included as follows: " (disc x: Disc Name)"
- Bonus disc without a name
- For a BonusDisc without a DiscName, append " (bonus disc)" to the ReleaseTitle.
- Bonus disc with a name
- For a BonusDisc with a DiscName, append " (bonus disc: Disc Name)" to the ReleaseTitle.
Note that a DiscNumber is not the same as a VolumeNumber.
DiscNumbers for singles are also added, even when they're sold separately. It is common practice in many countries, for example the UK, to number these singles. They're usually released on the same dates in the same countries. Only add a DiscNumber to the ReleaseTitle if it is actually written on the sleeve!
- This is an OfficialStyleGuideline.
Examples
- "The Wall (disc 2)"
- "Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness (disc 2: Twilight to Starlight)"
- "Beautiful Freak (bonus disc)"
- "Greatest Hits (bonus disc: Acoustic Hits)"
Discussion
The only difference to the current guidelines is the exclusion of cases like '(disc A)' and '(page 1)'. I believe that's already a sort of consensus. --Zout
I find the use of 'serial' confusing in the first bit. I thought it meant a catalogue number at first, which really threw me. It might be correct english, but perhaps it should be reworded to help idiots like me :) --Gecks
- I looked up the a Dutch word for which I didn't know the correct English translation. Turns out I didn't use the correct one :( Please make this correct English. --Zout
- Is this better? I only have the loosest grasp on my own language but it makes sense to me :P --Gecks
- ↑ Yes, there is a space before the paranthesis. The ReleaseTitle should be separated from the DiscNumber in parantheses by a space.
