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I have never encountered a label code with a hyphen before. I suggest we stick to just LCxxxx in [[MusicBrainz]] to stay as close to what's printed on covers and discs as possible. -- [[User:Prodoc|Prodoc]] 22:11, 08 November 2006 (UTC) |
I have never encountered a label code with a hyphen before. I suggest we stick to just LCxxxx in [[MusicBrainz]] to stay as close to what's printed on covers and discs as possible. -- [[User:Prodoc|Prodoc]] 22:11, 08 November 2006 (UTC) |
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<ul><li style="list-style-type:none">I don't think we should even store the LC(-) part. Storing xxxx in the database IMO is enough, as this is the only relevant part. -- [[User:dmppanda|dmppanda]] 01:29, 11 November 2006 (UTC) |
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Revision as of 01:29, 11 November 2006
"The Label Code (LC) was introduced in 1977 by the IFPI (International Federation of Phonogram and Videogram Industries) in order to unmistakably identify the different record labels (see Introduction, Record labels) for rights purposes. The Label Code consists historically of 4 figures, presently being extended to 5 figures, preceded by LC and a dash (e.g. LC-0193 = Electrola; LC-0233 = His Masters Voice). Note that the number of countries using the LC is limited, and that the code given on the item is not always accurate." http://www.iasa-web.org/icat/08_0.htm
It should not be confused with the CatalogNumber. A catalog number identifies a particular album, whereas a label code identifies an entire Label.
ClutchEr2 reports that very recent CDs do not have a CatalogNumber. Instead they use the BarCode without the trailing zero and 13th check digit number.
Discussion
I have never encountered a label code with a hyphen before. I suggest we stick to just LCxxxx in MusicBrainz to stay as close to what's printed on covers and discs as possible. -- Prodoc 22:11, 08 November 2006 (UTC)
- I don't think we should even store the LC(-) part. Storing xxxx in the database IMO is enough, as this is the only relevant part. -- dmppanda 01:29, 11 November 2006 (UTC)
