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In [[MusicBrainz Terminology|MusicBrainz terminology]], mediums are included in a [[release]]. They contain information about the format (audio disc, 12", cassette, etc.), and the position in the release (e.g. disc 1 and disc 2). They can have an optional title (e.g. disc 2: The Early Years). |
In [[MusicBrainz Terminology|MusicBrainz terminology]], mediums are included in a [[release]]. They contain information about the format (audio disc, 12", cassette, etc.), and the position in the release (e.g. disc 1 and disc 2). They can have an optional title (e.g. disc 2: The Early Years). |
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[[Disc ID]]s are linked to media. The content of a medium (which tracks and in which order) is given by a [[tracklist]] that is linked to the medium. [[Tracklist]]s also have a [[MusicBrainz Terminology|MusicBrainz-specific meaning]]. A single tracklist can be linked to multiple media. |
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==Examples== |
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Revision as of 15:07, 21 May 2011
Template:DocumentationHeader Mediums are a MusicBrainz database entity that was added during the May 2011 change to the Next Generation Schema.
They are the physical parts of media you would get when you buy something in a record store. E.g. they are the individual discs, vinyls contained within the packaging of an 'album/release/...'. In MusicBrainz terminology, mediums are included in a release. They contain information about the format (audio disc, 12", cassette, etc.), and the position in the release (e.g. disc 1 and disc 2). They can have an optional title (e.g. disc 2: The Early Years).
Disc IDs are linked to media. The content of a medium (which tracks and in which order) is given by a tracklist that is linked to the medium. Tracklists also have a MusicBrainz-specific meaning. A single tracklist can be linked to multiple media.
Examples
These CDs are media (mediums?) of their respective releases.
- CD1 of the 1984 US release of "The Wall" by "Pink Floyd"
- CD2 of the 2005 UK release of "Aerial" by "Kate Bush", named "A Sky of Honey"
