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In [[MusicBrainz Terminology|MusicBrainzTerminology]], a release is an entry in the ''album'' table of the database. For CDs, a release represents 1 CD. For vinyl and cassettes, a release represents both sides of |
In [[MusicBrainz Terminology|MusicBrainzTerminology]], a release is an entry in the ''album'' table of the database. For CDs, a release represents 1 CD. For vinyl and cassettes, a release represents both sides of the record or cassette. |
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A release has a [[Release Title|ReleaseTitle]] and consists of one or more [[Track]]s. Each release has one [[Release Artist|ReleaseArtist]] who is the [[Primary Artist|PrimaryArtist]] associated with that release. Other artists can be associated with a release using [[Advanced Relationships|AdvancedRelationships]]. |
A release has a [[Release Title|ReleaseTitle]] and consists of one or more [[Track]]s. Each release has one [[Release Artist|ReleaseArtist]] who is the [[Primary Artist|PrimaryArtist]] associated with that release. Other artists can be associated with a release using [[Advanced Relationships|AdvancedRelationships]]. |
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Revision as of 08:45, 15 March 2009
In MusicBrainzTerminology, a release is an entry in the album table of the database. For CDs, a release represents 1 CD. For vinyl and cassettes, a release represents both sides of the record or cassette.
A release has a ReleaseTitle and consists of one or more Tracks. Each release has one ReleaseArtist who is the PrimaryArtist associated with that release. Other artists can be associated with a release using AdvancedRelationships.
A release has a ReleaseID, a unique identifier for that Release.
Examples
- 1 CD (album): Desire
- 1 CD (single): Creep
- CD 1 of a double album: The Fragile (disc 1: Left)
- 2-sided vinyl 12" (single): Feel the Music
- 2-sided 2-record vinyl LP, disc 2 (album): Blonde on Blonde (disc 2)
