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A [[Release Event]] refers to the initial availability of a unique [[Release]]. |
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A [[Release Event]] is the event when a [[Release]] is first sold on a market. |
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A Release Event consists of a [[Release Date|Date]], [[Release Country|Country]], [[Label]], [[Release Catalog Number|Catalog #]], [[Barcode]], and [[Release Format|Format]] field. Each of these fields are optional, though the more complete a release event is, the better. Please note that some independent/unsigned releases may not have a barcode, catalogue number or label. |
A Release Event consists of a [[Release Date|Date]], [[Release Country|Country]], [[Label]], [[Release Catalog Number|Catalog #]], [[Barcode]], and [[Release Format|Format]] field. Each of these fields are optional, though the more complete a release event is, the better. Please note that some independent/unsigned releases may not have a barcode, catalogue number or label. |
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=Styling Release Fields= |
==Styling Release Fields== |
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==Date== |
===Date=== |
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The '''[[Release Date|Date]]''' is formatted using the [[wikipedia:ISO_860|ISO 860]] standard ''YYYY-MM-DD''. It may consist of ''year'' only ("1980"), ''year'' and ''month'' ("1980-03"), or a specific day as ''year-month-day'' ("1980-03-20"). |
The '''[[Release Date|Date]]''' is formatted using the [[wikipedia:ISO_860|ISO 860]] standard ''YYYY-MM-DD''. It may consist of ''year'' only ("1980"), ''year'' and ''month'' ("1980-03"), or a specific day as ''year-month-day'' ("1980-03-20"). |
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==Country== |
===Country=== |
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The '''[[Release Country|Country]]''' list is based upon the [http://www.iso.org/iso/english_country_names_and_code_elements ISO 3166] standard "Country Names and Code Elements". In addition, the Country may be set to "[Unknown Country]" or "[Worldwide]". |
The '''[[Release Country|Country]]''' list is based upon the [http://www.iso.org/iso/english_country_names_and_code_elements ISO 3166] standard "Country Names and Code Elements". In addition, the Country may be set to "[Unknown Country]" or "[Worldwide]". |
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==Label== |
===Label=== |
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The '''[[Label]]''' is selectable from a [http://musicbrainz.org/browse/label list |
The '''[[Label]]''' is selectable from a [http://musicbrainz.org/browse/label list] that exists in MusicBrainz' database. If you are sure a label does not exist (sometimes under a similar name), enter a new [[Label Name]]. |
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==Catalog Number== |
===Catalog Number=== |
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The '''[[Release Catalog Number|Catalog Number]]''' is a usually alphanumeric code found on the back/spine of a physical release. It should be entered as close as possible to what is printed (this includes, for example, spaces " " hyphens "-", and dots "."). |
The '''[[Release Catalog Number|Catalog Number]]''' is a usually alphanumeric code found on the back/spine of a physical release. It should be entered as close as possible to what is printed (this includes, for example, spaces " " hyphens "-", and dots "."). Multiple catalog numbers may be entered. |
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==Barcode== |
===Barcode=== |
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The '''[[Barcode]]''' is usually an [[wikipedia:European Article Number|EAN]] or [[wikipedia:Universal Product Code|UPC]] number found on the back of a physical release. It should be entered as a number with no spaces. |
The '''[[Barcode]]''' is usually an [[wikipedia:European Article Number|EAN]] or [[wikipedia:Universal Product Code|UPC]] number found on the back of a physical release. It should be entered as a number with no spaces. Multiple barcodes may be entered. |
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==Format== |
===Format=== |
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A release may consist of several '''[[Next Generation Schema#Medium|Mediums]]'''. For each medium added, the format is selectable from a list. For example, a medium could be a CD, cassette or vinyl disc. A Release's mediums may be structured as ''CD (1), CD (2)'' for a two-disc set (displayed as "2xCD"), or in rarer cases as ''CD (1), CD (2), Vinyl (3)'' (displayed as "2xCD + 1xVinyl"). |
A release may consist of several '''[[Next Generation Schema#Medium|Mediums]]'''. For each medium added, the format is selectable from a list. For example, a medium could be a CD, cassette or vinyl disc. A Release's mediums may be structured as ''CD (1), CD (2)'' for a two-disc set (displayed as "2xCD"), or in rarer cases as ''CD (1), CD (2), Vinyl (3)'' (displayed as "2xCD + 1xVinyl"). |
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==Packaging== |
===Packaging=== |
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'''[[Next Generation Schema/Release Packaging|Packaging]]''' refers to the type of container a physical release was available in. It is selectable from a list, similar to the Format. For example, release may have been sold in a "Jewel Case" or a "Digipack". |
'''[[Next Generation Schema/Release Packaging|Packaging]]''' refers to the type of container a physical release was available in. It is selectable from a list, similar to the Format. For example, release may have been sold in a "Jewel Case" or a "Digipack". |
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==Status== |
===Status=== |
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A release's '''[[Release Status|Status]]''' describes how 'official' that release is. It is selectable from a list. |
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==Language== |
===Language and Script=== |
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The '''[[Release Language|Language]]''' of a release is a record of the language that the [[Release Title|title]] and track list are printed in, while the '''Script''' refers to the character set used (e.g. 'Latin'). The Language is selectable from a reduced [[wikipedia:ISO_639|ISO 639]] list of 20 languages (more are available upon request). Both are selectable from lists. |
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==Notes== |
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This proposal, when passed, should replace [[Release_Country_Style|Release Country Style]]. |
This proposal, when passed, should replace [[Release_Country_Style|Release Country Style]]. |
Revision as of 16:58, 7 April 2010
Status: This page describes an active style guideline proposal and is not official. |
Trac ticket # 2145 |
A Release Event refers to the initial availability of a unique Release. A Release Event consists of a Date, Country, Label, Catalog #, Barcode, and Format field. Each of these fields are optional, though the more complete a release event is, the better. Please note that some independent/unsigned releases may not have a barcode, catalogue number or label.
A standard release event looks like the following:
Frances the Mute by The Mars Volta
Release | Format | Tracks | Date | Country | Label | Catalog# | Barcode |
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Frances the Mute | CD | 12 | 2005-02-28 | Australia | Universal Records | 2103977 | 075021039773 |
Styling Release Fields
Date
The Date is formatted using the ISO 860 standard YYYY-MM-DD. It may consist of year only ("1980"), year and month ("1980-03"), or a specific day as year-month-day ("1980-03-20").
Country
The Country list is based upon the ISO 3166 standard "Country Names and Code Elements". In addition, the Country may be set to "[Unknown Country]" or "[Worldwide]".
Label
The Label is selectable from a list that exists in MusicBrainz' database. If you are sure a label does not exist (sometimes under a similar name), enter a new Label Name.
Catalog Number
The Catalog Number is a usually alphanumeric code found on the back/spine of a physical release. It should be entered as close as possible to what is printed (this includes, for example, spaces " " hyphens "-", and dots "."). Multiple catalog numbers may be entered.
Barcode
The Barcode is usually an EAN or UPC number found on the back of a physical release. It should be entered as a number with no spaces. Multiple barcodes may be entered.
Format
A release may consist of several Mediums. For each medium added, the format is selectable from a list. For example, a medium could be a CD, cassette or vinyl disc. A Release's mediums may be structured as CD (1), CD (2) for a two-disc set (displayed as "2xCD"), or in rarer cases as CD (1), CD (2), Vinyl (3) (displayed as "2xCD + 1xVinyl").
Packaging
Packaging refers to the type of container a physical release was available in. It is selectable from a list, similar to the Format. For example, release may have been sold in a "Jewel Case" or a "Digipack".
Status
A release's Status describes how 'official' that release is. It is selectable from a list.
Language and Script
The Language of a release is a record of the language that the title and track list are printed in, while the Script refers to the character set used (e.g. 'Latin'). The Language is selectable from a reduced ISO 639 list of 20 languages (more are available upon request). Both are selectable from lists.
Notes
This page could use a better title, perhaps:
- Release Attributes Style
- Release Information Style
- Release Details Style
- Release Characteristics Style
This proposal, when passed, should replace Release Country Style.