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Enter the most complete and correct version of the track title, as it appears on the release, following the [[Style/Principle|style principles]] of error correction and artist intent and the [[Style/Titles|general guidance for titles]], which includes capitalisation, additional information, subtitles and multiple titles (usually multiple songs on one track).
Enter the most complete and correct version of the track title, as it appears on the release. Typically, track titles are listed on the back of a release. If a more complete version of the title is available within the material associated with the release, such as a booklet or liner, use this version or, if necessary, produce a composite version.


As usual, the [[Style/Principle|style principles]] of error correction and artist intent apply. The [[Style/Titles|general guidance for titles]], applies specifically to tracks as follows:
Typically, track titles are listed on the back of a release. If a more complete version of the title is available within the material associated with the release, such as a booklet or liner, use this version or, if necessary, produce a composite version.

Capitalisation should generally follow the [[Style/Language|language specific guidance]].

[[Style/Titles/Extra_title_information|Extra title information]] usually indicates a version of a track, for example a particular mix, or an acoustic version.

Use the [[Style/Titles/Multiple_titles|multiple titles]] style when there are multiple songs named on one track, whether a compilation, DJ mix or medley.

For tracks, a [[Style/Titles/Subtitles|subtitle]] is typically used when both a medley (or mix) and the songs it contains are named, i.e.

Medley Name: Song 1 / Song 2.

Parts, volume and series numbers...


If no track title is available, follow the guidance for [[Style/Unknown_and_untitled/Special_purpose_track_title|unknown and untitled tracks]].
If no track title is available, follow the guidance for [[Style/Unknown_and_untitled/Special_purpose_track_title|unknown and untitled tracks]].

If the track is an [[http://www.ocremix.org/|OC ReMix]], follow the [[Style/Titles/OC_ReMix_series|specific guidance]].

=Examples=
Track with error correction
Two tracks, different names, same recording
ETI
Medley Name: Song 1 / Song 2
Part
[unknown]

Revision as of 20:57, 14 August 2013

Enter the most complete and correct version of the track title, as it appears on the release. Typically, track titles are listed on the back of a release. If a more complete version of the title is available within the material associated with the release, such as a booklet or liner, use this version or, if necessary, produce a composite version.

As usual, the style principles of error correction and artist intent apply. The general guidance for titles, applies specifically to tracks as follows:

Capitalisation should generally follow the language specific guidance.

Extra title information usually indicates a version of a track, for example a particular mix, or an acoustic version.

Use the multiple titles style when there are multiple songs named on one track, whether a compilation, DJ mix or medley.

For tracks, a subtitle is typically used when both a medley (or mix) and the songs it contains are named, i.e.

Medley Name: Song 1 / Song 2.

Parts, volume and series numbers...

If no track title is available, follow the guidance for unknown and untitled tracks.

If the track is an [ReMix], follow the specific guidance.

Examples

Track with error correction Two tracks, different names, same recording ETI Medley Name: Song 1 / Song 2 Part [unknown]