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A compilation, for the purposes of the [[MusicBrainz]] database, covers the following types of releases: |
A compilation, for the purposes of the [[MusicBrainz]] database, covers the following types of releases: |
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* a collection of previously produced recordings from various sources (not necessarily released) combined together as a "best of" or retrospective type release. |
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* a various artists song collection, usually based on a general theme ("Songs for Lovers"), a particular year ("Hits of 1998"), or some other kind of grouping ("Songs From the Movies", the "Café del Mar" series, etc). |
* a various artists song collection, usually based on a general theme ("Songs for Lovers"), a particular year ("Hits of 1998"), or some other kind of grouping ("Songs From the Movies", the "Café del Mar" series, etc). |
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Revision as of 10:14, 2 April 2014
Compilation
A compilation, for the purposes of the MusicBrainz database, covers the following types of releases:
- a collection of previously produced recordings from various sources (not necessarily released) combined together as a "best of" or retrospective type release.
- a various artists song collection, usually based on a general theme ("Songs for Lovers"), a particular year ("Hits of 1998"), or some other kind of grouping ("Songs From the Movies", the "Café del Mar" series, etc).
The MusicBrainz project does not generally consider the following to be compilations:
- a reissue of an album, even if it includes bonus tracks.
- a tribute release containing covers of another artists work.
- a classical release containing new recordings of a classical artists work.
- a release containing two albums and/or EPs (these should be tagged as either an 'album' or an 'EP' depending on the circumstances).
Compilation should be used in addition to, not instead of, other types: for example, a various artists soundtrack using pre-released music should be marked as both a soundtrack and a compilation. As a general rule, always select every secondary type that applies.
