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A [[Release]] is a package/object you could buy in a store. For example, a release may encompass a digital download (with liner note files), or a CD jewel case containing a CD and booklet.
A release in the MusicBrainz database consists of a [[Release Date|Date]], [[Release Country|Country]], [[Label]], [[Release Catalog Number|Catalog #]], [[Barcode]], [[Release Format|Format]], Packaging, Status, Language and Script field. Each of these fields are optional, though the more complete a release entry is, the better. Please note that some independent/unsigned releases may not have a barcode, catalogue number or label.
A release in the MusicBrainz database consists of a [[Release Date|Date]], [[Release Country|Country]], [[Label]], [[Release Catalog Number|Catalog #]], [[Barcode]], [[Release Format|Format]], Packaging, Status, Language and Script field. Each field is optional in the editor, though the more complete a release entry is, the better.
A standard release event looks like the following:
==Identifying a Release in MusicBrainz==
A release looks like the following:
===Release Group Page===
[http://musicbrainz.org/release-group/ccca11eb-25ec-3063-9e26-1fcfbb5c4a0c.html Frances the Mute] by The Mars Volta
===Release Page===
[[Image:Ngs-release-page-frances-the-mute.png]]
==Styling Release Fields==
===Country===
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", and also the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ISO_3166-3#Current_codes ISO 3166-3] list of historical countries. In addition, the Country may be set to "[Unknown Country]", "[Worldwide]" or Europe (used when the specific country is unknown) .
it also includes some of ISO 3166-3 (historical) and 'Europe'
===Label===
===Barcode===
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.
Note: Some independent/unsigned releases may not have a Barcode, Catalog Number or Label.
===Format===
===Script===
The '''[[Release Script|Script]]''' refers to the character set used (e.g. 'Latin') for the [Release Title|title]] and track list. If unknown, select 'I don't know'. It is selectable from a list.
Status: This page describes an active style guideline proposal and is not official.
Proposal number: RFC-43
Champion: Jacobbrett
Current status: RFC
Trac ticket # 2145
A Release is a package/object you could buy in a store. For example, a release may encompass a digital download (with liner note files), or a CD jewel case containing a CD and booklet. A release in the MusicBrainz database consists of a Date, Country, Label, Catalog #, Barcode, Format, Packaging, Status, Language and Script field. Each field is optional in the editor, though the more complete a release entry is, the better.
1 Identifying a Release in MusicBrainz
1.1 Release Group Page
1.2 Release Page
2 Styling Release Fields
2.1 Date
2.2 Country
2.3 Label
2.4 Catalog Number
2.5 Barcode
2.10 Script
Identifying a Release in MusicBrainz
Release Group Page
Frances the Mute by The Mars Volta
Frances the Mute CD 12 2005-02-28 Australia Universal Records 2103977 075021039773
Release Page
Styling Release Fields
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").
The Country list is based upon the ISO 3166 standard "Country Names and Code Elements", and also the ISO 3166-3 list of historical countries. In addition, the Country may be set to "[Unknown Country]", "[Worldwide]" or Europe (used when the specific country is unknown) .
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.
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.
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.
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 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".
A release's Status describes how 'official' that release is. It is selectable from a list.
The Language of a release is a record of the language that the title and track list are printed in. The Language is selectable from a reduced ISO 639 list of 20 languages (more are available upon request).
The Script refers to the character set used (e.g. 'Latin') for the [Release Title|title]] and track list. If unknown, select 'I don't know'. It is selectable from a list.
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.
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Proposed Style