Re: Release packaging types in NGS

RateYourMusic.com has the best list I've seen:

Content
Abridged     A release in which songs had to be altered or removed to
fit on this media.
Bonus CD    A release that contains an extra CD of material beyond
what's available on the original release.
Bonus DVD    A release that contains an extra DVD of material beyond
what's available on the original release.
Bonus Tracks    A release that contains tracks beyond what's available
on the original release.
Censored    Where questionable content is edited ("bleeped") out. Also
known as a Clean or Amended Version.
Content/Copy Protected    A disc crippled with DRM technology intended
to block users from making digital copies.
Creative Commons    Licensed under a
[http://creativecommons.org/,Creative Commons] license
Enhanced    A release that contains additional material which can be
accessed by placing the disc in a computer.
Remastered    Content has been upgraded from its original source
material for the purpose of improved sound quality.
Re-recorded    Previously known songs were recorded anew.

Multiple Artist Content
DJ Mix    A release in which a set of songs by multiple artists is
compiled, mixed, or rearranged by a DJ; tracks mostly overlapping.
Mixtape    Typically a hip-hop release in which an artist performs
over unauthorized samples.
Remixes    A release primarily composed of remixed versions of tracks,
where either the artist's music has been remixed by others, or where
the artist has remixed the music of others.
Selector Comp    An unmixed compilation of material by various
artists, the release has been credited to the artist who compiled it.

Package Type
Alternate Cover
Amaray Case
CD Sized Album Replica
Digipak
Gatefold
Handmade
Jewel Case (DVD only)    DVD placed in a CD Jewel case

Release Content
Archival    A recording that was more than 10 years old before being
officially released for the first time.
Interview    A release that contains an interview with an artist, but
little or no actual music.
Live    An in-concert or live recording.
NSBM/Nazi Material    Contains propaganda or symbolic images which
promote organizations that are banned by German law

Release Type
Box Set    A package comprised of multiple discs that is generally
housed in a box.
Collector's Edition    An alternate version of a release that contains
bonus material aimed at the collector (aka Special Edition).
Deluxe Edition    Generally reissues with bonus material; may or may
not be available in limited quantities.
Demo    A self-prepared release intended to solicit an artist to a
record label in hopes of obtaining a recording contract.
Exclusive    Such as from iTunes, Starbucks, Best Buy, etc.
Fan Club Release    A release available only to members of an artist's fan club.
Gold Disc    A disc coated with gold instead of the standard aluminum
offering higher fidelity.
Limited Edition    A release that is only available in limited
quantities, by design of the artist or record label.
Numbered Edition    A limited edition item that has a unique number
identifying its place in the limited allotment.
Promo    A release intended specifically as a promotional item and not
available for sale to the public.
Reissue    A new version of a release that has been available
previously (in the same format).

Soundtrack Attributes
Cast Recording
Film Score
Motion Picture Soundtrack
Songs "Inspired By..."
Television Soundtrack
Video Game Soundtrack

Vinyl Specs
Colored Vinyl
Flexi-disc
Mono
Picture Disc

Quality
120 gram    Dynaflex or similar.
180 gram    "heavy"

Speed
16 rpm    rare
33 rpm
45 rpm
78 rpm

-cooperaa


2009/5/10 Lukáš Lalinský <lalinsky@...>:

> Hi,
> I need help with compiling a list of types of release packaging used
> in NGS ("Jewel Case", "Digipak", etc.). Optical discs are quite well
> covered by http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Optical_disc_packaging but
> what about other formats? If you can think of anything, can you please
> add here - http://wiki.musicbrainz.org/Next_Generation_Schema/Release_Packaging
> ?
>
> Thanks,
>
> --
> Lukas Lalinsky
> lalinsky@...
>
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