Label Code
Description
"The Label Code (LC) was introduced in 1977 by the IFPI (International Federation of Phonogram and Videogram Industries) in order to unmistakably identify the different record labels (see Introduction, Record labels) for rights purposes. The Label Code consists historically of 4 figures, presently being extended to 5 figures, preceded by LC and a dash (e.g. LC-0193 = Electrola; LC-0233 = His Master's Voice). Note that the number of countries using the LC is limited, and that the code given on the item is not always accurate." ![[WWW]](http://wiki.musicbrainz.org/-/musicbrainz/img/moin-www.png){kind=small}
http://www.iasa-web.org/icat/08_0.htm
A Label Code should not be confused with a ReleaseCatalogNumber. A catalog number identifies a particular release, whereas a label code identifies an entire Label.
When entering a Label Code in MusicBrainz, use only the numerical part, with or without leading zeros, which is the only relevant part stored in the database.
Additional informations
Note that subsidiaries do not necessarily have an independent LabelCode, and may just use the LabelCode of their parent label.
Also note that entering label with identical LabelCodes in MusicBrainz requires you to add a disambiguation LabelComment (see IdenticallyNamedLabels for more information).
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Labels suggested readingsLabels in MusicBrainz are an important and relatively complex topic. It's recommended that you first start familiarizing yourself with the basic concepts in the General information category of the navigation bar (up that page). You may then consult the documentation pertaining to AdvancedRelationships and labels, which are listed on the LabelRelationshipClass page. Editors who want to do more researches, may consult one of the items listed under Advanced documentation. If you still need help, you may ask your question on the UsersMailingList, the MusicBrainzForum, the IRC channel, or the If you're interested in either the future or the past, you may additionally consult/contribute to LabelFuture (suggest enhancements, list problems and limitations, or propose a new masterplan), or LabelHistory (for a list of fixed tickets and some interesting insight into the old days) |
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