Labelcode
Labelcode (i. e. LC-12345[notes 1]) is an unique 4-digit or 5-digit music label identification code that is assigned by Gesellschaft zur Verwertung von Leistungsschutzrechten (GVL), Germany. Since January 2017, Labelcode is no longer mandatory[1]. Labelcode is still used in some occasions, for example, CD publishing.[2][3]
Usage
Labelcode was created by GVL in May 1st, 1976 and introduced by IFPI in 1977 in order to unmistakably identify the different record labels[4]. The number of countries using the Labelcode is limited, and the code given on the item is not always accurate.[5]
Labelcode also should not be confused with catalog number.[6]
Notes
- ^ still active brands with a 4-digit-code start with a zero, e.g. LC 0407 -> LC 00407
References
- ^ "Der Labelcode wurde abgeschafft". Music Biz Madness. 2017-03-01.
- ^ https://www.noz.de/lokales/samtgemeinde-artland/artikel/1625017/mit-nortruper-label-zum-deutschen-rock-und-pop-preis-1
- ^ https://www.dieharke.de/Lokales/Nordkreis-8/71975/Joachim_von_Lingen_Das_Eigene_nach_aussen_bringen.html
- ^ Die Geschichte der GVL
- ^ IASA Cataloguing Rules – 8: Numbers and terms of availability – 8.0. Introduction.
- ^ https://musicbrainz.org/doc/Label/Label_Code