Labelcode
Labelcode 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 numbers.[6]
It is on the form of LC-12345. Still active brands with a 4-digit-code start with a zero, e.g. LC 0407 -> LC 00407.[clarification needed]
References
- ^ "Der Labelcode wurde abgeschafft". Music Biz Madness. 2017-03-01.
- ^ "Kirsten Steinhaus unterstützt Newcomer: Mit Nortruper Label zum Deutschen Rock- und Pop-Preis". www.noz.de.
- ^ HARKE, Verlag DIE. "Joachim von Lingen: „Das Eigene nach außen bringen"". DIE HARKE.
- ^ "GVL - über die GVL - Geschichte". web.archive.org. August 18, 2013.
- ^ "8.0. Introduction | International Association of Sound and Audiovisual Archives". www.iasa-web.org.
- ^ "Label / Label Code - MusicBrainz". musicbrainz.org.