Labelcode
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Labelcode is a unique 4-digit or 5-digit music label identification code that is assigned by Gesellschaft zur Verwertung von Leistungsschutzrechten (GVL), Germany. Since 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 1, 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 (it is mostly used in Germany), and the code given on the item is not always accurate to the label on which the album or single was actually released.[5]
Labelcode also should not be confused with catalog numbers.[6]
It is on the form of LC-12345. Labelcodes were originally 4-digit, but as time was going on, an additional digit was added. Still active labels 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". August 18, 2013. Archived from the original on 2013-08-18.
- ^ "8.0. Introduction | International Association of Sound and Audiovisual Archives". www.iasa-web.org.
- ^ "Label / Label Code - MusicBrainz". musicbrainz.org.
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