Guidelines - 10. CreditsCredit Fields10.1.1. There are two places you can enter detailed credits on the submission. The Main Credit section:
10.1.3. Role: The role should be selected from one of the standard credit roles, and should be chosen to match the credit on the release as closely as possible. If multiple credits are chosen to be entered, they must be separated by a comma and space, for example: Written-By, Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards. 10.1.4. Name: Only one name per field, apart from non-linked credits, where multiple names and non-standard punctuation are allowable (Written By, Artwork By, Other, Executive Producer). 10.1.5. Tracks: This field only appears in the main credits section. The Tracks field should not be used if the artist appears on all tracks. Leaving this field blank means the artist either is credited for all tracks, or it is unclear which specific tracks the artist is credited for. This field must use the same format as the track listing. Multiple tracks must be separated by a comma followed by a space. Groups of tracks are joined by the word 'to' with a space either side. Here are some examples:
10.1.6. You can enter the credits in whichever section is easiest and clearest to you. Generally, release wide credits (that is, credits that apply to all tracks) should go in the main credits section, but they can go in the extra artist section if, for example, they are writing credits and splitting them up would be confusing. 10.1.7. Please don't edit releases to move about credits between sections because of personal preferences, as this can lead to errors being introduced. 10.1.8. Please do not leave empty Credit fields behind. Only add as many as you need. 10.1.9. The credit guidelines are the same for all genres. General Credit Rules10.2.1. All artist credits go in the Main Credit section or the ExtraArtist credit section underneath each individual track. No credits for human roles should go in the notes. Other information, such as studio locations, can go in the notes. For example, "Mastered by Dave Collins at A&M Studios" can be written in the notes as "Mastered at A&M Studios" while Dave Collins can have a Mastered By credit in the credits section. 10.2.2. Credit roles are taken from the credit list whenever possible. This list will probably never be fully complete, but at the moment covers most instruments and roles. Spelling should be adjusted to match the list. For example, use Vocals, not Vocal. 10.2.3. Box brackets [] should be used to give more detail to existing instrument families, for example: Saxophone [Alto], Bagpipes [Highland], Piano [Rhodes], Guitar [12 String]. Any reasonable description of the instrument or credit role is allowed in the box brackets. 10.2.4. In cases where there are duplicate credits for aliases of an artist, enter all the aliases. For example, for a track named "Artist & Artist's 'The Group' Remix", enter remix credits for both Artist & Artist and The Group. 10.2.5. Mastering credits etched into the run out groove can be entered as normal credits. 10.2.6. Please see the General Guidelines for the current list of required credits for a new submission. Adding Unlisted Credits10.3. Roles or instruments that are not in the Credits List and don't belong to subcategories of existing listed roles should be entered using the common name (in English if possible) of the main family of the instrument, or the common name of the role, using the brackets to describe more detail if necessary (see below). If in doubt, lists and descriptions can be found on the Internet in such places as Wikipedia or by doing a Google search. When entering a role that isn't in the list, please use the submission notes to explain, and list the new credit in the Adding & Updating Information forum thread. If possible, please include a short description of the role, and link/s to any supporting information on other websites. Written By vs. Written-By10.4.1. Written-By - This version of the Written By credit is linked. It is used in the same way as all other linked credits. Note the dash between the words: '-'; it is vital that the credit is entered in exactly this way. 10.4.2. Written By - This is a special unlinked role that can be used under two circumstances at the submitter's discretion:
10.4.3. The unlinked credit should not be used when the linked version displays identically to the unlinked version on the submission form. The Artist Name Variation (ANV) function should also be considered when deciding which credit should be used. Existing Indexed Roles10.5. An indexed role will be listed on its own section of the artist's page. For example: The "Remix" role will be listed under the "Remixes:" section of the artist page. The "Producer" role will be listed under the "Production:" section of the artist page. Any role that is not indexed will default to the "Appears On" sections of the artist page (for the time being). Non-indexed, Non-linked Credits10.6. Discogs has some non-indexed credits. These credits are not listed on any artist pages. If the name isn't in the database, no new artist is created. These cover all credits that we don't want to create a link and don't want to index, for roles credited on the release that are not musical or technical; for example, catering personnel, managers, drivers etc. All credits for human roles must go in the credit section rather than the Notes. The non-indexed, non-linked credits are:
Credits From External Sources10.7.1. Credits that do not appear on the release can be added only under certain circumstances. The (credible) credit source must be stated in the submission notes, and the credit must be labeled with [Uncredited] in brackets after the credit role. If other text is used in the credit brackets, the 'Uncredited' must have a comma separating it from the other text. 10.7.2. Credits should not be transferred between releases. 10.7.3. Submissions that are made using the 'copy to draft' function to duplicate the release information then change it to another version of the same release can retain the credits, but all credits that are not written on that version of the release should have the [Uncredited] detail added. Please ensure that the credits you copy across this way are correct and valid - if you have doubts, please remove the credit. 'Thank You' Type Credits10.8. 'Thank you' type lists should only be added to the credits if it is clear the person/s or group/s had direct involvement with the creation of the recording. General thanks, shout outs, hello's etc should not be added to the credit section, and can be added to the notes if required. Cover Versions10.9. There are no Discogs credits specifically to credit the original artists for cover versions. If the original composer/writer is credited on a release containing a cover version, you can use the relevant credit as appropriate, and the version will be linked from the composer/writers page. Cover versions can also be mentioned in the Release Notes. Samples10.10. If artists are sampled and receive a credit on the release, they can be credited as usual for their musical role. General sample information (for example, "Drums are sampled from the Led Zeppelin track 'When The Levee Breaks'") can be placed in the notes section. Crediting Non-musical Roles10.11. Some releases may have credit for people that are not directly involved in the audio. Broadly speaking, Discogs only allows credits for 'artists' involved in the making of the audio, for example the musicians, the writers, the producers, and the technicians. Credits for managers, A&R, and other such non-direct roles can be put in the credit section using the 'Other' credit, and using the box brackets to describe their role: for example "Other [A&R]". Such credits are not linked, and therefore do not create an 'artists' page. Related Topics: |
