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Formato	Abreviatura	Comentarios
Vinyl	Vinyl
Cassette	Cass	Compact Cassette, often referred to as audio cassette, cassette tape, or simply cassette, the most widespread and successful magnetic tape sound recording format. 0.15" wide, plays at 1 7/8 ips. Has two sets of stereo tracks, the tape is turned over to access the second side.
CD	CD	Compact Disc
CDr	CDr	Recordable Compact Disc
File	File	For any listed computer file based format description.
Acetate	Acetate	Only to be used for production runs, not for one offs.
Flexi-disc	Flexi	Also known as sound-sheets (sono shito) in Japan
Lathe Cut	Lathe	Only to be used for production runs, not for one offs.
Shellac	Shellac
Mighty Tiny	Mighty Tiny	2.25 inch discs with proprietary features that make them unplayable on any other plays except the ones made by the company.
Sopic	Sopic	Drink coaster sized records that are recessed and designed for a unique player to index on top them.
Pathé Disc	Pathé Disc	Pathé discs were unlike any others. The grooves were cut vertically into the discs, rather than the more common lateral method. The grooves were wider than that used by any other company, requiring a special ball-shaped .005-inch-radius (0.13 mm) stylus to track them. The discs rotated at 90 rpm, rather than 78 or 80. The recordings started on the inside near the center of the disc, spiralling out to the edge rather than vice-versa.
Edison Disc	Edison Disc	(also 'Diamond Disc') A type of record marketed by Edison Records from 1912 to 1929. The 10" disc play at 80 RPM, weigh ten ounces, and are 1/4" thick.
Cylinder	Cyl
CDV	CDV	CD Video, a hybrid format. LaserDisc-format video with CD-format audio on the same side of a single disc. Not the same as Video CD!
DVD	DVD
DVDr	DVDr	Recordable DVD
HD DVD	HD DVD	The HD DVD disc was designed to be the successor to the standard DVD format. It can store about three times as much data as its predecessor (15 GB per layer instead of 4.7 GB)
HD DVD-R	HD DVD-R
Blu-ray	Blu-ray	The name Blu-ray Disc is derived from the blue-violet laser used to read and write this type of disc. Because of its shorter wavelength, substantially more data can be stored on a Blu-ray Disc than on the DVD format. A Blu-ray Disc can store 25 GB on each layer, as opposed to a DVD's 4.7 GB.
Blu-ray-R	Blu-ray-R	See Blu-ray
Ultra HD Blu-ray	Ultra HD Blu-ray
SACD	SACD	Super Audio CD
4-Track Cartridge	4-Trk
8-Track Cartridge	8-Trk
DC-International	DC-International	Short-lived audio cassette format developed by Teldec, Germany
Elcaset	Elcaset
PlayTape	PlayTape	Two track tape cartridge using ⅛" tape
RCA Tape Cartridge	RCA Tape Cartridge	Early 5 × 7.125" tape cartridge format developed by RCA which was on the market approximately from 1958 to 1964.
DAT	DAT	Digital Audio Tape
DCC	DCC	Digital Compact Cassette
Microcassette	M/cass
NT Cassette	NT	Digital micro cassette format introduced by Sony in 1992
Pocket Rocker	Pocket Rocker	Small cartridge format with 2 tracks on an infinite loop
Revere Magnetic Stereo Tape Ca	Revere Magnetic Stereo Tape Ca	A short lived (1962- approx 1965) tape cartridge format for the 3M Revere M-2 tape cartridge machine - https://obsoletemedia.org/revere-stereo-tape-cartridge/
Tefifon	Tefifon
Reel-To-Reel	Reel
Sabamobil	Sabamobil	Early German tape cartridge format introduced by Saba in 1964 intended for automotive use.
Betacam	Betacam
Betacam SP	Betacam SP
Betamax	Beta
Cartrivision	Cartrivision	An analog videocassette format introduced in 1972, and the first format to offer feature films for consumer rental.
MiniDV	MiniDV	(also known as S-size or small cassettes) Intended for amateur use, but became accepted in professional productions as well. MiniDV cassettes are used for recording baseline DV, DVCAM as well as HDV.
Super VHS	S-VHS
U-matic	Umatic	An analog recording videocassette format, among the first video formats to contain the videotape inside a cassette. Originally intended to be a consumer format, but wasn't successful. It was picked up for use in professional applications such as TV.
VHS	VHS
Video 2000	V2000
Video8	Video8	Video8 was launched in the 1980s, into a market dominated by the VHS-C and Betamax formats. Video8 had one major advantage over the full-size competition. Thanks to their compact size, Video8 camcorders were small enough to hold in the palm of the user's hand. pre-recorded "Video 8" tapes were made by Sony in the '80s/'90s
Film Reel	Film
HitClips	HitClips
Laserdisc	Laserdisc
SelectaVision	S/Vision	A video playback system developed by RCA using specialized Capacitance Electronic Disc (CED) media, in which video and audio could be played back on a TV using a special analog needle and high-density groove system similar to phonograph records. The format was commonly known as "videodisc", leading to much confusion with Laserdisc format, which is mutually incompatible with this format.
TeD	TeD	Television Disc - Video disc format released by Telefunken in 1975
VHD	VHD	A videodisc format which was marketed predominantly in Japan by JVC, abbreviated from "Video High Density". They are 25 cm discs enclosed in a plastic caddy, with up to 60 minutes of video per side. At the end of the side, the disc can be turned over.
Wire Recording	Wire	Early recording format where audio is magnetically recorded to a metal wire.
Minidisc	MD
MVD	MVD	Multimedia Versatile Disc. Short lived optical disc format launched in Korea around 2002.
UMD	UMD	Universal Media Disc. An optical disc medium developed by Sony for use on the PlayStation Portable. It can hold up to 1.8 gigabytes of data, which can include games, movies, music, or a combination thereof.
Floppy Disk	Floppy
Zip Disk	Zip Disk	Floppy disk format available in 100, 250, and 750mb capacities.
Memory Stick	M/Stick	Used at Discogs as a generic term, mostly found as USB 'flash drive'.
Hybrid	Hybrid	For formats that combine two or more basic formats
All Media		Used to add further descriptions to a multi-media release, for example: CD 2 x 12" All Media, Promo This tag is not needed when 'Box Set' is used, as the descriptions can be added to the 'Box Set' format in this instance.
Box Set	Box	To note that all media are enclosed in extra packaging. Like "All Media", Box Set goes on it's own line: 5 x LP Box Set This format type must be used in combination with other formats.

Campo de la descripción

Descripción	Abreviatura	Comentarios
LP	LP	The LP tag used by itself, denotes a 12 inch 33 rpm long-playing record. More info here
16"	16"	Standard size for radio broadcast acetate records
12"	12"	For Laserdiscs
12"	12"	Please read this for how to distinguish an LP from a 12"
11"	11"
10"	10"
9"	9"
8"	8"	For Laserdiscs
8"	8"
7"	7"
6½"	6½"
6"	6"
5½"	5½"
5"	5"	For Laserdiscs
5"	5"
4"	4"
3½"	3½"
3"	3"
2"	2"
1"	1"
8 ⅓ RPM
16 ⅔ RPM
33 ⅓ RPM
45 RPM
78 RPM		Earlier records may run ±15%, i.e. about 66 to 90 RPM; a record cut at a speed in this range is normally called "a 78".
120 RPM	120 RPM
21cm	21cm
25cm	25cm
27cm	27cm
29cm	29cm
35cm	35cm
40cm	40cm
50cm	50cm
80 RPM	80 RPM
90 RPM	90 RPM
15/16 ips
80 RPM	80 RPM
1 ⅞ ips		ips stands for inches per second.
15 ips
15/16 ips
3 ¾ ips
30 ips
7 ½ ips
½"
¼"		The most popular open reel to reel tape size
⅛"
2-Track Mono	2tr Mono	Tape runs in both directions, with a mono track on each side.
2-Track Stereo	2tr Stereo	Tape runs in one direction, as a stereo track.
4-Track Mono	4tr Mono
4-Track Stereo	4tr Stereo	Tape runs in both directions, with a stereo track on each side.
10.5" NAB Reel	10.5" Reel	A 10 ½" reel with a 3" hole in the center that fits onto a NAB hub.
3" Cine Reel	3" Reel	A 3" reel with a hole for a splined ¼" shaft in the center.
5" Cine Reel	5" Reel	A 5" reel with a hole for a splined ¼" shaft in the center.
6" Cine Reel	6" Reel	A 6" reel with a hole for a splined ¼" shaft in the center.
7" Cine Reel	7" Reel	A 7" reel with a hole for a splined ¼" shaft in the center.
2 Minute	2min	Oldest type of wax cylinder, with 100 threads per inch, about 4" (10 cm) long, 2¼" diameter
3 Minute	3min
4 Minute	4min	Development of the original cylinder with longer playing time, due to doubling of the number of grooves to 200 threads per inch
Concert	Concert	5" diameter cylinder
Salon	Salon	3 ½" x 4" cylinder from French company Pathé
Mini	Mini	A disc with a diameter of 8cm (80mm), or approx 3", can apply to CDs or DVDs.
Mini	Mini	A disc with a diameter of 8cm (80mm), or approx 3", can apply to CDs or DVDs.
Business Card	B/card	A business card shaped CD
Shape	Shape	A CD that is shaped differently from the standard circular.
Shape	Shape	A vinyl record that is shaped differently from the standard circular.
Minimax	Minimax	A Miniature CD single with a (usually transparent) built-in 12cm adaptor, which makes it look like a CD equivalent of a "clear vinyl" record, design-wise. Plays on all CD players, like a normal CD. Also called Fan Disc, AB-CD, and Semi-Substrate disc.
Minimax	Minimax	A Miniature DVD single with a (usually transparent) built-in 12cm adaptor, which makes it look like a DVD equivalent of a "clear vinyl" record, design-wise. Plays on all DVD players, like a normal DVD.
CD-ROM	CD-ROM	A CD holding computer data, as opposed to a CD holding audio data that can be played back in an ordinary CD player. Use CD, Enhanced for 'mixed mode' CDs that have both audio and data sections of the disc.
CDi	CDi	Interactive
CD+G	CD+G	Also known as CD+Graphics, a special audio compact disc that contains graphics data in addition to the audio data on the disc. The disc can be played on a regular audio CD player, but when played on a special CD+G player, can output a graphics signal (typically, the CD+G player is hooked up to a television set or a computer monitor).
HDCD	HDCD	High Definition Compatible Digital, or HDCD, is an encode-decode process. It encodes the equivalent of 20 bits worth of data in a 16-bit digital audio signal by using custom dithering, filters, and some reversible amplitude and gain encoding. There is a benefit at the expense of a minor increase in noise. HDCD encoding places a control signal in the least significant bit of a small subset of the 16-bit Red Book audio samples. If no decoder is present, the disc will be played as a regular CD.
VCD	VCD	Video CD or VCD, or Compact Disc digital video, is a standard digital format for storing video. View CDs, as VCDs are sometimes referred to, are playable in dedicated players, personal computers, and many DVD players. Not the same as CDV (CD Video)!
AVCD	AVCD	Audio Video CD. Audio tracks are playable on the regular CD player, the video tracks are playable on a VCD player, DVD player, or PC.
SVCD	SVCD	Super Video CD, a format used for storing video on standard compact discs. SVCD falls between Video CD and DVD in terms of technical capability and picture quality.
XRCD	XRCD	Extended Resolution Compact Disc
12"	12"
5"	5"
8"	8"
4K	4K
8K	8K
Blu-ray Audio	Blu-ray-A
Multichannel	Multichannel
DVD-Audio	DVD-A	Only to be used when the release shows the DVD-Audio logo.
DVD-Data	DVD-D
DVD-Video	DVD-V	Only to be used when the release shows the DVD-Video logo.
Hybrid	Hybrid	A version of SACD (Super Audio CD) that contains a CD layer as well as a SACD layer, and if therefore playable on normal CD players as well as SACD players.
Multichannel	Multichannel
AAC	AAC	Advanced Audio Coding, was designed as an improved-performance codec relative to MP3
AIFC	AIFC	A compressed variant of AIFF, also known as AIFF-C, with various defined compression codecs.
AIFF	AIFF	Audio Interchange File Format (AIFF) is a uncompressed pulse-code modulation (PCM) file.
ALAC	ALAC	Apple Lossless (also known as Apple Lossless Encoder, ALE, or Apple Lossless Audio Codec, ALAC) is an audio codec developed by Apple Inc. for lossless data compression of digital music. Apple Lossless data is stored within an MP4 container with the filename extension .m4a – this extension is also used by Apple for AAC audio data in an MP4 container (same container, different audio encoding).
AMR	AMR	Adaptive Multi-Rate audio codec
APE	APE	Monkey's Audio lossless compression algorithm.
AVI	AVI	Audio Video Interleaved (also Audio Video Interleave), known by its initials AVI, is a multimedia container format introduced by Microsoft in November 1992 as part of its Video for Windows technology. AVI files can contain both audio and video data in a file container that allows synchronous audio-with-video playback. Like the DVD video format, AVI files support multiple streaming audio and video, although these features are seldom used. Most AVI files also use the file format extensions develop
DFF	DFF	Direct Stream Digital (DSD) encoded file
Disc Image	Image	Use with the specific file type in the free text field (ex. ISO). Use for DVD-V/DVD_A/BD-V/BD-A images only.
DSF	DSF	Direct Stream Digital (DSD) encoded file
FLAC	FLAC	Free Lossless Audio Codec (FLAC) is a popular file format for audio data compression. Being a lossless compression format, FLAC does not remove information from the audio stream, as do lossy compression formats such as MP3 and AAC.
FLV	FLV	Flash Video is a container file format used to deliver video over the Internet. Flash Video content may also be embedded within SWF files. There are two different video file formats: FLV and F4V. The audio and video data within FLV files are encoded in the same way as they are within SWF files. The latter F4V file format is based on the ISO base media file format.
MOV	MOV	Apple Quicktime Movie (MOV)
MP2
MP3	MP3
MPEG Video	MPEG Video	MPEG encoded video file.
MPEG-4 Video	MPEG-4 Video	For any video in an MPEG-4 container. For MPEG-4 audio, please see AAC and ALAC
ogg-vorbis	ogg
Opus	Opus
RA	RA	RealAudio encoded file
RM	RM	RealMedia encoded file.
SHN	SHN	Shorten file format
SWF	SWF	(originally standing for "Small Web Format", later changed to "Shockwave Flash", then changed back to Small Web Format) (pronounced swiff or "swoof") - a partially open repository for multimedia and especially for vector graphics. Intended to be small enough for publication on the web, SWF files can contain animations or applets of varying degrees of interactivity and function.
TTA	TTA	True Audio (TTA) is a lossless compressor for multichannel 8, 16 and 24 bits audio data.
WAV	WAV	A Microsoft and IBM audio file format standard for storing audio. WAVs are compatible with Windows and Macintosh operating systems.
WavPack	WavPack
WMA	WMA	Windows Media Audio (WMA) is a proprietary compressed audio file format developed by Microsoft. It was initially a competitor to the MP3 format, but with the introduction of Apple's iTunes Music Store, it has positioned itself as a competitor to the Advanced Audio Coding format used by Apple.
WMV	WMV	Windows Media Video (WMV) is a compressed video file format for several proprietary codecs developed by Microsoft. The original codec, known as WMV, was originally designed for Internet streaming applications, as a competitor to RealVideo. The other codecs, such as WMV Screen and WMV Image, cater for specialized content.
MP3 Surround	MP3Sur
3.5"	3,5"	3.5" Floppy Disk
5.25"	5.25"	5.25" Floppy Disk
CD-Record	CD-Record	CDr - Lathe Cut hybrid disc.
DualDisc	DualDisc	Features an audio layer similar to a CD on one side and a standard DVD layer on the other.
DVDplus	DVDplus	An optical disc storage technology that combines the technology of DVD and CD in one disc. A DVD and a CD-compatible layer are bonded together to provide a multi-format hybrid disc.
VinylDisc	VinylDisc	A combination of a digital layer, either in CD or DVD format, and an analogue layer which is a vinyl record
Double Sided	D/Sided
Single Sided	S/Sided	For two sided tapes that only have audio on one side. Please note this tag is not to be used when the release has the same audio on both sides. In this case, please enter the tracklisting for both sides, and explain in the release notes that the audio is identical on both sides. See the full guidelines here.
Single Sided	S/Sided	For cassettes that are blank on one side
Single Sided	S/Sided	For Laserdiscs.
Single Sided	S/Sided
Single Sided	S/Sided	For two sided vinyl that only have audio on one side. Please note this tag is not to be used when the release has the same audio on both sides. In this case, please enter the tracklisting for both sides, and explain in the release notes that the audio is identical on both sides. See the full guidelines here.
Advance	Advance	Advance releases are sometimes issued prior to a release date to reviewers and other industry professionals. These are usually issued without artwork and are generally only feature the artist name, title, track listing, label, proposed release date, and/or promotional contact. This tag should not be used if the release is marked as promotional or test pressing unless it is also labelled as Advance as well. Consult the DB forums if there is any doubt.
Album	Album	Album tag usage has no relation to speed, media type, media item count (e.g. tracks spread over multiple 12"s) or use of the Compilation tag (whether for Various or single artist releases). This tag is only to be used where it is clear the item was released as such, Please see this section of the guidelines
Mini-Album	MiniAlbum	Only to be used where it is clear the item was released as such, Please see this section of the guidelines
EP	EP	Only to be used where it is clear the item was released as such, Please see this section of the guidelines
Maxi-Single	Maxi	Only to be used where it is clear the item was released as such, Please see this section of the guidelines
Record Store Day	RSD	For use with Record Store Day releases. Please consult the DB forums if there is any question on how to use this tag.
Single	Single	Only to be used where it is clear the item was released as such, Please see this section of the guidelines
Compilation	Comp	See the guidelines here
Stereo		Most music formats are stereo. This tag can be used for any stereo item, and must be used when the item was released in stereo and mono formats, or is otherwise necessary to point out.
Mono	Mono
Quadraphonic	Quad	A four speaker surround format. It had a number of different encoding methods, some of which were incompatible with each other. CD-4 / Compatible Discrete 4 / Quadradisc, UD-4 / UMX, Q4, Quad-8 / Quadraphonic 8-Track, SQ / Surround Quadraphonic / Stereo Quadraphonic, QS / Quadraphonic Stereo, EV / Stereo-4, DY / Dynaquad, Matrix H, Passive Pseudo Quad, Pseudo-surround sound.
Ambisonic	Amb
Bioplastic	Bioplastic	For discs made from Bioplastics
Card Backed	Card	For card and paper backed Flexi-discs
Club Edition	Club
Copy Protected	Copy Prot.	For CDs
Copy Protected	Copy Prot.	For Computer Media.
Copy Protected	Copy Prot.	For DVDs.
Copy Protected	Copy Prot.	For Video Tape.
Deluxe Edition	Dlx	Only items that have this printed on them somewhere (stickers etc), or were originally marketed by the label as such, should be tagged as this.
Enhanced	Enh	This includes formats sometimes known as "Enhanced CD", "Mixed Mode", and "CD Extra" where the music carrier (CD, vinyl, cassette, etc) also contains computer data in the form of software programs, videos, screen savers, music (tracker files, MP3s, etc), text, web links, games, and so forth).
Etched	Etch	A record that has artwork or writing etched onto it in an artistic manner. Not to be used for the standard catalog number, matrix number, pressing plant's name, mastering engineers name, and other basic run out groove etches.
Jukebox	Jukebox	Any item labeled as being released for the jukebox market. This item should only be used when it is clear the item was released as such, for example it is explicitly mentioned on the release, or by the label, artist, or other reliable source.
Limited Edition	Ltd	This tag should only be used when the term "limited" or "limited edition" is specifically displayed on the release (media and/or packaging), or if this terminology is used by a reliable source in the promotion and marketing of the release. Do not use the tag "Limited Edition" when terms such as "One-Time-Pressing" or "Print Run of Only xxx copies" without the term "Limited" appear on the release or by reliable sources.
Mispress	MP	Notes that the audio on a medium that is replicated by pressing (CD, vinyl etc) is incorrect in some way (usually, the wrong tracks).
Misprint	M/Print	Indicates that there is an error in the printed material on the release (labels, CD booklets etc), for example, indicating wrong track listings etc. There must be a corrected version of the release for this tag to be used.
Mixed	Mixed	Continuous mix, DJ mix, segued audio. Use this tag if all of the tracks are mixed together into one continuous flow, for example DJ Mix CDs, mixtapes etc. Most of the time, using this tag calls for a 'DJ Mix' credit.
Mixtape	Mixtape	Only to be used where it is clear the item was released as such. Please see RSG §6.10 for more information.
Numbered	Num	Only to be used where it is clear the item was released as such. Please see RSG §6.11.2 for more information.
Partially Mixed	P/Mixed	For releases that only have a part of them segued.
Partially Unofficial	P/Unofficial	To indicate that only some tracks on the release are unofficial. Use the notes to give further explanation.
Picture Disc	Pic	For Laserdiscs.
Picture Disc	Pic
Promo	Promo	Promotional copy. Only add this tag if it is explicitly mentioned on the release. Some releases from the 60s and 70s may be marked as 'Demonstration', the Promo tag is correct to apply to these as well (but do not confuse this with 'demo' self releases by artists to demonstrate their work).
Reissue	RE	Please see the guidelines for further details
Remastered	RM	This tag should only be used where it is clear the item was released as such, for example it is explicitly mentioned on the release, or by the label, artist, or other reliable source.
Repress	RP	Please see the guidelines for further details
Sampler	Smplr	In English, "sampler" has a different meaning from 'Compilation', a sampler is a free or low-priced preview of a larger release(s). Although in other languages the two words may mean the same thing, in Discogs they should not be confused.
Special Cut		Used to denote releases with locked grooves, parallel grooves, backward grooves, "banded for radio play", etc. Release notes are required to provide further information.
Special Edition	S/Edition	Only items that have this printed on them somewhere (stickers etc), or were originally marketed by the label as such, should be tagged as 'Special Edition'.
Styrene	Styrene	For discs made from Styrene.
Test Pressing	TP	Typically a limited run of a record made to test the sound quality. Only list an item as a Test Pressing if the release is clearly marked as such. See RSG §6.12.3
Transcription	Transcription	This tag is for releases licensed to radio stations for public broadcast which were not sold to the general public
Unofficial Release	Unofficial	See the guidelines for details.
White Label	W/Lbl	Center labels on a vinyl release without proper print on both sides. Additional marks with a rubber stamp, small printed sticker, or handwritten on an otherwise blank (but not necessarily white) label would still generally be considered a White Label release.
16mm	16mm
35mm	35mm
Multichannel	Multichannel	Used to note any digital surround type format, use the free text to give specifics if possible.
Multichannel	Multichannel	For CDs.
Multichannel	Multichannel	For DVDs.
Multichannel	Multichannel	For HD-DVD
Multichannel	Multichannel	For Hybrids.
Multichannel	Multichannel	For Laserdisc.
Multichannel	Multichannel	For other video formats.
Multichannel	Multichannel	For SelectaVision.
Multichannel	Multichannel	For Video Tape.
NTSC	NTSC	For CDs.
NTSC	NTSC
NTSC	NTSC	For DVDs.
NTSC	NTSC	For Hybrids.
NTSC	NTSC	For Laserdisc.
NTSC	NTSC	For other video formats.
NTSC	NTSC	For SelectaVision.
NTSC	NTSC	For Video Tape.
PAL	PAL	For CDs.
PAL	PAL
PAL	PAL	For DVDs.
PAL	PAL	For Hybrids.
PAL	PAL	For Laserdisc.
PAL	PAL	For other video formats.
PAL	PAL	For SelectaVision.
PAL	PAL	For Video Tape.
SECAM	SECAM	For CDs.
SECAM	SECAM	For DVDs.
SECAM	SECAM	For Hybrids.
SECAM	SECAM	For Laserdisc.
SECAM	SECAM	For other video formats.
SECAM	SECAM	For SelectaVision.
SECAM	SECAM	For Video Tape.