Guideline Changelog

Carried over from http://www.discogs.com/help/forums/topic/198022

AT http://www.discogs.com/help/submission-guidelines-release-title.html#Double_A_Sided_Releases

CHANGED

Release Titles For Double A Sided Releases

3.3.1. For double A-sided releases that do not have a given title, use both track titles separated by a slash.

TO

Release Titles For Double A Sided Or Split Releases

3.3.1. For double A-sided releases, or releases that are split between two artists, and that do not have a given title, use both track titles separated by a slash.

As per discussion at http://www.discogs.com/help/forums/topic/354859

AT http://www.discogs.com/help/submission-guidelines-release-format.html#Format

ADDED to 6.1.5.

"Any non-standard weight on vinyl releases, provided it appears on the release, or is clearly identifiable as part of a series of heavy presses"

As discussed / advised at http://www.discogs.com/help/forums/topic/339769#3193858

AT http://www.discogs.com/help/submission-guidelines-release-label-catalog.html#Label_And_Company_Definitions

CHANGED:

If the releases in the series have a number associated with them, this can be entered into the 'catalog number' field. Only the number should be added, as it appears on the release.

TO:

If the releases in the series have a number associated with them, this can be entered into the 'catalog number' field ajacent to the series name. Enter the numbering as it appears on the release, for example, "Vol. One", "Part 6". When possible, don't repeat the series name in the series number, for example, "The Greatest Hits '92 - Vol. 4" would be entered as "'92 - Vol. 4" .

as discussed at http://www.discogs.com/help/forums/topic/342281

AT: http://www.discogs.com/help/submission-guidelines-images.html#Uploading_Images

CHANGED:

13.1.5. Covers should be added only if they are artwork (no scans of plain sleeves please!). Vinyl images without cover artwork should be scans of the A and B side center labels. Sleeves of the 12" generic label artwork type can be added to the releases it relates to, but the primary and most important images are the centre label information. If available, CD / DVD etc booklets and other goodies are acceptable as well. Picture discs, colored vinyl, and other interesting media should be photographed as clearly as possible, preferably without flash.

TO:

13.1.5. Covers should be added only if they are artwork (no scans of plain sleeves please!). For releases enclosed in or including generic artwork, this artwork can be added, but the primary image must be the center label information, or other such image that shows the most non-generic, release specific information. If available, CD / DVD etc booklets and other goodies are acceptable as well. Picture discs, colored vinyl, and other interesting media should be photographed as clearly as possible, preferably without flash.

Following the discussion at http://www.discogs.com/help/forums/topic/358263?page=1#3341062

AT: http://www.discogs.com/help/submission-guidelines-release-format.html#compilation

Added to 6.16.1. :

The compilation tag can be used in conjunction with any other available tag, for example, 'Compilation, Album'. The guidelines remain the same for each individual tag.

As per discussion at http://www.discogs.com/help/forums/topic/358477?page=1#3341693

AT http://www.discogs.com/help/submission-guidelines-release-label-catalog.html#Catalog_Number

CHANGED:

4.7.2. A catalog number is required for every label entered. Where no catalog number exists, you must enter "none" into the catalog number field (note the lower case n). For other companies on the release, leave the catalog number field blank, unless there is a catalog number that relates directly to the company.

TO

4.7.2. A catalog number is required for every label entered. Where no catalog number exists, you must enter "none" into the catalog number field (note the lower case n). For other companies on the release, leave the catalog number field blank, unless there is a sequential identifying number that relates directly to the company.

AND CHANGED:

4.7.6.Sometimes individual discs in a multi-CD or multi-LP set will have their own numbers printed on them, separate from the main catalog number on the packaging. These numbers should be entered in the 'Barcode And Other Identifiers' section- see help/submission-guidelines-release-barcode.

TO

4.7.6. Sometimes individual discs in a multi-CD or multi-LP set will have their own numbers printed on them, separate from the main catalog number on the packaging. These numbers can be entered in the 'Barcode And Other Identifiers' section (see help/submission-guidelines-release-barcode ) and / or the company, when it is a sequential identifying number that relates directly to the company (see 4.7.2).

As per discussion at http://www.discogs.com/help/forums/topic/345856?page=2#3273002

AT http://www.discogs.com/help/submission-guidelines-release-trk.html#Durations

CHANGED:

12.6.4. If the durations are not listed on the release, they can be found and entered by timing the vinyl / listing the CD times from a CD player or computer etc. Please mention in the submission notes where the durations were derived from.

TO

12.6.4. If the durations are not listed on the release, they can be found and entered by timing the vinyl, listing the CD times from a CD player or computer etc. The timings must be taken from the exact release - please do not transfer timings between releases. Please mention in the submission notes where the durations were derived from.

As per issues brought up at http://www.discogs.com/help/forums/topic/360220

At http://www.discogs.com/help/submission-guidelines-release-format.html#Format

ADDED:

Any significant differentiating factor between releases (for example, sleeve or label color etc)

As per discussion at http://www.discogs.com/help/forums/topic/360846

AT http://www.discogs.com/help/submission-guidelines-general-rules.html#Unique_Releases

CHANGED:

1.4.1. Discogs allows the entering of all versions of a release, such as white labels, reissues, different artwork, format variations, colored vinyl, different country pressings etc.

TO:

1.4.1. Discogs allows the entering of all versions of a release, such as white labels, reissues, different artwork, format variations, colored vinyl, different manufacturers etc.

As per discussion at http://www.discogs.com/help/forums/topic/362154?page=2#3369749

AT http://www.discogs.com/help/submission-guidelines-release-artist.html#Artist_Name_Variation_ANV

ADDED:

2.5.11. You can use ANVs on unlinked Special Artists, as long as the ANV is a variation or translation of it, and the ANV is printed on the release.

As per discussion at http://www.discogs.com/help/forums/topic/359268#3352669

MINOR CHANGE AT http://www.discogs.com/help/submission-guidelines-release-artist.html#Artist_Name_Variation_ANV

2.5.11. You can use ANVs on Special Artists (Various, Traditional, Anonymous etc) as long as the ANV is a variation or translation of it, and the ANV is printed on the release.

AND at 2.3.1. ADDED:

Folk - Used for folk songs that are credited as such on the release.

As per discussion at http://www.discogs.com/help/forums/topic/359268#3371647

AT http://www.discogs.com/help/submission-guidelines-release-label-catalog.html#Label_And_Company_Naming_Conventions

ADDED:
4.3.1. ...Never swap about the suffixes, once a labelis designated a numerical suffix, the label must remain with that suffix. The suffix has no relation to popularity or historical order.

Added new section for SID codes at RSG §5.3 as per discussion at http://www.discogs.com/help/forums/topic/366055?page=1#3404350

AT RSG §5.7.

CHANGED:

5.7. Label Code is a four-or five-digit code prefixed with LC. It was introduced to uniquely identify different record labels...

TO:

5.7. Label Code is a four-or five-digit code prefixed with LC. GVL started on 1st May 1976 to allocate Labelcodes to record companies in order to uniquely identify them.

As per discussion at http://www.discogs.com/help/forums/topic/367167

I have added the following format descriptions for reel-to-reel tape:

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 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.
7" Cine Reel 7" Reel A 7" reel with a hole for a splined ¼" shaft in the center.

I have added the following format description for cylinders:

3 Minute 3min

AT RSG §6.1.2.

ADDED:

================
For releases containing two or more albums etc on two or more media, there are two ways to enter this - compact;

2 x LP, Album

and expanded;

1 x LP, Album
1 x LP, Album

The expanded method is the preferred one.
===============

FOLLOWING from discussions at http://www.discogs.com/forum/thread/522dae065e75a7296b6a53df#522df765ad9d356483808147

AT http://www.discogs.com/help/submission-guidelines-release-artist.html#Artist_Naming_Conventions

CHANGED:

2.4.1. Different Artists with the same name -- For example, two artists named John B should be entered as "John B" and "John B (2)". The (2) is not part of the name but is used to distinguish the two artists. If you need to create a third, use (3) and so on. Never swap about the suffixes, once an artist is designated a numerical suffix, the artist must remain with that suffix. The suffix has no relation to popularity or historical order.

2.4.2. For artist names beginning with 'The', The Artist should be entered as "Artist, The". For example: "RZA, The". This rule only applies to the English definite article. "The" should always go at the end of the name, even with a compound artist name (that is, a single name made up of two or more names such as Bird And The Bee, The). Artist names with 'The' in the middle of the name should not have the 'The' moved, for example Ian Dury And The Blockheads.

TO:

2.4.1. Different Artists with the same name (for example, two artists named John B) should be entered as "John B" and "John B (2)". The (2) is not part of the name but is used to distinguish the two artists. If you need to create a third, use (3) and so on. Never swap about the suffixes, once an artist is designated a numerical suffix, the artist must remain with that suffix. The suffix has no relation to popularity or historical order.

2.4.2. For artist names beginning with 'The', The Artist should be entered as "Artist, The". For example: "RZA, The". This rule only applies to the English definite article. "The" should always go at the end of the name, even with a compound artist name (that is, a single name made up of two or more names such as Bird And The Bee, The). Artist names with 'The' in the middle of the name should not have the 'The' moved, for example Ian Dury And The Blockheads. For different Artists with the same name, the number always goes at the end - for example, "Artist Name, The (2)".

AT http://www.discogs.com/help/submission-guidelines-general-rules.html#Formatting_Unicode_HTML

CHANGED

1.9.3. Using Unicode symbols or characters to reflect 'one off' graphic design decisions, such as reverse letters or letter substitution, should be avoided. An exception is the "Metal umlaut", which (due to its widespread use) is acceptable (for example, Motörhead).

TO

1.9.3. Transcribing graphic design decisions, such as reverse letters, additional punctuation, letter substitution etc, should be avoided. An exception is the "Metal umlaut", which (due to its widespread use) is acceptable (for example, Motörhead).

AFTER DISCUSSION at http://www.discogs.com/forum/thread/5240689d2ec4b306efc4b405

AT http://www.discogs.com/help/submission-guidelines-release-label-catalog.html#Not_On_Label

CHANGED:

4.4.2. Not On Label pseudo-labels have been created to gather distinct series of releases without labels. The most common groupings are based on similar content and catalog numbers, and by artist. The original naming scheme for these pseudo-labels was 'Series/ArtistName' (White), implying that the associated releases were white labels. As not all releases of these sorts are white labels, a more common naming scheme is now recommended:

Not On Label (ArtistName) -- for unofficial releases containing music by a certain artist

Not On Label (ArtistName Self-released) -- for music released specifically by an artist, as found on tours and made available via personal websites

Not On Label (SeriesName Series) -- for material with a clear pattern but no actual label name associated, like sequential catalog numbers and similar content, or the inclusion of an email address

TO:

4.4.2. Not On Label pseudo-labels have been created to gather distinct set of releases without labels. The most common groupings are based on similar content and catalog numbers, and by artist.

Not On Label (ArtistName) -- for unofficial releases containing music by a certain artist
Not On Label (ArtistName Self-released) -- for music released specifically by an artist, as found on tours and made available via personal websites

Legacy issue #1 - Not On Label (SeriesName Series) was used for material with a clear pattern but no actual label name associated, like sequential catalog numbers and similar content, or the inclusion of an email address. These should now be entered with the label as a plain 'Not On Label', and the series name in the series field.

Legacy issue #2 - The original naming scheme for these pseudo-labels was 'Series/ArtistName' (White), implying that the associated releases were white labels. Any remaining legacy entries using this scheme can be updated when found.

BASED ON discussion at:http://www.discogs.com/forum/thread/52151a5c9469733cfcfbba99#52151a5c9469733cfcfbba82

AT http://www.discogs.com/help/submission-guidelines-release-artist.html#The_Join_Field_And_Artist_Collaboration

CHANGED:

2.6.2. Main Artists who commonly collaborate together should be listed as one artist. Examples: "Ed Rush & Optical", "Dom & Roland" (it's really one person), "Giovanni & Mosler" and "Olga Jozef". 'Common collaboration' is defined as the artists collaborating on around three or more different releases, excluding remix EPs and any credit apart from a main artist credit. Individual cases can be considered on their own merits, via discussion and agreement in the forums.

TO:

2.6.2. Collaborative artists should be split into their individual names except when the combined name was intended and can be verified as the group name (for example Simon & Garfunkel), legal songwriting entity (for example Lennon-McCartney), or production partnership (for example, Stock, Aitken & Waterman). Verification can be found, for example, in official external websites, biographies, and discographies.

AFTER discussion at http://www.discogs.com/forum/thread/52195cebd07b090e16a96da6?page=2#522daf01c131f33402fcc887

AND

CHANGED:

2.6.4. Never create or credit a collaborative artist in any credit field, with the exception that some collaborative artists have already been created and used solely on writing or production credits. Please continue to use them, please do not attempt to split these unless there has been extensive agreement from other users in the forums.

TO:

2.6.4. Never create or credit a collaborative artist in any credit field, with the exception that some collaborative artists have already been created and used solely on writing or production credits. Please continue to use them, please do not attempt to split these unless there has been extensive agreement from other users in the forums. In the case of multiple artist / collaborative artist combinations in the credits, always split them into all their individual artists unless there is clear evidence that a combined artist name was intended to be legally credited for the role.

AS PER http://www.discogs.com/forum/thread/52195cebd07b090e16a96da6?page=2#52208a962ec4b323e353393a

AT http://www.discogs.com/help/submission-guidelines-master-release.html#Guidelines

CHANGED:

Additionally, the release has to have matching release format descriptions, from the following list:

Album - For example, CD, Vinyl, Cassette version of the same album.

TO:

Additionally, the release has to have matching release format descriptions, from the following list:

Album - For example, CD, Vinyl, Cassette version of the same album. Samplers should normally not be put in the same Master Release as the full album.

AS PER discussion at http://www.discogs.com/forum/thread/526ebe60aba9e821f575db65

AT http://www.discogs.com/help/submission-guidelines-release-artist.html#The_Join_Field_And_Artist_Collaboration

CHANGED:

Please don't leave the join field empty - if there is no join used on the release, use a comma. Use a forward slash "/" for 'split' type releases where the artists aren't collaborating.

TO:

Please don't leave the join field empty. If there is no join used on the release, use a comma, or for 'split' type releases where the artists aren't collaborating, use a forward slash "/".

AFTER DISCUSSION AT http://www.discogs.com/forum/thread/52740393d07b0969fb32230d

AT http://www.discogs.com/help/submission-guidelines-master-release.html#Guidelines

CHANGED:

Has the same tracklisting

TO

Has the same tracklisting (the same recordings or versions, not totally different recordings)

AND CHANGED:

Is a re-release, promo, colored vinyl edition, special edition, instrumental version, remix, or other such variation

TO:

Is a re-release, promo, colored vinyl edition, special edition, instrumental version, remix, multilingual release version (for example, Kraftwerk's Computer World), or other such variation

AS PER support request.

AT http://www.discogs.com/help/submission-guidelines-release-artist.html#Special_Artists

CHANGED:

Traditional - Used for traditional songs that are credited as such on the release.

TO:

Traditional - Used for traditional songs that are credited as such on the release. Only to be used for composition type credits.

AFTER DISCUSSION AT http://www.discogs.com/forum/thread/52716514aba9e83503b140e7

AT http://www.discogs.com/help/submission-guidelines-release-format.html#compilation

ADDED:

6.16.6. When Not To Use The 'Compilation' Tag:

... Releases containing previously unreleased tracks (or mostly previously unreleased tracks) that are not called compilations by an official source.

After issues discussed at http://www.discogs.com/forum/thread/5277cb2dd07b096500b944db

AT RSG §6.12.2.

REMOVED (in bold):

6.12.2. Promo - Any item labeled as being released for promotional purposes, including advance copies sent out to promote a retail release and releases (often compilations) that are made available for free, as found attached to magazines.

AFTER discussion at http://www.discogs.com/forum/thread/521519389469733cfcfb8854#521519389469733cfcfb884e

AT RSG §2.1.1

REMOVED (in bold)

2.1.1. Entering an artist name that is not in Discogs will create a new artist page. It is important that we try to keep artist names as organized as possible, so please use the search function for all of the artist names you enter on your submission. As soon as the 'submit' button is pressed, the artist will have a page created listing the release. The artists profile cannot be added until the artist has at least one release voted correct.

ADDED (in bold)

2.1.1. Entering an artist name that is not in Discogs will create a new artist page. It is important that we try to keep artist names as organized as possible, so please use the search function for all of the artist names you enter on your submission. As soon as the 'submit' button is pressed, the artist will have a page created listing the release. It helps to fill out the artists profile with the basic details of the artist straight away (for example; "Saxophone player from New York.")

AS PER discussion at http://www.discogs.com/forum/thread/52841476a86b6d39ed62c4e0

AT RSG §1.2.2.e

ADDED:

1.2.2.e. Roman numerals should be entered using standard uppercase letters I, V, X, L, C, D, M

AS REQUESTED at http://www.discogs.com/forum/thread/52841476a86b6d39ed62c4e0#528604f3d07b0908206b4b3b

AT RSG §6.16.6.

ADDED:

6.16.6. When Not To Use The 'Compilation' Tag:
...
7" releases combining previously released singles as "double-hit" type releases.

AFTER idea put forward at http://www.discogs.com/forum/thread/5286a4462ec4b34aa519728e#5286da41a86b6d588cd63b54

AT http://www.discogs.com/help/database/submission-guidelines-release-barcode

ADDED:

"A SID Code consists of the letters IFPI, followed by either four or five additional characters, which may be alphabetical or numerical."

AFTER discussion at http://www.discogs.com/forum/thread/52b19d2843224650c2e22516?page=1#52b1d23eea6211413a9ac802

AT http://www.discogs.com/help/database/submission-guidelines-general-rules#Capitalization_And_Grammar

CHANGED:

1.2.1. The standard Discogs rule for artist and label names, release and track titles, format free text field, and index track titles, is the First Letter Of Each Word Is Capitalized.

TO:

1.2.1. The standard Discogs rule for artist and label names, joiners, release and track titles, format free text field, and index track titles, is the First Letter Of Each Word Is Capitalized.

After discussion at http://www.discogs.com/forum/thread/52c2e964ea62115f5ef47837?page=1#52c694e4d07b096bf851766f

AT http://www.discogs.com/help/database/submission-guidelines-release-artist#Special_Artists

ADDED TO:

Folk - Used for folk songs that are credited as such on the release.

THE FOLLOWING:

Folk - Used for folk songs that are credited as such on the release. Only to be used for composition type credits.

As per support request and profile at http://www.discogs.com/artist/320156-Folk

AT http://www.discogs.com/help/database/submission-guidelines-release-label-catalog#Distributors

ADDED:

"Label codes, distribution or price codes are sometimes prefixed with country abbreviations or indicators. Please enter these in the description field only, not as part of the code itself."

After discussion at http://www.discogs.com/forum/thread/52d432cfa86b6d6cc87873c5#52e402e5ad9d356fa44ac26a

ADDED http://www.discogs.com/help/database/submission-guidelines-release-artist#Artist_Page_Sorting (taken from http://wiki.discogs.com/index.php/Dev-Artist-Page-Reorganization )

AT http://www.discogs.com/help/database/submission-guidelines-master-release#Guidelines

CHANGED FROM:

Additionally, the release has to have matching release format descriptions, from the following list

TO:

Additionally, the release usually has to have matching release format descriptions, from the following list

AFTER a support request.

AT http://www.discogs.com/help/database/submission-guidelines-release-trk#Index_Tracks_And_Headings

CHANGED:

Insert Index Track

12.13.1. Index Tracks are used to denote groups of tracks (for example: movements in a musical piece, or where a range of tracks are given a collective title). Index tracks should never be used 'on their own', they should always refer to a group of audio tracks directly below.

12.13.2. To separate subsequent tracks which are not part of the Index Track, it is necessary to add a blank Index Track containing a single dash (-) after the last track in the group.

12.13.3. When bonus tracks / bonus content is identified on the release itself as a separate section of the release content, an index track can be used. However, when bonus tracks are identified with an asterisk, with a bonus track mention appended to the track title, a footnote or such like, do not use an index track, enter this in the release notes instead.

12.13.4. Index Tracks should be used only when the release divides itself into named sections in some way. They can be used to enter special titles given to release sides or different media, if so done on the release.

12.13.5. Index tracks should not be used for denoting generic side, track position, or separate media data (for example, 'Side A', 'CD1' etc), track numbering is used for this.

12.13.6. Index tracks should not be used for adding incidental information which belongs in the Release Notes.

TO:

Index Tracks And Headings

12.13.1. Index Tracks are used whenever the Index Track Title is the title of a musical piece and the Sub-tracks below are parts or movements of that piece. The track title must be a valid name for the musical work when presented as "Index Track (Sub-Track)". If it isn't, a heading must be used instead. Examples would be Joseph Haydn - Orchestre Des Concerts Lamoureux Direction Rudolf Albert - Symphonie No 88 En Sol Majeur / Symphonie No 73 En Ré Majeur "La Chasse" and King Crimson - Lizard The Index Track should always refer to a group of audio tracks directly below. Every Index Track must have at least one (and usually two or more) Sub-Tracks below it.

12.13.2. Use a "Heading" whenever there is a block of text on the release that is descriptive of the tracks below, but is not the title of a musical piece. Examples would be Drexciya - Drexciya 2 - Bubble Metropolis and Grant Calvin Weston* With James Blood Ulmer And Jamaaladeen Tacuma - Dance Romance

12.13.3. When bonus tracks / bonus content is identified on the release itself as a separate section of the release content, a Heading can be used. However, when bonus tracks are identified with an asterisk, with a bonus track mention appended to the track title, a footnote or such like, do not use a Heading, enter this in the release notes instead.

12.13.4. Index Tracks and Headings should not be used for denoting generic side, track position, or separate media data (for example, 'Side A', 'CD1' etc), track numbering is used for this.

12.13.5. Index Tracks and Headings should not be used for adding incidental information which belongs in the Release Notes.

DUE TO THE UPDATE AT http://www.discogs.com/forum/thread/5303ca2fad9d356d317e0a69

AT http://www.discogs.com/help/database/submission-guidelines-general-rules#Capitalization_And_Grammar

CHANGED:

1.2.2.b. Abbreviations, acronyms, and initialisms should follow what is written on the release, including any punctuation if used.

1.2.2.c. Contractions and hyphenations should start with a capital letter. The rest of the words capitalization should follow as on the release, except where all caps have been used, which should be turned to lower case.

TO:

1.2.2.b. Acronyms, and initialisms should follow what is written on the release, including any punctuation if used.

1.2.2.c. Abbreviations, contractions and hyphenations should start with a capital letter. The rest of the words capitalization should follow as on the release, except where all caps have been used, which should be turned to lower case.

AS PER DISCUSSION AT http://www.discogs.com/forum/thread/52c9c9cdd07b09148a8a47be#52ebe38ec131f31b50ef5345

Guideline for adding Various main artist releases to Master Releases added - see http://www.discogs.com/forum/thread/5325eb6b43224640406ec965?page=1#5326ef0dd07b095bdbcaae3d

AT

CHANGED:

You can make HTML links to releases on Discogs that the release might be confused with. It is best to use the links in complete sentences. For example, 'Unlike the original pressing , this pressing's sleeve contains "Made in Germany" rather than "Made in West Germany" in the lower left corner.'

TO:

You can make Discogs Forum Code links to releases on Discogs that the release might be confused with. It is best to use the links in complete sentences. For example, 'Unlike the original pressing , this pressing's sleeve contains "Made in Germany" rather than "Made in West Germany" in the lower left corner.'

DUE TO removing of HTML from release data http://www.discogs.com/forum/thread/52151d139469733cfcfc8ce2

AT http://www.discogs.com/help/database/submission-guidelines-general-rules#Formatting_Unicode_HTML

CHANGED:

Formatting, Unicode, and HTML Code

1.9.1. All text should be entered using Unicode where applicable. HTML should not be used for text formatting.

1.9.2. Entering HTML must be avoided whenever possible. Bear in mind that any HTML used might be totally removed or converted at a later date. The most acceptable current uses for HTML are:

1.9.2.a. Internal Discogs links in the notes field.

1.9.2.b. For HTML in the tracklisting, only representing complex mathematical code (as on Aphex Twin - Windowlicker) is considered acceptable, and this may be depreciated in the future.

1.9.3. Transcribing graphic design decisions, such as reverse letters, additional punctuation, letter substitution etc, should be avoided. An exception is the "Metal umlaut", which (due to its widespread use) is acceptable (for example, Motörhead).

1.9.4. Use the Unicode strikethrough for catalog numbers and any other applicable area. There is an external site at http://adamvarga.com/strike that helps you create this.

TO:

Unicode, Links, Formatting, and HTML

1.9.1. All text should be entered using Unicode where applicable.

1.9.1.a. In the notes field, links to Discogs artists, Labels, Releases, and Master Releases should be entered using the Discogs Text Formatting.

1.9.1.b. Text formatting using HTML or Discogs Text Formatting should not be used in any other parts of the release data.

1.9.2. A few releases are entered using HTML in the tracklisting, this is now deprecated and should be updated. Please ask in the help forums before updating.

1.9.3. Transcribing graphic design decisions, such as reverse letters, additional punctuation, letter substitution etc, should be avoided. An exception is the "Metal umlaut", which (due to its widespread use) is acceptable (for example, Motörhead).

1.9.4.Use the Unicode strikethrough for catalog numbers and any other applicable area. There is an external site that helps you create this.

AS PER post at http://www.discogs.com/forum/thread/52151d139469733cfcfc8ce2?page=2#52dea4aaa86b6d3ed5c8ddac

AT http://www.discogs.com/help/database/submission-guidelines-merge-release

ADDED:

17.2.3. The Releases to be merged must either be in the same Master Release, or not in any Master Releases. You will receive an error if you try to merge Releases that are in different Master Releases, or where one is in a Master Release and one isn't.

AFTER update to functionality and thread at http://www.discogs.com/forum/thread/533c0567a86b6d03090e6270

AT RSG §12.17.2.

CHANGED:

12.17.2. Hidden tracks on CDs are usually made as one audio track with two songs/tunes and an area of blank space in between. List a hidden track on a CD like so:

1 A Song (7:54)
2 The Other Song (6:43)
3.1 A Final Song (14:29)
3.2 The Hidden Song (6:08)

And add a small explanation to the release notes, for example: "Track 3 contains a hidden track (track 3.2). Track 3.1 lasts for 7:13 before a period of silence."

TO:

12.17.2. Hidden tracks on CDs are usually made as one audio track with two songs/tunes and an area of blank space in between. List a hidden track on a CD like so:

1 A Song (7:54)
2 The Other Song (6:43)
3.1 A Final Song (7:13)
3.2 (silence) (1:08)
3.3 The Hidden Song (6:08)

In this example the CD player would show the total time of 14:29 for track 3 (7:13 + 1:08 + 6:08). It is good to add a small explanation to the release notes, for example: "Track 3 contains a hidden track (track 3.3). Track 3.1 lasts for 7:13 before a period of silence."

AS PER DISCUSSION AT

http://www.discogs.com/history?release=3247#latest http://www.discogs.com/forum/thread/521500fd946973361119e5c3#521500fd946973361119e5bc http://www.discogs.com/forum/thread/210117

AT:

http://www.discogs.com/help/database/submission-guidelines-updating-a-label#URLs
http://www.discogs.com/help/database/submission-guidelines-updating-an-artist#URLs

ADDED:

Do not link to... "shops or online stores, pages that are not directly accessible (for example, that require a log in or payment to view)"

As per discussion at http://www.discogs.com/forum/thread/53a7cdb7c131f302f702ace4

AT RSG §6.1.5.

ADDED:

"* Film encoding information such as Dolby Digital, DTS etc."

AFTER request at http://www.discogs.com/forum/thread/53c977fdc131f3643ccdb280

AT RSG §1.9.4.

CHANGED LINK http://adamvarga.com/strike

TO http://manytools.org/facebook-twitter/strikethrough-text/

As the old link was defunct, as noted at http://www.discogs.com/forum/thread/53e0e353c131f372af51576c

AT http://www.discogs.com/help/doc/submission-guidelines-release-trk#Index_Tracks_And_Headings

CHANGED:

12.13.2. Use a "Heading" whenever there is a block of text on the release that is descriptive of the tracks below, but is not the title of a musical piece. Examples would be Drexciya - Drexciya 2 - Bubble Metropolis and Grant Calvin Weston* With James Blood Ulmer And Jamaaladeen Tacuma - Dance Romance.

TO:

12.13.2. Use a "Heading" whenever there is a block of text on the release that is descriptive of the tracks below, but is not the title of a musical piece. Examples would be Drexciya - Drexciya 2 - Bubble Metropolis and Grant Calvin Weston* With James Blood Ulmer And Jamaaladeen Tacuma - Dance Romance. To separate subsequent tracks which are not part of the Heading, add a blank Heading containing a single dash (-) after the last track in the group.

AFTER discussion at http://www.discogs.com/forum/thread/5425cb92ea62117670f2961a

AT RSG §12.4.1.

CHANGED:

the standard format is: "Name Of Track (Version)".

TO:

For mix / version titles, the required format is: "Name Of Track (Version)"

After discussion at http://www.discogs.com/forum/thread/543c48ad4322467f33324b63.

AT http://www.discogs.com/help/submission-guidelines-general-rules.html#Unique_Releases

Changed:

1.4.3. Items such as cut outs (where a normal release has a section of the sleeve cut, denoting a price cut item), items that have otherwise been marked or altered after release, differences in releases with hand-made artwork that are part of the same edition, and individually numbered items on otherwise identical copies will not be allowed as unique releases.

TO:

1.4.3. Items such as cut outs (where a normal release has a section of the sleeve cut, denoting a price cut item), items that have otherwise been marked or altered after manufacture, differences in releases with hand-made artwork that are part of the same edition, and individually numbered items on otherwise identical copies will not be allowed as unique releases.

After observation at http://www.discogs.com/forum/thread/403376#3738264

AT http://www.discogs.com/help/submission-guidelines-general-rules.html#Languages

CHANGED:

1.8.2. Some releases may have entire sections of text duplicated in multiple languages - for example the tracklistings on some classical releases. For these cases, please use the following rules to decide which language to enter:

1.8.2.a. Use the primary language on the release (probably the same language that is used in the small print). If there is no clear primary language then… 1.8.2.b. Use the English version. If there is no English version then… 1.8.2.c. Use the language version that the releasing labels country uses.

TO:

1.8.2. Some releases may have entire sections of text duplicated in multiple languages - for example the tracklistings on some classical releases. You can either pick one language to enter, or you can enter all the languages. The preference goes to all languages being entered.

1.8.2.a. When picking one language, use the primary language on the release (probably the same language that is used in the small print). If there is no clear primary language then use the English version. If there is no English version then use the language version that the releasing labels country uses.

1.8.2.b When entering multiple languages, enter titles into the fields using an “ = ” between languages. Enter any main and track artist name translations in separate artist fields with " = " in the joiner, using ANVs as appropriate. For credits, please just pick one name using 1.8.2.a.

Also at http://www.discogs.com/help/doc/submission-guidelines-release-artist#The_Join_Field_And_Artist_Collaboration

ADDED:

See 1.8.2.b regarding entering translations.

TO:

2.6.1. The join field is used for the words that link two or more artist names together, such as 'Vs.', 'Meets', 'And', '&', 'W/', and 'With' . Abbreviations are accepted if they appear that way on the release. The join field can also be used to enter separators (such as commas or slashes), if they appear on the release. Please don't leave the join field empty. If there is no join used on the release, use a comma, or for 'split' type releases where the artists aren't collaborating, use a forward slash "/". See 1.8.2.b regarding entering translations.

AS PER http://www.discogs.com/forum/thread/400333?page=3#3711379

AT:

http://www.discogs.com/help/doc/submission-guidelines-images#Uploading_Images

ADDED:

RSG §13.1.8 Only upload images that you have taken yourself. Do not download then re-upload any images (this causes quality loss).

AT: RSG §4.4.2

CHANGED:

4.4.2. Not On Label pseudo-labels have been created to gather distinct set of releases without labels. The most common groupings are based on similar content and catalog numbers, and by artist:

TO:

4.4.2. Not On Label pseudo-labels have been created to gather distinct release or set of releases without labels. The most common groupings are based on similar content and catalog numbers, and by artist:

As per discussion at http://www.discogs.com/forum/thread/402889

AT RSG §6.18

Added this new guideline as per request and previous discussion http://www.discogs.com/forum/thread/362367

Shaped Vinyl Size

6.18 When selecting the "size" for the format for shaped records, chose the size to correspond to the width of the recorded section of the disc.

AT: RSG §13.1.8.

CHANGED:

13.1.8. Only upload images that you have taken yourself. Do not download then re-upload any images (this causes quality loss).

TO:

13.1.8. Do not download an image from Discogs and then re-upload it (with or without editing), as this causes quality loss. Exceptions to this guideline can be made when pages are merged.

As per discussion at:

http://www.discogs.com/forum/thread/405608

AT RSG §6.11.

Removed last sentence "If something is listed as a "Special Edition," this should
be noted in the free text field", as this is a tag now.

AT http://www.discogs.com/help/submission-guidelines-release-format.html#White_Labels_Promos_And_Test_Pressings

White Label - Only if the center labels on a vinyl release is without proper print on both sides.

changed to

White Label - Only use this tag to indicate when the center labels on a vinyl release are without mechanically applied print on either side.

as per discussion at http://www.discogs.com/forum/thread/410964

Removed: RSG §17.3.4

"You can only merge one release per day. If you need to merge more than that, please ask another user to help in the Adding & Updating forum"

This restriction was removed a while back.

AT http://www.discogs.com/help/doc/submission-guidelines-release-label-catalog#Label_And_Company_Definitions

ADDED:

Recorded By - Indicated on the release by these words, in relation to a mobile recording studio.
Manufactured For - Indicated on the release by these words.

As discussed at http://www.discogs.com/forum/thread/409176

AT: RSG §13.1.1. http://www.discogs.com/help/submission-guidelines-images.html#Uploading_Images

CHANGED:

13.1.1. You can upload images between 150 and 600 pixels wide, and a maximum size of 600 KB. Accepted image formats are .jpg, .gif, .png, and .bmp.

TO:

13.1.1. You can upload images larger than 150 pixels wide, with a maximum size of 4MB. Accepted image formats are .jpg, .gif, .png, and .bmp.

AT: RSG §13.2.1. http://www.discogs.com/help/doc/submission-guidelines-images#Size_And_Quality

CHANGED:

13.2.1. All images on Discogs should be between 150 and 600 pixels wide with a maximum size of 600 KB. Any images with sizes smaller than this boundary will automatically be rejected by the server; images with sizes larger than this boundary will be resized automatically so long as the filesize does not exceed 600 KB. Preference goes to larger images with more detail over smaller thumbnails. Images taller than 600 pixels and shorter than 150 pixels are acceptable as long as they are relevant to the release / artist / label, and follow the other image rules.

TO:

13.2.1. Images should be larger than 150 pixels wide, with a maximum size of 4MB. Any image less than 150 pixels wide, or with file size larger than 4MB, will automatically be rejected by the server. Preference goes to larger images with more detail over smaller thumbnails. Images shorter than 150 pixels are acceptable as long as they are relevant to the release / artist / label, and follow the other image rules.

At http://www.discogs.com/help/submission-guidelines-release-format.html#Limited_Edition

6.11. This tag should only be used when the release is specifically listed as such on the release, or by a reliable source. Just because something wasn't released in a great quantity doesn't make an item a "limited edition." Nor is something a "limited edition" simply because it is now out of print.

Changed to:

6.11.1 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.

6.11.2 If the release is a numbered edition eg "xxx of xxx copies", use the tag "Numbered" only, unless 6.11.1 also applies, in which case the tag 'Limited Edition' should also be used.

As per discussion at http://www.discogs.com/forum/thread/410542?page=1#3812942

At http://www.discogs.com/help/doc/submission-guidelines-release-label-catalog#Not_On_Label from:

4.4.3. Artists that use the definite article 'The' should be listed in their natural order. For example the group "The Police" (using artist naming convention on Discogs of "Police, The") should not be listed as their artist name on Discogs of "Not On Label (Police, The Self-released)" but should follow the correct labeling rule for all labels, "Not On Label (The Police Self-released)".

To:

4.4.3. Artists that use the definite article "The ArtistName" should be listed as "Not On Label (The Artistname)".

due to "Artist, The" update.

At http://www.discogs.com/help/doc/contributor-improvement-program#Abuse

From:

21.5. Please message the support staff if you suspect anyone of abusing the database or being abusive to other users. If someone is found to be acting in bad faith, they may be permanently blocked from using the database.

To:

21.5. Please message the support staff if you suspect anyone of abusing the database or being abusive to other users. If someone is found to be acting in bad faith, they may be permanently blocked from using the database. Accounts found to have been made for the purpose of circumventing the contributor improvement program will be blocked from the database.

AT: http://www.discogs.com/help/doc/submission-guidelines-release-label-catalog#Label_And_Company_Naming_Conventions

From:

4.3.1. A number in parentheses should be used to differentiate labels, such as "LabelName", "LabelName (2)", "LabelName (3)" etc. For example, if the existing Liberation Records is not the same as the one on the release you are adding, please check for possible alternatives using the search. If none of the existing labels match the label on the release you are submitting, please create a new one by incrementing the appended number (if any), beginning with "(2)". "(1)" is never used. Never swap about the suffixes, once a labelis designated a numerical suffix, the label must remain with that suffix. The suffix has no relation to popularity or historical order.

To:

4.3.1. A number in parentheses should be used to differentiate labels, such as "LabelName", "LabelName (2)", "LabelName (3)" etc. For example, if the existing Liberation Records is not the same as the one on the release you are adding, please check for possible alternatives using the search. If none of the existing labels match the label on the release you are submitting, please create a new one by incrementing the appended number (if any), beginning with "(2)". "(0)" and "(1)" are never used. Never swap about the suffixes, once a label is designated a numerical suffix, the label must remain with that suffix. The suffix has no relation to popularity or historical order.

Via: http://www.discogs.com/forum/thread/692793

With above:

At: RSG §2.4.1

FROM:
2.4.1. Different Artists with the same name (for example, two artists named "John B") should be entered as "John B" and "John B (2)". The (2) is not part of the name but is used to distinguish the two artists. If you need to create a third, use (3) and so on. (1) is never used. Never swap about the suffixes, once an artist is designated a numerical suffix, the artist must remain with that suffix. The suffix has no relation to popularity or historical order.

To:
2.4.1. Different Artists with the same name (for example, two artists named "John B") should be entered as "John B" and "John B (2)". The (2) is not part of the name but is used to distinguish the two artists. If you need to create a third, use (3) and so on. (0) and (1) are never used. Never swap about the suffixes, once an artist is designated a numerical suffix, the artist must remain with that suffix. The suffix has no relation to popularity or historical order.

At: RSG §12.11 & RSG §12.12

From:

12.11. Selected by mousing over the small arrow on the left of every track, this will add a track above the existing one.
12.12. Selected by mousing over the small arrow on the left of every track, this will delete the existing track.

To:
12.11. Selected by clicking on the small arrow on the right of every track, this will add a track above the existing one.
12.12. Selected by clicking on the small arrow on the right of every track, this will delete the existing track.

At: RSG §7.2.1

Removed ASAMI and RiSA from list of rights societies.

Added note at bottom:
South African releases may also be identified by logos for:
ASAMI (The Association of the South African Music Industry) up to 2000;
and its successor organisation: RiSA (The Recording Industry of South Africa) from 2000. These are trade bodies and not rights societies.

At: RSG §6.12.3.

Changed:
Test Pressing - Typically a limited
run of a record made to test the sound quality. Only list an item as Test Pressing
if the release is clearly marked as such.

To:
Test Pressing - Typically a limited run of a record made to test the sound quality. Only list an item as Test Pressing if the release is clearly marked as such. Do not enter the pressing plant as the label, even if their logo appears prominently; use the label associated with the retail release. Questions about label identity should be discussed in the forums.

via: https://www.discogs.com/forum/thread/717741

At: RSG §6.10

Changed:
Album, Mini-Album, EP, Maxi-Single and Single tags should only be used where it is factual.

To:
Album, Mini-Album, EP, Mixtape, Maxi-Single and Single tags should only be used where it is factual.

via: https://www.discogs.com/forum/thread/719145?page=3

At: RSG §4.6.1

Changed:
4.6.1. Care should be taken with counterfeit recordings, which are packaged to resemble the original as closely as possible. Often, the packing will include the original label and company names. Enter these items using a separate label; For example, if the original label is "LabelName", and the suspected counterfeit contains this label name, it should be entered as "LabelName (2)" - thereby creating a different label. The profile of this label should be filled out to explain its circumstances.

to:

4.6.1. Care should be taken with counterfeit recordings, which are packaged to resemble the original as closely as possible. Often, the packaging will include the original label and company names. Enter these items using a separate label; For example, if the original label is "LabelName", and the suspected counterfeit contains this label name, it should be entered as "LabelName (2)" (or the next available number) - thereby creating a different label. The profile of this label should be filled out to explain its circumstances.

At: RSG §5.5

Changed:
5.5. ASIN is the Amazon Standard Identification Number. This is a unique identification number assigned by Amazon.com and its partners for product identification within the Amazon.com organization. Please provide submission notes that point to the relevant release on Amazon.

to:

5.5. ASIN is the Amazon Standard Identification Number. This is a unique identification number assigned by Amazon.com and its partners for product identification within the Amazon.com organization. Please provide submission notes that point to the relevant release on Amazon. This number should only be applied to releases manufactured by Amazon (CD-Rs), physical releases exclusive to Amazon, and digital files sold by Amazon.

via https://www.discogs.com/forum/thread/721656

At: RSG §1.4.4

Changed:
1.4.4. Manufacturing variations should not be counted as a unique release. For example; different stampers / matrix numbers for the same edition, manufacturing tolerance based variations in the shades of label paper or ink color etc, would not constitute a unique release.

To:
1.4.4. Manufacturing variations should not be counted as a unique release. For example; different stampers / matrix numbers for the same edition, manufacturing tolerance based variations in the shades of label paper or ink color, or unintended vinyl coloration caused by variation in vinyl stock, etc., would not constitute a unique release.

via: https://www.discogs.com/forum/thread/723662

AT: RSG §7.2.1

Added SCCP to list of Rights Societies.

via https://www.discogs.com/forum/thread/706887

AT: RSG §6.10

Changed:
Album, Mini-Album, EP, Maxi-Single and Single

6.10. Album, Mini-Album, EP, Mixtape, Maxi-Single and Single tags should only be used where it is factual. If there is no reference that the use of the tag is correct, the tag should not be used. References can include; a) mentioned on the release, b) declared by the label or artist, c) charted in a relevant chart that corresponds to the tag, d) generally regarded as such by independent sources (fan sites, music industry publications etc). Do not guess at or attempt to apply personal standards to these tags. If you are going to do multiple edits regarding these tags, remember to follow guideline 14.1.2.

TO:
Album, Mini-Album, EP, Mixtape, Maxi-Single and Single

6.10. Album, Mini-Album, EP, Mixtape, Maxi-Single and Single tags should only be used where it is factual. If there is no reference that the use of the tag is correct, the tag should not be used. References can include:

a) mentioned on the release
b) declared by the label or artist
c) charted in a relevant chart that corresponds to the tag
d) generally regarded as such by independent sources (fan sites, music industry publications etc).

Do not guess at or attempt to apply personal standards to these tags. If you are going to do multiple edits regarding these tags, remember to follow guideline 14.1.2.

via support request.

at: RSG §12.2.7

From:
For side identification, please use A, B etc in place of 1, 2, One, Two, Side One, Side Two etc, including variations in any language.

To:
For side identification and program identification on multi-program cartridges such as 8-tracks, please use A, B etc in place of 1, 2, One, Two, Side One, Side Two etc, including variations in any language.

At: RSG §12.2.9

Added:
With programs (for example 8-track cartridge and 4-track cartridge): A1, A2…, B1, B2… C1, C2...

via: https://www.discogs.com/forum/thread/720425

At: RSG §13.1.4

From:
Images should be good quality, face-on, readable, correctly oriented and free of any copyright, watermark, URL, or other marks. Images should be static, no animated GIFs please. They must be of the exact release they are attached to, please make sure of this by checking the catalog numbers. Do not add images of releases with different catalog numbers, labels etc. You must have the exact release in your possession when you submit an image.

To:
Images should be good quality, face-on, readable, correctly oriented and must be free of any copyright, watermark, URL, or other marks. Images should be static, no animated GIFs please. They must be of the exact release they are attached to, please make sure of this by checking the catalog numbers, matrix numbers and other identifiers. Do not add images of releases with different catalog numbers, labels etc. You must have the exact release in your possession when you submit an image. Images of physical items must be taken by you and cannot be sourced from other websites or third party sources.

via: https://www.discogs.com/forum/thread/733031

AT: RSG §1.4.4

FROM:
1.4.4. Manufacturing variations should not be counted as a unique release. For example; different stampers / matrix numbers for the same edition, manufacturing tolerance based variations in the shades of label paper or ink color, or unintended vinyl coloration caused by variation in vinyl stock, etc., would not constitute a unique release.

TO:
Manufacturing variations should not be counted as a unique release.
For example:

* Different stampers / matrix numbers for the same edition
* Manufacturing tolerance based variations in the shades of label paper or ink color
* Mislabelings such as: (correct) labels misapplied to incorrect sides, two of the same labels, or missing labels
* Unintended vinyl coloration caused by variation in vinyl stock, etc.

would not count as a unique release. If in doubt, ask in the database forum.

Via: https://www.discogs.com/forum/thread/734603

AT: RSG §4.11

Guideline has been removed per discussion.

https://www.discogs.com/forum/thread/410606

AT: https://www.discogs.com/help/doc/submission-guidelines-release-country

Added SEDRIM to list of Rights Societies.

AT: RSG §1.3.1.a

Added: Submission Notes are required when submitting a new release or editing an existing one. to list of required fields.

Via: Support request.

At RSG §21.1.2

Changed: ...current contributions...

To: ...pending submissions...

Via: Me. (Currently no mention of Pending subs or where to find them, attempting to standardize terminology.)

Minor grammatical update to RSG §2.12.3

Changed "artists names native spelling" to "the name of an artist's native spelling".

Another grammatical update to the above guideline:

"the name of an artist's native spelling" to "the native spelling of an artist's name"

Thanks to the andrenafulva for this suggestion!

At: RSG §12.4.1

From: Discogs requires full track titles. For mix / version titles, the required format is: "Name Of Track (Version)". Where versions of tracks are included which have the same track title but do not have version titles, mention this in Release Notes. Tracks with no title should be listed as "Untitled". Abbreviations and capitalization follow the usual rules.

TO: Discogs requires full track titles. For mix / version titles, the required format is: "Name Of Track (Name Of Version)". Where versions of tracks are included which have the same track title but do not have version titles, mention this in the Release Notes.

Sometimes a track will just be listed as 'Remix', 'Dub', 'Version' or similar, but this will usually refer back to the track title of the release (if a single) or the preceding track. Please add the full track title in these cases.

Via: http://www.discogs.com/forum/thread/5215110c9469733cfcfa3bbd#3116570 and SR.

At: RSG §2.3.1

From: 2.3.1. The following artist names are used as generic pages when the credit isn't for a specific artist:

Various should be used when there are several different artists on a release, and no one is billed as the main artist.
Unknown Artist is to be used for music releases which are not credited to an artist.
No Artist should be used as an artist on releases where there is no musical artist performing, such as radio / TV advertisements, movie samples, blank tracks, sound effects, and so on.
Traditional - Used for traditional songs that are credited as such on the release. Only to be used for composition type credits.
Folk - Used for folk songs that are credited as such on the release. Only to be used for composition type credits.
Anonymous - Used for artists who are credited as 'anonymous' on the release.

To:
RSG §2.3.1. The following artist names are used as generic pages when the credit isn't for a specific artist:

► Various should be used when there are several different artists on a release, and no one is billed as the main artist.
Example: Various - 100% Reggae 3

► Unknown Artist should be used for releases and tracks for which an artist is not credited and cannot be otherwise determined.
Example: Don Carlos - Re-Mida (Hunee Edit)

► No Artist should be used for releases and tracks where there is no artist performing, such as radio / TV advertisements, movie samples, blank tracks, sound effects, field recordings, etc., and for which an artist is not credited and cannot be otherwise determined.
Example: No Artist - Sound Effects No. 1

► Traditional - Used for traditional songs that are credited as such on the release. Only to be used for composition type credits.
Example: Leslie Sarony - The Old Sow / On Ilkla Moor Baht ‘At

► Folk - Used for folk songs that are credited as such on the release. Only to be used for composition type credits.
Example: Comedy Harmonists* - How Can It Be / Must I Then

► Anonymous - Used for artists who are credited as 'anonymous' on the release.
Example: Anonymous - Ophiolatreia[/quote]

Via: https://www.discogs.com/forum/thread/747280

at: RSG §4.7.4.

Added added line breaks to separate info a little bit. Directly linked to RSG §5.5 in last sentence.

Via: Support Request

At: RSG §2.5.10

Added: When an artist is billed as [Artist Name] of [Band] only the artist name is credited. The band may be mentioned in the Release Notes.

Via: https://www.discogs.com/forum/thread/732825

At: RSG §2.13.1

Changed "notes" to "release notes"

Via: Support request

AT: https://www.discogs.com/help/doc/voting-guidelines

Changed link to guideline changes thread to this thread from old thread.

via: Me

At: https://www.discogs.com/help/doc/finding-the-info-on-a-release

Added search tags to make finding this thing easier.

Added sentence at bottom linking to RSG §6.8 for matrix area identification stuff.

via: me.

(PSA: keywords can be added to help documents / guidelines to make them more searchable. Please let me know if there are any requests here.)

At: https://support.discogs.com/en/support/solutions/articles/13000015299-finding-the-information-on-a-release
and: https://www.discogs.com/help/doc/finding-the-info-on-a-release

Changed: Distribution Code

To: Price Code

Via: SR

At: RSG §1.9.1.a

Changed: In the notes field...

To: In the release notes and submission notes field...

Also: Added proper link points so that RSG §1.9.1.a and RSG §1.9.1.b will work.

Via: SR

At: RSG §2.5.12

Added guideline section number to allow this section to be linked to easier.

Via: SR

At: RSG §4.3.5

Appended to end: "(0)" and "(1)" are never used.

Via: SR

At: RSG §18.2.3

Changed: Any copyrighted or credited material.

To: Copy/pasted info from the internet, or any other copyrighted or credited material

Via: https://www.discogs.com/forum/thread/752284

At: RSG §10.2.3

Changed: Bagpipes [Highland]

To: Synthesizer [Bass]

Highland Pipes is now a valid credit. Updating example.

Via: Me

At: RSG §11.2

Added: Inserts, printed inner sleeves, or other bonus items included.

Via: SR

At: RSG §10.8

Changed: General thanks, shout outs, hello's etc should not be added to the credit section, and can be added to the notes if required

To: General thanks, shout outs, hello's etc should not be added to the credit section, and can be added to the notes instead

Via: SR

Note: Unable to determine a situation where thank you type credits would be required. Please contact if there is in fact a use case here.

At: RSG §12.1

Changed: This section is where we list all the details regarding the individual tracks.

To: This section is where we list all the details regarding the individual tracks. Please also be aware of releases with incorrect track lists. Please see §1.7.3 and §1.7.4 for information on how to best contribute those.

Via: https://www.discogs.com/forum/thread/750332?page=2#7488252

At: RSG §20.2.2

Changed: news forum

To: Guideline Changelog forum thread

Via: https://www.discogs.com/forum/thread/756537