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 ==Release Type Guide==
-*'''Albums''' are standard releases that typically have a minimum of 6-7 tracks, usually anywhere above 20 minutes in length.
+*'''Albums''' are standard releases that typically have a minimum of 8 tracks, usually anywhere above 20-25 minutes in length.
-**'''Compilations''' are collaborative projects between [[:Category:Releases by Various Artists|various artists]] under a single release, typically through a label.
+*'''EPs''' are shorter releases, usually ranging from 2-8 tracks (and likely under 20-30 minutes in length.)
-**'''Samplers''' are releases consisting of previous tracks compiled in a best-of format, published by artists or, most commonly, labels.
+*'''Singles''' are average-length, one-track releases usually published in a more casual manner than other release types. These can also occasionally include remixes of the single, a second track, or even a separate track from another artist in a split fashion included.
-**'''Archival Releases''' are self-compilations of an artists' previous work, e.g. a collection of SoundCloud singles or other tracks put together.
-*'''EPs''' are shorter releases, usually ranging from 2-5 tracks (and likely under 20 minutes in length.)
-*'''Singles''' are average-length, one-track releases usually published in a more casual manner than other release types.
 *'''Mixes''' are collections of tracks compiled by artists, labels or fans, either done thematically or for general enjoyment.
+*'''Compilations''' are collaborative projects between [[:Category:Releases by Various Artists|various artists]] under a single release, typically through a label.
+*'''Collections''' are two or more releases fused together, sometimes with bonus tracks, sometimes in a way that replaces the original releases.
+*'''Samplers''' are releases consisting of previous tracks compiled in a best-of format, published by artists or, most commonly, labels.
+*'''Archival Releases''' are self-compilations of an artists' previous work, e.g. a collection of SoundCloud singles or unreleased tracks put together.
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