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*'''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 6-7 tracks, usually anywhere above 20 minutes in length. | ||
**'''Compilations''' are collaborative projects between [[:Category:Releases by Various Artists|various artists]] under a single release, typically through a label.<br>(Also may include "best of" compilations made by labels to showcase pieces of their work over a period of time.) | |||
*'''EPs''' are shorter releases, usually ranging from 2-5 tracks (and likely under 20 minutes in length.) | *'''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. | *'''Singles''' are average-length, one-track releases usually published in a more casual manner than other release types. | ||
*'''Mixes''' are collections of tracks made by artists, labels or fans, either done thematically or for general enjoyment. | *'''Mixes''' are collections of tracks made by artists, labels or fans, either done thematically or for general enjoyment. | ||
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Revision as of 05:47, 31 May 2019
Music sorted by type of release, typically dependent on number of tracks and context.
Release Type Guide
- Albums are standard releases that typically have a minimum of 6-7 tracks, usually anywhere above 20 minutes in length.
- Compilations are collaborative projects between various artists under a single release, typically through a label.
(Also may include "best of" compilations made by labels to showcase pieces of their work over a period of time.)
- Compilations are collaborative projects between various artists under a single release, typically through a label.
- 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 made by artists, labels or fans, either done thematically or for general enjoyment.
Subcategories
This category has the following 11 subcategories, out of 11 total.
- Albums (1,247 P)
- Archival Releases (17 P)
- Collaborations (20 P)
- Collections (12 P)
- EPs (352 P)
- Mixes (31 P)
- Remixes (5 P)
- Samplers (24 P)
- Singles (110 P)
- Splits (53 P)