Category:Releases Sorted by Release Type: Difference between revisions

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Music sorted by type of release, typically dependent on number of tracks and context.

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.
- 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 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.

This category has the following 11 subcategories, out of 11 total.

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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.
-**'''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.)
+**'''Compilations''' are collaborative projects between [[:Category:Releases by Various Artists|various artists]] under a single release, typically through a label.
+**'''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 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 made by artists, labels or fans, either done thematically or for general enjoyment.
+*'''Mixes''' are collections of tracks compiled by artists, labels or fans, either done thematically or for general enjoyment.
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