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==Release Type Guide== | ==Release Type Guide== | ||
*'''Albums''' are standard releases that typically have a minimum of | *'''Albums''' are standard releases that typically have a minimum of 8 tracks, usually anywhere above 20-25 minutes in length. | ||
*'''EPs''' are shorter releases, usually ranging from 2-8 tracks (and likely under 20-30 minutes in length.) | |||
*'''EPs''' are shorter releases, usually ranging from 2- | *'''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. | ||
*'''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. | ||
*'''Mixes''' are collections of tracks | *'''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. | |||
[[Category:Releases| ]] | [[Category:Releases| ]] |