Release List

<ReleaseId>
       <GRid>A10302B00082527819</GRid>
        <ICPN IsEan="false">7707722999177</ICPN>
    </ReleaseId>

Release Identifiers and Titles

<ReleaseId>

This element contains identifiers for the music release, which are crucial for uniquely distinguishing each release on our platform.

• <GRid>

  Description: Stands for Global Release Identifier, which is a globally unique identifier assigned to a release. This is a non-compulsive field for ingestion onto the platform.

  Example: A10302B00082527819 - A specific GRid that uniquely identifies a release. This identifier facilitates tracking and management across various digital platforms and systems.

• <ICPN>

  Description: It may also correspond to the International Article Number (EAN) when IsEan is true. This is commonly referred to as the UPC or UPC Code and is a required identifier for ingestion into the platform.

  Attributes:

  • IsEan: A Boolean attribute indicating whether the ICPN also serves as an EAN (European Article Number). When false, the ICPN acts as a unique product identifier not formatted as an EAN.

  Example: 7707722999177 - This number uniquely identifies the release, similar to a barcode in retail settings, helping in cataloguing and sales tracking.

• <ISRC>

  Description: Stands for International Standard Recording Code, a unique identifier for individual sound recordings. The ISRC is a crucial identifier for the music industry, used to track recordings for royalty payments and other purposes.

  Example: UK78DH29010 - An ISRC code that uniquely identifies an individual track or recording, essential for precise tracking and rights management in the music industry.

• <ReleaseReference>

  Description: This element serves as a unique reference or identifier for the release within the DDEX message, facilitating tracking and referencing within the delivery package.

  Example: R0 - A typical identifier used to refer to this specific release in related sections of the message. R1, R2 would be track-level identifiers.

<ReferenceTitle>

<ReleaseReference>R0</ReleaseReference>
    <ReferenceTitle>
        <TitleText>Generic Album Title</TitleText>
        <SubTitle></SubTitle>
    </ReferenceTitle

This element encompasses the main and additional titles associated with the release, providing clear and descriptive naming.

• <TitleText>

  Description: The primary title of the release, representing the main name under which the release will be ingested and displayed.

  Example: Generic Album Title - Indicates the official name of the music release.

• <SubTitle>

  Description: An optional secondary title or additional descriptive text that provides further detail about the release. It can be used to specify versions, editions, or other pertinent information.

  Example: This field is left empty (<SubTitle></SubTitle>) when there is no additional subtitle necessary.

<ReleaseResourceReferenceList>

<ReleaseResourceReferenceList>
    <ReleaseResourceReference ReleaseResourceType="PrimaryResource">A1</ReleaseResourceReference>
    <ReleaseResourceReference ReleaseResourceType="PrimaryResource">A2</ReleaseResourceReference>
    <ReleaseResourceReference ReleaseResourceType="SecondaryResource">A3</ReleaseResourceReference>
</ReleaseResourceReferenceList>

This element groups references to the resources (like sound recordings or images) that are part of the release. It organizes the resources by their role in the release, ensuring clear linkage and identification.

• <ReleaseResourceReference>

  Description: Each <ReleaseResourceReference> tag within the list specifies an individual resource that is part of the release. The tag includes attributes and values to define the type and reference of the resource.

  Attributes:

  • ReleaseResourceType: This attribute categorizes the resource as either a primary or secondary element of the release.

    • PrimaryResource: Indicates that the resource is a main element of the release, such as the main audio.

    • SecondaryResource: Specifies that the resource is supplementary, like an image or PDF.

  Examples:

  • A1 and A2: These are identifiers for the primary resources (i.e., the audio).

  • A3: This identifier refers to a secondary resource, such as album artwork or an additional media file such as a PDF.

<ReleaseType>

This element specifies the category of the music release as defined by the content provider. This enables digital platforms and services to understand the nature of the content and influences how the release is categorised and managed.

• Description:

  • Purpose: Indicates the format or category of the release, helping platforms categorize and manage the release appropriately within their systems.

  • Usage: Included in the metadata to define the type of release, such as a single, an album, or an EP.

• Supported<ReleaseType> Values:

  • Single: Indicates that the release is a single track, typically released on its own rather than as part of a larger album.

  • Album: Specifies that the release is a full album, consisting of multiple tracks.

  • EP: Denotes that the release is an EP (Extended Play), which is longer than a single but not long enough to be considered a full album.

  • TrackRelease: Used when a particular track is being highlighted from an album or EP, often for promotional purposes.

  Single
  Album
  EP
  TrackRelease

• Note on Unsupported Release Types:

  • UserDefined not supported: Our platform does not support the <ReleaseType> value UserDefined.

  • Boxsets: The use of Boxsets, especially those containing multiple ICPNs, is not supported due to the complexities involved in managing these types of releases.

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  Any attempts to submit releases categorized under these types will lead to rejections during the content ingestion process. This policy ensures that all content is consistent and reliably managed across our services.