How do I find my catalog number?

The catalog number is usually the most prominent number printed on the release – often on the spine, on the back cover and on the label, etc.

Is UPC same as Catalogue number?

UPC/EAN code – the Universal Product Code/European Article Number, is a catalog number for an item (such as a CD) intended for commercial distribution. On a CD, the code is also called the Media Catalog Number and there is one such code per disc. These codes are provided by your publisher or clients.

Is catalog number same as ISRC?

The last five digits are a unique identifier for the person (or company) registering the ISRC. It may also reflect the release’s catalog number and the song’s track number within a release. A song that is released as part of a single and album will have a single ISRC, since it’s the same recording.

Where can I find the catalog number of an album?

Locate the catalog number that is printed on the spine of the record sleeve. This is usually a letter/number combination that combines letters in the record label’s name with the number of the release. For instance, Nirvana’s “Bleach” album was released by the Sub Pop record label in 1989 with the catalog number, SP34b.

Why do you need a catalog number for a vinyl record?

Most importantly, a catalog number helps you determine whether an album is a genuine release, a counterfeit or bootleg. When it comes to vinyl record collecting, buying and selling, these are critical factors in determining a record’s monetary value.

What do the numbers on a catalog look like?

What a Catalog Number Looks Like. Catalog numbers are generally a combination of numbers and letters, although not always. Each record company has its own unique numbering system, so the styling of catalog numbers will vary from one label to another.

What is the catalog number for Abbey Road?

Catalog numbers may vary by country as well, depending on the issuing label in that nation. For example, in England, the Beatles “Abbey Road” album was released by Apple/Parlophone with a catalog number of PCS 7088; in the U.S. it was issued by Capitol Records with a catalog number of SO 383.