8.0.1. Definition and scope

Number is here either an internationally recognised number, e.g. International Standard Book Number (ISBN), International Standard Serial Number (ISSN), International Standard Recording Code (ISRC), or any other number that identifies an item uniquely.

Types of numbers recorded in this area, in addition to or instead of, international standard numbers are:

• catalogue number, allocated for marketing purposes by a record company, and usually, but not necessarily, unique. For documenting and cataloguing purposes, a catalogue number is usually preceded by the record label and a colon. Label and catalogue number information is particularly significant for published sound recordings, and should always be included in a catalogue record for these items.
• matrix number (or matrix and take number) allocated at the recording session by a record company to identify a side of a disc, and which appears on all disc formats through the production process for that recording. Matrix (and take) numbers are usually, but not necessarily, unique. Matrix (and take) numbers are particularly significant information for 78 rpm discs, and in these cases are especially useful in confirming identification of different performances of the same work by the same artist(s). Similarly a master tape number may be allocated by a record company for identification purposes during the production process. Note that sometimes the number on a master tape may be identical to the catalogue number on the published item.
• a number used by a broadcaster for identification purposes, such as production, library or series number. Do not confuse these numbers with episode numbers for broadcast series or serials or with catalogue numbers on published sound recordings.
• European Article Number. The European Article Number (EAN) is a unique number for special articles, not only phonogrammes. It is comparable to the Universal Product Code (UPC) in the USA, and is normally given as a bar code on the record sleeve or any other article's packaging or wrapping.
• Label Code. The Label Code (LC) was introduced in 1977 by the IFPI (International Federation of Phonogram and Videogram Industries) in order to unmistakably identify the different record labels (see Introduction, Record labels) for rights purposes. The Label Code consists historically of 4 figures, presently being extended to 5 figures, preceded by LC and a dash (e.g. LC-0193 = Electrola; LC-0233 = His Master's Voice). Note that the number of countries using the LC is limited, and that the code given on the item is not always accurate.

8.0.2. Order of information

The number that specifically identifies the item being described is given first (e.g. label and catalogue number). Other numbers (e.g. matrix numbers for more than one side of a disc described in a single catalogue record, catalogue number for additional formats of the same release of a published sound recording) are given next. Where these are different types of numbers, or numbers relating to different formats, give them as a repetition of the same area. 8.0.3. Other numbers This area does not generally apply to institution specific numbers such as shelf location, legal deposit, accession, registration, or consignment numbers. Such numbers form part of the information related to a particular copy of an item, rather than to all copies of the same item, and should be recorded in 10.B.1 and/or 10.B.8.1, if Chapter 10 is adopted. Alternatively, these types of internal numbers may be given in Area 8.

This area does not apply to episode numbers for series or serials. Instead this information is given in Area 6.

Numbers appearing in the item that relate to its bibliographic history (e.g. the label name and issue number of a previous issue of a sound recording) are not given in Area 8. When considered important, they may be given in 7.B.9.

AACR2 1.8A, 6.8A

8.A.1. Punctuation

Developed from ISBD (NBM) Area 8, Punctuation pattern Precede this area by a full stop, space, dash, space or start a new paragraph (. - ).
Precede each repetition of this area by a full stop, space, dash, space (. - ).
Precede terms of availability by a space, colon, space ( : ).
Enclose a qualification to the number or terms of availability in parentheses (()).

8.A.2. Sources of information
AACR2 1.8A2 Take information recorded in this area from any appropriate source.

Adapted from AACR2 1.8B, 6.7B19

8.B.1.
Based on ISBD (NBM) 8.1.2
Adapted from ISBD (NBM) 8.1.6, 8.1.7
Adapted from AACR2 1.8B1, 6.7B19
See also: 9.1.A.8.3, 9.1.A.8.4.1 Give the record catalogue number preceded by the record label and a colon, space for published sound recordings. Give the variants (set number), the International Standard Book Number (ISBN), International Standard Serial Number (ISSN), International Standard Recording Code (ISRC), International Standard Work Code (ISWC), International Standard Audiovisual Number (ISAN), the production number or any other number for the item being described. Ensure that sufficient identification of the kind of number being given is included, if it would not otherwise be obvious. Optionally, give standardized numbers as an extra access point

RCA: 74321 355582

EMI: 3463827

Mercury: 136 145-7

ISWC T-034.524.680-1

Matrix number: A997

Matrix number: 3171

Matrix number: 874c

RCA Victor: STVL-1007

ISBN 87-412-4209-2

ISRC SE-T38-86-302-12

Production no.: 1016-93/2176
(Radio broadcast programme)

ISBN 87-16-11102-8
(Kit: video + book. The ISBN is also printed on the video)

ISBN 87-552-2185-8
(Kit: book + floppy disc)

REROM 8080
(Interactive multimedia )

Optionally, for published sound recordings, when the Label Code is considered necessary and can be readily ascertained, include it as a qualifier of the label name.

EMI (LC-0542): 796048-2

Optionally, for instance with broadcast materials, where a broadcaster's control number may have the appearance of a label and catalogue number but is not, commence this information with a suitable term and a colon followed by a space. Where such a term appears on the item , use what is given.

Library no: BBC: 1 A 65

Series no: AWA: AW 47/6906

Optionally, when cataloguing sound recordings which form part of the production process for commercially released recordings, also include the label and catalogue number for the final product, even if the final product is not held. When the final product is not held, qualify the label and catalogue number with an indication that the number is from an item which is from the production process (e.g. master tape ).

W&G: 35S 5589 (master tape )

W&G: 25/5100 (master tape for side A)

8.B.2. Developed and adapted from AACR2 1.8B2, 6.7B19

If an item , consisting of one unit, has two or more numbers, give the principal number if one can be ascertained, otherwise give both or all. If the item has two or more labels, give all labels.

Deutsche Grammophon: 2720 009
(Principal number)

Virgin: PANCD 001, PANCD 2
(Different numbers of the same type, for the same item )

EMI, Rockhead: 8650352
(Two labels and one number for the same item )

Matrix numbers: T1880-T1881
(Consecutive numbers for different sides of a 78)

Matrix numbers: T2205, T2264
(Non-consecutive numbers for different sides of a 78)

EMI: 796048-2. - EAN 0077779604821
(Two different types of numbers for the same item )

8.B.3.
Based on AACR2 6.7B19
Based on ISBD (NBM) 8.1.8If the item consists of separately numbered units, give inclusive numbers if the numbering is consecutive; otherwise give individual numbers.

Deutsche Grammophon: 643 614 to 643 616

Bis: CD-614, CD-615, CD-300, CD-616

Optionally, give both the principal and the individual numbers and add a qualification enclosed in parentheses.

Deutsche Grammophon: 2720 009 (set), 643 614 to 643 616 (individual discs)

8.B.4. Based on ISBD (NBM) 8.1.8

When an item has two or more numbers because it is issued in more than one format , etc., each number is qualified with a suitable qualifier. Separate the numbers with a full stop, space, dash, space.

RCA Victor: SPL1-1087 (LP ). - RCA Victor: SPSC-1087 (CD)

8.B.5.
Developed from AACR2, 1.8B2If a kit bears two or more numbers belonging to different parts of the kit , give all
numbers and add a qualification enclosed in parentheses. Give the principal number, if one can be ascertained, before the number(s) for the part(s). Give numbers for parts in the order of the parts. Give a number for accompanying material last.

VI 3700 CD (CD). - ISBN 87-414-3985-6 (book)

8.B.6.
Based on ISBD (NBM) 8.1.3
Varied from AACR2 1.8B4If a number is known to be incorrectly printed in an item , give the correct number if it can be readily ascertained, followed by a full stop, space, dash, space, and the invalid number as it appears, with the qualification invalid (or its equivalent in another language and/or script) enclosed in parentheses.

ISBN 0-340-16427-1. - ISBN 0-340-16427-2 (invalid)

Where a cataloguing agency or archive has responsibility for publishing a current national record of production (e.g. national discography, national bibliography of audiovisual recordings) it may be necessary to include the price or other terms of availability for publicly distributed or published material.

8.C.1.AACR2 1.8D1

Give the terms on which the item is available. These terms consist of the price (given in numerals with standard symbols) if the item is for sale, or a brief statement of other terms if the item is not for sale.

£10.50

Free to the students of the university

For hire ISBD (NBM) 8.3.2Optionally, when the terms of availability need qualification, give one briefly.

£1.00 (£0.50 to members)

DKK 100 (DKK 50 to students)

If there is no number, give the terms of availability before any qualification.

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