Compilation
Also known as: compilation albumbest of
A release made of recordings already released elsewhere – a selection, a best-of or singles merged into an album.
The recordings on a compilation keep their ISRC codes, the release itself gets a new UPC/EAN. The original releases can stay on the platforms.
Not to be confused with
- Album – A longer release, usually with 7 or more recordings and 30 minutes or more.
- Re-release – Releasing content that came out before – for example after switching distributors, as a remaster or a deluxe edition.
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