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Clean versionAn edited version of an explicit recording without profanity – a separate recording with its own ISRC.UPC/EANThe barcode of a release (12 or 13 digits) – it identifies the whole single, EP or album.AlbumA longer release, usually with 7 or more recordings and 30 minutes or more.Audio file metadataText information stored inside an audio file (title, author, date …). Not used for distribution, but faulty ones can prevent the upload.Beat licenceThe terms under which you may use someone else's instrumental (beat) – stream limits, platforms, credits, exclusivity.CompilationA release made of recordings already released elsewhere – a selection, a best-of or singles merged into an album.Deluxe editionA new release of an original album expanded with bonus recordings, with its own UPC/EAN. The original recordings keep their ISRCs.Exclusive licenceA licence under which the licensor may not grant the same use to anyone else (and usually may not use it that way themselves).ExplicitA label for a recording with profanity or content unsuitable for children; platforms show it with an E badge.Re-releaseReleasing content that came out before – for example after switching distributors, as a remaster or a deluxe edition.Record labelA company that finances, releases and promotes artists' recordings and usually owns them or holds an exclusive licence to them.ReleaseA unit published on the platforms under one UPC/EAN – a single, EP, album or compilation.