Release (music)
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In the music industry, a release is usually the event at which an album or single is first released for sale. Also an album launch, or single launch.
The word can also refer to creative output from an artist; a broad term covering the many different formats music can be released in, and different forms of pieces (singles, albums, eps etc).
The word can also refer to creative output from an artist; a broad term covering the many different formats music can be released in, and different forms of pieces (singles, albums, eps etc).
See also
- Reissue, or rerelease
- Music recording sales certification
- Film release
- Legal release: "music release" may also refer to a legal release of music (e.g. for film)
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The music industry is the business of music. Although it encompasses the activity of many music-related businesses and organizations, it is currently dominated by the "big four" record groups, a.k.a.
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album or record album is a collection of related audio or music tracks distributed to the public. The most common way is through commercial distribution, although smaller artists will often distribute directly to the public by selling their albums at live concerts or on
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In music, a single is a short recording of one or more separate tracks. This can be released for sale to the public in a variety of different formats.
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- Vinyl singles consist of one or more tracks on a traditional gramophone record.
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reissue (also known as a re-release or re-edition) is the repeated issue of a published work. In common usage it refers to an album which has been released at least once before and is released again, sometimes with alterations or additions.
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Music recording sales certification is a system of certifying that a music recording has sold a certain number of copies.
Almost all countries follow variations of the RIAA certification categories, which are named after the precious materials gold, platinum
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Almost all countries follow variations of the RIAA certification categories, which are named after the precious materials gold, platinum
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A film release is the stage at which a completed film is legally authorized by its owner for public distribution.
The process includes locating a distributor to handle the film.
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The process includes locating a distributor to handle the film.
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A legal release is a legal instrument that acts to terminate any legal liability between the releasor and the releasee(s) signed by the releasor. A release may also be made orally in some circumstances.
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