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Thus far, these are strictly '''trends we have observed''', not info from official sources. | Thus far, these are strictly '''trends we have observed''', not info from official sources. | ||
− | + | ==US releases via United Artists Records (early 1970s)== | |
:UAS #### = LP | :UAS #### = LP | ||
:''These have United Artists branding. Island is only mentioned in the fine print.'' | :''These have United Artists branding. Island is only mentioned in the fine print.'' | ||
:''On Discogs, these are filed under United Artists Records.'' | :''On Discogs, these are filed under United Artists Records.'' | ||
− | + | ==US releases via Asylum Records (early 1970s)== | |
:AS 1#### = 7" | :AS 1#### = 7" | ||
:AS 5#### = LP | :AS 5#### = LP | ||
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:''On Discogs, these are currently filed under Asylum Records.'' | :''On Discogs, these are currently filed under Asylum Records.'' | ||
− | + | ==US releases via Capitol Records (early 1970s)== | |
:SW #### = LP, digit formats vary | :SW #### = LP, digit formats vary | ||
:''These have Island branding but mention Capitol in the fine print, sometimes as Island logo + "by Capitol"'' | :''These have Island branding but mention Capitol in the fine print, sometimes as Island logo + "by Capitol"'' | ||
:''On Discogs, these are currently filed under Island Records (US).'' | :''On Discogs, these are currently filed under Island Records (US).'' | ||
− | + | ==UK indie releases pre 1983, including many sublabels== | |
+ | (sublabel list to follow…) | ||
:''ILPS 7xxx albums all appear to have an affiliation with Ze Records'' | :''ILPS 7xxx albums all appear to have an affiliation with Ze Records'' | ||
:ILPS #### = LP | :ILPS #### = LP | ||
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:''On Discogs, these are currently filed under Island Records (UK) or a sublabel(?).'' | :''On Discogs, these are currently filed under Island Records (UK) or a sublabel(?).'' | ||
− | + | ==US releases via Warner Bros. Records (1974-1982)== | |
:ILPS #### = LP, # is the same as on original UK edition | :ILPS #### = LP, # is the same as on original UK edition | ||
:IS 1### = 12" (not 100% certain these are exclusively US, some are Canada) | :IS 1### = 12" (not 100% certain these are exclusively US, some are Canada) | ||
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:''On Discogs, these are currently filed under Island Records (US). Some may be misfiled under Island Records (UK).'' | :''On Discogs, these are currently filed under Island Records (US). Some may be misfiled under Island Records (UK).'' | ||
− | + | ==UK albums 1983-present day (indie, PolyGram and Universal)== | |
:''nb - releases up to the 1989 PolyGram merge only feature the UK code'' | :''nb - releases up to the 1989 PolyGram merge only feature the UK code'' | ||
:''issues after the merge, or later reissues also include a ### ###-# INT code'' | :''issues after the merge, or later reissues also include a ### ###-# INT code'' | ||
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:''On Discogs, these are currently filed under Island Records (UK) or a sublabel, and sometimes also under PolyGram as a second label.'' | :''On Discogs, these are currently filed under Island Records (UK) or a sublabel, and sometimes also under PolyGram as a second label.'' | ||
− | + | ==UK singles 1983-present day (indie, PolyGram and Universal)== | |
:''nb - releases up to the 1989 PolyGram merge only feature the UK code'' | :''nb - releases up to the 1989 PolyGram merge only feature the UK code'' | ||
:''issues after the merge, or later reissues also include a ### ###-# INT code'' | :''issues after the merge, or later reissues also include a ### ###-# INT code'' | ||
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:''On Discogs, these are currently filed under Island Records (UK) or a sublabel, and sometimes also under PolyGram as a second label. Some are misfiled based on the country of manufacture. A French pressing for the UK market might've been filed under Island Records (France) for example. We are trying to migrate these back to Island Records (UK).'' | :''On Discogs, these are currently filed under Island Records (UK) or a sublabel, and sometimes also under PolyGram as a second label. Some are misfiled based on the country of manufacture. A French pressing for the UK market might've been filed under Island Records (France) for example. We are trying to migrate these back to Island Records (UK).'' | ||
− | + | ==Canada releases via WEA Music of Canada (1980-1989)== | |
:XILP #### = LP | :XILP #### = LP | ||
:79 ##### = 12" | :79 ##### = 12" | ||
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:''On Discogs, these are currently filed under Island Records (Canada) and WEA Music Of Canada.'' | :''On Discogs, these are currently filed under Island Records (Canada) and WEA Music Of Canada.'' | ||
− | + | ==Canada releases via MCA Records (Canada) (1981-1989)== | |
:IS #### = 12" | :IS #### = 12" | ||
:ISP #### = 12" | :ISP #### = 12" | ||
:''On Discogs, these are currently filed under Island Records (Canada)'' | :''On Discogs, these are currently filed under Island Records (Canada)'' | ||
− | + | ==Canada releases via ? (1980s)== | |
:ISC #### = cassette maxi-single, may have 5 digits | :ISC #### = cassette maxi-single, may have 5 digits | ||
:ISL #### = LP, may have 5 digits | :ISL #### = LP, may have 5 digits | ||
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:''On Discogs, these are currently filed under Island Records (Canada)'' | :''On Discogs, these are currently filed under Island Records (Canada)'' | ||
− | + | ==Germany releases via Phonogram (?-1971)== | |
:<nowiki>6014 ###</nowiki> = 7" | :<nowiki>6014 ###</nowiki> = 7" | ||
:<nowiki>6339 ###</nowiki> = LP | :<nowiki>6339 ###</nowiki> = LP | ||
:''On Discogs, these are currently filed under Island Records (Germany)'' | :''On Discogs, these are currently filed under Island Records (Germany)'' | ||
− | + | ==Germany releases via Ariola/BMG== | |
+ | :''We're still pretty fuzzy on these.'' | ||
+ | :''On Discogs, these are currently filed under Island Records (Germany) or Ariola (Germany).'' | ||
− | via Ariola-Eurodisc GmbH (1971- | + | ===Germany releases via Ariola-Eurodisc GmbH (1971-c.1978)=== |
:<nowiki>## ###</nowiki> = ? | :<nowiki>## ###</nowiki> = ? | ||
:<nowiki>## ### AT</nowiki> = 7" | :<nowiki>## ### AT</nowiki> = 7" | ||
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:<nowiki>## ###-###</nowiki> = ? | :<nowiki>## ###-###</nowiki> = ? | ||
− | via Ariola-Eurodisc GmbH / BMG ( | + | ===Germany releases via Ariola-Eurodisc GmbH / BMG (c.1978-1992)=== |
:<nowiki>### ###</nowiki> = any format (center labels) | :<nowiki>### ###</nowiki> = any format (center labels) | ||
:<nowiki>### ###-###</nowiki> = any format (sleeve) | :<nowiki>### ###-###</nowiki> = any format (sleeve) | ||
− | via BMG (1992 - ?) | + | ===Germany releases via BMG (1992-?)=== |
:<nowiki>74321 ##### #</nowiki> | :<nowiki>74321 ##### #</nowiki> | ||
− | + | ==Italy releases via Dischi Recordi S.p.A. (1970s-?)== | |
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
:<nowiki>ILPS 19###</nowiki> = LP | :<nowiki>ILPS 19###</nowiki> = LP | ||
:<nowiki>ORL 19###</nowiki> = LP | :<nowiki>ORL 19###</nowiki> = LP | ||
:''These have only Island branding on center labels. On sleeve: "Distribuzione Dischi Recordi S.p.A.". ORL ##### can have an additional "Orizzonte" logo on sleeve.'' | :''These have only Island branding on center labels. On sleeve: "Distribuzione Dischi Recordi S.p.A.". ORL ##### can have an additional "Orizzonte" logo on sleeve.'' | ||
− | + | ==Netherlands releases via Ariola(?) (1970s-1980s)== | |
:<nowiki>## ### ILPS</nowiki> = LP | :<nowiki>## ### ILPS</nowiki> = LP | ||
:<nowiki>## ### XOT</nowiki> = LP | :<nowiki>## ### XOT</nowiki> = LP | ||
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:''On Discogs, these are currently filed under Island Records (Netherlands) or Ariola Benelux or maybe Ariola (Germany).'' | :''On Discogs, these are currently filed under Island Records (Netherlands) or Ariola Benelux or maybe Ariola (Germany).'' | ||
− | + | ==Netherlands releases via PolyGram (1989-?)== | |
:<nowiki>### ###-1</nowiki> = 12" | :<nowiki>### ###-1</nowiki> = 12" | ||
− | + | ==Portugal releases via Dacapo (1980s)== | |
:10.######.## = 12" or LP | :10.######.## = 12" or LP | ||
:<nowiki>### ###</nowiki> = LP | :<nowiki>### ###</nowiki> = LP | ||
+ | :ILPS ####-P = LP | ||
− | + | ==US releases via Atco/Atlantic (1982-1989, and 1989-1990 w/PolyGram barcode stickers)== | |
:DMD ### = promo 12", may have 4 digits | :DMD ### = promo 12", may have 4 digits | ||
:PR ### = promo 7" or promo 12", may have 4 digits | :PR ### = promo 7" or promo 12", may have 4 digits | ||
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:''These have Island branding but mention Atco or Atlantic in the fine print. Promos may have WEA stickers. Non-promos may have a single-letter suffix on them, like 9####-1-Y, which may indicate some kind of special edition(?)'' | :''These have Island branding but mention Atco or Atlantic in the fine print. Promos may have WEA stickers. Non-promos may have a single-letter suffix on them, like 9####-1-Y, which may indicate some kind of special edition(?)'' | ||
− | + | ==Australia and New Zealand releases via Festival Records (1980s)== | |
:''The following are filed under Festival Records in Discogs:'' | :''The following are filed under Festival Records in Discogs:'' | ||
:C ##### = cassette or cassette single | :C ##### = cassette or cassette single | ||
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:''In general, compared to releases from other regions, the Australia/New Zealand releases seem to be more heavily branded as being primarily on Festival rather than just Island.'' | :''In general, compared to releases from other regions, the Australia/New Zealand releases seem to be more heavily branded as being primarily on Festival rather than just Island.'' | ||
− | + | ==US or Canada releases via PolyGram (1989-?)== | |
:162-### ###-1 = 12" on Island Red Label or 4th & Broadway | :162-### ###-1 = 12" on Island Red Label or 4th & Broadway | ||
:162-### ###-2 = CD or CD single on Island Red Label or 4th & Broadway | :162-### ###-2 = CD or CD single on Island Red Label or 4th & Broadway | ||
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:''Sometimes the first hyphen is missing.'' | :''Sometimes the first hyphen is missing.'' | ||
− | + | ==Germany releases via PolyGram (1989-?)== | |
:''Still very fuzzy'' | :''Still very fuzzy'' | ||
− | + | ==Germany releases via Island Mercury Labelgroup (2001-2003)== | |
:<nowiki>### ###-#</nowiki> = any format | :<nowiki>### ###-#</nowiki> = any format | ||
− | + | ==Germany releases via Polydor Island Group (2003-?)== | |
:9## ###-# = any format (last digit does not make a difference) | :9## ###-# = any format (last digit does not make a difference) | ||
:0## ###-# = 12" (only?) | :0## ###-# = 12" (only?) | ||
:<nowiki>#### ###-#</nowiki> = promo | :<nowiki>#### ###-#</nowiki> = promo | ||
− | + | ==US releases via Universal (2001?-present)== | |
:B000####-02 = CD or 2xCD | :B000####-02 = CD or 2xCD | ||
:B000####-10 or B000####-50 = CD + DVD (?) | :B000####-10 or B000####-50 = CD + DVD (?) | ||
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:''The B000#### series looks to be 2003-present.'' | :''The B000#### series looks to be 2003-present.'' | ||
− | + | ==US and Canada releases via Columbia House== | |
:I2 ##### = CD | :I2 ##### = CD |
Revision as of 22:28, 21 July 2006
This article is part of the Island Records research wiki at offset.skew.org. |
As we view and compare more and more releases, we are getting a better sense of the relationship between the formats of Island's catalogue numbers and their corresponding labels, companies, territories, formats, and years of release.
Thus far, these are strictly trends we have observed, not info from official sources.
Contents
- 1 US releases via United Artists Records (early 1970s)
- 2 US releases via Asylum Records (early 1970s)
- 3 US releases via Capitol Records (early 1970s)
- 4 UK indie releases pre 1983, including many sublabels
- 5 US releases via Warner Bros. Records (1974-1982)
- 6 UK albums 1983-present day (indie, PolyGram and Universal)
- 7 UK singles 1983-present day (indie, PolyGram and Universal)
- 8 Canada releases via WEA Music of Canada (1980-1989)
- 9 Canada releases via MCA Records (Canada) (1981-1989)
- 10 Canada releases via ? (1980s)
- 11 Germany releases via Phonogram (?-1971)
- 12 Germany releases via Ariola/BMG
- 13 Italy releases via Dischi Recordi S.p.A. (1970s-?)
- 14 Netherlands releases via Ariola(?) (1970s-1980s)
- 15 Netherlands releases via PolyGram (1989-?)
- 16 Portugal releases via Dacapo (1980s)
- 17 US releases via Atco/Atlantic (1982-1989, and 1989-1990 w/PolyGram barcode stickers)
- 18 Australia and New Zealand releases via Festival Records (1980s)
- 19 US or Canada releases via PolyGram (1989-?)
- 20 Germany releases via PolyGram (1989-?)
- 21 Germany releases via Island Mercury Labelgroup (2001-2003)
- 22 Germany releases via Polydor Island Group (2003-?)
- 23 US releases via Universal (2001?-present)
- 24 US and Canada releases via Columbia House
US releases via United Artists Records (early 1970s)
- UAS #### = LP
- These have United Artists branding. Island is only mentioned in the fine print.
- On Discogs, these are filed under United Artists Records.
US releases via Asylum Records (early 1970s)
- AS 1#### = 7"
- AS 5#### = LP
- These have both Asylum and Island branding. Island is mentioned in the fine print.
- On Discogs, these are currently filed under Asylum Records.
US releases via Capitol Records (early 1970s)
- SW #### = LP, digit formats vary
- These have Island branding but mention Capitol in the fine print, sometimes as Island logo + "by Capitol"
- On Discogs, these are currently filed under Island Records (US).
UK indie releases pre 1983, including many sublabels
(sublabel list to follow…)
- ILPS 7xxx albums all appear to have an affiliation with Ze Records
- ILPS #### = LP
- ZCI #### = Cassette
- WIP #### = 7"
- 12WIP #### = 12"
- 12XWIP #### = 12" remix
- IEP # = 7" EP
- there are also codes for more, eg 8-Tracks, the odd Cassettes with one blank side etc
- need to confirm…
- limited edition codes found on UK 7" and 12" singles include:
- DWIP = doublepack
- PWIP = picture disc
- On Discogs, these are currently filed under Island Records (UK) or a sublabel(?).
US releases via Warner Bros. Records (1974-1982)
- ILPS #### = LP, # is the same as on original UK edition
- IS 1### = 12" (not 100% certain these are exclusively US, some are Canada)
- IS 49### = 7"
- ISD #### = 12" (not 100% certain these are exclusively US: see http://www.discogs.com/viewimages?what=R&obid=518239)
- PRO-A-### = promo 12", 1978-1982
- These have only Island branding. Promos may have Warner Bros stickers.
- On Discogs, these are currently filed under Island Records (US). Some may be misfiled under Island Records (UK).
UK albums 1983-present day (indie, PolyGram and Universal)
- nb - releases up to the 1989 PolyGram merge only feature the UK code
- issues after the merge, or later reissues also include a ### ###-# INT code
- nb#2 - for a short period in the mid-90s, to be defined, Island dropped the ILPS / ICT / CID codes
- and used only the generic INT code. The ILPS / ICT / CID codes were soon reinstated.
- Albums in the ILPS/ICT/CID series continued 9000s, until ILPS 9999 - they then started again at ILPS 8000
- CID #### = CDs
- CIDD #### = 2xCD
- ICM #### = Mid-price Cassette, number as ICT series
- ICT #### = Cassettes, same numbering pattern as above
- ILPM # to ILPM ### = Island Masters vinyl
- ILPM #### = Mid-price LP, number as ILPS series
- ILPS #### = LP
- ILPSD #### = 2xLP
- ILPSQ #### = 4xLP
- IMA # = Mini-album (only used during '83 and '84?)
- IMCD # to IMCD ### = Island Masters CD
- IMCD #### = Mid-price CD, number as CID series
- IMCDD ### = 2xCD (mid-price?)
- IRG # = Island Reggae Greats album series
- On Discogs, these are currently filed under Island Records (UK) or a sublabel, and sometimes also under PolyGram as a second label.
UK singles 1983-present day (indie, PolyGram and Universal)
- nb - releases up to the 1989 PolyGram merge only feature the UK code
- issues after the merge, or later reissues also include a ### ###-# INT code
- IS codes possibly started at IS 101
- IS ### = 7"
- 10IS ### = 10"
- 12IS ### = 12"
- 12IS ### DJ = 12" promo
- 12ISX ### = 12" remix
- 12ISX ### DJ = 12" remix promo
- 12ISZ ### DJ = 12" promo #3
- CID ### = CD Single (nb, three not four digits)
- CIDV ### = DVD Single
- CIS ### = Cassingle
- limited edition codes found on UK 7" and 12" singles include:
- ISB = box set
- ISD = doublepack
- ISG = gatefold
- ISJB = jukebox edition
- ISP = picture disc
- ISX = remix / limited edition
- limited edition codes found on UK CD Singles include:
- CIDX = remix / limited edition CD Single
- CIDP = CD picture disc
- CIDT = not sure, need to clarify
- CIDDJ = promo
- UK numbers sometimes appear on non-UK releases, usually alongside other numbers. Most often it is CDs with CID #s. It is not yet clear why these #s are present on non-UK releases.
- onelittle - my theory is, after 1989 Island were part of a multinational. All the UK issues I have include EU signifiers such as BIEM/Stemra logos etc. Also, many are labelled "pressed in France" or similar, as Island was now using a multinationals' pressing resources. So, these releases stem from a UK label, but are marked as part of a pan-EU operation. Oggers often submit releases going on where things were pressed, rather than country of issue.
- On Discogs, these are currently filed under Island Records (UK) or a sublabel, and sometimes also under PolyGram as a second label. Some are misfiled based on the country of manufacture. A French pressing for the UK market might've been filed under Island Records (France) for example. We are trying to migrate these back to Island Records (UK).
Canada releases via WEA Music of Canada (1980-1989)
- XILP #### = LP
- 79 ##### = 12"
- 92 ##### = 12" or LP
- On Discogs, these are currently filed under Island Records (Canada) and WEA Music Of Canada.
Canada releases via MCA Records (Canada) (1981-1989)
- IS #### = 12"
- ISP #### = 12"
- On Discogs, these are currently filed under Island Records (Canada)
Canada releases via ? (1980s)
- ISC #### = cassette maxi-single, may have 5 digits
- ISL #### = LP, may have 5 digits
- ISLC #### = cassette, may have 5 digits, format varies
- ISM #### = 12"
- ISX #### = LP
- On Discogs, these are currently filed under Island Records (Canada)
Germany releases via Phonogram (?-1971)
- 6014 ### = 7"
- 6339 ### = LP
- On Discogs, these are currently filed under Island Records (Germany)
Germany releases via Ariola/BMG
- We're still pretty fuzzy on these.
- On Discogs, these are currently filed under Island Records (Germany) or Ariola (Germany).
Germany releases via Ariola-Eurodisc GmbH (1971-c.1978)
- ## ### = ?
- ## ### AT = 7"
- ## ### DY = LP, ?
- ## ### GT = LP, ?
- ## ### XAT = LP, ?
- ## ### XCT = 2xLP, ?
- ## ### XOT = LP, ?
- ## ###-### = ?
Germany releases via Ariola-Eurodisc GmbH / BMG (c.1978-1992)
- ### ### = any format (center labels)
- ### ###-### = any format (sleeve)
Germany releases via BMG (1992-?)
- 74321 ##### #
Italy releases via Dischi Recordi S.p.A. (1970s-?)
- ILPS 19### = LP
- ORL 19### = LP
- These have only Island branding on center labels. On sleeve: "Distribuzione Dischi Recordi S.p.A.". ORL ##### can have an additional "Orizzonte" logo on sleeve.
Netherlands releases via Ariola(?) (1970s-1980s)
- ## ### ILPS = LP
- ## ### XOT = LP
- ###.### = any format
- As with Germany, still pretty fuzzy. Labels have STEMRA/Made in Holland on them.
- On Discogs, these are currently filed under Island Records (Netherlands) or Ariola Benelux or maybe Ariola (Germany).
Netherlands releases via PolyGram (1989-?)
- ### ###-1 = 12"
Portugal releases via Dacapo (1980s)
- 10.######.## = 12" or LP
- ### ### = LP
- ILPS ####-P = LP
US releases via Atco/Atlantic (1982-1989, and 1989-1990 w/PolyGram barcode stickers)
- DMD ### = promo 12", may have 4 digits
- PR ### = promo 7" or promo 12", may have 4 digits
- 0-##### = 12" or EP
- 7-##### = 7"
- 7 9####-1 or 9####-1 = LP
- 7 9####-2 or 9####-2 = CD
- 7 9####-4 = cassette
- These have Island branding but mention Atco or Atlantic in the fine print. Promos may have WEA stickers. Non-promos may have a single-letter suffix on them, like 9####-1-Y, which may indicate some kind of special edition(?)
Australia and New Zealand releases via Festival Records (1980s)
- The following are filed under Festival Records in Discogs:
- C ##### = cassette or cassette single
- C ###### = CD
- CD ##### = CD
- D ## or D ### or D#### = CD single
- D ##### = CD or CD single
- K #### = 7"
- L ##### = LP
- MX ##### = 12" special edition
- PRX ##/## = promo 12"
- PRX #####/# = promo 12"
- X ##### = 12"
- The following are 1960s-1970s formats and might not include any Island material:
- AMX ##,### = 7"
- CFR 10-### = 10"
- CFR 12-### = LP
- SAL-###,### = LP
- SAML-###,### = LP
- SFL-###,### = LP
- SIL-###,### = LP
- The following are filed under Festival Records Retail Marketing Ltd. in Discogs:
- RMC ##### = cassette
- RMD ##### = CD
- RML ##### = LP
- Occasionally the cat# from the original release will show up on Festival's editions alongside the Festival number.
- In general, compared to releases from other regions, the Australia/New Zealand releases seem to be more heavily branded as being primarily on Festival rather than just Island.
US or Canada releases via PolyGram (1989-?)
- 162-### ###-1 = 12" on Island Red Label or 4th & Broadway
- 162-### ###-2 = CD or CD single on Island Red Label or 4th & Broadway
- 162-### ###-4 = cassette or cassette single on Island Red Label or 4th & Broadway
- 314-### ###-2 = CD or 2xCD
- 314-### ###-4 = cassette
- 422-### ###-2 = CD or CD single
- We suspect that sometimes the prefix may be left off, e.g. ### ###-2
- Catalogue #s may overlap between US and Canada editions if tracklists are same.
- Sometimes the first hyphen is missing.
Germany releases via PolyGram (1989-?)
- Still very fuzzy
Germany releases via Island Mercury Labelgroup (2001-2003)
- ### ###-# = any format
Germany releases via Polydor Island Group (2003-?)
- 9## ###-# = any format (last digit does not make a difference)
- 0## ###-# = 12" (only?)
- #### ###-# = promo
US releases via Universal (2001?-present)
- B000####-02 = CD or 2xCD
- B000####-10 or B000####-50 = CD + DVD (?)
- B000####-11 = 12" or 2x12"
- B000####-21 = 7"
- B000####-22 = CD maxi-single (?)
- B000####-32 = CD single (?)
- ISLF #####-2 = CD
- ISLR #####-1 = 12" or 2x12"
- ISLR #####-2 = CD or CD single
- The B000#### series looks to be 2003-present.
US and Canada releases via Columbia House
- I2 ##### = CD