May 1, 2010, 06:23 AM
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: Cleveland, OH
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Submissions - Release Type (Distribution Type)
Current Guidelines
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Distribution Type is based on availability, in descending order.- General
An album that was commercially sold or distributed openly, including online releases.
- Limited Edition
Limited edition counterpart of a commercial release, usually with alternate packaging or extra content.
- Enclosure
Catch-all type for albums that were never commercially sold as standalone releases, but distributed as part of a goods package (such as a videogame or magazine). Note that enclosure albums sometimes have their own catalogue number.
- First Press Bonus
Bonus item provided by the publisher as part of a goods package for a limited initial pressing.
If the bonus is included in all pressings, use the Enclosure type instead.
- Preorder Bonus
Bonus item provided by the publisher only for preorders.
- Retailer Bonus
Exclusive bonus item distributed only by a particular vendor, for example Amazon or Sofmap.
- Event Only
Albums sold exclusively through events or conventions. Note that doujin/indie albums that were initially released at conventions but later made available through doujin shops should be labeled as General.
- Promo/Gift/Reward
Promotional items with extremely limited printings, prizes awarded to contest winners and so on.
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Changelog
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- 6 May 2010 -- (Retail -> General) under Event Only description
- 7 Jun 2010 -- Promo/Gift -> Promo/Gift/Reward
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Technical Changes to Implement
Proposed Changes for Discussion
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