Matrix Runout Vinyl

This information should all be added to one matrix number field.

Matrix runout vinyl.

Though these numbers were originally intended for internal use by a record pressing plant you can use them to. This is why on vinyl releases on discogs we use baoi tags descriptions like runout matrix label side a and runout matrix runout side a. Lp jacket front cover. Matrix numbers and other run out information can also be extracted from the whole run out inscription and added as further matrix.

On cds there is no groove or wax so matrix area is the term we like to use here on discogs and it seems to be fairly common among collectors elsewhere. It is so we know where the text appears. Label matrix number optional label code optional runout matrix number optional example 1. Practically since day one the inside track or runout groove of a vinyl record or 78rpm disc has been the domain of the matrix number an alphanumerical code either stamped or handwritten into the wax to help pressing plants assign the correct stamper and label to each side of the record.

Vinyl run out etchings can also contain mastering engineer mastering studio pressing plant information often as initials and extra text. A matrix number is an alphanumeric code and on occasion other symbols stamped or handwritten or a combination of the two into the run out groove area of a phonograph record this is the non grooved area between the end of the final band on a record s side and the label also known as the run off groove area end groove area matrix area or dead wax. Starting with the front cover and working clockwise we have the title artist label catalog number note the one on the spine next to 5 both should be entered and a company credit which is optional.