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== CD ==
 
== CD ==
 
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[[image:RCD10546 Matrix Nums.JPG|thumb|150px|RCD 10546 Matrix numbers]]
 
=== SID Code ===
 
=== SID Code ===
 
The SID Code<sup>[[#Note1|[1]]]</sup> is a anti-piracy standard defined by IFPI<sup>[[#Note2|[2]]]</sup> and Philips<sup>[[#Note3|[3]]]</sup> in order to track the source of optical discs mastering and replication.
 
The SID Code<sup>[[#Note1|[1]]]</sup> is a anti-piracy standard defined by IFPI<sup>[[#Note2|[2]]]</sup> and Philips<sup>[[#Note3|[3]]]</sup> in order to track the source of optical discs mastering and replication.
 
==== Mastering SID Code ====
 
==== Mastering SID Code ====
 
Sometimes also refered to as LBR Code (Laser Beam Recorder Code), it indicates the master unit or stamper that was used for the disc production.
 
Sometimes also refered to as LBR Code (Laser Beam Recorder Code), it indicates the master unit or stamper that was used for the disc production.
 
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[[image:RCD10546 LBR Code.JPG|thumb|150px|RCD 10546 Mastering SID Code]]
 
Example: [[Rykodisc]] RCD 10546 ([[Francesco Zappa#Versions|Francesco Zappa]]), LBR Code = IFPI L901
 
Example: [[Rykodisc]] RCD 10546 ([[Francesco Zappa#Versions|Francesco Zappa]]), LBR Code = IFPI L901
 
==== Mould SID Code ====
 
==== Mould SID Code ====
 
The mould SID Code indicates the plant where the disc was manufactured and a serial number which can be set freely.
 
The mould SID Code indicates the plant where the disc was manufactured and a serial number which can be set freely.
 
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[[image:RCD10546 Mould Code.JPG|thumb|150px|RCD 10546 Mould SID Code]]
 
Example: [[Rykodisc]] RCD 10546 ([[Francesco Zappa#Versions|Francesco Zappa]]), Mould Code = IFPI 2U3Q
 
Example: [[Rykodisc]] RCD 10546 ([[Francesco Zappa#Versions|Francesco Zappa]]), Mould Code = IFPI 2U3Q
  
 
=== Code 39<sup>[[#Note4|[4]]]</sup> (barcode) ===
 
=== Code 39<sup>[[#Note4|[4]]]</sup> (barcode) ===
 
This barcode is used to encode alphanumeric characters (A through Z and 0 and 9) and a few other characters such as the dollar or minus signs.
 
This barcode is used to encode alphanumeric characters (A through Z and 0 and 9) and a few other characters such as the dollar or minus signs.
 
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[[image:RCD10546 Code39.JPG|thumb|150px|RCD 10546 Code 39]]
 
Example: [[Rykodisc]] RCD 10546 ([[Francesco Zappa#Versions|Francesco Zappa]]), Code 39 (decoded) = 049450
 
Example: [[Rykodisc]] RCD 10546 ([[Francesco Zappa#Versions|Francesco Zappa]]), Code 39 (decoded) = 049450
  

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Vinyl

CD

RCD 10546 Matrix numbers

SID Code

The SID Code[1] is a anti-piracy standard defined by IFPI[2] and Philips[3] in order to track the source of optical discs mastering and replication.

Mastering SID Code

Sometimes also refered to as LBR Code (Laser Beam Recorder Code), it indicates the master unit or stamper that was used for the disc production.

RCD 10546 Mastering SID Code

Example: Rykodisc RCD 10546 (Francesco Zappa), LBR Code = IFPI L901

Mould SID Code

The mould SID Code indicates the plant where the disc was manufactured and a serial number which can be set freely.

RCD 10546 Mould SID Code

Example: Rykodisc RCD 10546 (Francesco Zappa), Mould Code = IFPI 2U3Q

Code 39[4] (barcode)

This barcode is used to encode alphanumeric characters (A through Z and 0 and 9) and a few other characters such as the dollar or minus signs.

RCD 10546 Code 39

Example: Rykodisc RCD 10546 (Francesco Zappa), Code 39 (decoded) = 049450

References

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