Glossary

AOTY – Album of the year, refers to charts, billboards and other yearly Tops

APC – Advanced Promo CD on a CDR format.

AUT – Self-released editions, often EP or albums.

BOX – Special release case.

BTL – Bootleg released on a CDR or other format. The Bootleg Series has a numeration of its own, separated from the main catalogue.

CAT – Catalogue released on a PDF format.

CBS – Paper cup base.

CDA – Album released on a CD format, often in a jewel case.

CDB – Album released on a CD Book format.

CDP – Promo released on a CD format.

CDR – Item released in a professional audio CDR format.

CDROM track – Special track with additional non audio information or videoclips.

CDS – Single released on a CD format, often in a sleeve case.

CMX – Comics released on a Comic issue format.

CPL – Compilation released on a CD or other format.

DPM – Diário PT Metal Newsletter released on a PDF format.

DWL – Item released on a Download format.

EBK – Book or other publication released on a PDF format.

EPV – Maxi-single, EP or mini-album released on a 12” Vinyl Extended Play format, often at 45rpm.

LPK – Album released on a Tape/K7 format.

LPV – Album released on a 12” Vinyl Long Play format, often at 33rpm.

MAG – Magazine released on a printed format.

MCD – Maxi-single, EP or mini-album released on a CD format, often in a jewel case.

MCH – Merch, merchandize or merchandizing.

MUG – Ceramic mug.

PBK – Book released on a Paperback Book printed format.

PCT – Personal Compilation Tape released on a CDR or other format. Often includes previous released songs from our artists compiled around a specific theme or event. The Personal Compilation Tape Series has a numeration of its own, separated from the main catalogue.

PNB – Album released on a Pen Book format, it includes a flash pen inside a book.

PNT – Original painting used on layouts.

PST – Poster often in a A3 format and mostly as a print-on-demand product.

RE – Reedition of a previous release.

SE – Special edition of a previous release, often with additional items or a different case.

SPV – Single released on a 7” Vinyl Single Play format, often at 45 rpm.

SSP – Second Spin Programme.

SUB – Subscription, often on a pre-order mode.

SW – Spectral Works, an ESW division

TCK – Printed concert or event ticket.

TSH – T-shirt.