Is there any preference on vs, vs., or versus in titles when it's not related to a battle of the bands kinda thing?
2025-05-17 13731, 2025
jwillikers[m]
* Is there any preference on vs, vs., Versus, or versus in titles when it's not related to a battle of the bands kinda thing?
2025-05-17 13713, 2025
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2025-05-17 13713, 2025
notthejohn[m]
I just seeded a new digital release (https://musicbrainz.org/release/ade0d24c-e57a-402…) but noticed when doing so that the Apple Music listing for that album has a different barcode, different track ISRCs, and is listed on AM itself as supporting Dolby Atmos. Is that enough differentiation to put it as its own release or should I still group it with the other services since otherwise it is exactly the same
notthejohn (@_discord_191027940656414729:chatbrainz.org) a release being available in a specific format like Dolby Atmos is normally not enough to consider it separate, but if the barcode is different it should be a different release
2025-05-17 13754, 2025
elomatreb[m]
the recordings should be the same though afaik, with multiple ISRCs
2025-05-17 13745, 2025
notthejohn[m]
elomatreb (@_discord_681477816029675521:chatbrainz.org) OK, noted. I figured the Atmos alone wasn't enough to distinguish it since it wasn't listed separately or anything but the Atmos + the differing barcode gave me pause.
2025-05-17 13718, 2025
notthejohn[m]
Especially since the barcode for Spotify and Qobuz did match
2025-05-17 13736, 2025
crism
jwillikers[m]: In titles, I would follow the artists’ lead there, at least for vs vs. versus. All else equal, the abbreviation should be “vs.” (lower-case, period), but spelled out, it’s a big word, and so should be “Versus” with a capital V. All IMO, YMMV, etc.
2025-05-17 13712, 2025
crism
Though if for some reason a legal case is referenced, it should just be “v.’ (one letter plus period).
2025-05-17 13750, 2025
jwillikers[m]
crism: crism (IRC): Awesome! It's great to have that spelled out. Thank you!
