007/08 Sound recording (/00 = s ) | Tape configuration (Variable Control Field - Physical Description Fixed Field)
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Character position definition and scope:
A one-character alphabetic code indicates the number of tracks on a tape. Cassette implies code c, cartridge implies code d. There is no standard number of tracks for tape reels .
Record requirements for National-level records: Mandatory; for Minimal-level records: Optional.
Guidelines for applying content designators:
Description: | |
a | Full (1) track Full or single track. |
b | |
c | |
d | |
e | |
f | |
n | Not applicable The item is other than a tape or does not include a tape (e.g., if the item is a disc). |
u | Unknown |
z | Other A tape configuration for which none of the other defined codes is appropriate. |
Character position 06 (Tape configuration) was moved to position 08 when field 007 was restructured in 1981.
Related MARC field or document:
007/04 Sound recording: Configuration of playback channels
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007 Physical Description Fixed Field
