007/08 Sound recording (/00 = s) |
Tape configuration (Variable Control Field - Physical Description Fixed Field) |
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. A fill character ( | ) is used when no attempt has been made to code this position.
Record requirements for National-level and Minimal-level records: Optional.
Guidelines for applying content designators:
Code: |
Description: |
a |
Full (1) track Tape configuration is full or single track. |
b |
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c |
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d |
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e |
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f |
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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. |
| |
No attempt to code |
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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