Record Label

Nuclear Blast

German independent label, specialised in metal and related music styles; founded in 1987 by . Label Code: LC 7027 / LC 07027 GVL-registered label name is . For all unofficial releases (bootlegs, counterfeits) that pretend to be releases of this label, use Nuclear Blast (2). About NB and their different regional companies: Nuclear Blast Europe – Label, Mailorder, Wholesale, Fulfilment Service and Distribution for several labels spread over the whole European continent; located in Donzdorf, Germany. Nuclear Blast America – US Company with identical business tasks in cooperation with Century Media. Nuclear Blast South America – In cooperation with Century Media. A typical Nuclear Blast catalogue number has the following format: "NB XXXX-F". Note: Earlier releases might only have 3 digits. F determines the format. This is not always consistent, but here is a general idea of what you might find: -0 limited first edition (Digipak, O-Card, etc.) for both CD and DVD -1 LP or other vinyl format -2 jewelcase CD or promo CD, DVD, sometimes also used for the limited first edition -3 video tape (VHS), tape (MC) -4 tape (MC) -5 box sets, limited mailorder editions, bonus CDs and DVDs (in general: limited bonus editions) -7 some vinyl 7”s carry this as format -8 shape CDs (not all, however) -9 picture vinyl (not all, however, esp. when the release was only available as a picture vinyl or comes with a cover, you may find a –1 here)