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MARC tag 1XX

In records for popular or traditional music sound recordings, if the principal performer is recorded in a 7XX field, change to the appropriate 1XX field. (Don’t forget: when there’s a 1XX in a record, the 245 should have a 1st indicator 1).

 Note: This is a local edit only. Do not make this change to master records in OCLC.

General material designation (gmd)

Add a gmd as indicated below to all records for sound recordings or preloaded audio players.

  • For all sound recordings except preloaded audio players, including records for audiobooks with an accompanying book: [sound recording]
  • For preloaded audio players (i.e. Playaways, GoReaders): [electronic resource]

 Note: This is a local edit only. Do not make these changes to master records in OCLC.

Rev. 02-2025