When to create a new record for sound recordings

See also the general instructions for when to create a new record.

• These guidelines do not include audiobooks.

	Major differences: Create a new record	Minor differences: Use an existing record
Title, subtitle, or parallel title	A difference in the title, or a difference in the subtitle on the chief source of information	A difference in the subtitle, when neither subtitle is present on the chief source of information
Statement of responsibility	A different performer or composer or other such responsible person	A difference in the form of a person's name
Edition	A difference in edition of the style: explicit lyrics version or as indicated by “parental advisory” vs. [clean] version
Place of Publication		A difference in the place of publication
Publisher		A difference in publisher
Dates	A difference in the date of the original recording	A difference in the publication, copyright, or distribution date, if there is no indication that this represents a difference in the content
Playing Speed	A difference in the playback speed, such as 45 rpm vs. 33 1/3 rpm, or a version recorded "faster" in order to fit more content on one piece
Number of parts	A difference in the number of cassettes, CDs, or other such physical parts of material that is integral to the intended use of the item, such as the addition of a DVD	A difference in the number of pieces caused by a piece that is only promotional or advertising in nature
	A difference in significant textual accompanying material, such as a libretto, detailed liner notes, etc.
Other Physical Details	A difference in the sound encoding, such as analog vs. digital
	A difference in the sound channels, such as mono. vs. stereo. vs. quad.
Size	Any difference in size, such as 4 3/4 in. CD vs. Mini-disc
Playing Time	A difference in playing time that indicates a difference in content	Presence or absence of a stated playing time
		A difference in playing time related to rounding
Language	Exact content recorded in a different language, such as a CD released in both English and Welsh versions
	A difference in the language(s) of significant accompanying materials, such as a libretto or liner notes
Content	A difference in the primary content, such as a variation in the order of contents in the actual recording or on the chief source, or the addition of bonus material	A difference in the presentation on the container of the order of contents, if this does not represent a difference in the actual order of contents
	A difference in accompanying material that is integral to the intended usage of the item in hand or is similarly significant, including "enhanced" CDs, or a difference in accompanying, DVD, CD-ROM or DVD-ROM content that is integral to the item's intended usage	A difference in accompanying material that is promotional or advertising in nature, seems to be intended as a free give-away, is only available on the publisher's website, or which is otherwise not integral to the intended usage of the item in hand, including an entire disc of such promotional material
System Requirements	A difference in the medium, such as CD, cassette or enhanced CD, DVD-audio or MP3 files on CD-ROM
Standard Number		A difference in ISBN, UPC, EAN, Label number or other such standard numbers
Packaging		A difference in the cover
		A difference in the type of packaging, such as a cardboard box vs. a vinyl case