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Bad Girl and Years Flow Like Water are separate albums. Their catalogue numbers, runout inscriptions and accessories must not be combined when creating records. Build an independent record of the A and B sides for eac...
Bad Girl and Years Flow Like Water are separate albums. Their catalogue numbers, runout inscriptions and accessories must not be combined when creating records. Build an independent record of the A and B sides for each album, then compare the label, place of release, sleeve and pressing evidence.
Document the two albums separately
| Album | Required fields | Error to avoid |
|---|---|---|
| Bad Girl | Original title on the sleeve, label, place of release, catalogue number, A and B-side runout inscriptions and track order | Do not borrow candidate details from Years Flow Like Water |
| Years Flow Like Water | Original title on the sleeve, label, place of release, catalogue number, A and B-side runout inscriptions and track order | Do not combine editions merely because the artist is the same |
If the sleeve and record label differ, transcribe both exactly. Photograph each runout inscription together with its spacing, symbols, scored-out text and A or B-side orientation.
Match the sleeve, inner sleeve and accessories item by item
- Photograph the outer sleeve, original inner sleeve, lyric sheet, poster, stickers, obi and promotional leaflet separately.
- Assign the same unique item number to each record, its sleeve and its accessories so that parts are not exchanged while several records are being organised.
- Describe surface scratches, label stains, split sleeve seams, fading on the spine and missing pages in separate fields.
- Use MusicBrainz only to identify candidate entries. Do not prefill a catalogue number or year that is not visible on the item.
Anita Mui vinyl cataloguing FAQs
Both albums are by Anita Mui. Can they share one set of runout details?
No. Transcribe the inscription on each side independently and match it to the album, sleeve and catalogue number.
Does an identical sleeve prove an identical pressing?
No. The place of release, catalogue number, record label, runout inscriptions and accessories may all differ.
What should be done when the database year conflicts with the record?
Retain both sources and document the discrepancy. Create the record from the markings on the item first, then check contemporary label records; do not rewrite either source.
Primary sources and scope
- MusicBrainz: use only as a secondary, community-maintained index of candidate entries. The item and contemporary label records remain decisive.
An official page supports only the names, specifications and history expressly stated there. The year, edition, authenticity, accessories and condition of an individual item must still be checked separately.
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Prepare verifiable records
When documenting Anita Mui’s Bad Girl and Years Flow Like Water, use a unique item number to match the overall view, front and back, key markings, accessories, provenance and visible anomalies. Do not infer details that require measurement or physical inspection from photographs of a similar record online. You may send a numbered list and clear photographs via WhatsApp, or call +852 9453 0784. Getting in touch does not mean that an appraisal or quotation has been completed. Any conclusion remains subject to verifiable records and inspection of the item.
