What is a Label Code ?

Label Codes

The Label Code is the five-digit identification number assigned automatically and exclusively by the GVL, the German neighboring rights collecting society. 

LCs should be displayed on all products distributed in Germany and each individual label needs its own separate LC. 

You can request LCs from PPL.

PPL Member ID	PPL Member Name	Label	LC Code
You must be a PPL member to obtain an ID	Serigne Mouhamed Mbacke Seye	Dabass Records	96131

If you need an LC for one of your labels, please download the form and email your completed form to lccodes@ppluk.com.

Feel free to contact us if you need help : read and fill out the form Music Metadata Management  and we will answer as soon as possible

How To Use LCs :

Physical products

It is essential that the label name and LC are printed clearly and legibly on the CD, MC, LP, etc. The LC symbol looks like this:

It should measure 15×6 mm and, if possible, be placed in the upper right-hand quarter of the cover/booklet or imprinted directly on the CD. The symbol should also be printed on record sleeves and CD inlays.

Digital products

LCs should be included in the metadata of digital products, allowing the correct reporting of music usage. We have also been informed that the German organization GVL is in talks with digital retailers (such as iTunes) as to how to embed digital audio files with the corresponding LC.

You should also include your LC when sending press kits to broadcasters and in any email correspondence (if sending your recordings via email) and also ensure that your distribution company is aware of the code.

Websites

In certain instances, radio stations and GVL will have to research online in order to find the correct LC for recordings that have been reported without them (or if there is an error in the initial reporting). For this reason, where possible the LC should be included on your company’s website and on music resource sites such as Discogs.com, Wikipedia, etc.

Video

Codes can also be put onto audio-visual media products (videos) which do not exceed a playing time of ten minutes. In these cases, PPL can collect the underlying sound recording within the video.