Nuclear Blast

German independent label, specialised in metal and related music styles; founded in 1987 by Markus Staiger.
Label Code: LC 7027 / LC 07027
GVL-ed label name is Nuclear Blast Records.
For all unofficial releases (bootlegs, counterfeits) that pretend to be releases of this label, use 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)