Nuclear Blast

Independent German label, specialized in metal and related music genres; established in 1987 by Markus Staiger.

Label Code: LC 7027 / LC 07027

Registered by GVL as Nuclear Blast Records.

For unofficial releases (bootlegs, counterfeits) that masquerade as releases from this label, use Nuclear Blast.

Information about NB and its regional entities:

- Nuclear Blast Europe – Handles label operations, mail orders, wholesale, fulfillment services, and distribution for various labels across Europe; based in Donzdorf, Germany.

- Nuclear Blast America – U.S. company performing similar business activities in collaboration with Century Media.

- Nuclear Blast South America – Partnered with Century Media.

Nuclear Blast catalog numbers typically follow this format: "NB XXXX-F".

Note: Older releases may only contain 3 digits.

The letter F indicates the format, which may not always be consistent, but generally follows these guidelines:

- -0 for limited first edition (Digipak, O-Card, etc.) for both CD and DVD

- -1 for LP or other vinyl formats

- -2 for jewel case CD or promo CD, DVD, occasionally used for limited first editions

- -3 for video tape (VHS), tape (MC)

- -4 for tape (MC)

- -5 for box sets, limited mail-order editions, bonus CDs and DVDs (generally limited bonus editions)

- -7 for some vinyl 7”s

- -8 for shape CDs (not all)

- -9 for picture vinyl (not all, especially when the release was only a picture vinyl or comes with a cover; a –1 may be used instead)