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-registered label name is Nuclear Blast Records.

For all unofficial releases (bootlegs, counterfeits) that pretend to be releases of this label, use Nuclear Blast .

About NB and their different regional companies:

Nuclear Blast Europe – Label, Mailorder, Wholesale, Fulfilment Service and Distribution for several labels spread over the whole European continent; located in Donzdorf, Germany.

Nuclear Blast America – US Company with identical business tasks in cooperation with Century Media.

Nuclear Blast South America – In cooperation with 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)