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This database consists of indexes and details for recordings, compilations and OST links. It is also possible to search the database.

recording	one or more recording sessions originally released on one album.
compilation	a release of music from different recordings; a compilation of recordings. A recording of music from different films, etc. is defined as a single recording, and not as a compilation.
OST link	a reference for an original soundtrack recording to releases of that recording. An OST link is created for an OST when (1) more than one version of it has been released, or (2) it has been released as part of a compilation (typically a compilation of OSTs). OSTs released in different versions (selections, cuenames, etc.) are registered as different "recordings", with a common OST link.
OST	an original soundtrack recording is the actual recording of a film, television or radio score used in the original film or program.
rerecording	a new recording of a film, television or radio score; not the actual OST.
radio broadcast	an actual radio broadcast that has been released. This includes dialogue and sound effects; just like the original broadcasts.
bootleg	an illegal release of a recording where the copyright holders (and musicians, conductors) are not payed. Also called a private release.
78	78 rpm record; 12" predecessor to LPs.
LP	Long Play record; 12" (or 10") vinyl record.
Reel	Open reel or reel-to-reel tape.
MC	Music cassette or audio tape (also known as compact cassette).
CD	Compact Disc; 5" digital record.
LD	LaserDisc or videodisc; 12" digital audio / analog video recording media (currently the best video quality for consumers).
CD-ROM	5" digital media for general storage of data (also audio and video).

An index is a selected list of recordings, compilations and OST links. For each entry in the index there is a link to the details for that entry.

The detail of information in the index itself varies from type of index. The main indexes include the following information: title, year of recording/release, conductor, orchestra, music, and releases (label, media, and year).

Clicking on the title brings you to the details for the recording. Click on the preceding icon (disc) to get the details without cover images. For compilation releases of a recording, click on the compilation title to get the details for the compilation. For the main indexes, the actual listing of compilations (compilations of several recordings) is at the bottom.

The five main indexes are

all recordings
all recordings of music composed by Herrmann. Includes both original soundtracks and album recordings. Releases of radio broadcasts are not included. This index is sorted by title.

original soundtrack recordings
original soundtrack recordings (for film, television and radio) that has been commercially released. This index does not include radio broadcasts. Sorted by year of recording.

album recordings
this is actually all recordings of music composed by Herrmann except original soundtrack recordings and radio broadcasts. This includes rerecordings of film, radio and television scores, as well as live-recordings and recordings of Herrmann's concert music. Sorted by year.

conducted by Bernard Herrmann
all recordings conducted by Herrmann, including recordings of music by other composers. Original soundtracks are not included. Sorted by year.

radio broadcasts
radio broadcasts with music by Herrmann that has been commercially released (contains dialogue and sound effects). Sorted by year.

Other indexes are

recorded music
list of music by Herrmann (all categories) that has been recorded.

all releases
all releases, sorted by year. This is useful for when you have the title of an album you're looking for but this is not the original title. Also available sorted by title, media/year and label/year.

quick index by title
title and year of all recordings, sorted by title.

quick index by year
title and year of all recordings, sorted by year.

Here is a list of icons used in the indexes

type of entry (preceding the title)
		recording where all the music is composed by Herrmann
		recording where some of the music is composed by Herrmann
		recording where Herrmann is conducting music by other composers
		OST link
		compilation of recordings
description of entry (displayed on the right)
		original film soundtrack
		original television soundtrack
		original radio 'soundtrack'
		original radio broadcast (w/dialogue and sound effects)
		OST link
		conducted by Herrmann
		a review or an article is available

If available, a small image of the cover is also shown. Click on the cover to see a 'normal-sized' image. If there has only been one release of the recording, the small-sized cover is not shown, since a normal-sized image of the first release is always shown in the cue listings. Also, other images may be listed if available (a large image of the cover, the rear side of the cover, photographs, etc.).

the reviews and articles
show links to any reviews or articles available on the recording.

the notes
may include a brief note.