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Sammelplatten

Sammelplatten is a German term that primarily denotes a compilation album in the music industry. A Sammelplatte (plural Sammelplatten) is an album that gathers tracks by multiple artists, rather than a single performer or band. Such releases are usually compiled by a record label, a curator, or a specific theme, and are often used to showcase a genre, a roster of artists, or a particular period.

In practice, Sammelplatten have appeared across formats, including vinyl LPs, cassettes, CDs, and digital editions. They

The design and content of a Sammelplatte vary widely. Some compilations focus on a single genre (for

Beyond music, the term Sammelplatten can also appear in other fields where a “collection plate” concept applies,

typically
feature
a
tracklist
with
credits
for
each
song,
information
about
the
participating
artists,
and
notes
about
the
compilation’s
concept
or
licensing.
These
releases
can
serve
promotional
purposes—helping
audiences
discover
new
artists—or
function
as
thematic
collections,
best-of
selections,
or
label
showcases.
example,
rock,
electronic,
or
world
music),
while
others
group
artists
associated
with
a
particular
record
label
or
region.
The
value
of
such
releases
often
lies
in
the
curated
nature
of
the
track
selection
and
the
context
provided
by
liner
notes
and
accompanying
material.
though
this
usage
is
far
less
common
in
everyday
language.
In
music,
however,
Sammelplatten
remains
a
recognizable
label
for
compilation
albums.