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==overview==
'''TIN''' (Tango Info Number) is a 14-digit numeric identifier used by tango.info and others.


The TIN scheme was designed by tango.info to be used instead of the [[GTIN]] (Global Trade Item Number) scheme where tango-related items need to be covered. It covers all items that GTIN does, plus tango items that GTIN does not cover due to the GTIN authority having not assigned them numbers.
== Overview ==
'''TINP''' (Tango Info Number for a Product) is a 14-digit numeric [[tango.info code]] used by [[tango.info]] and others.


The TIN set is a superset of the used GTIN set. Specifically, it contains all used numbers in the GTIN set, and it also contains [[special TIN]]s (STINs), including [[Code Agreement TIN]]s (CASTINs).
The TINP scheme was designed by tango.info to be used instead of the [[GTIN]] (Global Trade Item Number) scheme where tango-related items need to be covered. It covers all items that GTIN does, plus tango items that GTIN does not cover due to producer not having assigned them numbers.


[http://wiki.tango.info/w/mul/index.php?title=Tango_Info_Number&oldid=3364 old definition]
The TINP set is a superset of the used GTIN set. Specifically, it contains all used numbers in the GTIN set, and it also contains [[special TIN]]s (TINLs), including [[Code Agreement TIN]]s (TINCs).


==usage by tango.info==
[https://tango.info/x/wiki/w/index.php?title=Tango_Info_Number&oldid=3364 old definition]
tango.info accepts TINs:
* TINP
*in URLs to refer to a specific album page, e.g.
** [[TING]] - "global" GTINs
** [[TINL]] - "local", i.e. tango specific
*** [[TINO]] - assigned by tango.info office
*** [[TINC]] - assigned by third party via code agreement


http://eng.tango.info/00724383741328
See also:
http://eng.tango.info/02480002201526
*All pages starting with TINP: [[Special:PrefixIndex/TINP]].
*in searches to find a specific album e.g. http://eng.tango.info/search?q=08427328020459
*All pages starting with TIN: [[Special:PrefixIndex/TIN]].
*in the [[tango.info tagging]] interface(s).


tango.info displays TINs
== TINP-based descriptors ==
* In references to and information about albums e.g. http://eng.tango.info/08427328020459
There exist several [[TINP-based descriptors]].


==usage by music collectors==
== Usage ==
For those who store albums on computer in particular, TIN is an excellent way to identify each album. It may be recorded:
See [[TINP usage]]
*in the Album title tag, as a suffix e.g. '''15 Grandes exitos [08427328020459]'''. [...] indicates in a way easily understood by programs that it is not part of the title.
*in the folderpath e.g. '''C:/My Music/Francisco Canaro/15 Grandes exitos [08427328020459]/1 Sentimiento gaucho.FLAC'''. This keeps it with the album but avoids consuming librarian display space in the tag.
*as the entire album folder name e.g. '''C:/My Music/08427328020459/1/1. FLAC'''. This likewise keeps it with the album whilst saving display space, plus has the advantages of [[TINT-based filing]], such as facilitating library comparison and merge.


==checkdigit==
== Checkdigit ==
*For a documented checkdigit calculator, see http://www.gs1.org/productssolutions/barcodes/support/check_digit_calculator.html
The TINP includes a [[check digit]] calculated by the same method as for GTIN.
*For aun documented checkdigit calculator, see http://tools.tango.info/checkdigit.php


==see also==
== Errors and fixes ==
* Special TIN - [[STIN]]
tango.info may make errors in its use of TINPs. Fixes are published at the page "[[TINP fix]]".
* Code Agreement TIN - [[CASTIN]]
 
* [[TINT]]
Invalid TINPs will be kept and point to the replacement TINP if any.
 
== Permanence ==
# TINPs will never be deleted.
# If a TINP is found to be invalid (check digit calculation fails) it is kept and points to the corrected TINP. A record on [[TINP fix]] will be created.
# If a TINP is found to have been linked to an album that instead has another TINP, it will point there as long as no TINP that is a [[GTIN]] refers to another [[tango.info product]]. GTIN compliance comes first. A record on [[TINP fix]] will be created.
 
== See also ==
* tango.info local TINP - [[TINL]]
* Code Agreement TINP - [[TINC]]
* Track referencing using TINP - [[TINT]]

Latest revision as of 2015-05-22T14:30:48


Overview

TINP (Tango Info Number for a Product) is a 14-digit numeric tango.info code used by tango.info and others.

The TINP scheme was designed by tango.info to be used instead of the GTIN (Global Trade Item Number) scheme where tango-related items need to be covered. It covers all items that GTIN does, plus tango items that GTIN does not cover due to producer not having assigned them numbers.

The TINP set is a superset of the used GTIN set. Specifically, it contains all used numbers in the GTIN set, and it also contains special TINs (TINLs), including Code Agreement TINs (TINCs).

old definition

  • TINP
    • TING - "global" GTINs
    • TINL - "local", i.e. tango specific
      • TINO - assigned by tango.info office
      • TINC - assigned by third party via code agreement

See also:

TINP-based descriptors

There exist several TINP-based descriptors.

Usage

See TINP usage

Checkdigit

The TINP includes a check digit calculated by the same method as for GTIN.

Errors and fixes

tango.info may make errors in its use of TINPs. Fixes are published at the page "TINP fix".

Invalid TINPs will be kept and point to the replacement TINP if any.

Permanence

  1. TINPs will never be deleted.
  2. If a TINP is found to be invalid (check digit calculation fails) it is kept and points to the corrected TINP. A record on TINP fix will be created.
  3. If a TINP is found to have been linked to an album that instead has another TINP, it will point there as long as no TINP that is a GTIN refers to another tango.info product. GTIN compliance comes first. A record on TINP fix will be created.

See also

  • tango.info local TINP - TINL
  • Code Agreement TINP - TINC
  • Track referencing using TINP - TINT
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