SDC GB Ltd. was a UK subsidiary of Danish Thamesdown SDC Ltd.
Identification:
This entity can be credited when SDC GB Ltd. is named in full on the release, or when a generic 'SDC' name or logo is found along with the SID codes listed below. Finally, SDC may not be named at all, but may be identified by the combination of matrix numbers and SID codes listed below.
Mastering SID codes: IFPI L401, L404 - only for 2000s releases in combination with 5-digit matrix number #####
*** Please note that IFPI L401 was previously associated with Danish SDC (3), and was probably transferred to the UK sometime in the early 2000s. SDC GB Ltd. should only be credited based on this mastering SID code in combination with a 5-digit matrix number #####. as described below.
Mould SID codes: IFPI 1L**, IL**
*** Please note that these mould SID codes were also used for predecessor names of this manufacturing plant. SDC GB Ltd. should not be credited on discs prior to 2000 by the presence of this mould SID code.
Matrix numbers:
Discs with IFPI L40* SID codes usually carry a 5-digit matrix number, #####, which can be entered in LCCN.
LCCN roles:
Glass Mastered At - with IFPI L40*
Pressed By - with IFPI 1L**
