Talk:Interested Parties Information

Missing info
How do I obtain an IPI? -- Sloyment (talk) 01:52, 26 August 2012 (UTC) Access by ISWCNET or SACEM data bases. ZJ (talk) 09:28, 7 June 2017 (UTC)
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What an “IPI Base Number” is used for is a bit fuzzy
While a Name Number is a code for a name related to an entity, a Base Number is the code for the entity itself. It's a bit unclear (at least to me) what the difference here is. Also, the example IPI Base Number I-000000229-7: Is this a real life example? What does it represent? What does the single letter header “I” stand for/represent? Moebeus (talk) 21:53, 12 February 2018 (UTC)

IPI name number and IPI Base Number what is the difference?
Given an IPI number the article doesn't make clear why also an IPI Base numer is needed In other words which is the difference (non just the formal difference)

citing artist name is hidden advertising
citing artists names is something to avoid! Even if they are deceased, their rights are still shared with the heirs and the record companies continue to make profits. These names should be removed, there is also no real need to resort to artist names to explain concepts related to IPI numbers.