Digital Audio Technologies Australia
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Digital Audio Technologies Australia (D.A.T.A.) was an Australian CD manufacturer. It was founded in 1992 as a joint venture between EMI and Warner, who then sold it to Summit Technology (SM) at the end of 2004.
SID codes
- Mastering SID code: IFPI L311 (written "IFPIL 311")
- Mould SID code: IFPI 2661
For some reason, the mould codes on every disc are the same.
Ringcodes
The D.A.T.A. logo includes a graphic before the text. The font used for all the mastering code text resembles Times New Roman.
The "ifpi" part of the mould SID code is lowercase. The number "2661" is more difficult to see, and resembles a toolstamp.
Besides the ringcode, the manufacturer also apparently added a serial to the label of some discs, beginning with "PETT". Some discs may have the D.A.T.A. logo on the label.
| Date (approx.) | D.A.T.A. | Mastering SID code | Serial | Mould SID code | Label serial | Disc title | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | D.A.T.A. | IFPIL 311 | 9362473862 | H | E6 | ifpi 2661 | none | Red Hot Chili Peppers - Californication |
| 1999-05-14 | D.A.T.A. | IFPIL 311 | BSM844AE | A | E4 | ifpi 2661 | PETT 202150 | Barbie Storymaker |
| 2000 | D.A.T.A. | IFPIL 311 | 8998422 | A | E3 | ifpi 2661 | none | Monty Python - Life of Brian |
| 2000-11-14 | D.A.T.A. | IFPIL 311 | 7509823/2 | A | E1 | ifpi 2661 | PETT 203173 | Monopoly |
| 2004 | D.A.T.A. | IFPIL 311 | 5814702 | A | E4 | IFPI 2661 | none | The Alternative Album (Discogs) |
Some discs pressed by D.A.T.A. were mastered by other manufacturers, including Disctronics, WEA, and SM. They have D.A.T.A.'s mould SID code, but the mastering codes for the other manufacturer. Those discs aren't included here.
Links
- Digital Audio Technologies Australia @ Discogs
- Australia Is Abuzz With New CD Manufacturing Plant Activity (article in Billboard, 13 Jun 1992)
- EMI Music and Warner Music To Sell Australian CD Plant to Summit Technology Australia Pty Ltd (press release)
