Typically, this is "David Bowie", however in the case of compilations, collaborations etc. it might be another name.

title of the record

Self-explanatory. If the record does not have a specific title (as in the case of singles), the A-side title(s) are given.

(record company & catalogue number; country & date of release)

If no record company and/or number is known (as is often the case with bootlegs), then the matrix number - if there is one - has been given in brackets.
See below for more information on matrix numbers.
If no country or exact release date is known, this information has been replaced by question marks. In the case of counterfeits, second pressings etc. the original release date is given in brackets. If both the release date of the original and the re-pressing are known, the former is given in brackets, e.g. 1982 (4/1967).

Format:

Typically 7",12",LP,CD or CDS. However, there are also a number of more exotic formats like 10"EP, 5" flexi etc. Note that one-sided LPs (with a side of normal length) are here considered to be 12" singles.

Release notes:

Noteworthy information about the release, e.g. if it's mono, has coloured vinyl, whether it's a promo or not, what kind of cover it has and so on.

There are a number of standard assumptions made here:

Mono or stereo: all records are assumed to be stereo unless noted.
Covers: LPs are standardly assumed to have a single picture sleeve. The kind of cover of vinyl singles is always explicitly given. CDs are assumed to have a picture sleeve consisting of a jewel case with a front leaflet (or booklet) and a back insert. CD singles are assumed to have a CD single case with a single insert. Any deviations from these standards are noted.
Promo or stock copy: all records are assumed to be stock copies unless noted.
Speed: A 7", 10" or 12" single is standardly assumed to run at 45 rpm, an LP (of any size) is assumed to run at 33 1/3 rpm. Deviations are noted.

Tracks:

A single slash with blank spaces around it indicates a change of track. A slash without spaces around it is either simply a slash within a song title (as in White Light/White Heat) or separates the parts of a medley. A double slash (with blank spaces around it) indicates a change of disc side or disc. So the tracks of a double LP are represented as follows: disc 1 - side 1 // disc 1 - side 2 // disc 2 - side 1 // disc 2 - side 2.

[Other notes:]

Other noteworthy information about the record and its tracks. Whether it's a re-issue (and of what), where and when the tracks were recorded etc.

[Collector's notes:]

Information that might be interesting to collectors, e.g. about cover and label variations, how to distinguish originals from counterfeits or the sound quality of bootlegs. Like much on these pages, this is work in progress...

In most cases, this is a picture of the cover front. If the record has a company cover, then the record is shown inside this cover. If it has a plain white sleeve, then usually the record is shown without any cover. The label is also shown. If the label follows a "standard pattern" of design I do not show both sides. Furthermore, inner sleeves, unfolded fold-out covers etc. may be shown if their are of particular interest.
See below for more information on label designs.