ONIX Code Lists Issue 63, October 2023

List 150: Product form

Value Description Notes
00 Undefined
AA Audio Audio recording – detail unspecified. Use only when the form is unkown or no other A* code applies
AB Audio cassette Audio cassette (analogue)
AC CD-Audio Audio compact disc: use for ‘Red book’ discs (conventional audio CD) and SACD, and use coding in <ProductFormDetail> to specify the format, if required
AD DAT Digital audio tape cassette
AE Audio disc Audio disc (excluding CD-Audio): use for ‘Yellow book’ (CD-Rom-style) discs, including for example mp3 CDs, and use coding in <ProductFormDetail> to specify the format of the data on the disc
AF Audio tape Audio tape (analogue open reel tape)
AG MiniDisc Sony MiniDisc format
AH CD-Extra Audio compact disc with part CD-ROM content, also termed CD-Plus or Enhanced-CD: use for ‘Blue book’ and ‘Yellow/Red book’ two-session discs
AI DVD Audio
AJ Downloadable audio file Digital audio recording downloadable to the purchaser’s own device(s)
AK Pre-recorded digital audio player For example, Playaway audiobook and player: use coding in <ProductFormDetail> to specify the recording format, if required
AL Pre-recorded SD card For example, Audiofy audiobook chip
AM LP Vinyl disc (analogue).
AN Downloadable and online audio file Digital audio recording available both by download to the purchaser’s own device(s) and by online (eg streamed) access
AO Online audio file Digital audio recording available online (eg streamed), not downloadable to the purchaser’s own device(s)
AZ Other audio format Other audio format not specified by AB to AM. Further detail is expected in <ProductFormDescription>, as <ProductFormDetail> and <ProductFormFeature> are unlikely to be sufficient
BA Book Book – detail unspecified. Use only when the form is unknown or no other B* code applies
BB Hardback Hardback or cased book
BC Paperback / softback Paperback or other softback book
BD Loose-leaf Loose-leaf book
BE Spiral bound Spiral, comb or coil bound book
BF Pamphlet Pamphlet, stapled (de: ‘geheftet’). Includes low-extent wire-stitched books bound without a distinct spine (eg many comic book ‘floppies’)
BG Leather / fine binding Use <ProductFormDetail> to provide additional description
BH Board book Child’s book with all pages printed on board
BI Rag book Child’s book with all pages printed on textile
BJ Bath book Child’s book printed on waterproof material
BK Novelty book A book whose novelty consists wholly or partly in a format which cannot be described by any other available code – a ‘conventional’ format code is always to be preferred; one or more Product Form Detail codes, eg from the B2nn group, should be used whenever possible to provide additional description
BL Slide bound Slide bound book
BM Big book Extra-large format for teaching etc; this format and terminology may be specifically UK; required as a top-level differentiator
BN Part-work (fascículo) A part-work issued with its own ISBN and intended to be collected and bound into a complete book.
BO Fold-out book or chart Concertina-folded booklet or chart, designed to fold to pocket or regular page size, and usually bound within distinct board or card covers (de: ‘Leporello’)
BP Foam book A children’s book whose cover and pages are made of foam
BZ Other book format Other book format or binding not specified by BB to BP. Further detail is expected in <ProductFormDescription>, as <ProductFormDetail> and <ProductFormFeature> are unlikely to be sufficient
CA Sheet map Sheet map – detail unspecified. Use only when the form is unknown or no other C* code applies
CB Sheet map, folded
CC Sheet map, flat
CD Sheet map, rolled See <ProductPackaging> and Codelist 80 for ‘rolled in tube’
CE Globe Globe or planisphere
CZ Other cartographic Other cartographic format not specified by CB to CE. Further detail is expected in <ProductFormDescription>, as <ProductFormDetail> and <ProductFormFeature> are unlikely to be sufficient
DA Digital (on physical carrier) Digital content delivered on a physical carrier (detail unspecified). Use only when the form is unknown or no other D* code applies
DB CD-ROM
DC CD-I CD interactive: use for ‘Green book’ discs
DE Game cartridge
DF Diskette AKA ‘floppy disc’
DI DVD-ROM
DJ Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card
DK Compact Flash Memory Card
DL Memory Stick Memory Card
DM USB Flash Drive
DN Double-sided CD/DVD Double-sided disc, one side Audio CD/CD-ROM, other side DVD
DO BR-ROM (Blu Ray ROM)
DZ Other digital carrier Other carrier of digital content not specified by DB to DO. Further detail is expected in <ProductFormDescription>, as <ProductFormDetail> and <ProductFormFeature> are unlikely to be sufficient
EA Digital (delivered electronically) Digital content delivered electronically (delivery method unspecified). Use only when the form is unknown or no other E* code applies
EB Digital download and online Digital content available both by download and by online access
EC Digital online Digital content accessed online only
ED Digital download Digital content delivered by download only
FA Film or transparency Film or transparency – detail unspecified. Use only when the form is unknown or no other F* code applies
FC Slides Photographic transparencies mounted for projection
FD OHP transparencies Transparencies for overhead projector
FE Filmstrip Photographic transparencies, unmounted but cut into short multi-frame strips
FF Film Continuous movie film as opposed to filmstrip
FZ Other film or transparency format Other film or transparency format not specified by FB to FF. Further detail is expected in <ProductFormDescription>, as <ProductFormDetail> and <ProductFormFeature> are unlikely to be sufficient
LA Digital product license Digital product license (delivery method unspecified). Use only when the form is unknown or no other L* code applies
LB Digital product license key Digital product license delivered through the retail supply chain as a physical ‘key’, typically a card or booklet containing a code enabling the purchaser to download the associated product
LC Digital product license code Digital product license delivered by email or other electronic distribution, typically providing a code enabling the purchaser to activate, upgrade or extend the license supplied with the associated product
MA Microform Microform – detail unspecified. Use only when the form is unknown or no other M* code applies
MB Microfiche
MC Microfilm Roll microfilm
MZ Other microform Other microform not specified by MB or MC. Further detail is expected in <ProductFormDescription>, as <ProductFormDetail> and <ProductFormFeature> are unlikely to be sufficient
PA Miscellaneous print Miscellaneous printed material – detail unspecified. Use only when the form is unknown or no other P* code applies
PB Address book May use <ProductFormDetail> codes P201 to P204 to specify binding
PC Calendar
PD Cards Cards, flash cards (eg for teaching reading), revision cards, divination, playing or trading cards
PE Copymasters Copymasters, photocopiable sheets
PF Diary or journal May use <ProductFormDetail> codes P201 to P204 to specify binding
PG Frieze Narrow strip-shaped printed sheet used mostly for education or children’s products (eg depicting alphabet, number line, procession of illustrated characters etc). Usually intended for horizontal display
PH Kit Parts for post-purchase assembly, including card, wood or plastic parts or model components, interlocking construction blocks, beads and other crafting materials etc
PI Sheet music May use <ProductFormDetail> codes P201 to P204 to specify binding
PJ Postcard book or pack Including greeting cards and packs. For bound books (usually with perforated sheets to remove cards), may use <ProductFormDetail> codes P201 to P204 to specify binding
PK Poster Poster for retail sale – see also XF
PL Record book Record book (eg ‘birthday book’, ‘baby book’): binding unspecified; may use <ProductFormDetail> codes P201 to P204 to specify binding
PM Wallet or folder Wallet, folder or box (containing loose sheets etc, or empty): it is preferable to code the contents and treat ‘wallet’ (or folder / box) as packaging in <ProductPackaging> with Codelist 80, but if this is not possible (eg where the product is empty and intended for storing other loose items) the product as a whole may be coded as a ‘wallet’. For binders intended for loose leaf or partwork publications intended to be updateable, see codes BD, BN
PN Pictures or photographs
PO Wallchart
PP Stickers
PQ Plate (lámina) A book-sized (as opposed to poster-sized) sheet, usually in color or high quality print
PR Notebook / blank book A book with all pages blank for the buyer’s own use; may use <ProductFormDetail> codes P201 to P204 to specify binding
PS Organizer May use <ProductFormDetail> codes P201 to P204 to specify binding
PT Bookmark
PU Leaflet Folded but unbound
PV Book plates Ex libris’ book labels and packs
PZ Other printed item Other printed item not specified by PB to PQ. Further detail is expected in <ProductFormDescription>, as <ProductFormDetail> and <ProductFormFeature> are unlikely to be sufficient
SA Multiple-component retail product Presentation unspecified: format of product components must be given in <ProductPart>. Use only when the packaging of the product is unknown or no other S* code applies
SB Multiple-component retail product, boxed Format of product components must be given in <ProductPart>
SC Multiple-component retail product, slip-cased Format of product components must be given in <ProductPart>
SD Multiple-component retail product, shrink-wrapped Format of product components must be given in <ProductPart>. Use code XL for a shrink-wrapped pack for trade supply, where the retail items it contains are intended for sale individually
SE Multiple-component retail product, loose Format of product components must be given in <ProductPart>
SF Multiple-component retail product, part(s) enclosed Multiple component product where subsidiary product part(s) is/are supplied as enclosures to the primary part, eg a book with a CD packaged in a sleeve glued within the back cover. Format of product components must be given in <ProductPart>
SG Multiple-component retail product, entirely digital Multiple component product where all parts are digital, and delivered as separate files, eg a group of individual EPUB files, an EPUB with a PDF, an e-book with a license to access a range of online resources, etc. Format of product components must be given in <ProductPart>
VA Video Video – detail unspecified. Use only when the form is unknown or no other V* code applies
VF Videodisc eg Laserdisc
VI DVD video DVD video: specify TV standard in <ProductFormDetail>
VJ VHS video VHS videotape: specify TV standard in <ProductFormDetail>
VK Betamax video Betamax videotape: specify TV standard in <ProductFormDetail>
VL VCD VideoCD
VM SVCD Super VideoCD
VN HD DVD High definition DVD disc, Toshiba HD DVD format
VO Blu-ray High definition DVD disc, Sony Blu-ray format
VP UMD Video Sony Universal Media disc
VQ CBHD China Blue High-Definition, derivative of HD-DVD
VZ Other video format Other video format not specified by VB to VQ. Further detail is expected in <ProductFormDescription>, as <ProductFormDetail> and <ProductFormFeature> are unlikely to be sufficient
XA Trade-only material Trade-only material (unspecified). Use only when the form is unknown or no other X* code applies
XB Dumpbin – empty
XC Dumpbin – filled Dumpbin with contents. ISBN (where applicable) and format of contained items must be given in <ProductPart>
XD Counterpack – empty
XE Counterpack – filled Counterpack with contents. ISBN (where applicable) and format of contained items must be given in <ProductPart>
XF Poster, promotional Promotional poster for display, not for sale – see also PK
XG Shelf strip
XH Window piece Promotional piece for shop window display
XI Streamer
XJ Spinner – empty
XK Large book display Large scale facsimile of book for promotional display
XL Shrink-wrapped pack A quantity pack with its own product code, usually for trade supply only: the retail items it contains are intended for sale individually. ISBN (where applicable) and format of contained items must be given in <ProductPart>. For products or product bundles supplied individually shrink-wrapped for retail sale, use code SD
XM Boxed pack A quantity pack with its own product code, usually for trade supply only: the retail items it contains are intended for sale individually. ISBN (where applicable) and format of contained items must be given in <ProductPart>. For products or product bundles boxed individually for retail sale, use code SB
XN Pack (outer packaging unspecified) A quantity pack with its own product code, usually for trade supply only: the retail items it contains are intended for sale individually. ISBN (where applicable) and format of contained items must be given in <ProductPart>. Use only when the pack is neither shrinp-wrapped nor boxed
XO Spinner – filled Spinner with contents. ISBN(s) (where applicable) and detail of contained items must be given in <ProductPart>
XY Other point of sale – including retail product Other point of sale material not specified by XB to XO, supplied with included product(s) for retail sale. The retail product(s) must be described in <ProductPart>. Further detail of the POS material is expected in <ProductFormDescription>, as <ProductFormDetail> and <ProductFormFeature> are unlikely to be sufficient
XZ Other point of sale Other point of sale material not specified by XB to XY, promotional or decorative. Further detail is expected in <ProductFormDescription>, as <ProductFormDetail> and <ProductFormFeature> are unlikely to be sufficient
ZA General merchandise General merchandise, book accessories and non-book products – unspecified. Use only when the form is unknown or no other X* code applies
ZB Doll or figure Including action figures, figurines
ZC Soft toy Soft or plush toy
ZD Toy Including educational toys (where no other code is relevant)
ZE Game Board game, or other game (except computer game: see DE and other D* codes)
ZF T-shirt
ZG E-book reader Dedicated e-book reading device, typically with mono screen
ZH Tablet computer General purpose tablet computer, typically with color screen
ZI Audiobook player Dedicated audiobook player device, typically including book-related features like bookmarking
ZJ Jigsaw Jigsaw or similar ‘shapes’ puzzle
ZK Mug For example, branded, promotional or tie-in drinking mug, cup etc
ZL Tote bag For example, branded, promotional or tie-in bag
ZM Tableware For example, branded, promotional or tie-in plates, bowls etc (note for mugs and cups, use code ZK)
ZN Umbrella For example, branded, promotional or tie-in umbrella
ZO Paints, crayons, pencils Coloring set, including pens, chalks, etc
ZP Handicraft kit Handicraft kit or set, eg sewing, crochet, weaving, basketry, beadwork, leather, wood or metalworking, pottery and glassworking, candlemaking etc
ZX Other toy/game accessories Other toy, game and puzzle items not specified by ZB to ZQ, generally accessories to other products etc. Further detail is expected in <ProductFormDescription>, as <ProductFormDetail> and <ProductFormFeature> are unlikely to be sufficient
ZY Other apparel Other apparel items not specified by ZB to ZQ, including branded, promotional or tie-in scarves, caps, aprons, dress-up costumes etc. Further detail is expected in <ProductFormDescription>, as <ProductFormDetail> and <ProductFormFeature> are unlikely to be sufficient
ZZ Other merchandise Other branded, promotional or tie-in merchandise not specified by ZB to ZY. Further detail is expected in <ProductFormDescription>, as <ProductFormDetail> and <ProductFormFeature> are unlikely to be sufficient