In 1983, Word changed its numbering system for its own and all distributed labels to a 10-digit system of numbering useful for Christian stores. The number was known as the SPCN (Standard Product Control Number?). The SPCN was used as a stock control number for Christian book and record stores. They took the form of "701 RRRR xyz. The prefix "701" indicates Word Records is distributor. The middle four digits ("RRRR") coorespond to the label's record number. For Word, the first SPCN album was 8879, as it continued the 8000 series from the final WSB- album, WSB-8878.

The three-digit suffix ("xyz") is as follows. The first two digits ("xy") indicated a label and series under Word's system. For Word's regular issues, the "xy" digits were 10=LP, 50=cassette, and 60=CD The last number ("z") is an internal sequencing number that can have any of 11 digits, running from 0 up to X (which is used for 10). They seem to be rather randomly assigned, but the z digits for the same LP, cassette, and CD issue are related.

As a further complication, SPCN numbers were listed on the product in various ways, from running all ten digits together, to spacing them as we have spaced them (701 RRRR xyz), or with hyphens in various places between digits, such as 7-01-RRRRx-y-z. In the discography below, Vinyl suffixes are given; where "10?" appears, we do not know the final digit. After vinyl was discontinued, CD numbers are given.

The SPCN system was abandoned in late 2000, in favor of the Universal Product Code (UPC).

We would appreciate any additions or corrections to this discography. Just send them to us via e-mail. Both Sides Now Publications is an information web page. We are not a catalog, nor can we provide the records listed below. We have no association with Word Records. Should you be interested in acquiring albums listed in this discography (all but the most recent of which are out of print), we suggest you see our Frequently Asked Questions page and follow the instructions found there. This story and discography are copyright 2001 by Mike Callahan.