Publishing and Distribution

Service Description

We provide record production and/or releasing, promoting, and distributing sound recordings to wholesalers, retailers, or directly to the public. We contract with artists, arrange and finance the production of original master recordings, and/or produce master recordings themselves, such as digital music and compact discs. Establishments in this industry hold the copyright to the master recording, or obtain reproduction and distribution rights to master recordings produced by others, and derive most of their revenues from the sales, leasing, licensing, or distribution of master recordings. Acquiring and registering copyrights for musical compositions in accordance with law and promoting and authorizing the use of these compositions in recordings, radio, television, motion pictures, live performances, print, or other media. Represent the interests of the songwriter or other owners of musical compositions to produce revenues from the use of such works, generally through licensing agreements. Own the copyright or act as administrator of the music copyrights on behalf of copyright owners. Publishers of music books and sheet music are included in this industry. Independent (i.e., freelance) individuals primarily engaged in performing in artistic productions, in creating artistic and cultural works or productions, or in providing technical expertise necessary for these productions. This industry also includes athletes and other celebrities exclusively engaged in endorsing products and making speeches or public appearances for which they receive a fee. Producing live musical entertainment (except theatrical musical or opera productions) and independent (i.e., freelance) artists primarily engaged in providing live musical entertainment NAICS Codes: 512250-Record Production and Distribution 512230-Music Publishers 711510-Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers 711130-Musical Groups and Artists