NAICS
512210 Record Production
Overview
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in record production (e.g., tapes, CDs). These establishments contract with artists and arrange and finance the production of original master recordings. Establishments in this industry hold the copyright to the master recording and derive most of their revenues from the sales, leasing, and licensing of master recordings. Establishments in this industry do not have their own duplication or distribution capabilities.
Alternate descriptions
- Master recording leasing and licensing
- Record producers (except independent)
- Record production (except independent record producers) without duplication or distribution
Related NAICS
- Releasing, promoting, and distributing recordings--are classified in Industry 512220, Integrated Record Production/Distribution;
- Promoting and authorizing the use of musical works in various media--are classified in Industry 512230, Music Publishers;
- Mass duplication services--are classified in U.S. Industry 334614, Software and Other Prerecorded Compact Disc, Tape, and Record Reproducing;
- Merchant wholesale distribution of blank audio cassettes, tapes, and discs--are classified in Industry 423690, Other Electronic Parts and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers;
- Merchant wholesale distribution of prerecorded audio cassettes, tapes, and discs--are classified in Industry 423990, Other Miscellaneous Durable Goods Merchant Wholesalers;
- Managing the careers of artists--are classified in Industry 711410, Agents and Managers for Artists, Athletes, Entertainers, and Other Public Figures;
- Providing facilities and technical expertise for recording musical performances--are classified in Industry 512240, Sound Recording Studios; and
- Producing albums on contract as independent producers--are classified in Industry 711510, Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers.
Businesses
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Cross reference
Industry codes related to NAICS 512210: general liability, SIC, and state or NCCI class codes.
General Liability (GL)
58627 Media Mfg.--Pre-Recorded
SIC
8999 Services, Nec
NCCI Class Code
4431 Magnetic and Optical Recording Media Mfg.
CA Class Code
4922 Magnetic Tape Mfg.
DE Class Code
0487 Surgical Optical Instrument MFG.
MI Class Code
4923 BLUEPRINT PAPER MFG; PHOTO FILMS AND DRY PLATES MFG; PHOTOGRAPHIC SUPPLIES MFG
NJ Class Code
4431 MAGNETIC or Optical Recording Media MFG
NY Class Code
4923 PHOTOGRAPHIC SUPPLIES MFG.
PA Class Code
0487 Surgical Optical Instrument MFG.
TX Class Code
4923 Photographic Supplies Mfg.
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