Reproduction of recorded media
What this code covers
Use this class for reproduction of recorded media when the main activity includes Reproduction from master copies of gramophone records, compact discs and tapes with music, or other sound recordings and Reproduction from master copies of records, compact discs and tapes with motion pictures, and other video recordings. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Official NACE Rev. 2.1 labels and explanatory notes are imported from the source dataset. Plain-language explanations are shown separately so readers can compare interpretation with the source text.
No child codes; this is a class-level code.
- reproduction from master copies of gramophone records, compact discs and tapes with music, or other sound recordings
- reproduction from master copies of records, compact discs and tapes with motion pictures, and other video recordings
- reproduction from master copies of software and data on discs and tapes
- reproduction of printed matter, see 18.11, 18.12
- software publishing, see 58.2
- production and distribution of motion pictures, videotapes and movies on discs or similar media, see 59.11, 59.12, 59.13
- reproduction of motion picture film for theatrical distribution, see 59.12
- Compare with 18.11, 18.12, 58.2 when the main activity overlaps another code.
- Check national equivalent caveats before using this code for local registration or filing workflows.
- If the main revenue activity appears in an exclusion, compare the alternative code before deciding.
Use this guide as classification support, not legal, tax, filing, or regulatory advice.
- - reproduction from master copies of gramophone records, compact discs and tapes with music, or other sound recordings
- - reproduction from master copies of records, compact discs and tapes with motion pictures, and other video recordings
- - reproduction from master copies of software and data on discs and tapes
- - reproduction of printed matter, see 18.11, 18.12
- - software publishing, see 58.2
- - production and distribution of motion pictures, videotapes and movies on discs or similar media, see 59.11, 59.12, 59.13
- - reproduction of motion picture film for theatrical distribution, see 59.12
- - production of master copies for records or audio material, see 59.20
- - Reproduction from master copies of gramophone records, compact discs and tapes with music, or other sound recordings
- - Reproduction from master copies of records, compact discs and tapes with motion pictures, and other video recordings
- - Reproduction from master copies of software and data on discs and tapes
- - Reproduction of printed matter
- - Software publishing
- - Production and distribution of motion pictures, videotapes and movies on discs or similar media
- - Reproduction of motion picture film for theatrical distribution
What is NACE 18.20 used for?
Use NACE 18.20 for reproduction of recorded media when the main activity matches this scope: Use this class for reproduction of recorded media when the main activity includes Reproduction from master copies of gramophone records, compact discs and tapes with music, or other sound recordings and Reproduction from master copies of records, compact discs and tapes with motion pictures, and other video recordings. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
What are typical examples for 18.20?
Typical examples include Reproduction from master copies of gramophone records, compact discs and tapes with music, or other sound recordings, Reproduction from master copies of records, compact discs and tapes with motion pictures, and other video recordings, and Reproduction from master copies of software and data on discs and tapes.
When might 18.20 not be the right code?
Review another code when the activity is closer to reproduction of printed matter, see 18.11, 18.12 and software publishing, see 58.2.
Which codes should I compare before choosing 18.20?
Compare 18.20 with 18.11 Printing of newspapers, 18.12 Other printing, and 58.2 Software publishing when the activity description is ambiguous.
Use this class for printing of newspapers when the main activity includes Printing of other periodicals, appearing at least four times a week. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this class for other printing when the main activity includes Printing of magazines and other periodicals, appearing less than four times a week and Printing of books and brochures, music and music manuscripts, maps, atlases, posters, advertising catalogues, prospectuses and other printed advertising, postage stamps, taxation stamps, documents of title, cheques and other security papers, smart cards, albums, diaries, calendars and other commercial printed matter, beer mats, personalised stationery and other printed matter by letterpress, offset, photogravure, flexographic, screen printing, and other printing presses, duplication machines, computer printers, embossers etc., including quick printing directly onto textiles, plastic, glass, metal, wood and ceramics. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this group for software publishing when the main activity includes Intermediation service activities for software publishing and operation of marketplaces for software downloads. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this class for motion picture, video and television programme production activities when the main activity includes Production of motion pictures, videos or audiovisual and television programme elements and Production of advertising films. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this class for motion picture, video and television programme post-production activities when the main activity includes Motion picture, video or audiovisual and television programme post-production activities and Editing, titling, subtitling credits, closed captioning. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this class for motion picture and video distribution activities when the main activity includes Acquiring copyrights or distribution rights (e.g. for film and audiovisual works) and Distributing productions (e.g. film and audiovisual works to motion picture theatres, television networks and stations, and exhibitors). Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this class for sound recording and music publishing activities when the main activity includes Production of original (sound) master recordings, including digital recordings, that are accessible online or via any hard copy and Sound recording service activities, including the production of recorded (i.e. non-live) radio programming, audio podcasts, as well as audio for film, television, books, etc.. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this group for the broader activity area of reproduction of recorded media, including Reproduction of recorded media. Open the child codes when a more specific code is needed.
Rev. 2 code 18.20 maps to the same Rev. 2.1 class 18.20 Reproduction of recorded media.
Official close match imported from NACE Rev. 2.1.
Low operational impact is expected, but systems should still store the target Rev. 2.1 version explicitly.
Confirm the target version field and update references where Rev. 2.1 is required.