Sound recording and music publishing activities
What this code covers
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.
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.
- production of original (sound) master recordings, including digital recordings, that are accessible online or via any hard copy
- 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.
- music publishing, i.e. activities of:
- acquiring and registering copyrights for musical compositions
- reproduction from master copies of music or other sound recordings, see 18.20
- wholesale of recorded media, see 46.49
- retail sale of recorded media, see 47.69
- audio streaming and download distribution service activities not associated with publishing, see 60.10
- Compare with 18.20, 46.49, 47.69 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.
- - production of original (sound) master recordings, including digital recordings, that are accessible online or via any hard copy
- - 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.
- - music publishing, i.e. activities of:
- - acquiring and registering copyrights for musical compositions
- - promoting, authorising and using these compositions in recordings, radio, television, motion pictures, live performances, print and other media
- - jointly publishing and distributing sound recordings via streaming and downloads
- - Releasing, promoting and distributing sound recordings to wholesalers, retailers or directly to the public may include production of master recordings or obtaining the reproduction and distribution rights to master recordings.
- - conversion of sound recordings to audio streaming formats
- - publishing of music and sheet music books
- - reproduction from master copies of music or other sound recordings, see 18.20
- - wholesale of recorded media, see 46.49
- - retail sale of recorded media, see 47.69
- - audio streaming and download distribution service activities not associated with publishing, see 60.10
- - activities of musicians, see 90.20
- - Production of original (sound) master recordings, including digital recordings, that are accessible online or via any hard copy
- - 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.
- - Music publishing, i.e. activities of:
- - Acquiring and registering copyrights for musical compositions
- - Reproduction from master copies of music or other sound recordings
- - Wholesale of recorded media
- - Retail sale of recorded media
- - Audio streaming and download distribution service activities not associated with publishing
What is NACE 59.20 used for?
Use NACE 59.20 for sound recording and music publishing activities when the main activity matches this scope: 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.
What are typical examples for 59.20?
Typical examples include Production of original (sound) master recordings, including digital recordings, that are accessible online or via any hard copy, 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., and Music publishing, i.e. activities of:.
When might 59.20 not be the right code?
Review another code when the activity is closer to reproduction from master copies of music or other sound recordings, see 18.20 and wholesale of recorded media, see 46.49.
Which codes should I compare before choosing 59.20?
Compare 59.20 with 18.20 Reproduction of recorded media, 46.49 Wholesale of other household goods, and 47.69 Retail sale of cultural and recreational goods n.e.c. when the activity description is ambiguous.
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.
Use this class for wholesale of other household goods when the main activity includes Wholesale of woodenware, wickerwork and corkware, etc. and Wholesale of bicycles, electric bicycles, monowheels, hoverboards, kickscooters, including related parts and accessories. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this class for retail sale of cultural and recreational goods n.e.c. when the main activity includes Retail sale of recorded media and Retail sale of musical instruments, scores and related accessories (e.g. strings, music stands, metronomes). Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this class for radio broadcasting and audio distribution activities when the main activity includes Broadcasting audio signals through radio broadcasting studios and facilities for the transmission of aural programming to the public, to affiliates or to subscribers and On-demand audio streaming and download services by third-party distributors with distribution rights. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this class for activities of performing arts when the main activity includes It includes: and Live stage productions (theatrical presentations, concerts, operas, dances and others):. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this group for the broader activity area of sound recording and music publishing activities, including Sound recording and music publishing activities. Open the child codes when a more specific code is needed.
Rev. 2 code 59.20 maps to the same Rev. 2.1 class 59.20 Sound recording and music publishing activities.
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.