Sound recording and music publishing activities
What this code covers
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.
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.
- Sound recording and music publishing activities
- Activities primarily classified as motion picture, video and television programme activities
- Compare with 59.1, 59.20, 59 when the main activity overlaps another code.
- Check national equivalent caveats before using this code for local registration or filing workflows.
Use this guide as classification support, not legal, tax, filing, or regulatory advice.
- - Sound recording and music publishing activities
- - Activities primarily classified as motion picture, video and television programme activities
What is NACE 59.2 used for?
Use NACE 59.2 for sound recording and music publishing activities when the main activity matches this scope: 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.
What are typical examples for 59.2?
Typical examples include Sound recording and music publishing activities.
When might 59.2 not be the right code?
No separate exclusion examples are available for this record yet; compare nearby hierarchy records before final selection.
Which codes should I compare before choosing 59.2?
Compare 59.2 with 59.1 Motion picture, video and television programme activities, 59.20 Sound recording and music publishing activities, and 59 Motion picture, video and television programme production, sound recording and music publishing activities when the activity description is ambiguous.
Use this group for motion picture, video and television programme activities when the main activity includes Buying and selling of motion pictures or other audiovisual production distribution rights are also included.. 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 division for motion picture, video and television programme production, sound recording and music publishing activities when the main activity includes Motion picture, video and television programme activities and Sound recording and music publishing activities. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Rev. 2 code 59.2 maps to the same Rev. 2.1 class 59.2 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.