Record Production and Distribution

2022 NAICS Edition Cross References

• Promoting and authorizing the use of musical works in various media--are classified in Industry 512230, Music Publishers;
• Providing facilities and technical expertise for recording musical performances--are classified in Industry 512240, Sound Recording Studios;
• Operating radio broadcasting stations, that may acquire the right to distribute content and subsequently broadcast or distribute that content--are classified in Industry 516110, Radio Broadcasting Stations;
• Operating radio broadcasting networks, including satellite radio networks, that may acquire the right to distribute content and subsequently broadcast or distribute that content--are classified in Industry 516210, Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers;
• Mass duplication of recorded products--are classified in Industry 334610, Manufacturing and Reproducing Magnetic and Optical Media;
• Merchant wholesale distribution of blank audio compact discs--are classified in Industry 423690, Other Electronic Parts and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers;
• Merchant wholesale distribution of prerecorded audio compact discs--are classified in Industry 423990, Other Miscellaneous Durable Goods Merchant Wholesalers;
• Retailing downloadable music files and compact discs without producing recordings--are classified in Sector 44-45, Retail Trade;
• Managing the careers of artists--are classified in Industry 711410, Agents and Managers for Artists, Athletes, Entertainers, and Other Public Figures;
• Producing albums on contract as independent producers--are classified in Industry 711510, Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers; and
• Producing live musical entertainment (except theatrical musical or opera productions) and independent (i.e., freelance) artists primarily engaged in providing live musical entertainment--are classified in Industry 711130, Musical Groups and Artists.