Master Recording

A Master Recording is a complete, original recording from which copies are made. Master recordings are usually controlled by a label, whereas the underlying compositions are usually controlled by a publisher. A master recording copyright is represented by the ℗ - symbol meaning "phonogram".

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• Sound Recording
• Master Recording
• Sample
• Interpolated Work

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