This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing sound recording services (except record production, distribution, music publishing, and sound recording in a studio). Establishments in this industry provide services, such as the audio recording of meetings and conferences.

• Audio recording of meetings or conferences
• Music program distribution, pre-recorded
• Radio program tape production (except independent producers)
• Recording books on tape or disc (except publishers)
• Recording seminars and conferences, audio
• Stock music and other audio services
• Stock sound library (e.g., general background sounds, stock music)

• Producing records, including contracting with musical artists, arranging and financing the production of master recordings, and marketing the reproduction rights--are classified in Industry 512210, Record Production;
• Releasing, promoting, and distributing sound recordings--are classified in Industry 512220, Integrated Record Production/Distribution;
• Promoting and authorizing the use of musical works in various media--are classified in Industry 512230, Music Publishers;
• Providing facilities and expertise for recording musical performance--are classified in Industry 512240, Sound Recording Studios;
• Providing mass duplication of recorded products--are classified in U.S. Industry 334614, Software and Other Prerecorded Compact Disc, Tape, and Record Reproducing; and
• Organizing and promoting the presentation of performing arts productions--are classified in Industry Group 7113, Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events.