512290

512290 Other sound recording industries

Autres industries de l'enregistrement sonore • Canadian industry

Sector 51 Information and cultural industries
Parent 51229 Other sound recording industries
Edition 2026 NAICS Canada
Status Active Canadian industry

What code 512290 includes

This Canadian industry comprises establishments, not classified to any other Canadian industry, primarily engaged in providing sound recording services.

Activities & Examples

  • recording of books on tape or disc (except publishing)
  • audio recording of meetings and conferences
  • production of radio programs (except done in broadcast facilities)
  • recording of books on tape or disc (except publishing)

Exclusions & Cross-References

  • managing artist careers (See 711411 Agents and managers for artists, entertainers and other public figures (CAN))
  • mass duplication of sound recordings (See 334610 Manufacturing and reproducing magnetic and optical media (MEX))
  • organizing and promoting the presentation of performing arts productions (See 7113 Promoters (presenters) of performing arts, sports and similar events)
  • promoting and authorizing the use of musical works in various media (See 512230 Music publishers (CAN))
  • providing facilities and technical expertise for recording musical performances (See 512240 Sound recording studios)
  • record production, including contracting with musical artists, arranging and financing the production of original master recordings, and marketing the reproduction rights (See 512250 Record production and distribution)
  • releasing, promoting and distributing sound recordings (See 512250 Record production and distribution)
  • wholesaling (distribution of finished products, bought for resale, including imports) sound recordings (See 414440 Sound recording merchant wholesalers (CAN))

Classification Hierarchy

International Concordance

  • US NAICS 2022: 512290 — Other Sound Recording Industries
  • ISIC Rev. 4: J5920* — Sound recording and music publishing activities