Class · NACE Rev. 2.1
59.20 — Sound recording and music publishing activities
- Previous NACE Rev. 2 code
- 59.20
- Parent
- 59.2 — Sound recording and music publishing activities
- Source
- Eurostat — NACE Rev. 2.1
- Last verified
- 2026-07-20
Includes
- production of original (sound) master recordings, including digital recordings, that are accessible online or via any hard copy
- 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.
- music publishing, i.e. activities of: Releasing, promoting and distributing sound recordings to wholesalers, retailers or directly to the public may include production of master recordings or obtaining the reproduction and distribution rights to master recordings.
- acquiring and registering copyrights for musical compositions
- promoting, authorising and using these compositions in recordings, radio, television, motion pictures, live performances, print and other media
- jointly publishing and distributing sound recordings via streaming and downloads
- conversion of sound recordings to audio streaming formats
- publishing of music and sheet music books
Excludes
- reproduction from master copies of music or other sound recordings, see 18.20
- wholesale of recorded media, see 46.49
- retail sale of recorded media, see 47.69
- audio streaming and download distribution service activities not associated with publishing, see 60.10
- activities of musicians, see 90.20
Rev. 2 mapping
Official correspondence: Eurostat NACE correspondence tables.
| Previous code | Previous label | Mapping | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 59.20 | Sound recording and music publishing activities | NACE Rev. 2 class 59.20 is mapped to NACE Rev. 2.1 class 59.20 | 1:1 |