NAICS Code 5122: Sound Recording Industries
The NAICS code for Sound Recording Industries is 5122.
Sound Recording Industries establishments record, produce, and distribute music and other audio content for streaming, download, and physical media formats. Major labels, independent record companies, and music publishers collectively manage the intellectual property that generates royalty streams from streaming, sync licensing, and live performance.
Sound Recording Industries falls under the NAICS code for NAICS 512 — Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries, a subsector of Information.
13,548
Total US Entities
3
NAICS Industries
5122
NAICS Code
Classification
NAICS Industries (5-digit)
| NAICS Code | Industry Title | US Entities |
|---|---|---|
| 51221 | NAICS 51221 — Record Production and Distribution | 8,000 |
| 51222 | NAICS 51222 — Integrated Record Production/Distribution | 3,000 |
| 51223 | NAICS 51223 — Music Publishers | 2,548 |
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