Here, we talk about the , not the . To dive into registering your musical works, visit the Registering Musical Works page.
Why you should register your sound recording with a CMO as soon as it is created
Registering sound recordings with a is essential for two key reasons:
It helps get credited when their sound recording is used.
It enables sound recording owners, typically and , and performers to get paid for those uses that are managed by CMOs
You can learn more about the different types of CMOs in our topic, The Music Industry Ecosystem
When should you register your sound recording?
It's best practice to register a sound recording with a CMO once it's confirmed for, but always before, its .
If you're a member of a CMO, then all your and sound recordings should always be registered with them. Both and creators should always ensure the registration is done.
For a performer signed to a record label, the registration of the sound recording is usually done by the label.
How to become a member and register your sound recordings and performances can vary in different countries, so contact your CMO to find out how.
Registering your sound recordings and performances with a CMO is a crucial step to ensure that you receive proper credit and compensation for the use of your recordings.
You can explore more about CMOs on the CMO page.
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