The master recording, commonly referred to as a “master” is the original, official recording from which all other copies are made. Master ownership refers to owning the copyright of a particular sound recording.
In order for Canadians who own a master recording to receive royalties, the recording must be registered with either Re:Sound, Connect Music Licensing, or Soproq.
Recording royalties are generated whenever a master recording is downloaded, physically bought, streamed, or publicly performed (terrestrial radio, internet radio, satellite radio, background music, live event performance).
Master Recording
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