Variant of NAICS 2002 - Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Sector

6.2 - Industries not included in the Information and Communication Technology Sector

This special aggregation comprises all NAICS that do not relate to information and communication technology products.

51E - Information and Cultural Industries, except ICT

This special aggregation 'Information and Cultural Industries, except ICT' comprises the portion of NAICS sector 51 'Information and Cultural Industries' that does not relate to information and communication technology products

512 - Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries

This subsector comprises establishments primarily engaged in producing and distributing video and audio recordings or providing related services, such as post-production services, exhibition services, and motion picture processing and developing services. Sound recording studios are also included.

  • Exclusion(s):

    Establishments primarily engaged in:

    • mass duplication of pre-recorded audio and video tapes, cassettes, diskettes, DVDs and CD-ROMs (See 33461 Manufacturing and Reproducing Magnetic and Optical Media)
    • wholesaling sound recordings (See 41444 Sound Recording Wholesalers)
    • wholesaling pre-recorded video cassettes and DVDs (See 41445 Video Cassette Wholesalers)
5122 - Sound Recording Industries

This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in producing and distributing music recordings, publishing music, or providing sound recording and related services.

  • Exclusion(s):

    • musical groups and artists (See 71113 Musical Groups and Artists)
    • songwriters (See 71151 Independent Artists, Writers and Performers)
  • and

    establishments primarily engaged in:

    • mass duplication of sound recordings (See 33461 Manufacturing and Reproducing Magnetic and Optical Media)
    • wholesaling sound recordings (See 41444 Sound Recording Wholesalers)
51221 - Record Production

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in record production. These establishments contract with musical artists, and arrange and finance the production of original master recordings. Establishments in this industry hold the copyright to the master recording and derive most of their revenues from selling, leasing, and licensing master recordings. Establishments in this industry do not have their own duplication or distribution capabilities.

  • Exclusion(s):

    • independent record producers hired on contract (See 71151 Independent Artists, Writers and Performers)
  • and

    establishments primarily engaged in:

    • mass duplication of sound recordings (See 33461 Manufacturing and Reproducing Magnetic and Optical Media)
    • wholesaling (distribution of finished products, bought for resale, including imports) sound recordings (See 41444 Sound Recording Wholesalers)
    • releasing, promoting and distributing sound recordings (See 51222 Integrated Record Production/Distribution)
    • promoting and authorizing the use of musical works in various media (See 51223 Music Publishers)
    • providing facilities and technical expertise for recording musical performances (See 51224 Sound Recording Studios)
    • managing artist careers (See 71141 Agents and Managers for Artists, Athletes, Entertainers and Other Public Figures)
512210 - Record Production

This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in record production. These establishments contract with musical artists, and arrange and finance the production of original master recordings. Establishments in this industry hold the copyright to the master recording and derive most of their revenues from selling, leasing, and licensing master recordings. Establishments in this industry do not have their own duplication or distribution capabilities.

  • Example Activities:

    • Production of master recordings, exclusive of distribution
    • Publishing and reproducing audio materials in integrated facilities
    • Record production (except independent record producers), without duplication or distribution
    • Record production companies (producing only)
Report a problem on this page

Is something not working? Is there information outdated? Can't find what you're looking for?

Please contact us and let us know how we can help you.

Privacy notice

Date modified: