Master recordings
Master recordings are the original recordings of audio performances. The term covers recording as well as
production edits: masters are the copyrighted recordings that are used for analog and digital duplication.[1] Master refers only to the recorded performance of a song; it does not cover the composition of recorded material, which is a separate copyright that belongs to the songwriter unless ownership of the copyright is transferred or sold to a separate entity.[2]
References
- ISBN 978-0-7432-9318-1.
- ISBN 978-1-5013-4593-7.