512290 — Other Sound Recording Industries
Description
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing sound recording services (except record production, distribution, music publishing, and sound recording in a studio). Establishments in this industry provide services, such as the audio recording of meetings and conferences.
Exclusions & Cross-References
- Promoting and authorizing the use of musical works in various media--are classified in Industry 512230,
- Music Publishers;
- Providing facilities and technical expertise for recording musical performances--are classified in Industry
- 512240, Sound Recording Studios;
- Record production and/or releasing, promoting, and distributing sound recordings--are classified in
- Industry 512250, Record Production and Distribution;
- INFORMATION 407
- Providing mass duplication of recorded products--are classified in Industry 334610, Manufacturing and
- Reproducing Magnetic and Optical Media; and
- Organizing and promoting the presentation of performing arts productions--are classified in Industry Group
- 7113, Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events.
Overview Facts
| NAICS Code | 512290 |
|---|---|
| Industry Title | Other Sound Recording Industries |
| SBA Size Standard | $22,500,000 |
| IRS PBA Code | 512200 (rolled-up match) |
| Sectors Hierarchy | Sector 51 → 512 → 5122 |
| Source / Verified | US Census 2022 NAICS Manual / 2026-06-28 |
Legacy SIC Concordance
Trace the historical mapping chain from the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) to the modern 2022 NAICS code format.
- SIC 7389 - Business Services (via SIC1987:7389→NAICS1997:51229→2002:512290→2007:512290→2012:512290→2017:512290→2022:512290)
- SIC 7922 - Theatrical Producers (via SIC1987:7922→NAICS1997:51229→2002:512290→2007:512290→2012:512290→2017:512290→2022:512290)
Related Resources & Compliance Guides
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 512290:
- Sector 51 Directory Hub — List of related industries in the Information sector.
- SIC ↔ NAICS Crosswalk Tool — Look up mappings between legacy SIC codes and modern classifications.
- SBA Size Standards Guide — Complete rules and averaging periods for small business classifications.
- Calculating Annual Receipts Guide — Detailed worked example of revenue calculation rules.
- IRS Principal Business Activity Guide — How NAICS codes map to corporate and entity tax filings.
Related Industries in 5122
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is 512290 a valid 2022 NAICS code?
NAICS 512290 is 'Other Sound Recording Industries', a 2022 U.S. national industry under Sector 51 (Information); the SBA small-business size standard is $22,500,000.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 512290?
The SBA small business size standard for NAICS 512290 is $22,500,000 (based on receipts).
What is the legacy SIC code mapping for 512290?
NAICS code 512290 maps to the legacy 1987 SIC codes: 7389 - Business Services, 7922 - Theatrical Producers.