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Description
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A2
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2-Session Super Audio CD (SACD)/ Compact Disc (CD) (album)
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CD with an additional sound layer (two total) that is playable on SACD compatible players.
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A3
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3-Session SACD/5.1 Channel SACD/CD (album)
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CD with two additional sound layers (three total) that are playable on SACD and SACD 5.1 Channel players.
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CC
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Computer Chip
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Pre-recorded music on computer chips used in products such as musical greeting cards or toys.
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CD
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Compact Disc (CD)
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CL
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Express Live CD
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Live performance CDs designed for distribution at a concert venue or via online mail order
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CS
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Cassette Tape
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Analog cassette.
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CV
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Use in RIAA Agreement-covered Services
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Digital configurations covered by the RIAA Agreement and similar subscription service agreements: limited digital downloads, LT and LU; and digital streaming configurations, S and SA.
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DL
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Express Live DPD
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Live performance DPD's (full-length permanent downloads) designed for distribution at a concert venue or via online order.
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DP
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Digital Phonorecord Delivery (DPD) (album)
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Permanent digital download of an album.
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DV
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Audio-Only Digital Video Disc (DVD-A)
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DVD format designed for enhanced audio playback.
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D1
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2-Sessions Audio-Only DVD/CD Hybrid (single)
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CD single with an additional sound layer (two total) that is playable on a DVD-Audio compatible player.
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D2
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2-Sessions Audio-Only DVD/CD Hybrid (album)
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FX
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Server Fixation
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Fixation of digital music files on a centralized server to enable electronic delivery to consumers (for example, a ringtone).
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JP
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Digital Jukebox Play
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LD
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Local Delivery
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Covers electronic distribution of music files from central server to a local unit placed in a commercial setting, such as a digital jukebox in a bar.
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LT
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Time-Limited DPD
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Temporary digital downloads available on the user's hard drive for a limited period of time.
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LU
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Use-Limited DPD
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Temporary digital downloads available on the user's hard drive for a limited number of uses.
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MA
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MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) (album)
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A standard for musical sound on electronic devices such as synthesizers and computers.
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MB
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Music Movement
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Musical products such as music boxes producing sound based on mechanical movement.
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MC
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Mini-Cassette
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A portable digital medium.
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MD
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Mini-Disc
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A portable digital medium.
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MS
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MIDI (single)
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MX
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Maxi-Cassette (single)
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Multiple track analog cassette single configuration.
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PA
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Payable Play
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A configuration associated with digital jukebox licenses.
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PH
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Phonic Ringtone
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Mono or polyphonic ringtones.
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PL
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Digital Pre-Load Single - Load
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Preloaded digital music files on a computer hard drive.
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PM
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Promotional Play
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A configuration associated with digital jukebox licenses.
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PR
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Piano Roll
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PU
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Digital Pre-Load Single - Unlock
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Consumer use of a digital music file that had been pre-loaded on a computer hard drive.
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RR
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Pre-Recorded Ringtone
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Mastertone/clip ringtone.
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S
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Streaming (single)
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Real-time transmission of a single music track over the Internet from a central server.
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SA
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Streaming (album)
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Real-time transmission of an album music track over the Internet from a central server.
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SC
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Cassette (single)
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Analog cassette single.
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SD
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Compact Disc (CD) (single)
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SP
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Digital Phonorecord Delivery (DPD) (single)
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Permanent digital download of a single track.
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SS
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Super Audio CD (SACD) (single)
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CD format designed for enhanced audio playback.
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SU
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SACD (album)
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CD format designed for enhanced audio playback.
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S2
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2-Session SACD / CD (single)
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CD with an additional sound layer that is playable on SACD compatible players.
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S3
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3-Session SACD/5.1 Channel SACD/ CD (single)
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CD with two additional sound layers that are playable on SACD and SACD 5.1 channel players.
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T
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Reel-to-Reel Tape
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7
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Vinyl 7"
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12
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Vinyl 12"
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