NAICS 51225: Record Production and Distribution
NAICS industry
Code facts
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51
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512
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512
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51
- Codes under it
- 1
- Contract awards
- 3 In the last 12 months
- Contract obligations
- $24,730 In FY2025
NAICS codes and definitions come from the U.S. Census Bureau, size standards from the SBA and contract spending from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Contract obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Obligated |
|---|---|
| FY2027 To date | $0 |
| FY2026 | $217,387 |
| FY2025 | $24,730 |
| FY2024 | $88,663 |
| FY2023 | $73,369 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Us21 Inc. | $37,342 |
Top funding agencies by obligations
| Rank | Agency | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of State | $224,155 |
Top PSC codes by obligations
| Rank | PSC code | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | R426 Communications Services | $157,644 | |
| 2 | 7520 Office Devices and Accessories | $37,342 | |
| 3 | 5835 Sound Recording and Reproducing Equipment | $29,169 |
Contract opportunities
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Codes under 51225
| NAICS code | Size standard |
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| 512250 Record Production and Distribution | 900 employees |
Definition
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in record production and/or releasing, promoting, and distributing sound recordings to wholesalers, retailers, or directly to the public. These establishments contract with artists, arrange and finance the production of original master recordings, and/or produce master recordings themselves, such as digital music and compact discs.
Establishments in this industry hold the copyright to the master recording, or obtain reproduction and distribution rights to master recordings produced by others, and derive most of their revenues from the sales, leasing, licensing, or distribution of master recordings.
Illustrative examples
- Master recording leasing and licensing
- Record producers (except independent)
- Record production (except independent record producers) without duplication or distribution
- Integrated record companies (i.e., releasing, promoting, distributing)
- Integrated record production and distribution
- Musical recording, releasing, promoting, and distributing
- Prerecorded audio tapes and compact discs integrated manufacture, release, and distribution
- Record releasing, promoting, and distributing combined with mass duplication
- Sound recording, integrated production, reproduction, release, and distribution
- Sound recording, releasing, promoting, and distributing
Quick answers
What is NAICS 51225?
NAICS 51225 is Record Production and Distribution, a NAICS industry in NAICS 51, Information.
What is the NAICS code for record producers (except independent)?
The NAICS code for record producers (except independent) is 512250, Record Production and Distribution. Its SBA small business size standard is 900 employees.
What is the NAICS code for master recording leasing and licensing?
The NAICS code for master recording leasing and licensing is 512250, Record Production and Distribution. Its SBA small business size standard is 900 employees.
What is the NAICS code for integrated record production and distribution?
The NAICS code for integrated record production and distribution is 512250, Record Production and Distribution. Its SBA small business size standard is 900 employees.
What codes are under NAICS 51225?
NAICS 51225 has one code under it with its own GovTribe page, 512250 Record Production and Distribution.
How much do federal agencies spend under NAICS 51225?
Federal contracts under NAICS 51225 obligated $24,730 in fiscal year 2025 and $404,149 in fiscal years 2023 through 2027.
Who are the largest contractors under NAICS 51225?
The contractors with the most obligated under NAICS 51225 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are Us21 Inc. ($37,342).
Which agencies buy the most under NAICS 51225?
The agencies that obligated the most under NAICS 51225 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are Department of State ($224,155).
Which PSC codes are used with NAICS 51225?
The PSC codes with the most obligated under NAICS 51225 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are R426 Communications Services, 7520 Office Devices and Accessories and 5835 Sound Recording and Reproducing Equipment.
What is the latest contract opportunity under NAICS 51225?
The latest contract opportunity under NAICS 51225 is Library of Congress - Bifurcated Styli, special notice from Library of Congress, posted April 21, 2026.
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