Paulmc Posted June 15 Posted June 15 If a record indicates MCPS on the label is it a legal re-issue? Note The Mechanical-Copyright Protection Society (MCPS) is an organisation that collects royalties and protects rights for music publisher, song writer and composer members, when their music is reproduced, in any format – including online, physical and synchronised. The MCPS collects and pays royalties to members when their music is: copied and used in physical products (such as records, CDs and DVDs) streamed or downloaded on services such as Spotify, Apple Music, Netflix and Amazon synchronised into audio-visual entertainment including TV, film, video games and advertising on radio. The MPA Group owns and operates MCPS on behalf of over 30,000 music publisher, song writer and composer members.
Mike Posted June 15 Posted June 15 have to say am a bit lost why you posted this in our record sales forum? moved to 'box' as better suited
Thinksmart Posted June 15 Posted June 15 (edited) If a UK release then it should, but it has been been printed on overseas or some event/rally boot CD sleeves to make them look genuine. If you post up the CD then we can guide. Ifnit ia genuine, the CD issuer has nothing to hide. Edited June 15 by Thinksmart
Ady Croasdell Posted June 15 Posted June 15 2 hours ago, Paulmc said: Find enclosed example on vinyl record Can you scan the whole label?
Woodbutcher Posted June 15 Posted June 15 (edited) 13 minutes ago, Ady Croasdell said: Can you scan the whole label? https://www.discogs.com/release/16014538-Mixed-Feelings-Sha-La-La Edited June 15 by Woodbutcher 1
Timbo58 Posted June 16 Posted June 16 (edited) As far as I am aware in simple terms you need 2 separate things to make any release legit : 1. The MCPS mechanical license 2. The permission from the present owner of the recorded work(s). If you don't have both then it's not legally anything -issued/reissued, it is a BOOT. Just as I'm an inquisitive sort I've checked the MCPS database and yes, it has been applied for, but is noted as 'unnotified' which means it isn't currently registered on the PRS database for who gets royalties. As for the original works owners it'll be who ever now owns the rights to united records. Edited June 16 by Timbo58 2
Ady Croasdell Posted June 24 Posted June 24 Timbo has answered the MCPS query, I’ll have another look. Usually you’d acknowledge the master owner on the label too. I can’t see that anywhere 2
Blackpoolsoul Posted June 24 Posted June 24 7 hours ago, Ady Croasdell said: Timbo has answered the MCPS query, I’ll have another look. Usually you’d acknowledge the master owner on the label too. I can’t see that anywhere I read on Discogs (link below) that someone asked if "all" Lee Jeffries releases were licensed and Lee stated 19 Sept 2018 that they all were. Hope that helps. https://www.discogs.com/label/157322-Sonic-Wax-Records?page=1
Woodbutcher Posted June 24 Posted June 24 4 minutes ago, Blackpoolsoul said: I read on Discogs (link below) that someone asked if "all" Lee Jeffries releases were licensed and Lee stated 19 Sept 2018 that they all were. Hope that helps. https://www.discogs.com/label/157322-Sonic-Wax-Records?page=1 It's not Lee stating the legality but Sweep222 that I suspect is his old chap Steve ... 1
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