What are examples of uses that require a mechanical license?
The most common mechanical uses are in CDs, digital downloads, or ringtones, however mechanical also includes: • Vinyl Records • Cassette Tapes • Pre-loading (loading before commercial distribution) onto digital devices such as MP3 players or USB drives • Other various formats such as SACD, audio DVD, Minidisc, etc. • Any use where there is a reproduction made of a sound recording embodying a musical composition – whether physical or digital.
