As a recording rightsholder when should I register my recordings with PPL?
You should register your sound recordings as soon as you can as this maximises the time PPL has to match your recordings to usage reports provided by PPL’s licensees. The latest you can register recordings to ensure they are included in the main PPL June distribution is the end of January.
How do I add recordings to the PPL Repertoire Database or amend details of existing recordings?
Adding new recordings Only recording rightsholder members may register new recordings into the database; performers can only claim on existing recordings. If you are a performer and your recording has not yet been entered into the PPL Repertoire Database, please inform the record company so that you can claim if necessary. Once you are an […]
What data is mandatory when I register a recording?
As a recording rightsholder, to register a recording with PPL you will need to provide the following data about that recording: ISRC Recording Title Band/Artist name Content type (P)Date (P)Name Country of recording Country of commissioning You will also need to specify: rightsholder name, ownership type, rights start date, rights ownership percentage (if applicable) and […]
What are invalid recordings and how do I fix them?
An “invalid” recording is one where the mandatory data for that recording has not been provided in full. It is important for recording rightsholders to “fix” their invalid recordings by providing the missing data, as any PPL licensing revenue allocated to the recording rightsholder in respect of an invalid recording will be held pending the […]
Can I register recordings that have received public broadcasts/performances but will not be commercially available via a label (i.e. library/production music)?
PPL cannot license recordings that are licensed via MCPS, such as production music and library music as there would be a duplication of rights (PPL and MCPS both license for the public performance and broadcast of the sound recordings). PPL’s role is to license sound recordings that are created for the purpose of being sold […]
I have recently acquired a catalogue. How can I transfer the rights in the underlying repertoire to my account?
You will need to supply PPL with certain information and documentation before PPL is able to effect the transfer of repertoire. PPL will need information on the context of the transfer of rights, including confirmation of the relevant repertoire, the relevant date of the transfer and the scope of the rights that have been acquired. PPL may […]
What happens if another PPL member claims to control the rights in recordings which I think I hold the rights?
When PPL receive a claim from another member on repertoire that already has a recording rights owner, the recording will enter PPL’s informal dispute resolution process. Each claiming member will be requested to confirm their claim and supply evidence of their claim. PPL will set deadlines for the submission of evidence, after which it will […]
Should I register remastered recordings with PPL?
Remastered sound recordings should be registered with PPL as a separate recording from the original (un-remastered) recording only where the remaster is protected by a new copyright. PPL has prepared a guidance note on remasters to help members to decide whether to register the remastered recording in each instance. This guidance note also contains information […]
What should I do if my recording has been sampled?
It is the responsibility of each record company that produces or releases a sound recording (the “Subsequent Sound Recording”) containing a sample of another recording (the “Sampled Recording”) to clear all of the rights in the Sampled Recording. PPL will allocate the record company share of all revenue for use of the Subsequent Sound Recording […]
How do I get an ISRC?
You must request an ISRC during the process of becoming a PPL recording rightsholder member. The code is specific to you as a rightsholder and helps to identify your tracks quickly and simply. If you are already registered as a PPL recording rightsholder member you can raise an ISRC query through your myPPL account. If […]