The Difference Between A Music Publisher And A Record Label

What’s the difference between a music publisher and a record label?

This is a classic thing often asked by musicians or those unfamiliar with the role of a music publisher. There’s a common misconception that music publishers and record labels have the same functions, which is a frequent misunderstanding in the music industry.

In reality, these two entities are clearly different in terms of both their functions and their work. Here's a basic explanation of the differences between them:

Music Publisher: A music publisher represents songwriters. Their role involves handling administration, managing, and monetizing the economic rights of song copyrights on behalf of the songwriters for their creations.

Record Label: A record label works with recording artists and is responsible for recording, producing, distributing, and promoting the artists' recorded works. They collaborate with musicians to create and market recordings while managing both physical and digital distribution.

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