### Question
How is the term record company defined?


### Answer
The term **record company** is defined in *17 U.S.C. § 115* as the following:

> an entity that invests in, produces, and markets sound recordings of musical works, and distributes such sound recordings for remuneration through multiple sales channels, including a corporate affiliate of such an entity engaged in distribution of sound recordings

#### Citation:
  - *17 U.S.C. § 115*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 1-SUBJECT MATTER AND SCOPE OF COPYRIGHT**

