Mechanical Royalties

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Definition of "Mechanical Royalties"

In musical recording, mechanical royalties are the royalties paid to a song writer. The rate of mechanical royalties is completely negotiable. A minimum royalty is often defined in statute but is typically reduced to 75% of the statutory minimum in a Music Recording Contract.

"Mechanical Royalties" is referred to in the following legal documents:

Music Recording Contract

See also:

Master Recording