Nordisk Copyright Bureau
FAQ - questions & answers
About music on audio products
- production
- Do you have to pay NCB royalties if you release your OWN MUSIC on CD?
- A special set of rules apply if you release your own music on CD or other media.
Please refer to [Music on CD, MC, DVD audio, vinyl]/[- do you release your own music?].
- Are you allowed to MAKE A COPY of a music CD?
- If it is done with a veiw to selling/distributing the copies, you will also need the permission of the relevant record company.
On this link you can learn more about the rules that apply to private copying of music for your own personal use.
- Do you have to pay NCB royalties if you make CD's that are given away FOR FREE?
- Yes - if the recordings are give-aways you must pay minimum rates. Please refer to [Music on CD, MC, DVD audio, vinyl]/[- tariff rates].