Recording a cover version (legal requirements)

Trevor O · 2010-03-09 11:11:13

Hey all, Myself and the rest of the guys in our band are planning to release an album later this year. We'd like to include a cover version of a song by one of our favourite artists. Does anyone know what the correct legal route is for this in terms of copyrights etc.? Thanks! :)

09-03-2010 12:11PM

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Trevor O

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Hey all,
Myself and the rest of the guys in our band are planning to release an album later this year. We'd like to include a cover version of a song by one of our favourite artists. Does anyone know what the correct legal route is for this in terms of copyrights etc.? Thanks!

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#2 09-03-2010 01:54PM

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we released a lou reed cover a few years back and imro where of immense help. they literally organised all that end of things for us.

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#3 10-03-2010 01:18AM

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From my experience, it's the MCPS who deals with this. They'll send you a simple form, you fill it , and get the license. Easiest way to contact them is via IMRO.

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