18.20
Class
Reproduction of recorded media
SDMX: C1820
Class Level
4 Depth
0 Children
0 Siblings
📋 Official Classification Notes
✓ Includes
This class includes: - reproduction from master copies of gramophone records, compact discs and tapes with music, or other sound recordings - reproduction from master copies of records, compact discs and tapes with motion pictures, and other video recordings - reproduction from master copies of software and data on discs and tapes
✗ Excludes
This class excludes: - reproduction of printed matter, see 18.11, 18.12 - software publishing, see 58.2 - production and distribution of motion pictures, videotapes and movies on discs or similar media, see 59.11, 59.12, 59.13 - reproduction of motion picture film for theatrical distribution, see 59.12 - production of master copies for records or audio material, see 59.22
Frequently Confused With
18.11
Printing of newspapers
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18.12 Other printing
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58.2 Software publishing
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59.11 Motion picture, video and television programme production activities
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59.12 Motion picture, video and television programme post-production activities
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Who is this code for?
Verified: SEMANTIC_SECTION_MATRIXProduction managers and directors in manufacturing
SOC 2020:1121 Common titles: Plant manager, Factory manager
Food, drink and tobacco process operatives
SOC 2020:8111 Common titles: Machine operator, Factory worker
Assemblers (electrical and electronic products)
SOC 2020:8131 Common titles: Assembly worker, Line worker
Related Occupations
Industrial engineersMetal working production and maintenance fitters
Evidence: Representative SOC 2020 occupations for SIC Section C (Reproduction of recorded media).
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Data source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) —
UK SIC 2026
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