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An AI-assisted lookup tool for the US public-domain status of sound recordings. Sister site to Public Domain Films ↗.

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Music Modernization Act of 2018
17 U.S.C. § 1401 (pre-1972 sound recordings)
U.S. Copyright Office records

IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE: Public Domain FYI is an AI-assisted information tool. It is NOT a law firm and does not provide legal advice or representation. This site analyzes the copyright status of sound recordings only — it does not address the underlying musical composition or songwriter copyright, which may remain protected even when the recording is in the public domain. Always consult licensed counsel before commercial use.

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