Investigate Edited Broadcasts — Investigate Edited Broadcasts

Public performances of a song, such as broadcasts or transmissions, do not automatically constitute a legal publication of the work. For copyright purposes, publication specifically requires the distribution of physical or digital phonorecords to the public.

Broadcasted performances may feature temporary alterations or regional edits that do not reflect the officially registered composition. Researchers should rely on authorized, published phonorecords rather than broadcast performances to verify lyrics.