Magnetic and Optical Recording Media - Introduction

Introduction
This classification comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing blank tape, disk, or cassette magnetic or optical recording media for use in recording audio, video, or other signals. Excluded from this classification are establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing blank or recorded records and prerecorded audio tapes, which are included within the scope of SIC 3652: Prerecorded Records & Tapes. Also excluded are establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing prepackaged computer software and those establishments manufacturing prerecorded video tape cassettes and disks. The former are classified in SIC 7372: Prepackaged Software and the latter are classified in Industry Group 78: Motion Pictures.