US 2027
The famous early scat-singing record. US sound recordings from 1926 enter the public domain in 2027 under the Music Modernization Act.
| Where | Status |
|---|---|
| United States | Free from 1 January 2027 |
Limits
Only the 1926 recording; check the composition separately (1926 compositions are already free in the US).
Ideas
Samples, documentaries, remastered compilations.
Sources
Checked 31 October 2026. Report a correction.
More recordings
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New in 2026The St. Louis Blues (1925 recording)Bessie Smith with Louis Armstrong · 1925 · Recordings
One of the great blues records, free as a recording in the US.
US 2026
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