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COPYRIGHT OFFICE PRACTICES

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of previously published music is the compilation, the preferable classification is Class A, al­though Form E may be accepted if after correspondence the appli­cant prefers it. If the col­lection is unpublished, it should be suggested to the applicant that registration be deferred un­til after publication with notice, but registration in Class E will not be refused.

[1973]