What are CWR Version Types?

In CWR, Version Types are codes used to describe whether a musical work is an original creation, an arrangement, or a lyrical adaptation. These codes help societies and partners understand how a work differs from previous versions and how rights should be managed.

Version Type	Action	CODE	Comment
Music Arrangement	New	NEW	New music added to existing music
Music Arrangement	Arrangement	ARR	A version of a work in which musical elements have been modified
Music Arrangement	Addition	ADM	Music added to a pre-existing text
Music Arrangement	Unspecified arrangement	UNS	To be used when it is known the work is an arrangement, but no further details are available
Music Arrangement	Original	ORI	Music used in its original form
Lyric Adaptation	New	NEW	New lyrics added to the existing lyrics
Lyric Adaptation	Modification	MOD	Lyrics modified in the original language
Lyric Adaptation	None	NON	No lyrics have been included in the work
Lyric Adaptation	Original	ORI	Lyrics have been used in the original form
Lyric Adaptation	Replacement L	REP	Lyrics have been totally replaced
Lyric Adaptation	Addition	ADL	Lyrics added to a pre-existing instrumental work
Lyric Adaptation	Unspecified	UNS	Details of the lyric adaptation are not known at this time
Lyric Adaptation	Translation	TRA	Lyrics translated into another language

👉 These codes are mandatory in CWR submissions and must reflect the actual contractual and creative context of the work.