Any copyright lawyers lurking?


This is a question regarding the personal recording of vinyl to digital. I believe it was tested in the courts and upheld whereby an individual could record vinyl (at the time to tape). What is the consensus on the legality to record vinyl to digital. Ok, that question is likely a simple yes, it is ok. Here's the real question I'm getting to: let's say I record a perfect vinyl album (some of these could include super high quality 45 rpm remasters) to DSD at the highest quality possible, may I share it legally with a friend whom I am absolutely certain owns a legal copy (whether CD or Vinyl) of the material?

Thanks in advance for the discussion.
ghasley
the original cd recorders did not have copy guard. I use an older Sony to record my vinyl to for use in the car and to transfer to Itunes and can make as many copies as I like.
Manitunc,what is the model number of your Sony recorder? Can it us CD-R data discs? All of mine require CD-R music. It would be nice to use regular CD-R's. Mine will make extra copies, but a copy made off of the first copy gives me an analog transfer. If I would stick the copy in my Pioneer, I get an analog copy also. Same with the Philips. Then they had a commercial (Marantz?) that could do it without copy guard all day long. If someone wanted to bootleg them, this would be ideal. And may be heavier built, to make a bootlegger happier. The Sony gives a real decent A/D converter in it. No need for an outboard A/D with it. Better that the other two, and a Denon I tried. They are great for the car, and changer in the bedroom. Thanks.