The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word DISCS
I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
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The straight part
We know that "recordings" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case recordings = discs.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.
What does DISCS mean?
DISCS noun- A thin, flat, circular plate or similar object.
- An intervertebral disc.
- Something resembling a disc.
- A vinyl phonograph / gramophone record.
- The flat surface of an organ, as a leaf, any flat, round growth.
- (ultimate frisbee) A Frisbee.