The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word MINIDISC
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The straight part
We know that "Recording" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case recording = minidisc.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does MINIDISC mean?
MINIDISC noun- A disc/disk in MiniDisc format
- A minidisc player or recorder.