The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word REPLAYS
I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
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More clues leading to the result REPLAYS
Buddy explains!

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 = replays.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.
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What does REPLAYS mean?
REPLAYS noun- The replaying of (something), for example of televised footage.
- Saved video footage of the gameplay of a computer game
- A replayed match, often after the first game or match ended in a draw.