There are similar laws controlling radio and television broadcasts made by networks or other concerns. Also of interest are sections 106-107. The blanket statement regarding copyrights, just for clarification, is Sec. But ownership outside of these carefully defined uses is prohibited, as you can see. That's what led me to look up these sources and consult with experts.
Some people insist it's their right to have access to any creative process.
Current law gives the edge to the artist. Even if Paul McCartney suggests he wouldn't mind the EMI vaults be opened to everyone, he knows that this is unlikely to ever happen. I've heard people argue that they have a moral right to listen to artistic material that, legally, belongs to others. It's an interesting argument, and could make the nucleus of a fascinating attack on current theories of international property rights. But you'd have to base your case on substantive legal precedents.