Abstract: An automated system that facilitates the real time identification of sound recordings in a retail environment and concurrent correlation and display for listeners of information such as the title and artist for the sound recording, as well as an accommodation of a purchase opportunity of or related to the sound recording. The system also identifies and reconciles un-matched recordings for improved subsequent matching. The system is retailer-configurable, such that messages and content may be automatically displayed at the same time on point of sale machines or other in-store displays. This allows the proprietor to cross-promote other products and services, as well as the identification of songs other than the currently playing one for the consumer. The consumer may link to systems that allow a purchase of the music in various ways, including downloading of digital files, providing a burned or pre-packaged CD/DVD, and others.