What does the cryptic crossword clue "Recording of communist bureaucracy (3,4)" mean?

The definition is "bureaucracy". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). RED (synonym of "communist") + TAPE (synonym of "Recording"); definition: "bureaucracy" The answer is Red tape.

Recording of communist bureaucracy (3,4)

Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3052 | 9 Down | 2020-04-19 flower

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