"record purposes" is a correct and usable phrase in written English.
It is typically used to refer to the reasons why something is being kept track of or recorded. For example: "We are keeping track of our expenses for record purposes."
It will, however, be retained in the files of this office for correspondence record purposes only.
The limit permissible for record purposes is 2.5 metres per second.
Any wind of 2.0 meters per second or stronger disqualifies a race for record purposes.
The Boston course is not certified for record purposes because of its drop in elevation and its layout.
But it wouldn't stand as an official world record: despite being the oldest continuously contested marathon in the world, Boston does not count for world record purposes.
The time when I jumped 18.43 and 18.39 at the European Cup in Lille [both ruled out for record purposes because of an illegal wind] - I'll never have a day like that again.
Our analysis provides strong support for that view, and suggests that the wind speed was probably about 4--5 m/s (much more than the maximum allowed for record purpose, 2.0 m/s).
In the context of this song, it's one that muddles Bieber's message, a moment where the narrative we're meant to buy into surrounding his new record Purpose, released Friday, openly conflicts with what's actually on display.
For security and tax-record purposes, it's best to pay by check.
I take issue with his depiction of the records, purposes and powers of these tribunals.
The ballroom was so famous acoustically that Victor Talking Machine Company rented off and on for recording purposes.
