Something binding on record? (4)

I believe the answer is:

tape

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'record?' is the definition.
(taping is a kind of recording)

I cannot understand how the remainder of the clue works.

(Other definitions for tape that I've seen before include "The winning runner breasts the ...." , "Record - broken by the winner" , "Band" , "Race finishing-line" , "Record; finishing line" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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