Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Document And Entity Information

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Document And Entity Information (USD $)
In Billions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012
Jun. 30, 2012
Jan. 31, 2013
Series A [Member]
Segment, Liberty Capital [Member]
Jan. 31, 2013
Series B [Member]
Segment, Liberty Capital [Member]
Entity Registrant Name Liberty Media Corporation      
Entity Central Index Key 0001560385      
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31      
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer      
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding     111,247,928 9,882,238
Document Type 10-K      
Amendment Flag false      
Document Period End Date Dec. 31, 2012      
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2012      
Document Fiscal Period Focus FY      
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer No      
Entity Voluntary Filers No      
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes      
Entity Public Float   $ 9.4