Places that recorded some of the greatest music ever made. Many of the recording studios here have been gone for years, usually replaced by a shopping mall.
TTG Studios
This is where the Doors recorded their third album, Waiting For The Sun. This is also the…
Where The Band’s Self Titled Second Album Was Recorded
After trying to record in a studio in New York which did not have the proper “vibe”, the Band set up a recording…
4th Street Recording Studio
4th Street Recording Studio in Santa Monica, California. Operated by Kathleen Wirt since…
Rumbo Records
In 1977, Daryl Dragon and Toni Tennille, the husband and wife team widely known as Captain & Tennille, began building a…
Lennon Studios
Opened in 1984 by local rockers as a music rehearsal and recording space, this location was a …
Bearsville Record House
Bearsville Record House was built in 1873 and holds a place in American Rock and…
Royal Studio – One Of The Oldest Operating Recording Studios In The World
One of the oldest operating recording studios in the world, Royal Studios was founded in …
Eldorado Recording Studio Original Location
Eldorado Recording Studios is a full service recording studio established in 1954 at 1717 N. Vine Street in…
Bolic Sound Recording Studio Built By Ike Turner
Bolic Sound was a recording studio complex in Inglewood, California. It was built by Ike Turner in …
ATCO Records
ATCO Records is a U.S. record label founded in 1955. It is currently owned by Warner Music Group…
Ultra-Sonic Recording Studios Former Location In Hempstead, NY
Opened in 1962 and closed in December of 1992, Ultra-Sonic Recording Studios was a former recording studio…
Ode Records Former Location In Malibu, California
Ode Records (also known as Ode Sounds and Visuals) was an American record label, started by…
Home Where Neil Young Recorded After the Gold Rush
Neil Young bought this house in 1968, shortly after the breakup of Buffalo Springfield. He…
Metalworks – Greater Toronto Area Recording Studio
Metalworks is a world-famous Toronto Recording Studio founded in 1978 and was originally the creative workspace…
Bearsville Studios And Records
Bearsville Studio was opened in 1969 by Albert Grossman, an entrepreneur…
Sound City Studios
Sound City Studios’ building was originally a production factory for British musical instrument…
Topanga Skyline Studio
Topanga Skyline Studio formerly Skyline Recording Studios, has had many…
RCA Victor’s Music Center Of The World
RCA Victor’s Music Center Of The World, also known as RCA Studios, Hollywood and RCA Victor Studios, Hollywood…
Le Studio – Famous Recording Studio In Morin-Heights, Quebec
Le Studio, which later became Studio Morin Heights was a recording studio…
United Record Pressing
United Record Pressing was founded as “Southern Plastics” in 1949, the same year …
Epitaph Records
Epitaph Records is an independent music label founded in Los Angeles by Bad Religion…
914 Sound Recording Studios – Part Of “Born to Run” Recorded Here In 1974
914 Sound Studios was a recording studio in Blauvelt, New York during the 1970s…
Arhoolie Records And The Arhoolie Foundation, Preserving Vernacular Culture
Since 1960, Chris Strachwitz travelled around the U.S. recording and filming native music styles from Delta Blues…
Levon Helm Studios – Home Of “The Midnight Ramble Sessions”
Levon was the host of The Midnight Ramble Sessions which was named for the traveling minstrel shows of his youth.
Hybrid Studios – An Orange County, CA Multimedia Production Facility
Hybrid Studios is an Orange County multimedia production facility that features…
Crossroads of the World – Wally Heider Mobile Recording Studio
This is a one-of-a-kind classic Los Angeles landmark…
The Record Plant, Sausalito – Some Of The Greatest Albums Of All Time Were Recorded Here
Boy does this place have a history, some of the greatest albums of all time were recorded here…
Sun Studio, Legendary Recording Studio
Opened by rock pioneer Sam Phillips on January 3, 1950, some of the most…
Electric Lady Studios – Hendrix Last Ever Studio Recording
Jimi Hendrix turned a Greenwich Village club in to a recording studio in 1968. Before…
Capitol Records – The Beatles, The Beach Boys, Pink Floyd, Duran Duran
According to legend the design of this building is meant to represent a stack…
American Bandstand Studio – Original Location In Philadelphia
This was the home of the WFIL Studio which hosted the original American…
A&M Records – James Brown, Joe Cocker, Cream, Oingo Boingo, Soundgarden
The buildings here were originally built by Charlie Chaplin as the Chaplin Studios…
Columbia Records – Home Of Classic Rock ‘N Roll Albums
Columbia Records was known to have some of the best sound recording…
Tarpan Studios – The “Motown of Marin” Located In San Rafael
This has been called the Motown of Marin, having recorded some of the greatest acts in…
Stax Museum of American Soul, The Original Location Of “Stax Records”
Located at the original site of the legendary Stax Records in the heart of Soulsville USA in Memphis…
The Doors Office and Recording Studio In West Hollywood, CA
The second floor once housed the business offices for the Doors. They recorded their…
Fantasy Records In Berkeley, CA Released The First Creedence Hit Record
In 1968 Fantasy’s most successful act emerged when the local group Creedence…
Sunset Sound – “The Doors”, “Led Zeppelin II”, “Led Zeppelin IV”, “Beggars Banquet”, “Exile on Main Street”
Recording studios rarely have the kind of history that Sunset Sound has enjoyed. Led Zeppelin…
Geffen Records – Joni Mitchell, Jackson Browne, Neil Young & Crosby, Stills and Nash
David Geffen, once manager to many of the big names of the sixties, such as Joni Mitchell…
Pal Recording Studio, Zappa Bought It And Renamed it Studio Z
From 1957–1964 Pal Recording Studio was an independent shop that …
SST Records Former Location In Long Beach California
SST was an early punk rock independent record label that is still operating…
Studio Malibu Secluded Recording Studio Overlooking Malibu California
Located above “Billionaire’s Beach” in Malibu, Studio Malibu provides numerous…
Sheraton Gunter Hotel – Robert Johnson Recorded Here
On November 23, 1936, in Room 414, a talent scout arranged a session with…
The Church Studio Former Location In San Anselmo California
This was once a church that became a recording studio for musicians during…
Bad Animals Studios/Studio X – Alice in Chains, B.B. King, Neil Young, Nirvana Recorded Here
Alice in Chains, B.B. King, Johnny Cash, Neil Young, Nirvana, Pearl Jam…
Reciprocal Studios In Seattle, One Of The Birthplaces Of Grunge Music
Nirvana’s Bleach, Green River’s Dry As A Bone, Tad’s God’s Ball’s, Mudhoney’s…
Macola Records Former Location In Los Angeles
Macola Records, founded in 1984 was a pressing plant where up and coming…
King Records – Many Songs James Brown Made From 1956 To 1971 Were Recorded Here
Hank Ballard recorded the original “Twist” here and every song James Brown…
Prairie Sun Recording Studio
Prairie Sun is a ‘One-Stop’ facility comprised of three fully equipped analog…
Paramount Recording Studios
Paramount Recording Studios was built in the late 1960’s by the Brolin family…
Shangra-la Recording Studio Location In Malibu
In the early 1970’s Rob Fraboni designed and built the recording studios at…
Media Recording Studios
These studios are the collaboration of Tommy Mottola, former CEO of Sony…
RCA Studio B – Elvis Presley Recorded Over 250 Songs Here
Originally known simply as RCA Studios, the studio became famous in the…
KTLA Los Angeles – The Doors First Television Appearance
Casey Kasem hosted a show called “Shebang” on KTLA, Channel 5 in…
Paisley Park Studios – Where Prince Lived, Recorded And Where He Died
The studio, which was designed and is owned by Prince was officially opened on September…
Atlantic Records
Atlantic was founded in 1947 by Ahmet Ertegun and Herb Abramson and was originally conceived…
The Mansion Recording Studio And Residence Owned By Rick Rubin
This 10-bedroom villa built in 1923 has a long history including being the one-time home of Errol Flynn.
Intercontinental Absurdities – Frank Zappa’s Production Company
Intercontinental Absurdities is the name of Frank Zappa’s production company.
Muscle Shoals Sound Studios – First Rhythm Section To Own Its Own Studio
The Muscle Shoals Sound Rhythm Section was the first rhythm section to own its own studio and, eventually…
Fame Recording Studios In Muscle Shoals
Fame has worked in the studio with some of the greatest artists in rock music history. Artists such as…
NightBird Recording Studios – Aerosmith, Foreigner, Billy Idol, Ozzy Osbourne, Roger Waters
The industry’s most elite call NightBird their home away from home, taking full advantage…
Studio at The Palms – First Recording Studio Located Inside A Casino
The Studio at The Palms is the first ever recording studio located inside a casino…
Caribou Ranch Recording Studio – Built By Producer Of Chicago & Blood Sweat & Tears, James William Guercio
Caribou Ranch was a recording studio built by producer James William Guercio in 1972 …
Studio Paradiso, Located in The Mosser Hotel
Located in The Mosser Hotel, the Studio Paradiso is the place where traveling musicians going to…
Former Location Of Media Sound
Once a baptist church, this was the location where John Lennon recorded “Walls and Bridges”…
Criteria Studios – Derek & the Dominoes “Layla”, Eric Clapton’s “461 Ocean Blvd”, Fleetwood Mac’s “Rumors” Recorded Here
Many classic recordings were made here including James Brown’s “I Feel Good”, Aretha Franklin’s…
Chess Records Office And Studio – Muddy Waters, Chuck Berry And Willie Dixon Recorded Here
Chess Records was located at several different locations on the south side of Chicago, but this…
American Sound Studio – Where Elvis’ “Suspicious Minds”, “In the Ghetto” And “Kentucky Rain” Where Recorded
More than one hundred hit songs were recorded here between its founding in 1967 and its …
WJW – AM – Alan Freed Who Coined The Term “Rock N Roll” Was A DJ Here
Alan Freed, the DJ that coined the term “rock n’ roll”, got his first gig here in 1951…
J&M Studios – Hits By Fats Domino, Little Richard Were Recorded Here
This was the place to record your songs in the New Orleans area in the…
Norman Petty Studios – Buddy Holly Hits Including “Peggy Sue” Recorded Here
Norman Petty was a singer and songwriter, but he is probably best known…
Long View Farm Studios
This is a former dairy farm that has been converted in to a recording studio…
Sigma Sound Studios
Many early “Philadelphia Soul” artists recorded here including the O Jays, The…
Synchro Sound
The Cars recorded most of their hits in the 1980’s here. Aerosmith recorded…
Conway Recording Studios
Conway has been nominated for many awards of technical and creative…
The Cutting Room – Music And Video Production
Clients include: Aerosmith, John Legend, Beastie Boys, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Danger…
Avatar Studios
Avatar Studios opened its doors in July of 1996. Located in Midtown West of…
Eastside Sound
Current and past clients include: Les Paul, Sting, Laurie Anderson, Peter Frampton…
Monster Island Recording Studio
Current and past clients include: Chaka Khan, Meshell N’degeocello, Lucy…
Downtown Music Studios
Downtown Music Studios® is a new two studio recording facility located in the…
Sharon Tate House, Also Used By Trent Reznor & Marilyn Manson
Best know as the place where Charles Manson sent his minions to kill Sharon Tate and…
Western Recorders Studios – EastWest Studios
Western Recorders was considered on of the world’s premiere studios. In 1989…
Jungle Room Recording Studio
Conveniently located next to Hollywood and Burbank, Jungle Room has been the…
NRG Recording Services
One of the premier recording studios in Los Angeles. NRG is fully equipped to accommodate…
Enigma Records
Enigma was founded and run by brothers William and Wesley Hein. Enigma focused on…
Earth Angel Recording Site
The song was originally recorded by The Penguins as a demo at former big band bassist…
Studio Instrument Rentals – “The Eagles” First Rehearsal Location
The Eagles first rehearsal as a group was at the Los Angeles location of S.I.R…
RCA Studios, New York -“Hound Dog” & Blue Suede Shoes” By Elvis
In 1955, RCA purchased the recording contract of Elvis Presley from Sun Records for…
NBC Studios – The Burbank Studios
Now known as “The Burbank Studios” it was the home to the long running …
Casablanca Records – Former Location In West Hollywood, CA
After leaving Buddah Records in 1973, Neil Bogart started Casablanca Records…
MTV’s Original Studio
When the channel first launched on August 1, 1981, its original purpose was to play…
The Record Plant – New York City
Many classic rock albums were recorded here including: Electric Ladyland by The Jimi…
Village Recording Studios
Many great classic rock albums were recorded here including: Goat’s Head Soup – Rolling…
The Secret Sound Recording Studio
In the early 70’s, Todd Rundgren built a recording studio in the top story loft that…
Warner Brothers Studios, “Wish You Were Here” Album Cover Location
Pink Floyd’s 1975 “Wish You Where Here” album cover was shot here. And yes, that…
KLOS-FM – World Famous L.A. FM Radio Station
This long time rock and roll FM station is still going strong. Three of the more famous…
CBS Television City
Since opening in November of 1952, this historic location hosted many great acts…
KPPC-FM – Former Underground Radio Station
KPPC was one of the leading “underground” radio stations in the United States…
ABC Television Center Also Known As The Prospect Studios
Many great and memorable television shows have been produced here including…
Dick Clark Productions
Dick Clark is best remembered as the host of American Bandstand. He went on to…
Kelley-Mouse Studios – Home Of Classic Rock Poster Artists
This was the headquarters of some very talented poster artists. It’s also where…
KMPX Studios
106.9 on the FM dial in the San Francisco bay area was the home to KMPX from…
Hollywood Palace – AKA The Avalon
First opened in 1927 and originally a theater, then one of television’s first studios…
Funky Features
What originally started as a home recording studio quickly became a favorite recording…
Pacific High Studios
In 1969 the Grateful Dead recorded the masterwork “Workingman’s Dead” here. Other…
Pacific Recorders
Pacific Recorders was the first 16 track recording studio in the Bay Area. The…
Wally Heider’s San Francisco Recording Studios
Wally Heider was very well known for making excellent studio and remote location…
Warner Brothers Records
Warner Bros. Records opened for business on March 19, 1958, above the film studio’s…
Radio Recorders
In its prime, the studio was known as the best recording facility in Los Angeles. In the …
Original Sound
The Strawberry Alarm Clock recorded “Incense and Peppermints” here and the great…
Motown Records
Among Motown’s early artists were Mabel John, Mary Wells, and Barrett Strong. The label’s…
Liberty Records
Eddie Cochran, Jan and Dean and The Chipmunks were on Liberty. The Chipmunks were…
Master Recorders
Originally a recording studio specializing in jazz, many pop/rock artists recorded…
MCA Records
MCA Records was part of the Music Corporation of America (MCA). In 2003, it was bought…
Elektra Asylum Records
Elektra Records was started in 1950 by Jac Holzman and Paul Rickholt. During most of the …
Gold Star Recording Studios
This is where legendary producer Phil Spector created his famous “Wall of Sound” …
Brother Records
In 1966 The Beach Boys formed their own record label housed here. Their…
Cherokee Recording Studios
In the early 1970’s the Robb brothers founded Cherokee Studios on their ranch…
Del-Fi Records
Bobby Fuller recorded “I Fought the Law” here in 1966. Del-Fi is probably…
The Automatt
In 1978, The Automatt rose out of the ashes of Columbia Records’ old location, and…
Columbus Recorders
In an attempt to duplicate the free form nature of a live Grateful Dead show, the…
Fillmore Records
Cold Blood was one of the first rock groups to be signed by Bill Graham’s Fillmore…
John Fogerty Studio
After John Fogerty’s problems with Fantasy Records, he would come to this…
BMG Records – RCA Records
Previously the home of RCA Records, it was the west coast home of the German…
DB Records – B-52’s Recorded Their First Single, “Rock Lobster” Here
In 1978, Danny Beard was friends with some musicians that became the B-52’s…
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