Record One
Company type | Recording studio |
---|---|
Industry | Music |
Founded | 1979Los Angeles, U.S. | in
Founder | Val Garay |
Headquarters | , |
Key people | Dr. Dre |
Record One is a recording studio complex in the
History
1979–1988
Recording engineer and record producer Val Garay co-founded Record One in 1979 with the financial backing of Melvin Simon.[1] The 7,000 square foot facility located at 13849 Ventura Boulevard in the Sherman Oaks neighborhood of Los Angeles included recording studios and rehearsal space.[2]
Record One established notoriety with the success of
1988–1996
In 1988,
For approximately one year between 1989 and 1990, Michael Jackson arranged to rent out Record One for $4,000 per day while recording Dangerous, and Bruce Swedien engineered and mixed all but 3 of the songs on the album at the studio.[7][8][9][10]
Prior to beginning work on Michael Jackson's next project, HIStory, Jackson and Swedien wanted an even larger console, so Sides completely revamped Record One Studio A,[11] upgrading the console to a 100-input SSL 8000 G Plus with custom modifications—the largest of its kind in the world at the time—and Studio B to an 80-input SSL 9000 J console,[12] selling the studio's original API console to Herb Alpert.[6][13] The same year, Quincy Jones recorded his 1995 album, Q's Jook Joint, at the studio.[5]
Bad, Dangerous, HIStory, and Q's Jook Joint were all completed by Bruce Swedien at Record One, with all four albums winning the Grammy for Best Engineered Recording – Non Classical. Together, the four albums have sold in excess of 65 million copies.[6]
Record producer Glen Ballard recorded Wilson Phillips eponymous 1990 debut album in Studio A at Record One. Other artists who recorded at Record One between 1988 and 1996 included Barry White and Earth, Wind & Fire.
1997–present
In 1997, hip hop supergroup, The Firm's recorded portions of The Album at Record One. The following year, Rob Cavallo produced two hit songs for the City of Angels (soundtrack) at the studio: "Iris" by the Goo Goo Dolls, and "Uninvited" by Alanis Morissette.[6][5] Also in 1998, Brandy and Monica recorded the hit song, "The Boy Is Mine" at Record One.[14]
In 2001, Record One was the studio where Busta Rhymes recorded "Break Ya Neck" and where Mary J. Blige recorded "Family Affair".[15] Other artists recording at the studio that same year included Janet Jackson.
In 2009, Record One's studios were remodeled and updated again, replacing the SSL G Plus recording console that had been in use in Studio A since 1988 (the console would later be acquired by Mad Muse Studios).[22]
In 2015, long-term Record One client Dr. Dre and his business partner Larry Chatman purchased the studio.[23][24]
References
- ^ Vare, Ethlie Ann (19 October 1985). "Producer Profile: Garay Wonders Why He's No Longer Hot". Billboard Magazine. Vol. 97, no. 42. New York: Billboard Publications, Inc. p. 61. Retrieved 3 December 2021.
- ^ McCullaugh, Jim (14 July 1979). "Record One Going Up As Suburban L.A. Complex". Billboard Magazine. Vol. 91, no. 28. Los Angeles: Billboard Publications, Inc. p. 77. Retrieved 3 December 2021.
- ^ Jackson, Blair. "Classic Tracks: Kim Carnes' "Bette Davis Eyes"". Mix. Archived from the original on July 13, 2014.
- ^ Morsch, Mike (23 October 2019). "The Tubes enthusiastically moving forward with 'The Completion Backward Principle' tour". The Vinyl Dialogues Blog. Retrieved 1 September 2022.
- ^ a b c Walsh, Christopher (5 October 2002). "Ocean Way Mixes Latest Gear With 'A Vintage Vibe'". Billboard. p. 89. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
- ^ a b c d Vdovin, Marsha (May 2007). "UA Heritage: Allen Sides, Part Two: The History of Ocean Way Recording". uaudio.com. Universal Audio. Retrieved 6 December 2021.
- ^ Buskin, Richard (August 2004). "Classic Tracks: Michael Jackson 'Black Or White'". Sound On Sound. Cambridge, England: SOS Publications Group. Retrieved 6 December 2021.
- ^ Weiss, Jeff (7 August 2016). "Michael Jackson: Dangerous". pitchfork.com. Condé Nast. Retrieved 6 December 2021.
- ISBN 9781476730387.
- ^ "Michael Jackson: The Making of 'The King of Pop'". Rolling Stone. January 9, 1992. Archived from the original on July 1, 2015. Retrieved June 25, 2018.
- ^ Verna, Paul (10 August 1996). "Allen Sides Sets Sights On Nashville". Billboard. Billboard. Retrieved 1 December 2021.
- ^ Walsh, Christopher (28 September 2002). "Top-Performing Studios". Billboard. Retrieved 13 December 2021.
- ISBN 978-1-4234-6495-2.
- ^ "Production Credits". Billboard. 13 June 1998. Retrieved 8 December 2021.
- ^ "Production Credits - No. 1 Singles (November 17, 2001)". Billboard. 24 November 2001. Retrieved 8 December 2021.
- ^ Peabody, Zanto (5 September 2000). "Rock 'n' Rap Mecca". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 8 December 2021.
- ^ Crane, Larry. "The History of Ocean Way Studios & Beyond: Allen Sides' Endless Quest for Quality". Tape Op. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
- ^ "Ocean Way's Record One Studios Reopen After Five-Year Lockout". www.mixonline.com. Mix. 10 July 2009. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
- ^ Coker, Theo Hodari (February 2005). "Compton's Most Wanted". Vibe. Retrieved 8 December 2021.
- ^ Coker, Theo Hodari (June 2006). "Mouth Almighty". Vibe. Retrieved 8 December 2021.
- ^ Hilburn, Robert (23 September 2007). "The Dr.'s Always In". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 13 December 2021.
- ^ Harvey, Steve (30 September 2020). "Studio Showcase: L.A. Studio Follows Its Muse". prosoundnetwork.com. ProSound News. Retrieved 24 November 2021.
- ^ Hiatt, Brian (11 September 2015). "N.W.A: American Gangstas". rollingstone.com. Rolling Stone. Retrieved 13 December 2021.
- ^ Fitzgerald, Kiana (28 February 2019). "The Story Behind J. Cole's "Middle Child" Video, Explained By Director Mez". complex.com. Complex Networks. Retrieved 13 December 2021.