Record Plant, Recording studio in Los Angeles, USA
Record Plant is a recording studio in Los Angeles located on North Sycamore Avenue, housing multiple recording rooms designed to feel like living spaces. The facility has served as a workspace for artists across different genres and recording disciplines since arriving in the city.
The studio opened first in New York City in 1968 and arrived in Los Angeles a year later. Over more than five decades, it went through different ownership periods and eventually relocated to its current North Sycamore Avenue location in 1985.
The name Record Plant reflects the idea of creating a space where artists could work and live simultaneously. The rooms were intentionally designed as comfortable living spaces rather than cold, sterile facilities, making it a social hub for musicians.
The studio is located on North Sycamore Avenue and accessible by car in Los Angeles. It is best to confirm operating status and availability before visiting, as the facility has experienced operational changes in recent years.
Prince visited the studio in the late 1990s and signed the guest book with his artist symbol, calling it the best studio he had ever recorded in. This moment became a defining memory for the studio's legacy.
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