Electric Lady Studios

Electric Lady Studios is a recording facility in Greenwich Village, Manhattan, housed in a four-story building at 52 West Eighth Street. The exterior features round windows, while inside there are several recording rooms equipped with specialized lighting and technical gear for professional music production.

Jimi Hendrix and his manager Michael Jeffery purchased a former nightclub called The Generation in 1968 and began converting it into a recording space. The facility opened in 1970 as the first studio owned by a musician.

The name refers to a song from the album Electric Ladyland, released by Jimi Hendrix in 1968. Musicians and producers continue to value the rooms for their warm sound and technical equipment tailored to different recording styles.

The studio is available for commercial bookings, but it primarily serves professional artists and producers working on larger projects. The street in the West Village is generally quiet during the day, and in the evening it becomes more active with nearby bars and restaurants.

Hendrix spent only ten weeks recording in his own facility, and his final session took place just days before his death in September 1970. After extensive renovations in 2010, the original mixing consoles and equipment from the early 1970s were restored to working order and now complement the modern technology.

Inception: 1970

Founders: Jimi Hendrix

Architects: John Storyk

Official opening: August 26, 1970

Website: http://electricladystudios.com

GPS coordinates: 40.73306,-73.99889

Latest update: December 4, 2025 23:03