The Great British Recording Studios tells the story of the iconic British|facilities where many of the most important recordings of all time were made.|The first comprehensive account of British recording studios ever published,|it was written with the cooperation of the British APRS (Association of|Professional Recording Services, headed by Sir George Martin) to document the|history of the major British studios of the 1960s and 1970s and to help|preserve their legacy.|The book surveys the era's most significant British studios (including Abbey|Road, Olympic, and Trident), with complete descriptions of each studio's|physical facilities and layout, along with listings of equipment and key|personnel, as well as details about its best-known technical innovations and|a discography of the major recordings done there. Seamlessly interweaving|narrative text with behind-the-scenes anecdotes from dozens of|internationally renowned record producers and a wealth of photographs (many|never published before), this book brings to life the most famous British|studios and the people who created magic there.|Meticulously researched and organized, The Great British Recording Studios|will inform and inspire students of the recording arts, music professionals,|casual music fans, and anyone interested in the acoustically pristine|facilities, groundbreaking techniques, and innovative artists and technicians|that have shaped the course of modern recording.