Elektra Sound Recorders was

Elektra Records Elektra Records (or Elektra Entertainment) is an American record label owned by Warner Music Group, founded in 1950 by Jac Holzman and Paul Rickolt. It played an important role in the development of contemporary folk and rock music between th ...

's recording studio in

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, United States located at 962

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currently provides video production services at this location.

History

In 1958,

Jac Holzman Jac Holzman (born September 15, 1931) is an American music businessman, best known as the founder, chief executive officer and head of record label Elektra Records and Nonesuch Records. Holzman commercially helped launch the CD and home video for ...

built the first Elektra studio at 116 West 14th Street, on the northern edge of

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Recordings

* Alone Together (Dave Mason album) *

Bread (album) ''Bread'' is the self-titled debut album by soft rock band Bread, released in 1969. ''Bread'' peaked at #127 on the ''Billboard'' Pop Albums chart. The re-recorded track "It Don't Matter to Me" was issued as a single after the release of Bread' ...

Chelsea Morning "Chelsea Morning" is a song written and composed by Joni Mitchell and recorded for the singer's second album, ''Clouds'', which she released in 1969. Background The song was inspired by Mitchell's room in the Chelsea neighborhood of New York Cit ...

Don't Cry Now ''Don't Cry Now'' is the fourth solo studio album by Linda Ronstadt and the first of her studio releases for Asylum Records, following six albums recorded for and released on Capitol Records including three she recorded as a member of The Stone P ...

* Essential Rarities *

First (David Gates album) ''First'' is the debut solo album by David Gates, released in 1973. Musicians who appear on the album include Larry Knechtel, Mike Botts, Jimmy Getzoff, Jim Gordon (musician), Jim Gordon, Jim Horn, John Guerin, Larry Carlton, Louie Shelton, and ...

Fun House (The Stooges album) ''Fun House'' is the second studio album by American rock band the Stooges. It was released on July 7, 1970, by Elektra Records. Though initially commercially unsuccessful, ''Fun House'' developed a strong cult following. Like its predecessor (1 ...

** 1970: The Complete Fun House Sessions *

Guitar Man (Bread album) ''Guitar Man'' is the fifth album by Bread, released in 1972. The album produced three U.S. Top 20 singles: "The Guitar Man" (#11), " Sweet Surrender" (#15), and " Aubrey" (#15). ''Guitar Man'' peaked at No. 18 on the ''Billboard'' 200. Criti ...

Happy Sad (album) ''Happy Sad'' is the third album by American singer-songwriter Tim Buckley, released in April 1969. It was recorded at Elektra Sound Recorders in Los Angeles, California and was produced by former Lovin' Spoonful members Zal Yanovsky and, coinc ...

* Heads & Tales (album) * I'm Easy (album) * Jack-Knife Gypsy *

Late for the Sky ''Late for the Sky'' is the third studio album by American singer–songwriter Jackson Browne, released by Asylum Records on September 13, 1974. It peaked at number 14 on ''Billboards Pop Albums chart. In 2020, the album was deemed "cu ...

Let It Bleed ''Let It Bleed'' is the eighth British and tenth American studio album by the English rock band the Rolling Stones, released 28 November 1969 on London Records in the United States and shortly thereafter by Decca Records in the United Kingdom. ...

* Lost Without Your Love *

Luxury You Can Afford ''Luxury You Can Afford'' is the seventh studio album by Joe Cocker, released in 1978 on Asylum Records, his only release for that label. Track listing # "Fun Time" (Allen Toussaint) – 2:39 # "Watching the River Flow" ( Bob Dylan) – 3:16 ...

Morrison Hotel ''Morrison Hotel'' is the fifth studio album by American rock band the Doors, released on February 9, 1970, by Elektra Records. After the use of brass and string arrangements recommended by producer Paul A. Rothchild on their previous album, ' ...

* Never Let Her Go *

Outlaws (Outlaws album) ''Outlaws'' is the debut studio album by American southern rock band Outlaws, released in 1975. The album is known for the rock classic "Green Grass & High Tides", which is considered by many to be one of the greatest guitar songs, plus the hit ...

* Peace Frog * Primordial Lovers *

Roadhouse Blues "Roadhouse Blues" is a song by the American rock band the Doors from their 1970 album ''Morrison Hotel''. It was released as the B-side of "You Make Me Real", which peaked at No. 50 on the U.S. ''Billboard'' Hot 100. "Roadhouse Blues" charted i ...

* Sniper and Other Love Songs * Some Days You Eat the Bear *

Souvenirs (Dan Fogelberg album) ''Souvenirs'' is the second studio solo album by the American rock singer-songwriter Dan Fogelberg. The album was released in late 1974, on the label Epic Records. The album reached No. 17 on the ''Billboard'' 200 in March 1975 and was certifie ...

* St. Cecilia: The Elektra Recordings * The Complete Studio Recordings (The Doors album) * The Original Delaney & Bonnie & Friends *

The Rose (soundtrack) The Rose is the soundtrack to the feature film of the same name starring Bette Midler which was released in 1979. Background Midler performs all the songs on the album, with the exception of the instrumental "Camellia". Apart from the title ...

The Soft Parade ''The Soft Parade'' is the fourth studio album by American rock band the Doors, released on July 18, 1969, by Elektra Records. Most of the album was recorded following a grueling tour during which the band was left with little time to compose n ...

Touch Me (The Doors song) "Touch Me" is a song by the Doors from their 1969 album ''The Soft Parade''. Written by guitarist Robby Krieger in late 1968, it is notable for its extensive usage of brass and string instruments, including a solo by featured saxophonist Curtis ...

Warren Zevon (album) ''Warren Zevon'' is the second studio album by American musician Warren Zevon. This album was recorded in 1975 and released on May 10, 1976, by Asylum Records. A remastered version of the album with bonus tracks was released in 2008 by Rhino Rec ...

* Who Knows Where the Time Goes (Judy Collins album) * Wishful Sinful

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