The legendary studios in Hollywood, California since 1956
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Looking on back on this great photo of Tommy LiPuma, Paul McCartney, and Al Schmitt in Studio C.
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See Frank Sinatra’s mics in the Grammy Museum’s new exhibit, “Tower of Song”! On display: his U48 mic (still used at Capitol Studios), the original tape box with mic diagrams, and an RCA 44B. See these iconic pieces of music history.
Photo by Rebecca Sapp, Getty Images© 2026.
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On June 10th, 2022 "Rufus Does Judy at Capitol Studios" was released. A beautiful tribute to Judy Garland's iconic performance at Carnegie Hall.
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Today we’re listening to @michaeljackson "You Are My Life,” a track from 'Invincible' featuring strings recorded within the walls of Capitol Studios.
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10 years ago @bobdylan "Fallen Angels" was captured at Capitol Studio's for a warm, intimate, "live" feel. With @AlSchmitt_Music behind the board and Bob Dylan embracing classic standards, the room itself became part of the sound.
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From Rihanna and Kanye West to Billie Eilish and Katy Perry, music from some of the world’s most successful artists have made the leap from stereo to immersive audio in Studio C.
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Celebrating 13 years of @daftpunk 'Random Access Memories', released May 17, 2013.
Tracked across Studios A & B at Capitol Studios 🎻
Strings in Studio A, brass and winds in Studio B—captured simultaneously for separation and control. An iconic record.
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A view of Studio B's live room as taken from the lounge.
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The soundtrack to summer, forever. 'Those Lazy-Hazy-Crazy Days of Summer' captured the easy, sun-soaked spirit of the season at Capitol Studios and became a defining hit of 1963. With @natkingcole at his warmest, it helped cement his legacy and timeless Capitol sound.
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A look at the American-made tubes that warm up our CM 5511 compressor. You can bring this sound home with you via the @UAudio plug-in today.
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Paul Simon’s 'Surprise' marks its 20th anniversary this weekend. Sessions for “Father and Daughter,” originally released in 2002, were partially recorded at Capitol Studios. The song remains a timeless reflection on paternal love across generations.
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'Figure 8' finds #elliottsmith opening up his sound with lush, layered production, shaped in part by sessions at Capitol Studios. Released in 2000, it’s a beautifully expansive, dreamlike snapshot of an artist pushing his craft further than ever.
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Happy Heavenly Birthday to the legendary Al Schmitt!
An absolute master of mixing and producing, Al's legacy is forever a part of the Capitol Studios story.
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'Wichita Lineman' by #glencampbell was brought to life at Capitol Studios, shaping a timeless country-pop sound. Powered by The Wrecking Crew, the track became a defining hit that still resonates today.
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On this day in 1956, Capitol Studios went online inside the Capitol Records Tower.
70 years later, the Hollywood skyline and recording landscape remain forever transformed.
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63 years ago today, “Surfin’ USA” by @TheBeachBoys was recorded in Studio A at Capitol Studios, capturing their tight, double-tracked harmonies. With Brian Wilson leading the sessions, their early surf sound came into focus.
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