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Producers Recording Studio

Categories: 1970s, 1980s, Eugene, Recording Studio/Label

1979 Ad in Billboard
1979

Active Years: 1978 – 1983

History

Original location was at 975 Oak Street, Suite 650 Eugene, Oregon 97401

Later moved to 156 W 6th – half block from the Hult Center (originally an old ice house)

  • Owners: Mike Dilley and Lawrence O’Dell
  • Sound Engineer: Steve Diamond
  • Producer: George Bouhes

1982 – Lawrence O’Dell buys out Mike Dilley’s share of the business

1983 – Lawrence O’Dell and his family donate the studio to Eugene Arts Foundation. Renamed as the Eugene Recording Arts Center.  Rented to producers and artists.

April 1, 1983 RG Article: Surgeon Gives Gift of the Arts – Recording Studio Donated by O’Dell. Story is continued on page 2…

Sample Recordings:

1979 – Cam Newton, “Welcome Aliens”

Dec 15, 1979 - Billboard Article
Dec 15, 1979 – Billboard Article

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