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RPM Studios, Johannesburg, South Africa

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One of the most well-known and advanced recording and mastering studios in South Africa, situated in Johannesburg and launched in 1979. In 1982 it joined the [l=Gallo] Group. The studio was established by [url=https://www.discogs.com/label/248079-Gramophone-Record-Co-Pty-Ltd]ex-Gramophone Record Company[/url] salesman [a4625974] and producer [url=http://www.discogs.com/artist/455433-Dan-Hill-2]Dan Hill[/url], the duo that founded [l=RPM] Records in 1967 (located in the same building). Drummer/producer [a242161] later joined, along with [a1380864] who became the studio’s first manager. Notable and international artists who have recorded here include [a76040], [a14661], [a561491], [a399268], [a578426], [a90543], [a6518], and of course [a=Paul Simon]'s "Graceland". Producers who likewise made RPM their home include [a396518], [a807693], [a1643045] and [a768190]. In 1991 the three-studio facility was renamed to [l276066]. Engineers: [a1425294], [a=Geoff Tucker].