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José Rodriguez

real name José L. Rodriguez

José Rodriguez is credited on 4,471 pressings across 876 albums tracked on Gatefold, active 1970–2026 — the collector-built map of who actually made the music.

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4,471

Pressings

876

Albums

6

Decades active

354

In collections

Biography

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New York-based mastering engineer born in Puerto Rico.
Worked at Frankford/Wayne Mastering Labs, Sterling Sound and Mediasound
His cutting are recognizable by the initials "JR" etched in runouts (see pics)
He was one of the most important mastering engineers and a studio fixture of the Disco era.
He helped create the first 12-inch 45 RPM single while working with Tom Moulton.
Born: March 25, 1944 in Puerto Rico
Dead: April 20, 1996, in New York City, New York, USA
For pressings with "TM/JR" on runouts, use the Tom Moulton & José Rodriguez profile.
Please don't use this profile for the electronic artist Jose Rodriguez.

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Credited work

4,471 pressings · 876 albums · active 1970–2026

  • Mastering · 4,538
  • Engineering · 47
  • Performance · 8
  • Other credits · 3
  • Production · 2

Studios: Sigma Sound Studios · Mediasound · Sigma Sound Studios, New York · Blank Tape Studios

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