Abbey Road Turns 90 | Happy Birthday Abbey Road Studios

12th November 2021

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Today marks 90 years since Abbey Road officially opened as the world’s first recording studio - 90 years of enabling and recording the music makers who defined each generation. We’re always grateful to everyone who has stepped into our house to create, play, dream and share the joy of making music.

In celebration of our 90th birthday, we’ve adorned the wall with a few familiar faces of the people who have made the studios just so special across the decades.

90th Anniversary Range

To commemorate the 90 years of Abbey Road Studios, the Abbey Road Shop is delighted to share with you its very special 90th Anniversary range.

Long Sleeve T-Shirt

Long Sleeve T-Shirt

Buy Now | £30

Thermal Steel Water Bottle

Thermal Steel Water Bottle

Buy Now | £35

Grey Hoodie

Buy Now | £45

Denim Tote Bag

Buy Now | £30

Take a look at the original listing for the elegant sixteen-room, three-story town house built in 1830 that would later become Abbey Road Studios.

It was purchased by the Gramophone Company in 1928 who went on to build the world’s first purpose-built recording studio. The St John’s Wood address was chosen for its large garden and ideal location – close enough to the performance spaces of the time, but away from the noise and vibrations of the traffic and trains.

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