José Rodriguez

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.