Sun Studios

Recording Studios in Memphis, Tennessee Founded in 1952 along with The Sun Record Company by Sam Phillips (2). Previously named Memphis Recording Service from 1950 to 1952. Sometimes named as: - Sun Records Studios - Sun Records Studio - Sun Studio - Sun Studio Beale Street - Sun Records - Sun, Memphis - Sun, USA Outgrowing the location, Phillips closed Memphis Recording / Sun Studios and moved to new studios Sam Phillips Recording Studio at 639 Madison St. in late 1959. For the Nashville recording facility from Sam Phillips, please use Sam Phillips Studio, Nashville.