Decca Studios, Paris

Alternative name of Studio Sofrason, as Sofrason was the exclusive representative of Decca in France. Recording and mastering/cutting studio in Paris (France). In 1970 the studios were completely renovated and modernized (getting equipment for quadrophonic) under the management of chief engineer Jean-Claude Certes. There were two studios, a small one (A) and larger one (B), and 5 cutting cabins. Also appears on releases as Studio Decca. The sound engineers Claude Naudin and Claude Achallé were known for having worked there, as well as, the mastering and cutting engineers François Terrazzoni (1970-1980), Anne-Marie Terrazzoni (1974-1980), Jean-Pierre Michau (1972-1974), Kristina Domotor, Christian Orsini. Lacquer cutting (mastering) engineers who worked here: These can be identified by a letter or two in the matrix number, e.g. 730704B T1, 5R61M 170 L7, XZAL 10072 P C1✶, 730 703 B JS2 etc.. Please note this only applies to French releases! A (7) (Gérard Gustave) = A Michel Blanvillain = B Christian Orsini = C Anne-Marie Désiré = D Joël Savy = JS Kristina Domotor = K L (44) (Still unknown) = L Catherine Patault = P R (52) (Still unknown) = R François Terrazzoni = T Y (44) (Jean-Pierre Michau) = Y Yves Delaunay = YD