Abbey Road Studios

Abbey Road Studios is colloquially known as “the most famous recording studio in the world” for its association with The Beatles' iconic discography. Formerly known as “EMI Recording Studios,” it was established in late 1931 by the Gramophone Company—pioneers of English audio technology at the time.

It is named after its location at ‘3 Abbey Road, St. John’s Wood’ along the city of Westminster’s renowned thoroughfare. In 2010, the British Government granted Abbey Road Studios ‘English Heritage Grade II listed status’ following the threat of sale by property developers in 2009.

The Beatles also named their final album, Abbey Road, after the place they had come to call home. The classic album cover features all four Beatles in stride at the historic zebra crossing right outside the studio.