5 Facts About John Martyn’s Solid Air Recording Sessions

The album was recorded in November and December 1972. John Martyn cut Solid Air at two London studios during that two-month window.

The sessions took place at Island Studios and Sound Techniques. Both are well-known London recording facilities from that era.

Island Studios was the primary location for the album. It was the label’s in-house studio where much of the work happened.

Sound Techniques was used for additional recording or mixing. This smaller studio was a popular choice for British folk and rock artists in the early 1970s.

The recording spanned only two months, a tight schedule for a landmark album. Despite the short timeframe, Solid Air became one of Martyn’s most celebrated works.