5 Facts About the Recording of Remain in Light
- The album was recorded at two studios: Compass Point Studios in the Bahamas and Sigma Sound Studios in New York.
- The sessions took place over two months, in July and August 1980.
- The Bahamas location provided a relaxed, isolated environment that influenced the album’s rhythmic, groove-heavy sound.
- Sigma Sound Studios in New York was used for additional tracking and mixing, bringing a tighter, more polished finish.
- The dual-location approach allowed the band to experiment freely in the Bahamas before refining the material in New York.