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Founded in Freeport, New York, Sonic Sound Studios operated as a full-service recording facility that tapped into the vibrant suburban Long Island music scene. The studio has operated at 292 Locust Ave in Freeport. It offered artists access to professional multitrack recording, mixing and overdub facilities outside of Manhattan, making it a valuable resource for regional musicians and smaller labels.
Among the label-signed artists documented as having recorded there are Public Enemy, Joan Jett, Anthrax, Chuck D, Virgin Steele, Zebra, Gregory Abbott, Gayle Samuels, Blacklace, Hittman, and Billy Falcon.
In addition to this Discogs listing for a single released in 1983, this Instagram posting references Anthrax recording demos at Sonic Sound in Freeport in 1982. Joan Jett recordings documented as being tracked at Sonic Sound can be found here.
Researched by Darren Paltrowitz on November 5, 2025. Updated on November 20, 2025.