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In May 1977 [[Mike Howlett]], [[Andy Summers]], [[Stewart Copeland]] and [[Sting]] rehearsed and recorded songs at Virtual Earth Studio. On [[1977-05-28]] they played those songs at the Gong festival in Paris under the band name [[Strontium 90]]. Some studio versions and some live songs were published on the CD Strontium 90 - Police Academy in 1997. They also played some songs by [[The Police]], such as [[Visions Of The Night]] and [[3 o'Clock Shit]].
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In May [[1977]] [[Mike Howlett]], [[Andy Summers]], [[Stewart Copeland]] and [[Sting]] rehearsed and recorded songs at Virtual Earth Studio. On [[1977-05-28]] they played those songs at the Gong festival in Paris under the band name [[Strontium 90]]. Some studio versions and some live songs were published on the CD [[Strontium 90Police Academy]] in [[1997]]. They also played some songs by [[The Police]], such as [[Visions Of The Night]] and [[Three O'Clock Shit]].
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[[Sting]]'s vocals for [[Nuclear Waste]] may have been recorded here, too - in the spring of [[1978]].
  
 
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Latest revision as of 00:32, 25 May 2023


Virtual Earth Studio
an ad for this studio from 1978
Location: Swiss Cottage, London, England, UK - 10 Winchester Mews
Years in operation: YYYY - YYYY

In May 1977 Mike Howlett, Andy Summers, Stewart Copeland and Sting rehearsed and recorded songs at Virtual Earth Studio. On 1977-05-28 they played those songs at the Gong festival in Paris under the band name Strontium 90. Some studio versions and some live songs were published on the CD Strontium 90: Police Academy in 1997. They also played some songs by The Police, such as Visions Of The Night and Three O'Clock Shit.

Sting's vocals for Nuclear Waste may have been recorded here, too - in the spring of 1978.

History

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  • its foundation
  • important artists and producers who recorded there
  • its importance in Police/Sting/Stewart/Andy history

Recording history

The following Police and related albums or songs were recorded at this studio:

Album (or song) title Artist or band Producer Release year
Nuclear Waste The Radio Actors Simon Heyworth 1978
Strontium 90: Police Academy Strontium 90 Mike Howlett 1997

See also

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External links

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References

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