National Register of Historic Places
Sun Record Company, Memphis Recording Service
Sun Record Company, Memphis Recording Service is a historic place in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on July 31, 2003, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 03001031.
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Sun Record Company, Memphis Recording Service
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About this place
What is Sun Record Company, Memphis Recording Service?
Sun Studio is a recording studio opened by rock-and-roll pioneer Sam Phillips at 706 Union Avenue in Memphis, Tennessee, on January 3, 1950. It was originally called Memphis Recording Service, sharing the same building with the Sun Records label business. The Sun label that was housed within the studio played a large role in Elvis Presley's early career.
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Listing details
- Name
- Sun Record Company, Memphis Recording Service
- City
- Memphis
- County
- Shelby County
- State
- Tennessee
- Listed on the National Register
- July 31, 2003
- NRIS reference number
- 03001031
- Resource type
- building
- National Historic Landmark
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 35.13929, -90.03772
When was Sun Record Company, Memphis Recording Service listed on the National Register?
Sun Record Company, Memphis Recording Service was added to the National Register of Historic Places on July 31, 2003.
Where is Sun Record Company, Memphis Recording Service located?
Sun Record Company, Memphis Recording Service is located in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee at approximately 35.13929, -90.03772. See the map above.
Is Sun Record Company, Memphis Recording Service a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Sun Record Company, Memphis Recording Service is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.
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