Mastering · Engineering

Bobby Hata

real name Shinichi Bobby Hata

Bobby Hata is credited on 2,203 releases across 243 albums tracked on Gatefold, active 1960–2026 — the collector-built map of who actually made the music.

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2,203

Credits

243

Albums

7

Decades active

1,504

In collections

Biography

Note: for identification of his work by relying only on dead-wax etch of BH (see images) please consult the forum for guidance.
Born March 16, 1946; Died March 21, 2008. Appears to have worked 1970–2006. He started in the business working for Wally Heider. Recording and mastering engineer who worked with artists ranging from Michael McDonald, Christopher Cross, Dire Straits, and into the jazz field with David Garfield, etc. During and after his days, he continued to work as an independent almost up to the time of his death.
Known to have worked at
-Wally Heider
- From 1970
- Circa 2000 (AKA Bob Hata Mastering Studio, Los Angeles)
Known to have worked with
-Lee Herschberg
-Joe Sidore
-Rudy Hill

Bio from Discogs

Credited work

2,203 releases · 243 albums · active 1960–2026

  • Mastering · 2,010
  • Engineering · 265
  • Production · 5
  • Performance · 5
  • Other credits · 3

Studios: Warner Bros. Recording Studios · Muscle Shoals Sound Studios · 5150 · Pecan Street Studios

Discography

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