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Cosimo V. Matassa
Cosimo V. Matassa is credited on 785 releases across 252 albums tracked on Gatefold, active 1953–2025 — the collector-built map of who actually made the music.
785
Credits
252
Albums
8
Decades active
69
In collections
Biography
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Sicilian-American recording, mastering and cutting engineer, owner of and Cosimo Recording Studio, responsible for many R&B and early rock and roll recordings. Born April 13, 1926, New Orleans, Louisiana; died September 11, 2014.
When ‘COS’ appears etched on the run-outs, please add a credit:
Lacquer Cut By -> Cosimo V. Matassa + ANV Cos
Bio from Discogs
Credited work
785 releases · 252 albums · active 1953–2025
- Performance · 431
- Mastering · 259
- Engineering · 212
- Other credits · 10
- Production · 3
Studios: Cosimo Recording Studio · Jazz City Studios · Sea Saint Recording Studio, Inc. · Record Plant, Los Angeles
Discography
Records they worked on — most-collected first.

Fiyo On The Bayou
1981

Another Side
2021

Peace And Love - Wadadasow
1974

Atlantic Rhythm And Blues 1947-1974
1985

New Orleans Heat
1978

Little Richard
1958

Mardi Gras In New Orleans
1977

Life, Love And Faith
1972

The Rock 'N' Roll Era 1958
1987

Let Them Talk
2011

The Allen Toussaint Collection
1991

Live On The Queen Mary
1978

Barefootin'
1966

Chris Farlowe And The Thunderbirds
1966

You'll Lose A Good Thing
1962

Voodoo Blues
1997

Atlantic R&B 1947-1974 - Volume 2: 1952-1954
1991

Such A Night! Live In London
1984

Zu Zu Man
1984

Rock, Rock, Rock
1982

Leader Of The Pack
1981

Street Parade
1981

Changes
1980

Hook And Sling
1969
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