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Val Valentin

Val Valentin is credited on 8,344 releases across 1,220 albums tracked on Gatefold, active 1953–2025 — the collector-built map of who actually made the music.

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8,344

Pressings credited

1,220

Albums

8

Decades active

1,133

In collections

Biography

Luis Pastor "Val" Valentin (January 6, 1920 – March 24, 1999) was an American recording engineer with six decades of work in the music industry. Much of his work was done for MGM Records and Verve Records. His large discography includes Jazz albums such as Ella and Louis, Night Train, and Getz/Gilberto.

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Credited work

8,344 releases · 1,220 albums · active 1953–2025

  • Engineering · 8,327
  • Other credits · 99
  • Production · 12
  • Mastering · 9
  • Performance · 5

Studios: Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey · A&R Studios · T.T.G. Studios · Group IV Recording Studios

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