At which London studio was The Who's single 'My Generation' recorded?

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The Who recorded the single “My Generation” at IBC Studios in London.

The session took place on 13 October 1965 at IBC, short for International Broadcasting Company. Located at 35 Portland Place, the independent studio was an important home for British pop and rock during the 1960s. The Who used it for much of the recording work connected with their debut album, *My Generation*.

The song was written by Pete Townshend and released as a single on 29 October 1965. Its aggressive performance, Keith Moon’s drumming and Roger Daltrey’s famously fragmented vocal delivery helped establish The Who’s early identity. The recording was produced by Shel Talmy, with studio engineering associated with Glyn Johns.

Listeners sometimes choose Olympic Studios because Olympic later became strongly associated with The Who, especially during the *Who's Next* era. Abbey Road and Trident were also famous London facilities, but neither was the recording studio credited for this 1965 single. IBC is the canonical answer for the original recording.

Source: Wikipedia · fact-checked Sept. 2026

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