In which city was Confessions II mastered at Sterling Sound?

Confessions II was mastered at Sterling Sound in Los Angeles. Mastering is the final audio-polishing stage that prepares a completed mix for release formats such as streaming, compact disc, and vinyl.

The album’s mastering credit goes to Ruairi O’Flaherty, who handled the master at Sterling Sound Los Angeles. This is separate from mixing: Stuart Price mixed the album at Start Here in London, shaping the balance of vocals, instruments, effects, and transitions before the final master was created.

The location can be confusing because Confessions II was recorded in several cities. Sessions took place at Bentley House Studios and Republic Studios in New York City, Start Here in London, Electric Lady Studios in New York, and additional London facilities. Recording location, mixing location, and mastering location describe different stages of production.

Vinyl production adds another distinction. After the Los Angeles mastering work, Miles Showell cut the vinyl master at Abbey Road Studios in London. Thus London appears in the credits too, but it refers mainly to recording, mixing, and vinyl cutting—not the Sterling Sound mastering listed for the album.