Recording Console From Abbey Road Studios Sells For $1.8 Million

A piece of musical history has moved on to the next chapter in its life.

The recording desk from the world famous Abbey Road Studios from 1971 to 1983 has been sold at auction for $1,807,500.

The huge 40 channel mixing desk was used by The Beatles members Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr, The Cure, Kate Bush, and Pink Floyd for their iconic “Dark Side Of The Moon” album.

Producer Mike Hedges sold it having bought it when the studio equipment was upgraded in 1983.