Harry J Studio’s Vintage Mixing Console Surfaces On eBay For Staggering US$2.5 Million

(Dancehall Mag) – A piece of Reggae music history has surfaced on eBay.

The Helios HJ-1 Dub Station 20-channel mixing console—reportedly used to record Bob Marley & The Wailers’ first four studio albums and scores of other legendary 1970s recordings at Harry J’s Studio in Jamaica—is up for sale on the auction site for a staggering US$2.5 million.

The vintage blue and green console, estimated to be built in 1973, was listed by Retro Gear Shop, a high-end boutique music equipment store located in Nashville, Tennessee. In addition to recording Bob Marley and the Wailers’ albums Catch a Fire, Burnin’, Natty Dread and Rastaman Vibration, the console was also used by many other legendary Jamaican reggae artists, including Burning Spear, Big Youth, Dennis Brown, Augustus Pablo, Bunny Wailer, U Roy, Horace Andy, Barrington Levy, and Yellowman.

“This console is an undeniable piece of recording history. You can hear the beautiful tone of this console through all the amazing music that’s been made with it,” states the eBay listing description.

Retro Gear Shop said they went to Jamaica in person to acquire the 20-input, 16-output analog console.

The sale includes the desk’s external power supply and a pair of Yamaha NS10 studio monitors in a matching color. Professional crating and freight shipping are included in the price.