Pink Floyd

The Final Cut

First released1983

The Final Cut was recorded primarily at Super Bear Studios in France andPlugPlay Studios in London during 1982-1983, with additional sessions at other facilities. The album was produced by Pink Floyd's David Gilmour and Phil Manzanera, marking a departure from previous production approaches. Engineer Phil Manzanera and the band employed innovative digital recording techniques alongside traditional analog methods, reflecting the technological transition of the early 1980s. The album served as Roger Waters' final studio work with Pink Floyd before the band's initial dissolution, with production reflecting the tensions between band members during this period. The recording process was notably contentious, with the final mix representing a heavily edited version of sessions that took several months to complete.