New York-based mastering engineer born in Puerto Rico.
Worked at Frankford/Wayne Mastering Labs, Sterling Sound and Mediasound
His cutting are recognizable by the initials JR etched in runouts (see pics)
He was one of the most important mastering engineers and a studio fixture of the Disco era.
He helped create the first 12-inch 45 RPM single while working with Tom Moulton.

Born: March 25, 1944 in Puerto Rico
Dead: April 20, 1996, in New York City, New York, USA

For pressings with TM/JR on runouts, use the Tom Moulton & José Rodriguez profile.
Please don’t use this profile for the electronic artist Jose Rodriguez.