Paul Allen Rothchild (April 18, 1935 – March 30, 1995)[1] was a prominent American record producer of the 1960s and 1970s, widely known for his historic work with the Doors, producing Janis Joplin's final album Pearl and the Paul Butterfield Blues Band's first two albums.

The early Butterfield Blues Band members were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2015.

This format ensured the final tape would represent Rothchild's sonic vision for future generations.

[7] He did not produce their last album with Jim Morrison, L.A. Woman, as Rothchild withdrew from the production after disagreeing with the group over the band's musical direction.

[1] He also produced albums and singles for John Sebastian, Joni Mitchell, Neil Young, Tom Paxton, Fred Neil, Tom Rush, the Lovin' Spoonful, Tim Buckley, Love, Clear Light, Rhinoceros and Janis Joplin, including her final LP Pearl and her only no.