{"title":"Definitive Sound Series","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"mer-de-noms-definitive-sound-series-25th-anniversary-audiophile-edition-2lp","title":"Mer De Noms (Definitive Sound Series 25th Anniversary Audiophile Edition) (2LP)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eDefinitive Sound Series (DSS)\u003c\/strong\u003e meticulous One-Step process creates the definitive sounding audiophile version of all-time classic albums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Perfect Circle\u003cem\u003e Mer de Noms\u003c\/em\u003e was mastered from 96kHz\/24bit files transferred from analog flat masters to ensure \u003cem\u003eMer de Noms\u003c\/em\u003e has never sounded better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis DSS version is limited to a one-time pressing of 3,000 numbered copies with Certificate of Authenticity. Includes a top-quality heavyweight tip on double gatefold jacket and is housed inside a uniquely designed slipcase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe One-Step process is highly regarded among audiophiles and collectors for its unparalleled sound fidelity and represents the pinnacle of vinyl manufacturing and the listening experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAudio Source:\u003c\/strong\u003e 96kHz\/24bit files transferred from analog flat masters\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinyl Compound:\u003c\/strong\u003e Neotech VR900-D2 180g High-Definition Vinyl\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinyl Mastering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Levi Seitz at Black Belt Mastering\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne-Step Process:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dorin Sauerbier at Record technology, Inc.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePressing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Record Technology, Inc.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrint \u0026amp; Packaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e ASG \/ Spark\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTracklist:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSide A\u003cbr\u003e1. 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It journey of history, to explore the Capitol Records vaults and collaborating with the archivists who have vast knowledge of the secrets contained within.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDozens of emails and late-night phone calls took place to find the definitive audio source for “Mer de Noms”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are several analog tapes with different mixes, different songs on multiple reels, some clearly marked as “master” but not one we could definitively call ‘the source’\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLevi Seitz at Black Belt Mastering (Green Day, Linkin Park, Metallica, Pearl Jam) cut the first lacquer and we had test pressings made. When we listened back they were incredibly quiet as you would expect of D2 vinyl, the bottom end never sounded better BUT something was missing in the vocals \/ mids… where were those?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBack we went to the archivist. We gave the specifics as we thought this One Step could be even better! He kept digging and found the audio source we used, inside of a workstation at Capitol Records.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLevi had noticed the pressing fans seemed to like most was a 2020 reissue from a lacquer cut by Capitol mastering engineer Ron McMaster (RM) back in 2008. We couldn’t believe our archive partner had found that vinyl master in hi res at 96\/24 for us!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut that wasn’t even the end. Levi had Ron’s phone number who is now retired and called him to see if he recalled that session. 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