{"product_id":"nat-king-cole-the-christmas-song-definitive-sound-series-audiophile-edition-lp","title":"NAT KING COLE THE CHRISTMAS SONG (DEFINITIVE SOUND SERIES AUDIOPHILE EDITION) LP (Use code: FREESHIPPING at Checkout Two Orders or More UK Only) Pre-Order","description":"\u003cp\u003ePlease note this is a pre-expected June as soon as we have this in stock, we will ship immediately.\u003cbr\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eDefinitive Sound Series (DSS)\u003c\/strong\u003emeticulous One-Step process creates the definitive sounding audiophile version of all-time classic albums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNat King Cole \u003cem\u003eThe Christmas Song\u003c\/em\u003e was mastered from the original Analog 3 track masters to ensure \u003cem\u003eThe Christmas Song\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. Uniquely designed slipcase houses heavyweight tip on gatefold jacket.\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 Original Analog 3 track masters\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinyl Compound:\u003c\/strong\u003e Neotech VR900-D2 180g High-Definition Vinyl\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinyl Mastering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chris Bellman at Bernie Grundman 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. The Christmas Song\u003cbr\u003e2. Deck The Hall\u003cbr\u003e3. Adeste Fideles\u003cbr\u003e4. O Tannenbaum\u003cbr\u003e5. O, Little House of Bethlehem\u003cbr\u003e6. I Saw Three Ships\u003cbr\u003e7. O Holy Night\u003cbr\u003e8. God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSide B\u003cbr\u003e1. Hark, The Herald Angels Sing\u003cbr\u003e2. A Cradle In Bethlehem\u003cbr\u003e3. Away In A Manger\u003cbr\u003e4. Joy To The World\u003cbr\u003e5. The First Noel\u003cbr\u003e6. Caroling, Caroling\u003cbr\u003e7. Silent Night\u003cbr\u003e8. O Come All Ye Faithful\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes from Tom ‘Grover’ Biery (Definitive Sound Series reissue producer)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll Analog\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes two songs not on the original album, “O Come All Ye Faithful” and “God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen”. We had to assemble the cutting reel for this All-Analog One-Step from three separate 3 track analog tapes. Most of the songs were on one reel but not in the order of the 1962 album… that meant engineer Chris Bellman had to splice the tape in order to get the songs in the correct order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a painstaking process of going back n forth between the reels but well worth the time and effort to use the true original analog masters for this version. In the case with Nat King Cole, the 3-track master has the music on 2 tracks (left and right) with Nat’s vocal on the third track in the middle, isolated. The moment we heard his voice it was literally like he was in the room. The goal was to create that sound, that voice, that feeling for fans to hear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe had several sources to use as guides… from original vinyl to compilations and a hi-res transfer of some tape – but based on the sound, that transfer wasn’t from the original 3-track masters were lucky enough to have. It was going down a rabbit hole for over an hour, just deciding how to proceed. In the end, all the extra time and care needed to use the 3-track very original master tapes to create the Definitive Sound Series One Step of Nat King Cole “The Christmas Song” was well worth it. We think you will agree.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Master Vinyl UK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53854747165011,"sku":null,"price":139.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0801\/3905\/9539\/files\/08B9CAC3-6E0A-43DB-A5E4-74D8E515316A.jpg?v=1779858464","url":"https:\/\/mastervinyl.shop\/fr\/products\/nat-king-cole-the-christmas-song-definitive-sound-series-audiophile-edition-lp","provider":"Master Vinyl UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}