R.E.M. - Chronic Town / Murmur (Numbered Limited Edition 180g One-Step use code (FREESHIPPING at Checkout Two Orders or More UK Only) Pre-Order

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R.E.M. — Chronic Town / Murmur

Definitive Sound Series One-Step pressing

AAA All-analog 180-gram double LP

Mastered by Chris Bellman at Bernie Grundman Mastering from the original analog tape

Limited to 3,000 numbered copies

One-Step plating and pressing on 180-gram high-definition vinyl at RTI

Heavyweight tip-on jackets plus slipcase

The Definitive Sound Series (DSS) meticulous One-Step process creates the definitive sounding audiophile version of all-time classic albums. The R.E.M. Chronic Town / Murmur One-Step was mastered from the very original analog master tapes! These iconic recordings have never sounded better.

R.E.M. is one of the most influential bands of all time and inspired thousands of kids to pick up guitars and start playing music. For 40-plus years R.E.M. did it their way! And won. After the release of the now legendary Hib Tone 7-inch "Radio Free Europe" came the EP Chronic Town in 1982 which garnered enthusiastic press, fanzine support and love from college radio. On the heels of Chronic Town came the debut album, Murmur in early 1983. Many life-long fans look at both of these recordings as the launch of the incredible career of R.E.M.

For the DSS One-Step release the band agreed to let us combine the two records into a single slipcase for release. Chronic Town cover art has been restored as closely as possible to the original color and along with Murmur both now have tip-on wrap jackets.

For this DSS One-Step release we had original first pressing copies of both records to use as guides, along with several reissues from over the years but nothing could prepare us for what we heard on the original master tapes. For recordings we had heard hundreds, if not thousands of times, the tapes gave a "next level" presentation to this music. It was an instant reflection on how accomplished R.E.M. was from the very beginning. How did Mitch Easter, and along with Don Dixon for Murmur, get all these sounds down? We needed fans to hear what we were hearing on the tapes. 

Fortunately, Mitch Easter was part of the reissue process, giving his input and recalling the magic that happened all those years ago. The fact that he was blown away with our DSS test pressings gave us the confidence we were not just hyping ourselves as we listened back but have accomplished the goal of creating the definitive-sounding versions of these iconic albums.

This DSS version is limited to a one-time pressing of 3,000 numbered copies, includes a top-quality heavyweight tip on single pocket jacket for the first time and is housed inside a uniquely designed slipcase.

One-Step vinyl is the ultimate vinyl pressing, meaning the vinyl is pressed from the stamper made directly from the lacquer, minimizing noises and loss of sonic details. The process is regarded among audiophiles and collectors for its unparalleled sound fidelity, representing the pinnacle of vinyl manufacturing and the listening experience.