Dr. Dre The Chronic One-Step Numbered Limited Edition 180g 2LP

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Michael Fremer Rated 9/10 Music, 10/10 Sound!

The Definitive Sound Series (DSS) meticulous One-Step process creates the definitive sounding audiophile version of this all-time classic. Dr. Dre The Chronic was mastered from the original analog master tapes to ensure The Chronic has never sounded better!

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

Special care has been taken to faithfully preserve the original sound with exceptional clarity and depth, capturing the recording's nuances at every step, in order to create the definitive sounding record.

The 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.

You are advised on side 3 that 'This should be played at high volume preferably in a residential area!' And you can because it's a flat out audiophile quality G-funk production, more live in the studio music, than sample derived (fewer than a dozen samples, more than a few Funkadelic derived). The funk beats are slow, fat and hypnotic the bass lines sexy and languid and Dre leaves wide open spaces that help produce huge, three-dimensional soundstages. There's a live flute played by Katisse Buckingham that magically floats in space between the channels. Most of the live instruments are equally well recorded and presented. Not sure if Dre used Neumann U-47s but the vocals are so ridiculously well recorded and left to hang unmolested by effects you can almost smell the blunt breath.