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Dr. Dre “The Chronic” was mastered from the original analog master tapes to ensure “The Chronic” has never sounded better!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003cbr\u003eSpecial care has been taken to faithfully preserve the original sound with exceptional clarity and depth, capturing the recordings nuances at every step, in order to create the definitive sounding record.\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\u003eDSS One-Step Details\u003cbr\u003e- Audio Source: Original Analog Master Tapes\u003cbr\u003e- Vinyl Compound: Neotech VR900-D2 180g High-Definition Vinyl\u003cbr\u003e- Vinyl Mastering: Chris Bellman at Bernie Grundman Mastering\u003cbr\u003e- One-Step Process: Dorin Sauerbier at Record technology, Inc.\u003cbr\u003e- Pressing: Record Technology, Inc.\u003cbr\u003e- Print \u0026amp; Packaging: GPA Global\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDr. Dre Notes:\u003cbr\u003eWhen originally released back in 1992 The Chronic was a single LP with long sides. 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These iconic recordings have never sounded better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecial care has been taken to faithfully preserve the original sound with exceptional clarity and depth, capturing the recordings nuances at every step, in order to create the definitive sounding version.\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 \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDSS One-Step Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAudio Source: Original Analog Master Tapes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinyl Compound: Neotech VR900-D2 180g High-Definition Vinyl\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinyl Mastering: Chris Bellman at Bernie Grundman Mastering\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne-Step Process: Dorin Sauerbier at Record Technology, Inc.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePressing: Record Technology, Inc.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrint \u0026amp; Packaging: GPA Global\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes: AAA \/ ALL ANALOG\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eR.E.M.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eis one of the most influential bands of all time and inspired thousands of kids to pick up guitars and begin their own path to DIY ethics. 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