{"product_id":"damaged-linkin-park-minutes-to-midnight-indie-exclusive-because-sound-matters-one-step","title":"[DAMAGED] Linkin Park - Minutes To Midnight [Indie-Exclusive Because Sound Matters One-Step]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e***All of these copies have dinged corners, seam splits or bent jackets***\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne-Step vinyl\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eis the\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eultimate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003evinyl pressing. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause Sound Matters' \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emeticulous One-Step process creates the definitive sounding audiophile version of an album - and the third release from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause Sound Matters One-Step\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is Linkin Park’s \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinutes To Midnight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLinkin Park's third album, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinutes To Midnight \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emarked a shift in musical direction for the band. The album\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewas originally released May 14, 2007 debuting at #1 on the Billboard Top 200, and was\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eproduced by Mike Shinoda and Rick Rubin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe release has sold more than 5 million copies in the US. Five of the album’s twelve songs received substantial Alternative and Rock radio airplay including “What I’ve Done”, “Shadow Of The Day”, “Bleed It Out”, “Leave Out All The Rest” and “No More Sorrow”.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause Sound Matters One-Step\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinutes To Midnight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is strictly limited to 3,000 copies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe album is housed inside a top quality, foil-stamped, uniquely designed slipcase.  The enclosed gatefold single LP will feature an “Old Style” tip-on jacket with original artwork and have printed details regarding the entire One-Step process.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecial care has been taken\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to faithfully preserve the original sound with exceptional clarity and depth, capturing the recording's nuances and subtleties \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eat every step to create the best sounding record possible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAudiophile \/ Super Fan One-Step Process creating the definitive sounding version of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinutes To Midnight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLimited Edition, numbered to 3,000 copies - strict one time pressing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlbum housed inside a top quality, uniquely designed and branded Because Sound Matters slipcase. The slipcase will feature foil stamping, include an “Old Style” tip on jacket with original artwork and have printed details in full transparency regarding the One-Step process. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeticulous care taken\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to faithfully preserve the original sound with exceptional clarity and depth, capturing the recordings nuances and subtleties \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eat every step to create the best sounding record possible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHype sticker has a QR code in order for consumers to quickly access more information about the One-Step process and explore content specific to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinutes To Midnight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe One-Step vinyl process used is a specialized manufacturing technique renowned for its superior sound quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe One-Step process is highly regarded among audiophiles and collectors for its unparalleled sound fidelity and represents the pinnacle of vinyl manufacturing craftsmanship.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBSM One-Step Details:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAudio Source: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e96\/24 Flat Master Files \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVinyl Compound: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeotech VR900-D2 180g High-Definition Vinyl\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVinyl Mastering: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLevi Seitz at Blackbelt Studios\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne-Step Process: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDorin Sauerbier at RecordTechnology, Inc.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePressing: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecord Technology, Inc.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePackaging \u0026amp; Print: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStoughton Printing Company\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTracklisting:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSide One\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e                                                  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSide Two\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWake                                                   1. Hands Held High\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGiven Up                                             2. No More Sorrow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeave Out All The Rest                       3. Valentine’s Day\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBleed It Out                                         4. In Between\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShadow Of The Day                            5. In Pieces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat I’ve Done                                    6. The Little Things Give You Away\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMidnights To Midnight \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewas recorded and mixed in the digital domain at 96\/24. Those flat master files are the audio source for the One-Step pressing. It was recorded at The Mansion in Laurel Canyon, produced by Rick Rubin and Mike Shinoda and mixed by Neal Avron – all legends at their craft. But the secret sauce of why this One-Step sounds so incredible were the engineers capturing the music. Andrew Scheps, Ethan Mates, Dana Nielsen and Protools engineer Erich Talaba showed up at work every day \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003edelivering career defining results.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe used Neotech VR900-D2 180g vinyl compound which is the same as what is known as Super Vinyl or Clarity Vinyl – the best in the world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLevi Seitz at Blackbelt Mastering (Metallica, Pearl Jam, Beyonce etc) cut the multiple sets of lacquers required – crucially all from the same lot of lacquers. Being a massive Linkin Park fan himself – Levi already knew every little sound on this iconic album! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDorin Sauerbier at Record Technology, Inc (R.T.I.) has been plating records for decades and is considered the best in the world – he also has done more One-Step processing than anybody. 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