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Description
In a career full of great albums, most Tom Petty fans call ‘Wildflowers’ a masterpiece, likely his most acclaimed album. Produced by Rick Rubin with Tom Petty & Mike Campbell it was released in November of 1994 featuring 15 songs. ‘Wildflowers’ is considered a creative high point in Tom’s career. Originally conceived as a double album as Tom had written and recorded 25 songs ‘Wildflowers’ was eventually cut down to 15 songs.
THE PROCESS: One-Step vinyl is the ultimate vinyl pressing.
Because Sound Matters' meticulous One-Step process creates the definitive sounding audiophile version of the all-time classic Tom Petty album, ‘Wildflowers’. The original analog master tapes have been used to ensure ‘Wildflowers’ has never sounded better! The initial pressing of this One-Step version is limited to 6,000 copies. The album is housed inside a top quality, uniquely designed numbered slipcase. The enclosed LP will feature an “Old Style” double pocket gatefold tip-on jacket for the first time.
Special care has been taken to faithfully preserve the original sound with exceptional clarity and depth, capturing the recording's nuances and subtleties at every step to create the best sounding record possible. The One-Step process is highly regarded among audiophiles and collectors for its unparalleled sound fidelity and represents the pinnacle of vinyl manufacturing craftsmanship.
FEATURES:
Audio Source: Original Analog Master Tapes
Vinyl Compound: Neotech VR900-D2 180g High Performance Vinyl
Vinyl Mastering: Chris Bellman at Bernie Grundman Mastering
One-Step Process: Dorin Sauerbier at Record Technology, Inc.
Pressing: Record Technology, Inc.
Packaging & Print: Stoughton Printing Company
(One Step) (Indie/D2C Exclusive), 2 x LP @180g High Performance D2 Vinyl, First Pressing Limited to 6,000 Numbered Copies
Format / LP
Released / 10/10/2025
Catalogue / WB-72794
Barcode / 093624831440
Artist / Tom Petty
Label / Warner Records
Genre / Pop / Rock