Linkin Park - Hybrid Theory [Indie-Exclusive Because Sound Matters One-Step]

One-Step vinyl is the ultimate vinyl pressing. 

Because Sound Matters' meticulous One-Step process creates the definitive sounding audiophile version of an album - and the first release from Because Sound Matters One-Step is Linkin Park’s Hybrid Theory.

Linkin Park's debut album, Hybrid Theory, was originally released October 24, 2000, peaking at #2 on the Billboard Top 200. The release has gone on to sell more than 32 million copies worldwide and is 12x Platinum in the US. 

Produced by Don Gilmore and mixed by Andy Wallace, 7 of the album’s 12 songs received Alternative and Rock radio airplay with “One Step Closer”, “Crawling”, and “Papercut” being Chart Toppers while “In The End” was a multi format #1 hit including Top 40!  “Crawling” won a Grammy Award in 2002 for Best Hard Rock Performance. Hybrid Theory is one of the best-selling debut records of all time! 

Because Sound Matters One-Step of Hybrid Theory is strictly limited to 3,000 copies. The 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.

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.

• Audiophile / Super Fan One-Step Process creating the definitive sounding version of Hybrid Theory

• Limited Edition, numbered to 3,000 copies - strict one time pressing

• Album 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. 

• Meticulous care taken to faithfully preserve the original sound with exceptional clarity and depth, capturing the recordings nuances and subtleties at every step to create the best sounding record possible.

• Hype sticker has a QR code in order for consumers to quickly access more information about the One-Step process and explore content specific to Hybrid Theory.

• The One-Step vinyl process used is a specialized manufacturing technique renowned for its superior sound quality.

• The One-Step process is highly regarded among audiophiles and collectors for its unparalleled sound fidelity and represents the pinnacle of vinyl manufacturing craftsmanship.

BSM One-Step Details:

• Audio Source: 192/24 files From Original Master Tapes

• Vinyl Compound: Neotech VR900-D2 180g High-Definition Vinyl

• Vinyl Mastering: Levi Seitz at Blackbelt Studios

• One-Step Process: Dorin Sauerbier at RecordTechnology, Inc.

• Pressing: Record Technology, Inc.

• Packaging & Print: Stoughton Printing Company

Tracklisting:

Side One                                                  Side Two

1. Papercut                                             1. By Myself

2. One Step Closer                                 2. In The End

3. With You                                             3. A Place For My Head

4. Points Of Authority                              4. Forgotten

5. Crawling                                              5. Cure For The Itch

6. Runaway                                             6. Pushing Me Away

Hybrid Theory was recorded in the digital domain, it was then mixed through an analog electronic chain onto tape. Those original master tapes were then carefully transferred to 192/24 wav files that ended up being our audio source for the One-Step pressing. 

We 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. 

Levi 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! 

Dorin 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. This is a vital step in the process to ultimately delivering the absolute best sounding version of Hybrid Theory ever.

Record Technology, Inc did the pressing – using the exact pressing machine used for so many Mobile Fidelity One-Step releases.

Our slipcases, “Old Style” tip on original art jackets, and inserts were printed by world renowned Stoughton Printing Company.

 The vinyl A-team was used for every aspect of this definitive version of Linkin Park Hybrid Theory! 

Format / LP
Released / 08/09/2024
Catalogue / 
Barcode / 093624844044
Artist / Linkin Park
Label / Because Sound Matters
Genre / Pop / Rock