Vinyl Highlight: Prince – Purple Rain (One-Step Vinyl) | IrelandVinyl.com

For the serious collector or audiophile, vinyl doesn't get much better than this. The Because Sound Matters One-Step Vinyl Pressing of Prince’s iconic Purple Rain represents the absolute pinnacle of vinyl craftsmanship. Limited to just 6,000 numbered copies worldwide, this pressing is the definitive-sounding version of an all-time classic.

What Makes One-Step Vinyl Special?

The One-Step process is revered among collectors for its unparalleled fidelity. Instead of the standard multi-step process that can compromise sound, this pressing uses a meticulous method that preserves every nuance of the original recording. Pressed at RTI on Neotech VR900-D2 180g High-Definition Vinyl, this edition delivers exceptional clarity, depth, and dynamic range, allowing you to hear Purple Rain as never before.

Audio Source & Mastering

For this release, Because Sound Matters used 192kHz/24bit files transferred directly from the original EQ'd analog master tapes—the very source Prince delivered to Warner Bros., a clear sign this was the sound he always intended. Mastering was handled by Levi Seitz at Black Belt Mastering, and the One-Step process was executed by Dorin Sauerbier at Record Technology, Inc. The result surpasses even original 45rpm 12" singles, an impressive feat given the album's length.

Packaging Worthy of the Music

This limited edition is housed in a uniquely designed, numbered slipcase from Stoughton Printing Company, featuring an "Old Style" single-pocket gatefold tip-on jacket with original artwork, plus the original inner sleeve and poster—a true collector's treasure.

The Album’s Legacy

• Rolling Stone’s 500 Greatest Albums of All Time – Rated #8

• Grammy Hall of Fame inductee (2010)

• Library of Congress National Recording Registry (2012)

• 25 million copies sold – one of the best-selling records in history

From “Let’s Go Crazy” to “When Doves Cry” to the transcendent title track, Purple Rain remains a cultural and creative masterpiece. This One-Step pressing captures the raw emotion and sonic brilliance of Prince’s magnum opus like no other version before it.

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Prince – Purple Rain One-Step Vinyl (Numbered, Limited to 6,000)