VIA PRESS RELEASE | Interscope-Capitol Records announces Nat King Cole’s timeless holiday classic, The Christmas Song, as the next release in the label’s acclaimed Definitive Sound Series (DSS), a premium audiophile series presenting iconic albums from the label’s respective catalogs using the state-of-the-art One Step manufacturing process.
First released in 1962, Nat King Cole’s The Christmas Song album stands as one of the most iconic holiday recordings of all time. Built around his timeless rendition of “The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire),” the record blends traditional carols with newer holiday standards with a warmth and sophistication that has become synonymous with the season. This special edition features two songs not on the original album, “O Come All Ye Faithful” and “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen.”
Sourced from the original three-track master tapes, the album was pressed at Record Technology, Inc., and mastered by Chris Bellman at Bernie Grundman Mastering. The LP, 180g high-definition vinyl ($99.98), arrives on November 21, just in time for the holiday season.
Designed for collectors and audiophiles, the Definitive Sound Series features numbered, limited-edition runs of 3,000 copies per title. Featuring the original album artwork, each 180g high-definition vinyl album is packaged in tip-on gatefold jacket, crafted to the highest archival standards, housed in a custom-designed Definitive Sound Series slipcase that showcases the album art, track listing, and the One Step process details. Each copy comes with a certificate of authenticity, giving the owner a guarantee of mastering, plating, and pressing details.
Highly regarded among audiophiles and collectors for its unparalleled sound fidelity, the One Stepmanufacturing process seamlessly merges state-of-the-art vinyl manufacturing with timeless artistry, providing fans and collectors an unparalleled listening experience. Unlike standard vinyl pressings, the One Step process removes multiple stamper stages, thereby eliminating the loss of fidelity that occurs in traditional methods. This results in pressings that capture master recordings with exceptional depth and clarity.
“This series represents the pinnacle of vinyl craftsmanship,” said Xavier Ramos, EVP D2C and eCommerce Strategy at Interscope/Capitol. “We’re proud to invest in these collectible pieces that reflect our respect for these iconic artists, their groundbreaking music, and the fans whose passion continues to keep these albums as relevant today as when they were first released.”
All releases in the series will be initially exclusive to Interscope.com and shop.capitolmusic.com.
