A Perfect Circle's Thirteenth Step Receives Definitive Sound Series Vinyl Reissue

*‘Thirteenth Step’ DSS album. (Interscope-Capitol Records)*

A Perfect Circle's 2003 sophomore album, Thirteenth Step, is being reissued as part of Interscope-Capitol Records' Definitive Sound Series (DSS).

The Definitive Sound Series uses a manufacturing process called One Step, which is designed to deliver exceptional sound quality. According to the announcement, the process highlights the album's expansive soundscapes, layered instrumentation, and dynamic range with greater clarity, depth, and presence.

The release notes state that special care has been taken to preserve the original recording while capturing its nuances throughout every stage of production. The One-Step process is recognized among audiophiles and collectors for its sound fidelity and premium vinyl manufacturing.

The Definitive Sound Series edition of Thirteenth Step is scheduled for release on August 28.

This marks the second A Perfect Circle album to receive the Definitive Sound Series treatment, following the band's 2000 debut album, Mer de Noms.

A Perfect Circle's most recent studio album is 2018's Eat the Elephant. The band also released the single "Starless" in May.

Content for this summary was derived from original reporting by ABC Audio, as featured on 105.7 The Point