(Hip-Hop, G-Funk, Gangsta Rap) [LP] [24/192] Dr. Dre - The Chronic (2 LP) - 1992/2025, FLAC (tracks)

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foobar2000 1.6.16 / Dynamic Range Meter 1.1.1
log date: 2025-12-03 23:03:31
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Analyzed: Dr. Dre / The Chronic
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DR         Peak         RMS     Duration Track
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DR12      -4.61 dB   -18.69 dB      1:58 01-The Chronic (Intro)
DR13      -0.91 dB   -15.09 dB      4:52 02-Fuck Wit Dre Day (And Everybody's Celebratin')
DR15      -0.93 dB   -17.09 dB      4:21 03-Let Me Ride
DR15      -1.32 dB   -16.98 dB      4:33 04-The Day the Niggaz Took Over
DR13      -3.02 dB   -17.25 dB      3:59 05-Nuthin' But a 'G' Thang
DR15      -0.96 dB   -18.79 dB      5:06 06-Deeez Nuuuts
DR16      -0.88 dB   -18.84 dB      5:28 07-Lil' Ghetto Boy
DR14      -3.58 dB   -19.03 dB      3:52 08-A Nigga Witta Gun
DR15      -1.04 dB   -19.02 dB      3:49 09-Rat-Tat-Tat-Tat
DR15      -3.77 dB   -23.05 dB      2:53 10-The $20 Sack Pyramid
DR16      -0.87 dB   -17.84 dB      4:04 11-Lyrical Gangbang
DR15      -0.91 dB   -18.93 dB      2:45 12-High Powered
DR15      -5.96 dB   -24.75 dB      1:04 13-The Doctor's Office
DR16      -0.89 dB   -18.65 dB      4:47 14-Stranded on Death Row
DR17      -0.92 dB   -21.61 dB      4:37 15-The Roach (The Chronic Outro)
DR15      -1.34 dB   -17.89 dB      4:48 16-Bitches Ain't Shit
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Number of tracks:  16
Official DR value: DR15
Samplerate:        192000 Hz
Channels:          2
Bits per sample:   24
Bitrate:           4844 kbps
Codec:             FLAC
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The Definitive Sound Series (DSS) meticulous One-Step process creates the definitive sounding audiophile version of all-time classic albums. Dr. Dre “The Chronic” was mastered from the original analog master tapes to ensure “The Chronic” has never sounded better!
This DSS version is limited to a one-time pressing of 3,000 numbered copies, includes a top-quality heavyweight tip on double gatefold jacket for the first time and is housed inside a uniquely designed slipcase.
Special care has been taken to faithfully preserve the original sound with exceptional clarity and depth, capturing the recordings nuances at every step, in order to create the definitive sounding record.
The One-Step process is highly regarded among audiophiles and collectors for its unparalleled sound fidelity and represents the pinnacle of vinyl manufacturing and the listening experience.
DSS One-Step Details
- Audio Source: Original Analog Master Tapes
- Vinyl Compound: Neotech VR900-D2 180g High-Definition Vinyl
- Vinyl Mastering: Chris Bellman at Bernie Grundman Mastering
- One-Step Process: Dorin Sauerbier at Record technology, Inc.
- Pressing: Record Technology, Inc.
- Print & Packaging: GPA Global
Dr. Dre Notes:
When originally released back in 1992 The Chronic was a single LP with long sides. It was a gift that vinyl even existed for the original release - CDs ruled the day. By 2001 this landmark recording was split across 4 sides which allowed for a more authentic audio listening experience to what Dr. Dre had created.

Now we have The Chronic One-Step release which takes Dr. Dre’s production to a whole new listening level.
The original analog master tapes were completely sequenced and in great shape - ready to cut!
Of course we used Chris Bellman at Bernie Grundman Mastering where every version of The Chronic had been mastered, to put the magic of the tapes onto the Definitive Sound Series One Step!