Kacey Musgraves – Golden Hour [Stereo] (Definitive Sound Series One-Step 45 RPM Box Set Edition)

(DDA) — Lacquers cut from the original digital master by Levi Seitz at Black Belt Mastering.

From the shimmering opening of "Slow Burn" to the quiet reflection of "Rainbow," Golden Hour is an album built on nuance rather than spectacle. Presented across two 45 RPM LPs and produced using the DSS One Step process, this edition is designed to preserve the album's remarkable sense of space, natural dynamics and finely layered arrangements, bringing listeners closer to the warmth, intimacy and performances captured in the original recording.

Released in 2018, Golden Hour marked a defining moment in Kacey Musgraves' career, expanding her musical palette while retaining the thoughtful songwriting that first established her as one of country music's most distinctive voices. Produced by Kacey Musgraves alongside Daniel Tashian and Ian Fitchuk, the album blends elements of country, folk, pop and soft psychedelia into a remarkably cohesive listening experience.

Built around warm acoustic textures, subtle synthesizers and spacious arrangements, Golden Hour rewards attentive listening. Every element serves the song—from the delicate harmonies and understated percussion to Musgraves' intimate vocal performances—creating an album that feels both expansive and deeply personal.

The album earned widespread critical acclaim, receiving four Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year, Best Country Album, Best Country Solo Performance for Butterflies, and Best Country Song for Space Cowboy. It also debuted at No. 4 on the Billboard 200, reached No. 1 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart, and has since become one of the defining singer-songwriter albums of the last decade.

The Definitive Sound Series (DSS) meticulous One-Step process creates the definitive sounding audiophile version of all-time classic albums. Kacey Musgraves “Golden Hour” was mastered from 24-Bit / 96 kHz High Resolution flat masters at 45rpm. This iconic album has never sounded better.

This DSS version is a limited pressing of 3,000 numbered copies, includes a top-quality heavyweight tip on double pocket gatefold jacket , a two sided insert 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: 24-Bit / 96 kHz High Resolution Flat Master Files
• Vinyl Compound: Neotech VR900-D2 180g High-Definition Vinyl
• Vinyl Mastering: Levi Seitz at Black Belt Mastering
• One-Step Process: Dorin Sauerbier at Record technology, Inc.
• Pressing: Record Technology, Inc.
• Print & Packaging: gpa Global

Track Listing
Side A

1. Slow Burn
2. Lonely Weekend
3. Butterflies

Side B

1. Oh, What A World
2. Mother
3. Love Is A Wild Thing
4. Space Cowboy
   

Side C

1. Happy & Sad
2. Velvet Elvis
3. Wonder Woman
   

Side D

1. High Horse
2. Golden Hour
3. Rainbow

(Above description from Interscope.com)