Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Beck’s Morning Phase is an album I somehow missed—until now.
This new Definitive Sound Series One-Step reissue gave me the perfect excuse to finally sit down and hear it properly, and what I discovered completely caught me off guard.
This deluxe edition is mastered from the original digital file by Levi Seitz at Black Belt Mastering, pressed on VR900 vinyl, and produced using the One-Step process. On the turntable, Morning Phase reveals itself as a deeply immersive, beautifully layered recording—one that rewards careful listening and high-quality playback.
In this video, I share my impressions of hearing Morning Phase for the very first time, talk about the mastering and pressing quality, and explain why this release may end up on my Top 10 Reissues of 2025.
If you’re curious whether a digitally sourced One-Step can deliver true audiophile magic, this one deserves a serious listen.
Available exclusively through Capitol
shop.capitolmusic.com/products/beck-morning-phase-definitive-sound-series-audiophile-edition-lp
Reference System
-VPI Scout with Classic Platter Upgrade
-JMW Memorial Tonearm
-VPI Analog Drive System
-Phasemation PP-500 MC Cartridge
-Miyajima Labs Infinity Mono MC Cartridge
-ModWright PH 9.0 Tube Phono Preamplifier
-Cayin A-50T Integrated Tube Amplifier
-System Audio Pandion 30 Loudspeakers
-Degritter Ultrasonic Record Cleaner
-VPI 16.5 Vacuum Record Cleaner
-Sweetvinyl Sugarcube SC-1 Mini
-Pioneer RT-707 Reel To Reel Tape Deck
-Ramar Record Brush
-The reference system is wired exclusively with Audio Art cables.
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00:00 Introduction
01:09 First Impression
02:01 Initial Thoughts
02:40 Reactions To Morning Phase
05:10 Packaging and Pressing
08:26 Conclusion
@C@CapitolMusic@uni@universalmusicgroupi
Beck’s Morning Phase is an album I somehow missed—until now.
This new Definitive Sound Series One-Step reissue gave me the perfect excuse to finally sit down and hear it properly, and what I discovered completely caught me off guard.
This deluxe edition is mastered from the original digital file by Levi Seitz at Black Belt Mastering, pressed on VR900 vinyl, and produced using the One-Step process. On the turntable, Morning Phase reveals itself as a deeply immersive, beautifully layered recording—one that rewards careful listening and high-quality playback.
In this video, I share my impressions of hearing Morning Phase for the very first time, talk about the mastering and pressing quality, and explain why this release may end up on my Top 10 Reissues of 2025.
If you’re curious whether a digitally sourced One-Step can deliver true audiophile magic, this one deserves a serious listen.
Available exclusively through Capitol
shop.capitolmusic.com/products/beck-morning-phase-definitive-sound-series-audiophile-edition-lp
Reference System
-VPI Scout with Classic Platter Upgrade
-JMW Memorial Tonearm
-VPI Analog Drive System
-Phasemation PP-500 MC Cartridge
-Miyajima Labs Infinity Mono MC Cartridge
-ModWright PH 9.0 Tube Phono Preamplifier
-Cayin A-50T Integrated Tube Amplifier
-System Audio Pandion 30 Loudspeakers
-Degritter Ultrasonic Record Cleaner
-VPI 16.5 Vacuum Record Cleaner
-Sweetvinyl Sugarcube SC-1 Mini
-Pioneer RT-707 Reel To Reel Tape Deck
-Ramar Record Brush
-The reference system is wired exclusively with Audio Art cables.
#Beck
#MorningPhase
#VinylCommunity
#AudiophileVinyl
#OneStepVinyl
#DefinitiveSoundSeries
#VinylReissues
#VinylReview
#NowSpinning
#HighEndAudio
#PressingMatters
#2025Reissues
00:00 Introduction
01:09 First Impression
02:01 Initial Thoughts
02:40 Reactions To Morning Phase
05:10 Packaging and Pressing
08:26 Conclusion
@C@CapitolMusic@uni@universalmusicgroupi
