Nat King Cole “The Christmas Song” — Two New AAA Audiophile Reissues

In this video I take a close look at two brand-new all-analog audiophile reissues of Nat King Cole’s The Christmas Song—both beautifully produced but created from different sources using very different approaches. 1. Capitol UME / Vinylphyle Series • Part of the debut run of Capitol’s new in-house audiophile series, Vinylphyle • Cut from the original stereo master tape by Joe Nino-Hernes at Sterling Sound (Nashville) • Pressed at RTI on 180-gram vinyl • Housed in a tip-on gatefold jacket, complete with obi and insert • Features the classic Capitol rainbow label 2. Definitive Sound Series — One Step Edition • Utilizes the One Step process • Cut from the original 3-track masters by Chris Bellman at Bernie Grundman Mastering • Pressed at RTI using the premium VR900D2 vinyl formula • Packaged in a premium slipcase + tip-on gatefold jacket • Also includes the Capitol rainbow label reproduction • Limited to 3000 copies. This is not a shootout or sound comparison—the mastering sources are different. Instead, I focus on the production details, mastering choices, packaging, and what makes each release unique. If you’re considering picking up either of these new editions for your collection this holiday season, this breakdown should help you understand exactly what each reissue offers. Vinylphyle edition available exclusively through udiscovermusic ($39.98) https://www.udiscovermusic.com/vinylphyle/ Definitive Sound Series edition is available from Capitol Music Store ($100.00) https://shop.capitolmusic.com/products/the-christmas-song-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. #NatKingCole #TheChristmasSong #VinylCommunity #AudiophileVinyl #AAA #AllAnalog #VinylReview #RecordCollectors #CapitolRecords #Vinylphyle #OneStepVinyl #ChrisBellman #BernieGrundmanMastering #RTI 00:00 Introduction 01:03 Support 01:16 The Vinylphyle Edition 02:30 The Jacket, Label and Insert 05:54 Sound and Recommendation 07:18 The DSS One Step 08:09 Sourcing and Sound 09:19 The Slipcase 09:47 The Jacket and Labels 11:55 Conclusion @universalmusicgroup