The Golden Dawn - Power Plant (Half Speed Mastered) (1968/2025) (Vinyl Hi-Res)
Vinyl FLAC (tracks, scans) 24bit-96kHz - 871 MB
32:26 | Rock, Psychedelic Rock | Label: Charly Records
Vinyl FLAC (tracks, scans) 24bit-96kHz - 871 MB
32:26 | Rock, Psychedelic Rock | Label: Charly Records
Record Store Day 2025. -Meticulous reproduction of the original 1967 stereo mix, staying true to every nuance from the original mixed master tapes. No rebalancing or EQ adjustments made to the original audio, preserving the full psychedelic authenticity Half-speed mastering process, providing enhanced clarity, deeper stereo imaging, and a pristine listening experience like never before Produced by Walt Andrus and Frank Davis, the same masterminds behind the recording of the 13th Floor Elevators’ iconic Easter Everywhere, which was made shortly after Power Plant
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Music collectors have the chance to rediscover a lost gem from the golden age of psychedelic rock. Released exclusively for Record Store Day 2025, this Half-Speed Mastered Edition offers the ultimate listening experience of the Texan band's legendary 1967 debut—and only—album. Originally pressed by the International Artists label, Power Plant has gained mythic status among fans of the genre, often fetching up to $2,000 for an original pressing.
But this exclusive reissue surpasses even the most sought-after versions, delivering a superlative experience that uncovers astonishing stereo details never before heard. Recorded at the height of the Texas psych-rock explosion, Power Plant stands as the only album on the International Artists label to rival the cult-like fascination surrounding the 13th Floor Elevators. Fronted by George Kinney, The Golden Dawn crafted a sound both haunting and transcendental, blending poetic lyrics, distorted guitars, and dreamlike vocals.
Fans old and new will be transported back to the heart of the 1967 psych revolution, reliving this masterpiece as it was meant to be heard. Meticulous reproduction of the original 1967 stereo mix, staying true to every nuance from the original mixed master tapes. No rebalancing or EQ adjustments made to the original audio, preserving the full psychedelic authenticity. Half-speed mastering process, providing enhanced clarity, deeper stereo imaging, and a pristine listening experience like never before.
Produced by Walt Andrus and Frank Davis, the same masterminds behind the recording of the 13th Floor Elevators’ iconic Easter Everywhere, which was made shortly after Power Plant
Tracklist
A1 Evolution
A2 This Way Please
A3 Starvation
A4 I'll Be Around
A5 Seeing Is Believing
B1 My Time
B2 A Nice Surprise
B3 Every Day
B4 Tell Me Why
B5 Reaching Out To You
foobar2000 2.24.5 / Dynamic Range Meter 1.1.1
6:48 AM 10/15/2025
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Analyzed: The Golden Dawn / Power Plant {Half-Speed - RSD 2025}
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DR Peak RMS Duration Track
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DR13 -1.28 dB -18.26 dB 3:34 01-Evolution
DR13 -3.03 dB -20.26 dB 5:11 02-This Way Please
DR12 -1.96 dB -17.03 dB 2:56 03-Starvation
DR11 -2.96 dB -17.95 dB 3:04 04-I'll Be Around
DR13 -2.88 dB -19.06 dB 2:23 05-Seeing Is Believing
DR11 -1.75 dB -14.84 dB 3:54 06-My Time
DR12 -2.29 dB -18.20 dB 2:55 07-A Nice Surprise
DR13 -2.13 dB -17.95 dB 4:01 08-Everyday
DR11 -1.41 dB -16.39 dB 2:09 09-Tell Me Why
DR11 -7.58 dB -21.97 dB 2:19 10-Reaching Out To You
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Number of tracks: 10
Official DR value: DR12
Samplerate: 96000 Hz
Channels: 2
Bits per sample: 24
Bitrate: 2647 kbps
Codec: FLAC
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6:48 AM 10/15/2025
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Analyzed: The Golden Dawn / Power Plant {Half-Speed - RSD 2025}
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DR Peak RMS Duration Track
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DR13 -1.28 dB -18.26 dB 3:34 01-Evolution
DR13 -3.03 dB -20.26 dB 5:11 02-This Way Please
DR12 -1.96 dB -17.03 dB 2:56 03-Starvation
DR11 -2.96 dB -17.95 dB 3:04 04-I'll Be Around
DR13 -2.88 dB -19.06 dB 2:23 05-Seeing Is Believing
DR11 -1.75 dB -14.84 dB 3:54 06-My Time
DR12 -2.29 dB -18.20 dB 2:55 07-A Nice Surprise
DR13 -2.13 dB -17.95 dB 4:01 08-Everyday
DR11 -1.41 dB -16.39 dB 2:09 09-Tell Me Why
DR11 -7.58 dB -21.97 dB 2:19 10-Reaching Out To You
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Number of tracks: 10
Official DR value: DR12
Samplerate: 96000 Hz
Channels: 2
Bits per sample: 24
Bitrate: 2647 kbps
Codec: FLAC
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