PREORDER (10/10/25): Tom Petty - Wildflowers LP One-Step audiophile vinyl record

PLEASE NOTE: This is a preorder. This title is expected to be released on 10/10/2025. Preorders will be fulfilled in order received. If you order any other title with a preorder, the order will be held and shipped together on or around release date.

Brand new, still sealed. One-Step audiophile pressing, limited to 6000 copies. 

In a career full of great albums, most Tom Petty fans call ‘Wildflowers’ a masterpiece, likely his most acclaimed album. Produced by Rick Rubin with Tom Petty & Mike Campbell it was released in November of 1994 featuring 15 songs. ‘Wildflowers’ is considered a creative high point in Tom’s career. Originally conceived as a double album as Tom had written and recorded 25 songs ‘Wildflowers’ was eventually cut down to 15 songs.

‘Wildflowers’ was originally recorded, mixed and mastered on analog tape, so this One-Step version is a true All Analog presentation as Chris Bellman carefully cut 7 lacquers from the original master tapes as the source for this incredible sounding release!

Tom’s audio archivist Ryan Ulyate was involved at every step and provided invaluable information and research along the way – including keeping a close eye on the master tapes as lacquer after lacquer was cut. ‘Wildflowers’ original album package designer, Jeri Heiden was brought in to create the beautiful double gatefold jacket. We listened to and analyzed many different vinyl pressings, CDs and Hi Rez audio to be certain the magic coming off the tapes would transcend every other pressing – all of which s

THE PROCESS: One-Step vinyl is the ultimate vinyl pressing.
Because Sound Matters' meticulous One-Step process creates the definitive sounding audiophile version of the all-time classic Tom Petty album, ‘Wildflowers’. The original analog master tapes have been used to ensure ‘Wildflowers’ has never sounded better! The initial pressing of this One-Step version is limited to 6,000 copies. The album is housed inside a top quality, uniquely designed numbered slipcase. The enclosed LP will feature an “Old Style” double pocket gatefold tip-on jacket for the first time.

Special care has been taken to faithfully preserve the original sound with exceptional clarity and depth, capturing the recording's nuances and subtleties at every step to create the best sounding record possible. The One-Step process is highly regarded among audiophiles and collectors for its unparalleled sound fidelity and represents the pinnacle of vinyl manufacturing craftsmanship.