Linkin Park and Warner Records are set to unveil a special treat for fans with the upcoming release of limited edition “One-Step” audiophile vinyl editions of their iconic albums Hybrid Theory (2000), Meteora (2003), and Minutes To Midnight (2007). This launch marks the introduction of the “Because Sound Matters One-Step” series, focusing on delivering top-tier audio quality on vinyl. Each release features the original album artwork and meticulous attention to audio sourcing and processing, housed in newly designed slipcases. Limited to just 3,000 numbered copies each, these 180-gram black vinyl pressings are scheduled for release on August 9th, with pre-orders available here.

In addition to these audiophile editions, color vinyl variants of Hybrid Theory, Meteora, and The Hunting Party (2014) will also hit shelves on July 26th. Hybrid Theory will shine on translucent yellow vinyl, Meteora on gold and red splatter vinyl, and The Hunting Party on translucent light blue vinyl across a 2-LP set. Notably, The Hunting Party will feature its album CD art for the first time on any vinyl format. Pre-orders for Hybrid Theory, Meteora, and The Hunting Party are available here, here, and here respectively.

Linkin Park’s debut album, Hybrid Theory, revolutionized music with its blend of heavy alternative rock, hip-hop, and electronic elements, spawning hits like “In The End,” “One Step Closer,” “Papercut,” and “Crawling.” It became the best-selling album of 2001 in the U.S., defining a genre and influencing countless fans and bands alike.

Meteora, the band’s follow-up, continued their meteoric rise with tracks like “Somewhere I Belong,” “Faint,” and “Numb,” which has garnered over 5 billion streams. The album topped the Billboard 200 and achieved 8x platinum status in the U.S.

Minutes To Midnight, their third studio album, showcased Linkin Park’s evolution as they explored new sonic territories. Featuring hits such as “What I’ve Done,” “Shadow Of The Day,” and “Bleed It Out,” the album debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Top 200.

The Hunting Party marked a return to the band’s roots with its aggressive rock sound and collaborations with rock legends like Daron Malakian, Page Hamilton, Tom Morello, and Rakim.