Interscope-Capitol Records adds Lionel Richie’s ‘Can’t Slow Down’ to its premium Definitive Sound Series, a high-end audiophile collection focused on landmark albums presented in their highest-fidelity form. The 180-gram high-definition vinyl edition is sourced directly from the original analog master tapes and limited to 3,000 hand-numbered copies.
Mastered by Chris Bellman at Bernie Grundman Mastering and pressed at Record Technology using the One Step process, the release eliminates multiple stamper stages in the plating chain. Each copy includes a certificate of authenticity detailing the mastering, plating, and pressing process — underscoring the series’ emphasis on production transparency and craftsmanship.
Originally released in 1983, ‘Can’t Slow Down’ marked a major turning point in Richie’s solo career. The album produced five U.S. Top 40 singles, including “All Night Long (All Night)” and the Grammy-winning “Hello,” and earned the 1985 Grammy Award for Album of the Year. It topped charts worldwide and expanded the blueprint for crossover pop success in the 1980s.
“The Definitive Sound Series represents the pinnacle of vinyl craftsmanship,” says Xavier Ramos, EVP D2C and eCommerce Strategy at Interscope-Capitol. “We’re proud to invest in these collectible pieces that reflect our respect for these iconic artists, their groundbreaking music, and the fans whose passion continues to keep these albums as relevant today as when they were first released.”
Track listing for ‘Can’t Slow Down’:
- Can’t Slow Down
- All Night Long (All Night)
- Penny Lover
- Stuck On You
- Love Will Find A Way
- The Only One
- Running With The Night
- Hello