Craft Recordings/Victory
Otep - Hydra (2xLP)
Otep - Hydra (2xLP)
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Otep – Hydra: A Dual-Disc Nu Metal Vinyl LP Experience
Otep's Hydra, unleashed in 2013, delivers a relentless torrent of raw emotion and potent aggression, a definitive statement within the Nu Metal landscape. This Otep vinyl LP captures the band's signature blend of spoken word, guttural roars, and industrial-tinged riffs, inviting listeners into a visceral sonic journey.
About the Album
Released in 2013, Hydra stands as a pivotal entry in Otep's discography, showcasing the evolution of their confrontational artistry. The album delves into profound psychological landscapes, driven by Otep Shamaya's commanding vocal presence and the band's intricate, heavy arrangements.
The Vinyl Experience
Experience the full force of Hydra on this meticulously pressed 2xLP vinyl record, allowing the album's intricate layers to unfold with rich analog warmth. The expansive dynamic range of this pressing ensures every guttural growl and piercing riff resonates with clarity on your turntable, a true audiophile vinyl experience.
- Format: 2xLP Vinyl Record
- Artist: Otep
- Label: Craft Recordings/Victory
- Genre: Rock/Nu Metal
- Perfect For: Audiophiles, collectors of aggressive rock, Nu Metal enthusiasts
Collector's Note
Few Nu Metal collector's vinyl pieces from the 2010s capture such an unyielding spirit and raw lyrical honesty as Otep's Hydra. This pressing is a testament to the enduring power of a band unafraid to confront darkness head-on.
Shipping & Delivery
Shipping & Delivery
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Estimated Delivery (ETAs)
• United States: 1 - 5 business days (USPS Media Mail, Priority, FedEx 2-Day Air, FedEx Ground)
• Canada: 1 - 5 business days (USPS First Class, FedEx Economy / Priority)
• Asia & Europe: 1 - 10 business days (USPS First Class, Priority, FedEx Express)
Archival Packaging
We guarantee safe delivery with industry-leading packaging - no bent LP corners or damaged CDs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Our dedicated vault team carefully packages and ships all orders within 24 to 48 hours. You will receive a tracking link immediately upon shipment so you can trace your package journey to your sound system.
We ship every vinyl record in premium double walled heavy duty cardboard mailers with thick bubble inserts and extra corner protectors. LPs are placed behind the jacket during transit to completely eliminate seam splits ensuring your record arrives in pristine condition.
To maintain our uncompromising grading integrity and preserve the delicate nature of physical media all vinyl record sales are final. Because our curators double inspect every copy under high intensity light and play test rare releases to verify audio fidelity we guarantee the exact condition and authenticity described before it leaves our vault.
We recommend gently wiping the record with a carbon fiber anti static brush before and after every playback to remove surface dust. For deep cleaning always use specialized alcohol free record cleaning fluid and a microfiber cloth wiping in a gentle circular motion following the grooves.
We strictly adhere to the Goldmine Grading Standard. Every archive copy is meticulously inspected under high intensity light. Any pre owned or rare import pressings are professionally play tested to guarantee the exact audio fidelity and grade described.
A 180g record is significantly thicker and heavier than standard vintage pressings. This added weight provides superior physical stability on the turntable platter reducing wow and flutter during playback and protecting the record from warping over time under changing temperature conditions.
Our expert curators spend years building direct networks with licensed international distributors private estates and legendary collectors around the globe. We only acquire original copy presses from verified RIAA certified pressing plants and trusted historic suppliers ensuring every archive item is one hundred percent authentic.