the magic word is KICK!
I'm quite sure that the explanation ist very straightforward. the impulse of a kick drum many times is very asymmetric because of the obvious mechanical function
the skin gets hit with a higher speed than it moves back to its initial position. the oscillation does not reach the amplitude of the "thump".
the mix has likely a clear and direct sounding kick drum.
many processing devices and algos can even out the asymmetric waveform, from compressors to EQ to multing. this time they didn't.
(for a vinyl record this would be a big disadvantage and the mastering/cutting guys would know what to do.)