Monster Minds (JP Import)

The vinyl arrived beautifully packaged, and the Japanese pressing quality is noticeably quieter than standard releases. The obi strip and insert add a nice collector's touch that I wasn't expecting.

Took a few weeks to arrive from Japan, but the pressing itself is clean and quiet—no pops or surface noise on either side. The obi strip and insert are a nice touch for collectors, though the jacket corners got slightly dinged in transit.

The pressing itself is clean and the 12-inch weight feels solid, but I was hoping the Japanese import tag would mean a bonus insert or obi strip—there’s nothing extra in the sleeve. Sound quality is decent on my turntable, though it’s a bit flat in the high end. It’s a fine listen, just not the spec