untitled (albini rough mixes) 12" EP

I picked this up for RSD and was pleasantly surprised by how clear the rough mixes sound compared to the studio versions. The vinyl itself is quiet with minimal surface noise. Only slight knock is the price for a single EP.

I was a bit worried about surface noise since these are rough mixes, but my copy plays clean and the dynamics on side A are fantastic. The only small thing is the jacket feels a little thin. Still, for a RSD release, the pressing quality is excellent.

The pressing is decent, but I wish the liner notes had more info about which tracks got the Albini treatment. The 12" format sounds fine on my turntable, though the rough mixes feel a bit flat compared to the studio versions I already own.