Hatsukoi [2LP Import]

The vinyl is dead quiet between tracks, letting Utada's vocals breathe beautifully. The import pressing feels substantial and the booklet adds a nice touch for longtime listeners.

The booklet alone makes this worth it, but the pressing itself is quiet and the black vinyl feels sturdy. Every track on side two flows perfectly and I've already spun it three times since it landed. If you're a fan of this era, the import packaging is a nice touch.

The booklet that comes with the import is a nice touch, and the pressing itself is clean, though the sound feels a bit flat compared to streaming. I’m glad I got it for the collection, but the packaging could’ve been sturdier for the price.