Nada Surf - High/Low

Story

“Somebody was trying to tell me that CDs are better than vinyl because they don’t have any surface noise. I said, “Listen, mate, life has surface noise.” - John Peel

That surface noise is one of the warm, fuzzy charms of analog recordings that aficionados, recording artists, and turntable enthusiasts alike treasure about vinyl — Tom Waits even went so far as to record sizzling bacon and add it to digital tracks to capture a semblance of the often-imitated-never-duplicated feel of vinyl. Whether it’s a warm summer night with the windows wide open or a chilly winter evening with the fire going, we love having a few friends over, serving up some drinks, and starting up the turntable with the sounds of our favorite records.

Why We Love Vinyl

• Unique packaging produced just for vinyl, including the album cover, sleeve, inserts, and records
• Superior lossless audio quality compared to digital formats
• Interactive, engaged listening experience — from choosing the record from your bin to dropping the needle to flipping the record
• Owning the physical copy of the music rather than a digital file, plus most vinyl comes with a digital download included for on-the-go listening

About this Record

Hail, hail the 90s! A decade that burst forth with all the pain, pride & experimentation of a neon green slap bracelet. Musically-speaking it was the best of times and worst of times, but into this foamy, cultural hot tub came High/Low, Nada Surf’s 1996 debut. The release unexpectedly found a rocket ship in the form of MTV Buzz Bin, the popular comp series that picked up hit single “Popular” and pulled the band into a different atmosphere in the process. The ironic reading of tips on how to be popular threw a javelin into the heart of a generation of teenagers who understood the pain & humor of the joke on a very real level. What was missed by many, however, was that bookending this hooky pop single was a classic album. As often happens with cultural history, things take time to fully reveal themselves and in the case of High/Low we’re glad to be able to highlight an exceptional album, fully realized and deserving of your head and heart. - VMP

This special edition was pressed exclusively for VMP and includes:

• 150g orange color vinyl
• Gatefold jacket
• 8 page lyric/liner notes booklet
• First stand-alone vinyl pressing

By The Numbers

Format	Single LP
Speed	33 1/3 RPM
Size	12"
Weight	Standard
Color	Orange yellow
Release Type	Reissue
Original Release Year	1996