PJ Harvey – Rid Of Me [Black Vinyl LP]

Released in 1993, PJ Harvey’s explosive second album Rid of Me stands as one of the most ferocious and uncompromising records in alternative rock history. Produced by Steve Albini at his Pachyderm Studio in Minnesota, this black vinyl reissue captures the raw intensity of Polly Jean Harvey’s most confrontational work, where she channeled personal turmoil into a sonic assault that redefined what female-fronted rock could be. The album marked Harvey’s transition from the trio format of her debut to a more varied approach, showcasing her willingness to strip songs down to their emotional core while maintaining an unrelenting musical power that influenced countless artists.

The album’s sound is characterized by Albini’s unvarnished production style, emphasizing the brutal dynamics between whispered confessions and explosive outbursts. Key tracks like the venomous title track “Rid of Me,” the haunting minimalism of “Legs,” and the primal scream of “50ft Queenie” demonstrate Harvey’s extraordinary range, moving from intimate vulnerability to earth-shaking fury within single songs. The record’s 16 tracks create an emotional journey that feels both deeply personal and universally cathartic, with Harvey’s guitar work and vocals creating a symbiotic relationship between melody and chaos.

This vinyl pressing preserves every nuance of Albini’s stark production, from the subtle room ambience during the quieter moments to the overwhelming wall of sound during the album’s most intense passages. The black vinyl format captures the full frequency spectrum of Harvey’s guitar tones and vocal dynamics, while the packaging maintains the original stark aesthetic that perfectly complements the music’s uncompromising nature. Pressed with attention to sonic fidelity, this edition allows listeners to experience the album’s remarkable dynamic range and textural complexity in their intended analog format.

• Format: Black Vinyl LP
• Standout tracks: “Rid of Me,” “Legs,” “50ft Queenie”
• Pressing details: High-quality black vinyl with original packaging and artwork
• Genre/style: Alternative Rock, Grunge, Noise Rock, Post-Punk
• UPC: 602508511127

This pressing delivers one of the 90s’ most powerful artistic statements with the sonic impact that only vinyl can provide.

* The Spotify track list may not exactly represent the tracks and audio of this LP edition.

Track List:

Side A:

1. Rid Of Me
2. Missed
3. Legs
4. Rub ‘Til It Bleeds
5. Hook
6. Man-Size Sextet

Side B:

1. Highway ’61 Revisited
2. 50Ft Queenie
3. Yuri-G
4. Man-Size
5. Dry
6. Me-Jane
7. Snake
8. Ecstasy