Ok so maybe the sound quality isn't as good as it could be, but if you want a fun record to put on and enjoy, the self-titled is the way to go. A huge part of record collecting for me is everything that comes with it, besides the fact that it is great music. Nothing beats buying a new record, reading all the lyrics in the sleeve, looking at all the cover art, placing that needle down for the first time, and listening to an Album. And as far as all that goes, as a Ben Folds fan, you should have that record. Imagine yourself back in 1995 putting that record on for the first time and the feeling it would have brought you, or even now just think about Ben, Darren, and Robert putting their heart and soul into every song. While the "audio" may be sub-par, the quality isn't lacking one bit.