My copy is a split color black and white vinyl. It's a bit noisy but the surface noise mostly does not interfere with the music. I cleaned it once on my Hannl RCM-- it may benefit from a couple more cleanings. My copy also has a cyclical rumble and wow sound on part of side one and most of side two. It is very audible between tracks but usually not noticeable during the songs. A very solid album, slightly not retro-pop, with a dreamy psychedelic vibe. Very listenable. Beautifully crafted.