• 180 Gram Audiophile Vinyl
• Includes Insert
• Music On Vinyl Reissue (MOVLP993)
 

Ministry – The Mind Is A Terrible Thing To Taste is a defining industrial metal landmark. Originally released in 1989, the album marked a turning point where Ministry fused aggressive guitar riffs, punishing drum programming, and politically charged sampling into a dense, mechanical assault that helped shape the future of industrial rock and metal.

Featuring essential tracks like “Thieves,” “Burning Inside,” “So What,” and “Breathe,” the album delivers relentless rhythms, distorted textures, and confrontational energy. The combination of Al Jourgensen’s harsh vocals, Paul Barker’s driving bass programming, and William Rieflin’s hybrid acoustic/electronic drumming created a sound that would influence countless heavy acts in the decades that followed.

This 2019 European reissue from Music On Vinyl is pressed on 180 gram audiophile vinyl and includes an insert. Faithfully reproducing the original artwork and packaging, it offers powerful, dynamic sound that captures the album’s raw intensity and layered production.

Artist: Ministry
Title: The Mind Is A Terrible Thing To Taste
Label: Music On Vinyl
Catalog Number: MOVLP993
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue
Country: Europe
Released: October 18, 2019
Genre: Electronic, Rock
Style: Industrial, Heavy Metal

A cornerstone of industrial metal — heavy, mechanical, and uncompromising.