Less Deep Inside Keeps is the first full-length studio album recorded by
Soulside as a Sammich/Dischord (sr02/DIS22½) joint release.[1] It was recorded at
Inner Ear Studios in Arlington, Va. by
Don Zientara and produced by
Ian MacKaye in 1986. Originally released on vinyl, it was rereleased by
Dischord Records (sr02CD) in 2003 on cd.[2] Actually untitled, the artwork on either side of the spine is often used to identify it. Full spine title "Becoming Less Less Deep To Be Inside Nothing Keeps." The original release featured a grey cover. Repressings included green, blue and yellow. The artwork was created by
Cynthia Connolly, illustrations by
Chris Thomson and cover photo by
Scott McCloud.[3] It is the only Soulside release to feature Chris Thomson on bass.