It is the second of their albums to be recorded under the Jagjaguwar recording label.
The first 10cc album to be recorded there was 1977's Deceptive Bends.
It was also the first surround sound album to be recorded in the wilderness.
In addition, it was the first of their albums to be recorded at Abyss Studio.
Unsaved was the first album to be recorded and influenced by current band members.
It was their first album to be recorded for Epic records.
The first album to be recorded under their new record contract was Images and Words (1992).
The only album to be recorded by OP8 was Slush.
It was their first album to be recorded solely by the band.
The band stated that if the label had not done this it would have taken a much longer time for the album to be recorded.