The CD version was presented in a 4 panel mini-LP style jacket.

The LP version was pressed on high quality 180 gram virgin vinyl at RTI and was presented in an old-style tip-on gatefold jacket with MP3 download coupon.

I’m Going Away was recorded by and mixed with Jason Loewenstein at the end of 2008 and the beginning of 2009 in New York City.

All songs were written together by Eleanor and Matthew Friedberger, except for the title track, which is “trad.

Because—ideally—the dramatic setting of the music isn't provided by the story or image of the given act or band.