diff --git a/test/test_mb.py b/test/test_mb.py
index b4bfc82c7..43656451d 100644
--- a/test/test_mb.py
+++ b/test/test_mb.py
@@ -66,7 +66,7 @@ class MBAlbumInfoTest(_common.TestCase):
             for i, recording in enumerate(tracks):
                 track = {
                     'recording': recording,
-                    'position': bytes(i + 1),
+                    'position': i + 1,
                 }
                 if track_length:
                     # Track lengths are distinct from recording lengths.