Reveal 0496: Thee More Shallows - Dad Jams

Today we are looking at, Dad Jams by Thee More Shallows. Released by Monotreme Records as catalog number MONO-172VNL in 2021. 

The cover has the band name, album title, and a cosmic tie. The back contains the tracklist, band members, thank you notes, and a cosmic coffee mug.

The album is pressed on 180g white, limited to 200 copies, for sides A, and B.

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Reveal 0491: Iagon - Tome of the Crystal Wizard

Today we are looking at, Tome of the Crystal Wizard by Iagon. Released by Dunkelheit Produktionen as catalog number DP103LP in 2019.

The cover has the artist name, album title, and an etching of travelers in a cave. The back contains the tracklist.

This release was housed in a protective outer sleeve, with a hype sticker on the front.

Also included is a poster with the full album artwork on the front.

The album is pressed on 180g black, limited to 200 copies, for side A, and a screen printing of the album artwork on side B.

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Reveal 0476: 湯米 = Tommie – 懷斯波 = Wiseau Wave 1 / 懷斯波2 = Wiseau Wave 2

Today we are looking at, Wiseau Wave 1 and Wiseau Wave 2 by Tommie. Released by VILL4IN as catalog number APRIL-001 in 2021. This is the compilation combining these two releases originally from 2017 and 2020.

The cover has the artist name, album title, tracklist, and artwork for Wiseau Wave 1. The back contains the artist name, album title, tracklist, and artwork for Wiseau Wave 2.

This release included a single sided OBI strip with information for the label on the front.

Also included with this release was a VILL4IN trading card, with holographic printing on the back.

The album is pressed on 180g opaque red, limited to 200 copies, for sides Wiseau Wave 1, and Wiseau Wave 2.

Also available was a reel-to-reel version, limited to 30, which I also purchased for some reason.

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Reveal 0474: Animal Collective - Merriweather Post Pavilion

Today we are looking at, Merriweather Post Pavilion by Animal Collective. Released by Domino as catalog number DNO219 in 2009. 

The cover has a repeating psychedelic pattern. The back repeats the pattern. Opening the gatefold reveals photos of leaves, and a diver.

This release includes two printed inner sleeves, the first contains the tracklist for the first record, the second contains the tracklist for the second record on the front, and the credits on the back.

The album is pressed on two black 180g records for sides A, B, C, and D.

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Reveal 0458: Boy Harsher - Country Girl Uncut

Today we are looking at, Country Girl Uncut by Boy Harsher. Reissued by Nude Club Records as catalog number NUDE012 in 2019, for this original 2017 release.

The cover has a monochrome figure, sitting. The back contains the group name, album title, and tracklist.

A folded newspaper single sided insert was included, with the album title, lyrics, and the credits on the front.

The album is pressed on 180g black with white splatter, limited to 400 copies, for sides A, and B.

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Reveal 0446: Stardew Valley Original Soundtrack

Today we are looking at, the Stardew Valley Original Soundtrack. Released by Gamer's Edition as catalog number GE002 in 2017. 

The cover has the album title above an idyllic mountain farm scene. The back contains the tracklist below farm animals. Opening the gatefold reveals an illustration full of the game's characters and produce.

The album is pressed on two 180g records, limited to 600 copies. The first is blue, dark blue & green tricolor for sides Spring, and Summer. The second is orange, purple & blue tricolor for sides Fall, and Winter.

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Reveal 0445: M83 - Dead Cities, Red Seas & Lost Ghosts

Today we are looking at, Dead Cities, Red Seas & Lost Ghosts by M83. Reissued by Mute as catalog number 9545-1 M83-2LP in 2014, for this original 2003 release.

The cover has the group name, album title, and snowy play scene. The back contains the tracklist, as well as the track and album credits.

The album is pressed on two 180g black records for sides A, B, C, and D.

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Reveal 0440: Castlevania: Symphony of the Night - Original Video Game Soundtrack

Today we are looking at, the Castlevania: Symphony of the Night - Original Video Game Soundtrack. Remastered by Mondo as catalog number MOND-075 in 2018, for this original 1997 release. 

The cover has the album name, with Alucard in front of the castle in the background. The back contains the tracklist, credits, and Dracula. Opening the gatefold reveals an illustration of Maria Renard and Richter Belmont.

This release included an OBI strip with information about this release on the font and other releases on the back.

The album is pressed on two 180g Black, Gold & Bone tri-color records for sides A, B, C, and D.

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Reveal 0434: Hotline Miami (Official Soundtrack)

Today we are looking at, the Hotline Miami (Official Soundtrack) by Various Artists. Released on vinyl by Laced Records with no catalog number in 2016, for this original 2013 digital release. This is the Collector's Edition Vinyl, first pressing, funded through Kickstarter, and limited to 5,000 copies.

The cover has a character being vaporized. The back contains the tracklist. Opening the tri-fold reveals a different character on each panel; Horse, Rooster, Owl.

The cover designs span across both the inner gatefold and outer gatefold.

Each record is housed in a double sided slipcase for each character from the inner gatefold, with the font showing a normal view, with a beast mode on the back.

The album is pressed on red translucent for sides 1A and 1B, black for sides 2A and 2B, and yellow translucent for sides 3A and 3B.

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Reveal 0424: Witchcvlt 71 - Blessings in Black

Today we are looking at, Blessings in Black by Witchcvlt 71. Released by Off The Record Label as catalog number OTRL019 in 2018. 

The cover has the band name, album title, and this spectral figure. The back contains the tracklist, around this figure.

This release includes an insert, with a photo of the band and the credits on the front, and the lyrics on the back.

The album is pressed on 180g transparent red, limited to 300 copies and spinning at 45RPM, for sides A1, and A2.

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Reveal 0411: Ned's Atomic Dustbin - God Fodder

Today we are looking at, God Fodder by Ned's Atomic Dustbin. Reissued by Music On Vinyl as catalog number MOVLP2455 in 2019, for this original 1991 release.

The cover has the band name, and album title. The back contains the tracklist, and the stamped numbering out of 1,000 total copies. This release is housed in a protective outer sleeve, with an informational sticker on the front.

A double sided insert is included with a photo of the band and credits on the front, and the lyrics on the back.

The album is pressed on 180g silver & black marbled for sides A, and B.

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Reveal 0375: Ultha - Dismal Ruins

Today we are looking at, Dismal Ruins by Ultha. Repressed by Vendetta Records as catalog number Vendetta 116 in 2017, for this original 2016 release. 

The cover has the band logo, album title, and this epic scene. The back has the record housed in a fold that contains the tracklist. Opening the cover contains the lyrics, credits, and motivational slogan.

The album is pressed on a single sided 180g black record, limited 250 copies, for side A, with a screen printing on side B.

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Reveal 0358: Geryon - The Wound and the Bow

Today we are looking at, The Wound and the Bow by Geryon. Released by Profound Lore Records as catalog number PFL-163.5 in 2016. 

The cover has this design. The back contains the tracklist, and tree.

An insert is included with a design on the front, and the track lyrics on the back.

The album is pressed on 180g black, limited to 300 copies, for sides A, and B.

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Reveal 0351: Duran Duran - Rio

Today we are looking at, Rio by Duran Duran. Reissued by Parlophone as catalog number RP1-543662 in 2014, for this original 1982 release. This is the remastered version of this album.

The cover has the band name, album title, and female figure. The back contains the tracklist.

Two printed inner sleeves are included, with a photo of the band and the credits, lyrics, photos of each member individually, and different takes of the group photo.

The album is pressed on two 180g black records for sides One and Two for the original album. And sides One and Two for the remixes. 

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Reveal 0324: The Body and Thou - Released From Love

Today we are looking at, Released From Love by The Body and Thou. Released by Vinyl Rites as catalog number RITES 40 in 2014.

The cover has a photo of a figure, in dirt. The back contains a grisly deathly scene. A protective outer sleeve is included with a sticker that contains the album title and performing artists.

A single sided insert is included with a man, lyrics, and credits.

The album is pressed on 180g black vinyl, and spins at 45RPM, for This Side, and That Side.

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Reveal 0312: Xiu Xiu - Always

Today we are looking at, Always by Xiu Xiu. Released by Polyvinyl Record Company as catalog number PRC-236 in 2012. 

The cover has a photo of a Xiu Xiu tattoo, along with a Xiu Xiu stamp. The back contains the tracklist and credits.

A folded poster is included with various Xiu Xiu tribute tattoo photos on the front, and the track lyrics on the back.

The album is pressed on 180g white for sides A, and B.

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Reveal 0295: Robyn - Honey

Today we are looking at, Honey by Robyn. Released by Konichiwa Records as catalog number KOR057LPC in 2018. 

The cover has the album title, and artist. The back contains the tracklist, and credits. Opening the gatefold reveals the album title again, along with another photo of the artist.

A folded poster is included with the lyrics from the titular track on the front, and the full credits and messages of thanks surrounding a photograph of the artist on the back.

A printed inner sleeve is included with the lyrics on the front, and a final photo of the artist on the back. The album is pressed on 180g white for sides A, and B.

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Reveal 0277: Entartung - Maleficae Artes

Today we are looking at, Maleficae Artes by Entartung. Released by Dunkelheit Produktionen as catalog number DP119LP in 2020. 

The cover has the band name and album title, along with this deathly illustration. The back contains the tracklist.

A promotional poster was included with this release.

An insert is included, with the lyrics on the front and back, along with the credits.

The album is pressed on 180g Gold Vinyl, limited to 100 copies, for sides Nasatya, and Dasra.

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Reveal 0275: The Cure - Seventeen Seconds

Today we are looking at, Seventeen Seconds by The Cure. Remastered by Robert Smith and reissued by Rhino Vinyl as catalog number R1 60784 in 2016, for this original 1980 release. 

The cover has the band name and album title, along with a blurry forest. The back contains the tracklist, credits, and blurry photos of the band members.

A printed inner sleeve is included with the album artwork on the front, and the artwork inverted on the back. The album is pressed on 180g black vinyl for sides One, and Two.

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Reveal 0267: Software - Digital-Dance

Today we are looking at, Digital-Dance by Software. Reissued by 100% Electronica as catalog number 107P in 2020, for this original 1988 release. 

The cover has the band name, album title, this supercomputer generated image, and a listening note, "Magic Sounds From Percussion Island." The back contains the tracklist, credits, discography, and information about the band, and each artist. Opening the gatefold reveals these messages from the band, with more CG artwork.

100% Electronica releases include a trading card. A Baby George trading card was included with this release.

The album is pressed on white, limited to 500 copies, for sides 1, and 2.

Goodbye....