Reveal 0477: Geinoh Yamashirogumi - Akira Symphonic Suite

Today we are looking at, Akira Symphonic Suite by Geinoh Yamashirogumi. Reissued by Milan as catalog number MLN1-36804 in 2017, for this original 1988 release.

The cover has the composer name, album title, and movie artwork. The back contains the tracklist, and Kaneda sitting on Tetsuo's throne. Opening the gatefold reveals a view of Neo Tokyo's skyline.

This release included two printed inner sleeves, with information about the composer and an illustration on the first. And the credits and an illustration on the second.

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

Goodbye....

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.

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Reveal 0145: Eazy-E - Eazy-Duz-It

Today we are looking at, Eazy-Duz-It by Eazy-E. Reissued by Priority Records as catalog number B0019017-01 in 2013, for this original 1988 release.

This marks his debut full length release. The cover has an image of Eazy, along with other notable friends. The back contains the tracklisting, along with credits for the album, and thank you notes.

The album is pressed on black for the Street Side, and Radio Side.

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Reveal 0044: Geinoh Yamashirogumi - Symphonic Suite Akira

Today, we are looking at the Symphonic Suite Akira, composed by Shoji Yamashiro and performed by Yamashirogumi Geinoh, released by Invitation as catalog number VIH-28339 in 1988. This is the original pressing of this score.

The cover has an embossed gold design and lettering, as well as an obi strip for the album. The back repeats the embossed design on a black background.

This release includes a folded booklet with additional information and credits for the album, additional details about the movie and composer, and a profile of Yamashirogumi Geinoh among the lyrics and other information contained in a differing direction on each corner of the back.

The album is pressed on black for sides 1 and 2.

Goodbye....