Reveal 0417: Mono - You Are There

Today we are looking at, You Are There by Mono. Repressed by Temporary Residence Limited as catalog number TRR 98 in 2012, for this original 2006 release. 

The cover has a snowy forest scene. The back shows a woman, underneath the moon.

A booklet is included, with a drawing on the front, illustrations, and the credits on the back.

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

Goodbye....

Reveal 0396: James Figurine - Mistake Mistake Mistake Mistake

Today we are looking at, Mistake Mistake Mistake Mistake by James Figurine. Released by Plug Research as catalog number PLG74LP in 2006. 

The cover has the artist name, and album title. The back contains the tracklist, and credits.

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

Goodbye....

Reveal 0294: Tortoise & Bonnie 'Prince' Billy - The Brave and The Bold

Today we are looking at, The Brave and The Bold by Tortoise & Bonnie 'Prince' Billy. Released by Domino as catalog number WIGLP167 in 2006. 

The cover has the painting 'Starlight' by Woody Crumbo, along with the artist names and album title on a rectangular sticker. The back contains the tracklist.

A single sided printed inner sleeve is included, with additional sketches and the credits on the front. The album is pressed on black for sides A, and B.

Goodbye....

Reveal 0172: Sonic Youth - Rather Ripped

Today we are looking at, Rather Ripped by Sonic Youth. Remastered by Geffen Records as catalog number B0023740-01 in 2016, for this original 2006 release. 

The cover has the band name and album title over a pattern. The back contains the tracklist.

An insert is included with the band name on the front, and the tracklist and credits on the back, above a photo of a stripped out police cruiser. 

The album is pressed on black for sides A, and B.

Goodbye....

Reveal 0078: Ahab - The Call of the Wretched Sea

Today we are looking at, The Call of the Wretched Sea by Ahab. Reissued by Napalm Records as catalog number NPR 198 LP in 2012, for this original 2006 release. This is the second edition of this album, limited to 300 copies

This marks their debut full length release. The cover has an image of Moby Dick, among the band name and album title. The back contains the tracklisting and album credits. Inside the gatefold, the lyrics for each track are shown around images of the band. Also included are messages of thanks from the band, and a clarification for those who were unaware, “Ahab plays nautik funeral doom exclusively!”

The album is pressed on two sea green and black marbled LPs for sides A, B, C, and D.

Goodbye....

Reveal 0033: Tornavalanche - No Money, No Problems

Today we are looking at, No Money, No Problems by Tornavalanche. Released by INIT Records as catalog number INIT-38 in 2006. 

This marks the only full length release for the band. The cover has the band and album name over some sketches of horses on torn paper, which continues to the back along with the tracklisting.

The album is pressed on one Blue with Orange splatter record, limited to 100 copies. The only hint to side A on the label is the band name printed on it, with side B containing no writing on the label.

Goodbye....