Reveal 0317: Grouper - Dragging a Dead Deer Up a Hill

Today we are looking at, Dragging a Dead Deer Up a Hill by Grouper. Reissued by Kranky as catalog number KRANK 176 in 2013, for this original 2008 album. 

The cover has the artist name, album title, and photo of a creepy child. The back contains a botanical world design.

A sticker is included with a geometric design.

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

Goodbye....

Reveal 0306: Tornavalanche - Get Rich or Cry Trying

Today we are looking at, Get Rich or Cry Trying by Tornavalanche. Released by Modern Radio Record Label as catalog number MRRL-044 in 2008.

The cover has the album title, and a multi-limbed diety. The back contains the band name, band name, album title, album title, and tracklist, along with another illustration.

A single-sided insert is included with an illustration and album credits on the front.

The EP is pressed on white, and spins at 45RPM, for sides A, and B.

Goodbye....

Reveal 0291: The Teenagers - Reality Check

Today we are looking at, Reality Check by The Teenagers. Released by Merok Records as catalog number MELP 10 in 2008. 

The cover has the band name and album title, and a photo of teenagers being teenagers. The back contains the tracklist.

A printed inner sleeve is included with the lyrics and credits on the front. The back contains messages of thanks from the band and each band member, along with a message that states 'being a teenager is NOT a crime'. The album is pressed on black for sides 1, and 2.

Goodbye....

Reveal 0248: Simon & Garfunkel - Bookends

Today we are looking at, Bookends by Simon & Garfunkel. Reissued by Sundazed Music as catalog number LP 5233 in 2008, for this original 1968 release. 

The cover has a photo of Simon and Garfunkel. The back contains the lyrics.

A poster is included, with a composite image of the duo, and skyline.

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

Goodbye....

Reveal 0197: Silencer - Death - Pierce Me

Today we are looking at, Death - Pierce Me by Silencer. Reissued by Autopsy Kitchen Records as catalog number AKR012 in 2008, for this original 2001 release. 

The cover has this illustration, along with the band name and album title. The back contains the tracklist along with photos of the band members, and the hand numbering out of 500 total copies.

A card is included with lyrics to the titular track on the front, and the hand numbering out of 500 copies repeated on the back.

An insert is included with some artwork on the front, and the lyrics on the back.

The album is pressed on a picture disc for sides Kill, and Yourself.

Goodbye....

Reveal 0169: True Widow - True Widow

Today we are looking at, the debut self-titled release by True Widow. Repressed by End Sounds as catalog number END 1018 in 2014, for this original 2008 release. This is the third pressing of this album.

The cover has this illustration. The back contains the tracklist and credits underneath the band name. Opening the gatefold reveals two photos from inside a dilapidated house.

This release includes two inserts, with the lyrics for the first record and a geometric image on the first, and a photo of the band and the lyrics for the second record on the second.

The album is pressed on two orange LPs for sides A, B, C, and D.

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Reveal 0102: Have a Nice Life - Deathconsciousness

Today we are looking at, Deathconsciousness by Have a Nice Life. Reissued by Flenser Records as catalog number FR42 in 2018, for this original 2008 release.

This marks their debut full length release. The cover has the painting ‘The Death of Marat’ underneath the band name and album title. The back reverses the image of the painting, underneath the tracklisting. Opening the gatefold reveals the text of an undelivered prison letter on the left, and a message from the band on the right. 

This release also includes a book with various writings, lyrics, and credits.

The album is pressed on two black LPs, which is split into two parts; ‘The Plow That Broke the Plains’ on sides A and B, and ‘The Future’ on sides C and D.

Goodbye....

Reveal 0093: Coffins - Buried Death

Today we are looking at, Buried Death by Coffins. Reissued by 20 Buck Spin as catalog number SPIN020 in 2016, for this original 2008 release. 

The cover has this ghoulish graveyard scene, along with the band name and album title. The back contains the tracklisting, along with a band photo. Opening the gatefold reveals the band’s thank you notes on the left, and more photos of the band members, and the credits, on the right.

The album is pressed on black for sides Buried, and Death.

Goodbye....

Reveak 0053: Björk ‎- Selmasongs

Today we are looking at the Dancer in the Dark soundtrack, Selmasongs by Björk. Released by One Little Indian as catalog number TPLP151DMM in 2008 for this original 2000 release. This is the Direct Metal Mastering edition of this album

The direct metal mastering releases contain an outer PVC sleeve with a sticker noting the special edition. This example is number 681 out of 1000 copies. The cover has a polygonated image of Björk as the titular Selma. The back contains the tracklisting, along with the credits.

The inner sleeve contains only a thank you note from Björk on one side. The album is pressed on one black 200g LP for sides A, and B.

Goodbye....