Reveal 0473: James Blake - Enough Thunder

Today we are looking at, Enough Thunder by James Blake. Released by Universal Republic Records as catalog number B0016265 in 2011. 

The cover has the artist name, EP title, and a man with a flare. The back contains the tracklist and credits.

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

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Reveal 0448: Dntel - Life is Full of Possibilities

Today we are looking at, Life is Full of Possibilities by Dntel. Reissued by Sub Pop as catalog number SP955 in 2011, for this original 2001 release. 

The cover has the artist name and album title on the side of a toy ambulance. The back contains the tracklist. Opening the gatefold reveals the toy ambulance, with exposed gurney.

A double sided insert was included, with a hospital symbol on the front, and the credits on the back.

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

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Reveal 0394: Explosions In The Sky - The Earth Is Not A Cold Dead Place

Today we are looking at, The Earth Is Not A Cold Dead Place by Explosions In The Sky. Reissued by Temporary Residence Limited as catalog number TRR 61 in 2011, for this original 2003 release. 

The cover has the band name, and the album title repeated across the front. The back contains the tracklist mixed into the same album title scribblings.

Two printed slipcases are included with the correspondence information and lush forest on the first, and the credits and burning forest on the second.

The album is pressed on two black records for sides A, B, and C, with the labels writing out, The Earth Is Not A Cold Dead Place, Because You Are Listening, Because You Are Breathing. The final side contains etchings of birds, and the label statement in a different order, The Earth Is Not A Cold Dead Place, Because You Are Breathing, Because You Are Listening.

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Reveal 0328: Matt Berry - Witchazel

Today we are looking at, Witchazel by Matt Berry. Released by Acid Jazz as catalog number AJXLP251 in 2011.

The cover has the album title, artist name, and photo of the artist with bird. The back contains the tracklist, credits, message of thanks, and photo of the artist with fox.

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

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Reveal 0323: Grandaddy - The Sophtware Slump

Today we are looking at, The Sophtware Slump by Grandaddy. Reissued by The Control Group as catalog number CGO073 in 2011, for this original 2000 release. This version has been remastered.

The cover has the band name and album name on keyboard keys over a mountain view. The back contains the tracklist, and keyboard man.

This release includes a printed inner sleeve with the lyrics on one side, and the credits on the other. The album is pressed on black for sides one, and two.

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Reveal 0302: Wizard Smoke - The Speed of Smoke

Today we are looking at, The Speed of Smoke by Wizard Smoke. Self released by the band with no catalog number in 2011. 

The cover has the band name, album title, and nebulous Satanic image. The back contains the tracklist. Opening the gatefold reveals a short story, the credits, and images of the band members in the stars.

The album is pressed on clear, limited to 250 copies, for sides A, and B.

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Reveal 0223: Pink Floyd - Wish You Were Here

Today we are looking at, Wish You Were Here by Pink Floyd. Reissued by Harvest as catalog number 5099902988016 in 2011, for this original 1975 release. This is the remastered of this album, reflecting the original release packaging.

The record comes in a resealable black plastic sleeve, with a sticker of two robotic hands shaking on the front, and a sticker providing details about this release on the back. The cover has this photograph, of a man being welcomed to the machine, by a flaming man. The back contains this surreal photo.

A postcard is included with this photograph on the front, as well as a poster.

A printed inner sleeve is included with a nature photograph on the front, and the lyrics for the tracks on the back. The album is pressed on 180g black vinyl for sides 1, and 2.

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Reveal 0200: Jim Guthrie - Sword & Sorcery LP - The Ballad of the Space Babies

Today we are looking at, Sword & Sworcery LP - The Ballad of the Space Babies by Jim Guthrie. Released by Dark Flute as catalog number DF001 in 2011. 

The cover has artwork from the game and the album title. The back contains the tracklist. The included plastic sleeve contains a sticker indicating the artist for the included print, which was Charlene Chua for this copy.

The artwork is shown here.

This release includes a printed inner sleeve with artwork on the front, and the credits and scenes from the game on the back. The album is pressed on black for sides A, and B.

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Reveal 0112: Peaches - The Teaches of Peaches

Today we are looking at, The Teaches of Peaches by Peaches. Reissued by XL Recordings as catalog number XLLP 163 in 2011, for this original 2000 release. 

The cover has this image, with the artist name overlaid. The back contains the tracklist and credits for the album.

This release includes a printed inner sleeve, with images from a Peaches live performance on the front, and back, along with props from the artist.

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

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Reveal 0052: Chelsea Wolfe ‎- Ἀποκάλυψις

Today we are looking at, Ἀποκάλυψις by Chelsea Wolfe. Released by Pendu Sound Recordings as catalog number PSR-0045 in 2012 for this original 2011 release. This is the second pressing of this album.

The cover has this image of the artist, sans eyes. The back has a pseudo-mirrored image of Chelsea with differing eyes.

This release includes an insert with the lyrics for the album on the front, and the credits on the back, with art sketches included on both sides.

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

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Reveal 0051: Zola Jesus - Conatus

Today we are looking at, Conatus by Zola Jesus. Released by Sacred Bones Records as catalog number SBR-062 in 2011. 

The cover has a photo of the artist, among the info for the album, following Sacred Bones' excellent design aesthetic. The back is blank except for the sacred bones logo on the bottom.

This release included a printed inner sleeve, with this photo collection of the artist on the front, and the credits on the back.

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

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Reveal 0039: Genius/GZA - Liquid Swords

Today we are looking at, Liquid Swords by The Genius/GZA. Reissued by Get On Down as catalog number GET-54043 in 2011, for this original 1995 release. 

This marks his first solo full length release. The cover has this drawing of a bloody Wu-Tang battle. With the back containing a sketch, along with the tracklisting woven throughout a paragraph, stringing them all together.

The album is pressed on 2 black LPs for sides 1, 2, 3, and 4.

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Reveal 0020: Macintosh Plus - Floral Shoppe

Today we are looking at, Floral Shoppe by Macintosh Plus. Released by Olde English Spelling Bee as catalog number OESB-92 in 2017 for this original 2011 release. This is the only official vinyl release of this album, although it is not without controversy, with many orders remaining unfulfilled.

This marks the first release, harkening the birth of the vaporwave scene, from Vektroid aka Macintosh Plus. The cover has a now familiar composite style image with imagery from different cultures and time periods. The back contains the tracklisting.

This release also includes a poster of the image used on the label.

The album is pressed on a single pink LP for sides A and B.

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Reveal 0013: Princess Chelsea - Lil' Golden Book

Today we are looking at, Lil’ Golden Book by Princess Chelsea. Released by Lil’ Chief Records as catalog number LCR 030 LP in 2011. This is the first pressing of this debut release from Princess Chelsea.

The cover has a childrens storybook design, with Princess Chelsea and Winston highlighted within the ribbon. The back contains the tracklisting, as well as additional illustrations surrounding the list.

This album is pressed on a transparent gold for this single LP release.

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