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 0421: WHY? - Golden Tickets

Today we are looking at, Golden Tickets by WHY?. Released by Joyful Noise Recordings as catalog number JNR117 in 2013.

The cover has the band name, album title, and a hand holding a golden ticket. The back contains the tracklist.

An insert is included with the credits on the front, and the download code on the back, not pictured here.

The album is pressed on a black 10" for sides A, and B.

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Reveal 0415: Müscle Wörship - Müscle Wörship

Today we are looking at, the debut self-titled release by Müscle Wörship. Self-released by the band with no catalog number in 2013. 

The cover has the band name, underneath a muscle man. The back contains the album title and tracklist.

A double sided insert is included with a lake scene on the front, and the lyrics and credits on the back.

The album is pressed on black for sides M and W.

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Reveal 0405: Radiohead - In Rainbows

Today we are looking at, In Rainbows by Radiohead. Reissued by TBD Records as catalog number TBD0001 in 2013, for this original 2007 release.

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

This release includes a printed inner sleeve with the lyrics on the front and the lyrics and credits back. This version includes a misprint with the lyrics for "Jigsaw Falling Into Place" included twice, and the lyrics for "Videotape" completely missing.

The album is pressed on black for sides One, and Two.

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Reveal 0398: Matt Berry - Kill The Wolf

Today we are looking at, Kill The Wolf by Matt Berry. Released by Acid Jazz as catalog number AJXLP334 in 2013. 

The cover has the artist name, album title, and photo of the artist with a hoven hand. The back contains the tracklist, credits, message of thanks, and a photo of the artist waving hello to some passersby.

A printed inner sleeve is included with the lyrics, and illustrated figures of lore.

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

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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.

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Reveal 0282: Bongripper / Conan

Today we are looking at, the Bongripper and Conan split. Repressed by Black Bow Records and Great Barrier Records as catalog numbers BBow006 and GBR014 in 2015, for this original 2013 release. 

One side has the Bongripper band logo, and single title. The second side has the Conan band logo, and single title.

A printed inner sleeve is included with the credits for the Bongripper track on one side, and the credits for the Conan track on the other side. The album is pressed on brown, limited to 500 copies, for sides Bongripper, and Conan.

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Reveal 0278: Crosss - LO / Obsidian Spectre

Today we are looking at, the LO and Obsidian Spectre LPs compilation by Crosss. Released by Joyful Noise Recordings as catalog number JNR192 in 2016. 

This release combines the LO and Obsidian Spectre releases by Crosss. The cover for LO has the band name and album title, along with this composite image. The back is on the right side of the inner gatefold and contains the tracklist and credits. The cover for Obsidian Spectre is on the opposite side and contains the band name, album title, and an ornate stairwell. The back is on the right side of the inner gatefold and contains the tracklist.

The spine contains the hand numbering out of 500 total copies.

LO is pressed on clear with white splatter for sides A, and B.

Obsidian Spectre includes an insert, with some photographs on the front, and the credits and lyrics on the back. 

The album is pressed on clear with black splatter for sides a, and b.

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Reveal 0265: True Widow - Circumambulation

Today we are looking at, Circumambulation by True Widow. Repressed by Relapse Records as catalog number RR7218 in 2016, for this original 2013 release. This is the fourth pressing of this album.

The cover has a painting of this figure, on a stark black background. The back contains the tracklist.

A trifold insert is included with photos of the band members on the front, and the credits, lyrics, and band name and album title, on the back. 

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

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Reveal 0261: SAINT PEPSI - Empire Building

Today we are looking at, Empire Building by Saint Pepsi. Reissued by My Pet Flamingo as catalog number MPF039 in 2019, for this 2013 release. 

The cover has the artit name, album title, and a very late 90's New York skyline. The back contains the tracklist.

The album is pressed on white, limited to 1,000 copies, for sides A, and B.

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Reveal 0213: Ghost - If You Have Ghost

Today we are looking at, If You Have Ghost by Ghost. Reissued by Republic Records as catalog number B0019515-01 in an unknown year, for this original 2013 release. 

The cover has the release title, along with this figure. The back contains the tracklist, credits, and an horror homage.

The EP is pressed on black for sides A, and B, with a misprint on the label stating an incorrect rotational speed of 45RPM.

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Reveal 0181: Lebanon Hanover - Tomb for Two

Today we are looking at, Tomb for Two by Lebanon Hanover. Repressed by Fabrika Records as catalog number FP011/2 in 2017, for this original 2013 release. This is the fourth pressing of this album.

The cover has a photo of the duo on a bed of flowers. The back contains the tracklist.

This release includes an insert with the lyrics on the front and back.

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

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Reveal 0154: Lychgate - Lychgate

Today we are looking at, the debut self-titled release by Lychgate. Released by Gilead Media as catalog number relic49 in 2013.

The cover has a circle of bodies amid fire, along with band name. The back contains the tracklisting.

This release includes a printed inner sleeve, with the lyrics for the album, and photos of the band. The album is pressed on black, for sides A, and B.

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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 0135: The Band - The Last Waltz

Today we are looking at, The Last Waltz by The Band. Reissued by Rhino Records as catalog number RR1 3146 in 2013, for this original 1978 release.

The cover has the text and silhouetted band members in gold on a black background in the center. The back contains the members of The Band, as well as the guest musicians that performed at this farewell show.

This release includes a 12 page book, with images from The Last Waltz concert, album credits, and the tracklisting for the album.

The album is pressed on 3 black LPs for Record 1- Sides 1 and 2, Record 2- Sides 1 and 2, and Record 3- Sides 1 and 2.

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Reveal 0022: Chelsea Wolfe - Pain is Beauty

Today we are looking at, Pain is Beauty by Chelsea Wolfe. Released by Sargent House as catalog number SH 106 in 2013. This is the Limited Edition release sold only through Sargent House and directly from the band, limited to 1000 copies.

The cover has an image of Chelsea Wolfe, under the album title. The back contains the tracklisting. The inside of the gatefold has an offset image of the band playing in the desert.

The album is pressed on 2 records, and contains printed inner sleeves. The first has an image of Chelsea on the front, and the lyrics for the album on the back. While the second has a composite image on the front, and the credits for the album on the back. This is pressed on a transparent red for sides I, II, III, and IV.

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Reveal 0012: Efterklang with Copenhagen Phil - The Piramida Concert

Today we are looking at, The Piramida Concert by Efterklang with Copenhagen Phil. Released by 4AD as catalog number CAD 3316 in 2013. 

This album is from the Piramida tour, which had Efterklang performing with orchestras around the world. This recording is from their performances in Denmark with Copenhagen Phil. 

The cover has a geometric pattern, with the title and conductor listed in the upper left. The back continues the geometric theme, along with the tracklisting. The inside of the gatefold inverts the black and white color scheme, for the same geometric pattern, and includes the credits for Efterklang, guest muscians, as well as Copenhagen Phil.

The album is pressed on 2 LPs, the first is housed in a sleve showing images taken from the performance, as well as some information explaining how both the Piramida studio album, and orchestral concerts were conceived. The first record is pressed on white for sides A and B.

The second sleeve contains more images from the concert, as well as the full listing of Piramida concert dates. Sides C and D are pressed on Black.

This release also includes a CD with the same tracks as the records, housed in a paper sleeve. 

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