Reveal 0483: Foxes - Glorious

Today we are looking at, Glorious by Foxes. Released by Epic as catalog number 88843001551 in 2014. 

This marks her debut full length release. The cover has the artist name, album title, and a photo of the artist. The back contains the tracklist and credits.

The album is pressed on black, limited to 750 copies, for sides A, and B.

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Reveal 0459: Zola Jesus - Taiga

Today we are looking at, Taiga by Zola Jesus. Released by Mute as catalog number 9611-1 in 2014. 

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

A folded double-sided insert was included with a photo of the artist on the front, and the lyrics and credits on the back.

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

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Reveal 0445: M83 - Dead Cities, Red Seas & Lost Ghosts

Today we are looking at, Dead Cities, Red Seas & Lost Ghosts by M83. Reissued by Mute as catalog number 9545-1 M83-2LP in 2014, for this original 2003 release.

The cover has the group name, album title, and snowy play scene. The back contains the tracklist, as well as the track and album credits.

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

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Reveal 0428: Mogwai - Rave Tapes

Today we are looking at, Rave Tapes by Mogwai. Released by Sub Pop as catalog number SP1070 in 2014.

The cover has the band name, album title, and geometric shapes surrounding a cutout showing the eyes from the slipcase below. The back contains the tracklist.

A double sided printed inner sleeve is included with repeating geometric shapes on the front and back.

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

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Reveal 0366: Thee Silver Mt. Zion Memorial Orchestra - Fuck Off Get Free We Pour Light On Everything

Today we are looking at, Fuck Off Get Free We Pour Light On Everything by Thee Silver Mt. Zion Memorial Orchestra. Released by Constellation as catalog number CST099-1 in 2014.

The cover has a holy photograph, with the album title in the background. The back contains this etching.

A poster is included with this chilling photograph.

A double sided insert is included with the lyrics on the front, and back.

A printed inner sleeve is included with the credits and tracklist on the front, and children playing in a lightning storm on the back. The album is pressed on 180g black for sides a, and b.

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Reveal 0351: Duran Duran - Rio

Today we are looking at, Rio by Duran Duran. Reissued by Parlophone as catalog number RP1-543662 in 2014, for this original 1982 release. This is the remastered version of this album.

The cover has the band name, album title, and female figure. The back contains the tracklist.

Two printed inner sleeves are included, with a photo of the band and the credits, lyrics, photos of each member individually, and different takes of the group photo.

The album is pressed on two 180g black records for sides One and Two for the original album. And sides One and Two for the remixes. 

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Reveal 0324: The Body and Thou - Released From Love

Today we are looking at, Released From Love by The Body and Thou. Released by Vinyl Rites as catalog number RITES 40 in 2014.

The cover has a photo of a figure, in dirt. The back contains a grisly deathly scene. A protective outer sleeve is included with a sticker that contains the album title and performing artists.

A single sided insert is included with a man, lyrics, and credits.

The album is pressed on 180g black vinyl, and spins at 45RPM, for This Side, and That Side.

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Reveal 0309: Röyksopp - The Understanding

Today we are looking at, The Understanding by Röyksopp. Reissued by Wall of Sound as catalog number WALL LP 035 in 2014, for this original 2005 release. 

The cover has the group name and album title on this photo. The back contains the tracklist and group name. Opening the gatefold reveals a wooden band logo, and the credits.

Two printed inner sleeves are included with photos of the members on the front, and the credits on the back of the first. The second contains a band logo on the front, and the lyrics and credits on the back.

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

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Reveal 0288: Perfume Genius - Too Bright

Today we are looking at, Too Bright by Perfume Genius. Released by Matador as catalog number OLE 1028-1 in 2014. 

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

A printed inner sleeve is included with the lyrics on the front and back, along with a message of thanks. The album is pressed on black for sides A, and B.

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Reveal 0279: Pusswhip Banggang - Jambalaya

Today we are looking at, the Jambalaya single by Pusswhip Banggang. Released by Drag City as catalog number DC594 in 2014. 

The cover has the band name, single title, and the band around a bowl of the titular food. The back contains the tracklist, and a photo collage. Opening the gatefold reveals the band member photos, names, and positions.

A protective outer sleeve is included with a sticker noting that a recipe is included inside.

An insert is included with the recipe, the ingredients list is on the front, and the instructions are on the back.

The album is pressed on a shape picture disc, and spins at 45RPM, for sides Tim, and Eric...Awesome Show, Great Job!

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Reveal 0247: Esprit 空想 - Virtua.zip

Today we are looking at, Virtua.zip by Esprit 空想. Released by 100% Electronica as catalog number 106P in 2016, for this original 2014 digital release.

The cover has this computer design, hastily created by the artist. The back contains the tracklist, and planes.

The album is pressed on blue with white splatter for sides A, and B.

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Reveal 0236: Cannabis Corpse - From Wisdom to Baked

Today we are looking at, From Wisdom to Baked by Cannabis Corpse. Released by Season of Mist as catalog number SOM 334LP in 2014. 

The cover has the band name, album title, and this grotesque scene. The back contains the tracklist, and this hopefully abandoned home.

A printed inner sleeve is included with the lyrics, credits, and a photo of the band. The album is pressed on clear for sides A, and B.

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Reveal 0203: Future Islands - Singles

Today we are looking at, Singles by Future Islands. Released by 4AD as catalog number CAD 3402 in 2014. 

This release includes a plastic outer sleeve, with the band name and album title and hype sticker on the front. The cover has this collage design. The back contains the tracklist, credits, and band name and album title.

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

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Reveal 0196: TRUST - Joyland

Today we are looking at, Joyland by TRUST. Released by Arts & Crafts as catalog number A&C087 in 2014. 

This marks their second full length release. The cover has this image of lights. The back contains the artist name and album title. Opening the gatefold reveals the tracklist, credits, and this photo. The included plastic sleeve has a sticker for the album.

The album is pressed on two black LPs for sides a, b, c, and d.

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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 0168: FKA Twigs - LP1

Today we are looking at, LP1 by FKA Twigs. Released by Young Turks as catalog number YTLP118 in 2014. 

This marks her first full length release. The cover has a manipulated photo of the artist. The back contains the tracklist.

This release includes a printed inner sleeve with the lyrics 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 0136: A Charlie Brown Christmas

Today we are looking at, A Charlie Brown Christmas by Vince Guaraldi Trio. Reissued by Analogue Productions as catalog number APJ 8431 in 2014, for this original 1965 release. 

The cover has an image of the children holding hands around the Christmas tree. The back contains the tracklisting, as well as  a note from music critic Ralph Gleason.

An insert was included that showed additional Analogue Productions reissues.

The album is pressed on one black 200g record for sides 1, and 2.

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Reveal 0106: Wampire - Bazaar

Today we are looking at, Bazaar by Wampire. Released by Polyvinyl Record Company as catalog number PRC-285 in 2014. 

The cover has the band name and album title on a black background. The back contains the tracklisting.

This release includes an insert with a sexy scene on black velvet on the front. And the lyrics and credits for the album on the back. 

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

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Reveal 0092: 1349 - Beyond the Apocalypse

Today we are looking at, Beyond the Apocalypse by 1349. Reissued by Back On Black as catalog number BOBV409LP in 2014, for this original 2004 release. This is the 10th anniversary deluxe edition of this album.

This marks their third full length release. The cover has this haunting image among the band name, and album title. The back contains the tracklisting. Opening the gatefold reveals the lyrics on the left, and photos of the band members, and the credits on the right.

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

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Reveal 0036: Matt Berry - Music For Insomniacs

Today we are looking at, Music for Insomniacs by Matt Berry. Released by Acid Jazz as catalog number AJXLP321 in 2014. 

A limited number of pressings were available signed, including this example here. The cover has a painting by Matt Berry. While the back shows Berry among synths. Along with the dedication to the target audience “Dedicated to insomnia sufferers everywhere. Sleep well.”

The album is pressed on a single blue LP, with a ‘this side’, ‘that side’ designation used on side A, and a portion of the cover painting used for side B.

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