Reveal 0495: SSION - O

Today we are looking at, O by SSION. Released by Dero Arcade as catalog number DOA-010 in 2018. 

The cover has a painting of a man holding a sign. The back contains the artist name, album title, and tracklist.

This release includes a poster with a photo of the artist, looking forlorn. 

A printed inner sleeve is included with a photo of the artist and credits on the front, and the lyrics on the back.

The album is pressed on blue for sides a, and b.

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Reveal 0440: Castlevania: Symphony of the Night - Original Video Game Soundtrack

Today we are looking at, the Castlevania: Symphony of the Night - Original Video Game Soundtrack. Remastered by Mondo as catalog number MOND-075 in 2018, for this original 1997 release. 

The cover has the album name, with Alucard in front of the castle in the background. The back contains the tracklist, credits, and Dracula. Opening the gatefold reveals an illustration of Maria Renard and Richter Belmont.

This release included an OBI strip with information about this release on the font and other releases on the back.

The album is pressed on two 180g Black, Gold & Bone tri-color records for sides A, B, C, and D.

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Reveal 0424: Witchcvlt 71 - Blessings in Black

Today we are looking at, Blessings in Black by Witchcvlt 71. Released by Off The Record Label as catalog number OTRL019 in 2018. 

The cover has the band name, album title, and this spectral figure. The back contains the tracklist, around this figure.

This release includes an insert, with a photo of the band and the credits on the front, and the lyrics on the back.

The album is pressed on 180g transparent red, limited to 300 copies and spinning at 45RPM, for sides A1, and A2.

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Reveal 0404: CHRCH - Light Will Consume Us All

Today we are looking at, Light Will Consume Us All by CHRCH. Released by Neurot Recordings as catalog number NR111 in 2018. 

The cover has the band name, album title, and the light consuming us all. The back contains the tracklist.

A double sided insert is included, with candles 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 0402: Vinyl Moon Volume 040: Gap The Mind

Today we are looking at, Vinyl Moon Volume 040: Gap The Mind. Released by Vinyl Moon as catalog number Volume 040 in 2018.

The cover has an illustration of a fanciful party. The back continues the party along with die cut holes for eyes to peer through.

This is a triple gatefold, with the cover scene expanded across the outer gatefold, and another party scene, tracklist, and the credits on the inner gatefold.

This release includes a sticker, of a melty figure.

The included booklet contains a message from the founder, track artwork and lyrics, kitty, and information about the designer. 

The album is pressed on pink slime, the VIP variant, for sides A, and B.

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Reveal 0401: Matt Berry - Television Themes

Today we are looking at, Television Themes by Matt Berry. Released by Acid Jazz as catalog number AJXLP450 in 2018. 

The cover has the artist name, album title, tracklist, illustration of the artist with television characters, and a signature from the artist. The back contains the track credits.

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

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Reveal 0399: Gevurah - Sulphur Soul

Today we are looking at, Sulphur Soul by Gevurah. Released by Profound Lore Records as catalog number PFL-206MLP in 2018. 

The cover has the band name and album title in stamped gold foil. The back contains the band name and album title again above the tracklist.

A booklet is included with bible verses, photo of the band performing, and credits.

The album is pressed on black for sides I, and II.

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Reveal 0395: Vinyl Moon Volume 039: Face To Face

Today we are looking at, Vinyl Moon Volume 039: Face To Face. Released by Vinyl Moon as catalog number Volume 039 in 2018. 

The cover has some gold foil lines and a facial silhouette on the left side. The back contains more gold foil lines, and a facial silhouette on the right side. These faces meet in the middle when looking at the full outer gatefold. Opening the gatefold reveals the tracklist, credits, and additional geometric facial designs.

A protective outer sleeve is included, with a sticker on the front, noting this release as the VIP edition.

A newspaper booklet is included with color designs. Some of which cross over to both sides, making them closer to multiple double sided posters, rather than a contiguous booklet.

A booklet is included with a message from the founder, track artwork and lyrics, and information about the designer. 

The album is pressed on yellow with white swirl for This Side, and That Side.

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Reveal 0388: Vinyl Moon Volume 038: Sticky Fruit

Today we are looking at, Vinyl Moon Volume 038: Sticky Fruit. Released by Vinyl Moon as catalog number Volume 038 in 2018. This is the VIP edition of this release.

The cover has a glossy print of a fruit. The back contains another glossy image. Opening the gatefold reveals the tracklist, and a slice of fruit.

This is the first release that includes a protective outer sleeve, with a sticker indicating this as the VIP edition.

A sticker is included that is solid red.

A bi-fold poster is included, with another piece of fruit.

The included booklet contains a message from the founder, track artwork and lyrics, and information about the designer.

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

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Reveal 0382: U.S. Girls - In A Poem Unlimited

Today we are looking at, In A Poem Unlimited by U.S. Girls. Released by 4AD as catalog number 4AD0046 in 2018. 

The cover has the band name, album title, and a tearful woman. The back contains the lyrics, tracklist, and credits.

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

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Reveal 0381: Vinyl Moon Volume 037: Rebirth

Today we are looking at, Vinyl Moon Volume 037: Rebirth. Released by Vinyl Moon as catalog number Volume 037 in 2018. This is the VIP edition of this album. 

The cover has a figure within a nebula. The back contains the volume title and tracklist. Opening the gatefold reveals a rebirth in action, leading to a flowery field.

This release includes a felt slipmat, with the album artwork on the front.

Although the VIP program started with Volume 031, a welcome note was included in this release, along with a challenge coin. The back of the note talks about this reward. The challenge coin is a heavyweight plated coin in a miniature sleeve with the Vinyl Moon logo on the front, and an astronaut on the back.

The included booklet contains a message from the founder, track artwork and lyrics, and information about the designer.

The album is pressed on translucent blue marble for sides A, and B.

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Reveal 0374: Vinyl Moon Volume 037: Shapeshifters

Today we are looking at, Vinyl Moon Volume 036: Shapeshifters. Released by Vinyl Moon as catalog number Volume 036 in 2018. 

The cover has the volume title and a surreal image. The back contains the tracklist and credits. Opening the gatefold reveals additional surrealist imagery.

This release includes 3 phenakistoscope discs of differing sizes, which would animate if placed on a turntable.

A booklet is included with a message from the founder, track artwork and lyrics, and information about the designer.

The album is pressed on clear with multi-color swirl, the VIP variant, for sides A, and B.

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Reveal 0367: Vinyl Moon Volume 035: How Much Boom?

Today we are looking at, Vinyl Moon Volume 035: How Much Boom? Released by Vinyl Moon as catalog number Volume 035 in 2018.

The cover has this design. The back continues the design, which spans across the 5 fold sleeve on the outside and inside, with the record housed inside a pocket on the final fold.

A booklet is included with a message from the founder, the track artwork and lyrics, and information about the designer.

The album is pressed on yellow, the VIP variant, for sides A, and B.

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Reveal 0362: Portrayal of Guilt - Let Pain Be Your Guide

Today we are looking at, Let Pain Be Your Guide by Portrayal of Guilt. Released by Gilead Media as catalog number RELIC108 in 2018. This is the second pressing of this album, limited to 250 copies.

The cover has the band name, album title, and an old photograph. The back contains the tracklist.

A printed inner sleeve is included, although not used, with an overly contrasted cover image on the front, and the lyrics and credits on the back.

The album is pressed on black, and spins at 45RPM, for sides A, and B.

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Reveal 0360: Vinyl Moon Volume 034: Mazed & Confused

Today we are looking at, Vinyl Moon Volume 034: Mazed & Confused. Released by Vinyl Moon as catalog number Volume 034 in 2018.

The cover has a rooster drawing. The back contains the tracklist, credits, and alligator toys. Opening the gatefold reveals games to be played. 

A folded poster is included with designs on the front and back. And the booklet housed inside.

The booklet contains a message from the founder, track artwork and lyrics, and information about the designer.

The album is pressed on red with black marble, the VIP variant, for sides A, and B.

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Reveal 0354: Serpentwithfeet - Soil

Today we are looking at, Soil by Serpentwithfeet. Released by Secretly Canadian as catalog number SC366 in 2018. 

The cover has a photo of the artist, in a packaged outfit, underneath a dual moon. The back contains the artist name, album title, and tracklist.

A printed inner sleeve is included with post-it poetry on the front, and the track credits on the back. The album is pressed on yellow opaque for sides A and B.

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Reveal 0353: Vinyl Moon Volume 033: Static in Motion

Today we are looking at, Vinyl Moon Volume 033: Static in Motion. Released by Vinyl Moon as catalog number volume 033 in 2018. 

The cover has a telephone handset, and a cutout which reveals a face from the insert below. The back contains the telephone receiver, stretching across the outer gatefold. Opening the gatefold reveals the tracklist, credits, and additional cutouts.

The included doubled sided insert has illustrations of a bust on the front, and fruit and a quad-headed illustration on the back.

A booklet is included with a message from the founder, track artwork and lyrics, and information about the designer.

The album is pressed on clear with red and black chunk splatter, the standard edition was mistakenly sent instead of the VIP edition for my copy of this release, for sides A, and B.

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Reveal 0346: Vinyl Moon Volume 032: Cloudgardener

Today we are looking at, Vinyl Moon Volume 032: Cloudgardener. Released by Vinyl Moon as catalog number Volume 032 in 2018. 

The cover has an illustration of a tiny world. The back contains another small world. Opening the gatefold reveals the tracklist, and additional world designs.

A vinyl topper is included, with the instructions on how to assemble.

A booklet is included with a message from the founder, the track artwork and lyrics, and information about the designer.

The album is pressed on translucent blue marble, the first release to include a VIP exclusive color edition provided to members for the past 12 months, for sides A, and B.

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Reveal 0341: Pyrolatrous - Teneral

Today we are looking at, Teneral by Pyrolatrous. Released by Gilead Media as catalog number relic95 in 2018.

The cover has this black and white illustration. The back contains the band logo, album name, and tracklist.

An insert is included with the lyrics on one side, and the credits on the other.

The album is pressed on two records, the first is blue with white splatter for sides A, and B. The second is maroon with white splatter for side C, with an etching contained on the final side.

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Reveal 0339: Vinyl Moon Volume 031: The Nature of Inner Space

Today we are looking at, Vinyl Moon Volume 031: The Nature of Inner Space. Released by Vinyl Moon as catalog number Volume 031 in 2018. 

The cover has multiple designs and logos. The back contains additional designs. The design spans across the outer gatefold. Opening the gatefold reveals the tracklist, credits, and illustrations and bios for the fictional band, Lucy Jane and the Sad Swamps That Don't Stop Gushing.

A zine style booklet is included with articles, illustrations, and ads.

A folded booklet is included with a message from the founder, track artwork and lyrics, and information about the designer.

The album is pressed on purple marble, one of two colors randomly picked for this volume, for sides A, and B.

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