Reveal 0491: Iagon - Tome of the Crystal Wizard

Today we are looking at, Tome of the Crystal Wizard by Iagon. Released by Dunkelheit Produktionen as catalog number DP103LP in 2019.

The cover has the artist name, album title, and an etching of travelers in a cave. The back contains the tracklist.

This release was housed in a protective outer sleeve, with a hype sticker on the front.

Also included is a poster with the full album artwork on the front.

The album is pressed on 180g black, limited to 200 copies, for side A, and a screen printing of the album artwork on side B.

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Reveal 0490: Future Girlfriend - Pink Dance

Today we are looking at, Pink Dance by Future Girlfriend. Released on vinyl by My Pet Flamingo as catalog number MPF035 in 2019, for this original 2015 digital release.

The cover has the artist name, album title, and comic character. The back contains the tracklist and credits.

The EP is pressed on transparent turquoise, limited to 300 copies and spins at 45RPM, for sides A, and B.

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Reveal 0485: Vinyl Moon Volume 052: Fluorescent Strangers

Today we are looking at, Vinyl Moon Volume 052: Fluorescent Strangers. Released by Vinyl Moon as catalog number Volume 052 in 2019. 

The cover has a metallic foil finish with a supernatural nature scene. The back contains the tracklist, credits, and blocks. Opening the gatefold reveals an illuminated nighttime scene.

This release was housed in a protective outer sleeve with a sticker noting this as the VIP member limited edition exclusive vinyl color.

A single sided insert was included, with an additional illustration on the front. 

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

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

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Reveal 0478: Vinyl Moon Volume 051: Four States

Today we are looking at, Vinyl Moon Volume 051: Four States. Released by Vinyl Moon as catalog number Volume 051 in 2019.

The cover has a colorful illustration with holographic printing and a cutout revealing an image from the inner gatefold below. The back contains the tracklist, credits, and another illustration. Opening the gatefold reveals two additional transcendental illustrations.

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

The album is pressed on purple and yellow smash, the VIP edition, for sides A, and B.

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Reveal 0472: HEALTH - Vol.4 :: Slaves Of Fear

Today we are looking at, Vol.4 :: Slaves of Fear by HEALTH. Released by Loma Vista as catalog number LVR00555 in 2019.

The cover has the band name, album title, tracklist, and skull. The back contains the album title, and a dedication.

This release includes a printed inner sleeve with the credits on one side, and a photo of the band members and thank you notes on the other side.

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

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Reveal 0471: Vinyl Moon Volume 050: Volume Fifty

Today we are looking at, Vinyl Moon Volume 050: Volume Fifty. Released by Vinyl Moon as catalog number Volume 050 in 2019. 

This marks their fiftieth vinyl mixtape release. The cover has a stylized five and zero. The back contains the tracklist and credits. Opening the gatefold reveals a quote from Richard Nixon after the Apollo 11 mission, a message from the founder regarding that same mission, and a listing of the artists on this special double LP release.

This release was housed in a protective outer sleeve with a sticker indicating the VIP member limited edition exclusive vinyl color.

A Volume 50 Mission patch was included for this edition.

A twelve page booklet was included with the album artwork, a message from the founder, and track artwork, information, and lyrics.

This release included two Vinyl Moon branded protective inner sleeves.

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

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Reveal 0466: SRSQ - Temporal Love / Unkept

Today we are looking at, the Temporal Love / Unkept single by SRSQ. Released by Dais Records as catalog number DAIS144 in 2019.

The cover has the artist name overlaid over a photo of the artist. The back contains the track titles, times, and credits.

An insert was included with a photo on the front and back, with thank you notes making up the border.

The single is pressed on a red clear 7" 45, limited to 200 copies, for sides Temporal Love, and Unkept.

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Reveal 0464: Vinyl Moon Volume 049: Memory Museum

Today we are looking at, Vinyl Moon Volume 049: Memory Museum. Released by Vinyl Moon as catalog number Volume 049 in 2019. 

The cover has a two tone matte and shiny illustration depicting the Memory Museum. The back contains the tracklist and credits. Opening the gatefold reveals additional memory illustrations.

This release includes a single sided folded insert with illustrations for each of the tracks on this release.

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

The album is pressed on blue for This side, and That side.

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Reveal 0462: Studio Ghibli 7inch Box

Today we are looking at, the Studio Ghibli 7inch Box. Released by Tokuma Japan Communications as catalog number TJKA10021 in 2019.

The cover has the boxset title, the movies showcased, and my neighbor. The back contains the tracklist for each disc, movie release dates, and the credits.

The boxset includes a plastic Studio Ghibli themed 7" adapter.

The boxset includes 5 7" 45RPM records. The first 4 are pressed on black, and the 5th was either red, blue, or yellow and was randomly chosen for this first pressing release.

The first disc includes a double sided triple folded insert with artwork for the movie, Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind, and a photo of the artist on the front, and information about the movie, artist, and song lyrics on the back. The single was pressed on black for sides A, and B.

The second disc includes a double sided folded insert with artwork for the movie, Castle in the Sky, and a photo of the artist on the front, and information about the artist and song lyrics on the back. The single was pressed on black for sides A, and B.

The third disc includes a double sided folded insert with artwork for the movie, My Neighbor Totoro, and a photo of the artist on the front, and sheet music, information about the artist, and song lyrics on the back. The single was pressed on black for sides A, and B.

The fourth disc includes a double sided folded insert with artwork for the movie, My Neighbor Totoro, and a photo of the artist on the front, and sheet music, information about the artist, and song lyrics on the back. The single was pressed on black for sides A, and B.

The fifth disc includes a single sided insert with a Christmas themed illustration of Totoro. The single is pressed on translucent blue for sides A, and B.

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Reveal 0460: Kazu - Adult Baby

Today we are looking at, Adult Baby by Kazu. Released by Adult Baby Records as catalog number LP16 in 2019. 

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

A printed inner sleeve was included, with the same repeating pattern on the front, and back.

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

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Reveal 0458: Boy Harsher - Country Girl Uncut

Today we are looking at, Country Girl Uncut by Boy Harsher. Reissued by Nude Club Records as catalog number NUDE012 in 2019, for this original 2017 release.

The cover has a monochrome figure, sitting. The back contains the group name, album title, and tracklist.

A folded newspaper single sided insert was included, with the album title, lyrics, and the credits on the front.

The album is pressed on 180g black with white splatter, limited to 400 copies, for sides A, and B.

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Reveal 0457: Vinyl Moon Volume 048: Touch

Today we are looking at, Vinyl Moon Volume 048: Touch. Released by Vinyl Moon as catalog number Volume 048 in 2019. 

The cover has an illustration of an abstract figure. The back has another abstract figure, completing the full image. Opening the gatefold reveals the tracklist, credits, and nebulous scene.

A protective outer sleeve was included, with a sticker noting this as the VIP Member Limited Edition Exclusive Vinyl Color.

A single sided art print was included with this release.

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

The album is pressed on peach, for That side, and This side.

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Reveal 0452: Jonny Greenwood - There Will Be Blood

Today we are looking at, the There Will Be Blood soundtrack by Jonny Greenwood. Released on vinyl by nonesuch as catalog number 567608-1 in 2019, for this original 2007 release. 

The cover has the soundtrack title and artist name, around a stylized scene from the movie. The back contains the tracklist, credits, and a scene from the movie. Opening the gatefold reveals another touching scene from the movie.

The album is pressed on 140g black for sides A, and B.

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Reveal 0450: Vinyl Moon Volume 047: Natural Things

Today we are looking at, Vinyl Moon Volume 047: Natural Things. Released by Vinyl Moon as catalog number Volume 047 in 2019.

The cover has a changing lenticular image among a computer generated nature scene. The back contains the volume title and continuation of the nature scene. Opening the gatefold reveals the tracklist, and an additional scene and lenticular image.

The lenticular images change colors and patterns as your view changes vertically.

This release was housed in a protective sleeve, with a sticker indicating a VIP Member Limited Edition Exclusive Vinyl Color.

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

The album is pressed on clear with yellow marble for sides A, and B.

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Reveal 0444: Mesarthim - Ghost Condensate

Today we are looking at, Ghost Condensate by Mesarthim. Self-released by the band with no catalog number in 2019. 

The cover has an image of a nebula. The back contains the band name, album title, and tracklist. Opening the gatefold reveals another nebula.

This copy included a sticker.

The album is pressed on coke bottle green with multi-color splatter for sides A, and B.

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Reveal 0443: Vinyl Moon Volume 046: Cosmic Blues

Today we are looking at, Vinyl Moon Volume 046: Cosmic Blues. Released by Vinyl Moon as catalog number Volume 046 in 2019. 

The cover has an illustration of snakes in a planetary system. The back contains the tracklist and an additional illustration, which spans across the outer gatefold. Opening the gatefold reveals a standing figure shrouded in cosmic mystery.

A red lens was included with planets on the border on the front, and hands on the back. This lens can be placed on the cover to reveal hidden images and messages.

Here we see the outer and inner gatefolds revealed, with some color enhancement to better show the hidden images.

A second insert was included indicating that Vinyl Moon releases would be getting more green, with the previous disposable outer sleeves being replaced with reusable protective sleeves.

The included protective sleeve has a sticker indicating this as the VIP Member Limited Edition Exclusive Vinyl Color.

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

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

With more hidden designs on the labels.

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Reveal 0439: Dan Salvato - Doki Doki Literature Club

Today we are looking at, Doki Doki Literature Club! by Dan Salvato. Released by iam8bit as catalog number 8BIT-8089 in 2019.

The cover has a classroom with a laptop on desk, with a cutout for the screen revealing the album name from the slipcase below. The back contains the tracklist, within a classroom. Removing the slipcase reveals an error message, on the screen.

A printed slipcase shows the characters on the front, and the glitches on the back.

Reversing the slipcase within the cover reveals a glitch onscreen. 

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

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Reveal 0436: Vinyl Moon Volume 045: Imaginary Windows

Today we are looking at, Vinyl Moon Volume 045: Imaginary Windows. Released by Vinyl Moon as catalog number Volume 045 in 2019. 

The cover has a moony illustration. The back contains the tracklist and another illustration. Opening the left panel of the tri-fold reveals a new illustration on each panel, continued to the right panel, with the inner panel containing a cutout revealing the included inserts below.

This release was housed in a protective outer sleeve with a sticker indicating the special VIP edition color variant.

Two double sided inserts were included with different illustrations on the front and back of each, allowing the listener to pick their own inner gatefold panel design.

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

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

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Reveal 0432: Negative Gemini - Body Work

Today we are looking at, Body Work by Negative Gemini. Reissued by 100% Electronica as catalog number 105P in 2019, for this original 2016 release. This is the second pressing of this album.

The cover has the artist name, album title, and a reflective CGI background. The back contains the tracklist, and credits.

A Negative Gemini sticker was included with this release.

100% Electronica shipments include a trading card, two George Clanton trading cards were included with this shipment.

The album is pressed on coke bottle clear, limited to 300 copies, for sides A, and B.

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Reveal 0431: Witch Vomit - Buried Deep in a Bottomless Grave

Today we are looking at, Buried Deep in a Bottomless Grave by Witch Vomit. Released by 20 Buck Spin as catalog number SPIN120 in 2019.

The cover has the band name, and this burning scene pulling a figure below. The back contains the album name, tracklist, credits, and the aftermath of a murder scene.

A double sided insert was included, with a photo of the band, member information, and a thank you note on the front, and the lyrics surrounded by a decorative border on the back.

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

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