Reveal 0494: Attack The Block (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

Today we are looking at, Attack The Block (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) by Steven Price, Felix Buxton, and Simon Ratcliffe. Released by I Am Shark as catalog number IAS013 in 2017, for this original 2011 release. 

The cover has the album title, performing artists, and movie promo shot. The back contains the tracklist, messages from the director and composer, and credits. Opening the gatefold reveals a still from the movie.

The album is pressed on two glow in the dark records for disc 1, sides A, and B, and disc 2, sides C, and D.

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Reveal 0482: Takako Mamiya - Love Trip

Today we are looking at, Love Trip by Takako Mamiya. Reissued by Kitty Records as catalog number PROT-7123/4 in 2021, for this original 1982 release. This is the Japanese pressing of this release.

The cover has the artist name, album title, and photo of the artist, on chair. The back contains the tracklist, credits, gold foil numbering, and chair. Opening the gatefold reveals another photo of the artist, and the track credits and lyrics.

This release includes a single sided OBI strip, with information about this release on the front.

Also included in this release is a single sided insert, with information regarding the reissue of this release, noting the popularity on YouTube as a driving factor for the reissue.

The album is pressed on two black 180g records, spinning at 45RPM, for sides 1, kitty, 2, kitty, 3, kitty, and 4, kitty.

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Reveal 0477: Geinoh Yamashirogumi - Akira Symphonic Suite

Today we are looking at, Akira Symphonic Suite by Geinoh Yamashirogumi. Reissued by Milan as catalog number MLN1-36804 in 2017, for this original 1988 release.

The cover has the composer name, album title, and movie artwork. The back contains the tracklist, and Kaneda sitting on Tetsuo's throne. Opening the gatefold reveals a view of Neo Tokyo's skyline.

This release included two printed inner sleeves, with information about the composer and an illustration on the first. And the credits and an illustration on the second.

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

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Reveal 0474: Animal Collective - Merriweather Post Pavilion

Today we are looking at, Merriweather Post Pavilion by Animal Collective. Released by Domino as catalog number DNO219 in 2009. 

The cover has a repeating psychedelic pattern. The back repeats the pattern. Opening the gatefold reveals photos of leaves, and a diver.

This release includes two printed inner sleeves, the first contains the tracklist for the first record, the second contains the tracklist for the second record on the front, and the credits on the back.

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

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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 0467: Rustie - EVENIFYOUDONTBELIEVE

Today we are looking at, EVENIFYOUDONTBELIEVE by Rustie. Released by Warp Records as catalog number WARPLP271 in 2016. 

The cover has an oversaturated sky photograph, with a seal looking down on its subjects. The back contains the album title, and tracklist, with a circular cutout revealing the artist name on the record label below.

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

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Reveal 0454: Ahab - The Giant

Today we are looking at, The Giant by Ahab. Released by Napalm Records as catalog number NPR 426 LP in 2012.

This marks their third full length release. The cover has the band name, album title, and a giant ocean scene. The back contains the tracklist and credits. Opening the gatefold reveals the lyrics, with illustrations, for each song.

The album is pressed on two black records, limited to 500 copies, for sides A, B, C, and D.

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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 0446: Stardew Valley Original Soundtrack

Today we are looking at, the Stardew Valley Original Soundtrack. Released by Gamer's Edition as catalog number GE002 in 2017. 

The cover has the album title above an idyllic mountain farm scene. The back contains the tracklist below farm animals. Opening the gatefold reveals an illustration full of the game's characters and produce.

The album is pressed on two 180g records, limited to 600 copies. The first is blue, dark blue & green tricolor for sides Spring, and Summer. The second is orange, purple & blue tricolor for sides Fall, and Winter.

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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 0442: Radiohead - KID A

Today we are looking at, KID A by Radiohead. Reissued by Capitol Records as catalog number 734352775316 in 2012, for this original year 2000 release. 

The cover has the band name and album title above a digital mountain landscape. The back contains the tracklist. Opening the gatefold reveals a digital manipulation of a hand drawn scene.

Two printed inner sleeves are included in this release with artwork on the front and back of the first, and artwork on the front with the credits on the back of the second.

The album is pressed on two black 10" records for sides Alpha, Beta, Gamma, and Delta.

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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 0437: Yeasayer - Fragrant World

Today we are looking at, Fragrant World by Yeasayer. Released by Secretly Canadian as catalog number SC240 in 2012.

The cover has a swirling image. The back contains the tracklist. Opening the gatefold reveals a hand, and mouth.

This release includes two printed inner sleeves, with the album and track credits on the front and an image on the back of the first. And the track and album credits on the front and an image on the back of the second.

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

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Reveal 0418: Kelly Lee Owens - Inner Song

Today we are looking at, Inner Song by Kelly Lee Owens. Released by Smalltown Supersound as catalog number STS372 in 2020. 

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

A single sided insert is included with the lyrics on the front.

The album is pressed on two black records for sides A, B, and C, with the final side containing an etching of spinning shapes.

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Reveal 0417: Mono - You Are There

Today we are looking at, You Are There by Mono. Repressed by Temporary Residence Limited as catalog number TRR 98 in 2012, for this original 2006 release. 

The cover has a snowy forest scene. The back shows a woman, underneath the moon.

A booklet is included, with a drawing on the front, illustrations, 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 0414: Liturgy - The Ark Work

Today we are looking at, The Ark Work by Liturgy. Released by Thrill Jockey as catalog number Thrill 378 in 2015. 

The cover has the album logo, and angelic statues. The back contains the tracklist, words, and snake on egg. Opening the gatefold reveals the credits and two figures in the clouds. This release is housed in a protective outer sleeve, with a sticker indicating the limited color edition.

This release includes two printed inner sleeves, with the album title, logo, and URL on the front. And theological diagrams from Hunter Hunt-Hendrix on the back.

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

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Reveal 0396: James Figurine - Mistake Mistake Mistake Mistake

Today we are looking at, Mistake Mistake Mistake Mistake by James Figurine. Released by Plug Research as catalog number PLG74LP in 2006. 

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

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 0379: Big Star - Complete Third: Vol. 3: Final Masters

Today we are looking at, Complete Third: Vol. 3: Final Masters by Big Star. Released by Omnivore Records as catalog number OVLP-212 in 2017.

The cover has a label with the band name and compilation title. The back contains the tracklist and credits.

The album is pressed on two black records for sides A, B, C, and D, with etchings taking the empty space left over on the final side which includes only a single track.

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Reveal 0373: Dr. Dre - The Chronic

Today we are looking at, The Chronic by Dr. Dre. Reissued by Death Row Records as catalog number DRR 63000-1 in 2001, for this original 1992 release.

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

An insert is included with a photo of the artist on an Impala on the front, and the track and album credits on the back.

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

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