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 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 0465: Andrew Benson - Chex Quest (Original Soundtrack)

Today we are looking at, Chex Quest (Original Soundtrack) by Andrew Benson. Released by Limited Run Games as catalog number LRV-0007 in 2020.

The cover has the album title above a checked background. The back contains the tracklist.

The album is pressed on 180g Flemoid Green for sides A, and B.

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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 0447: Aphex Twin - Windowlicker

Today we are looking at, Windowlicker by Aphex Twin. Reissued by Warp Records as catalog number WAP105 in 2016, for this original 1999 release. 

The cover has the artist name, single title, and a photo of a beautiful woman. The back contains the tracklist and credits.

The single is pressed on a black 12" record, and spins at 45RPM, for sides A, and B.

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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 0410: Björk / Fever Ray - Country Creatures

Today we are looking at, Country Creatures by Fever Ray & Björk. Released by One Little Indian as catalog number 1494TP12 in 2019. 

The release is housed in a screen printed outer sleeve, with information on the remixes contained within. The cover has the Björk logo. The back contains the tracklist and Björk and Fever Ray logos.

A printed inner sleeve is included with the tracks listed, but not specific to the sides on the sleeve, along with the credits. 

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

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Reveal 0393: Bronski Beat - Smalltown Boy

Today we are looking at, Smalltown Boy by Bronski Beat. Released by MCA Records as catalog number MCA-23521 in 1984. This is the promotional copy of this album.

The cover has the band name, single title, promotional stamp, and notes from the DJs at the owning radio station, "Great!" and "Ditto (Man)". The back contains the tracklist, credits, and lyrics for the titular track.

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

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Reveal 0392: DMX Krew - We Are DMX

Today we are looking at, We Are DMX by DMX Krew. Reissued by Cold Blow as catalog number BLOW06 in 2021, for this original 1999 release. 

The cover has the artist name, album title, and photos of the artist. The back contains the tracklist, and credits. Opening the gatefold reveals the lyrics. 

The album is pressed on two clear records, spinning at 45RPM and limited to 100 copies, for sides A, B, C, and D.

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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 0333: Perturbator - Lustful Sacraments

Today we are looking at, Lustful Sacraments by Perturbator. Released by Blood Music as catalog number BLOOD-251 in 2021. 

The cover has long cast shadows from the dancing figures in the middle. The back contains the artist name, album title, tracklist, and continuation of the shadows. The full scene spans across the outer gatefold. Opening the gatefold reveals the lyrics, credits, and shadows cast upon the distant buildings from the dancing revelers. 

The album is pressed on 2 black records, and spins at 45RPM, for sides A, B, C, and D.

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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 0306: Tornavalanche - Get Rich or Cry Trying

Today we are looking at, Get Rich or Cry Trying by Tornavalanche. Released by Modern Radio Record Label as catalog number MRRL-044 in 2008.

The cover has the album title, and a multi-limbed diety. The back contains the band name, band name, album title, album title, and tracklist, along with another illustration.

A single-sided insert is included with an illustration and album credits on the front.

The EP is pressed on white, and spins at 45RPM, for sides A, and B.

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Reveal 0303: Zola Jesus - Wiseblood (Johnny Jewel Remixes)

Today we are looking at, Wiseblood (Johnny Jewel Remixes) by Zola Jesus. Released by Sacred Bones Records as catalog number SBR-206 in 2019. 

The cover has the artist name, album title, and photograph of the artist. The back the artist name and album title again, along with the releasing label logos.

This release was included in the Sacred Bones Record Society membership and includes a certificate to indicate its authenticity.

A printed inner sleeve is included with a photo of the artist, and the lyrics for Ash to Bone on the front, and another photo, the lyrics for Wiseblood, and the credits on the back. The EP is pressed on white with red splatter, limited to 150 copies and spins at 45RPM, for sides 1, and 2.

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Reveal 0299: Full of Hell - Trumpeting Ecstasy

Today we are looking at, Trumpeting Ecstasy by Full of Hell. Released by Profound Lore Records as catalog number PFL 184 in 2017. 

The cover has the band name, album title, and a flaming nun. The back contains nuns worshiping death. 

A folded insert is included with a large crowd on the front, the lyrics and a crystaline logo in the middle, and a smoking nun on the back.

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

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Reveal 0293: Danny L Harle - Harlecore

Today we are looking at, Harlecore by Danny L Harle. Released by Mad Decent as catalog number MAD476 in 2021.

The cover has the album title, and each DJ personality, DJ Danny, DJ Mahem, DJ Ocean, and MC Boing, MC Boing, MC, MC, MC Boing. The back contains the tracklist. Opening the gatefold reveals a drawing of Club Harlecore, a Temple of Euphoria, "The music of Harlecore is split between four DJs. Each has their own room in Club Harlecore - which hosts them in the Eternal Rave." The rooms are for Mayhem Dungeon, Danny Stadium, Boing Dome, and the Ocean Forest.

Two printed inner sleeves are included with information about each DJ on each side. DJ Danny is first, "The embodiment of euphoria. A divine conduit conjuring energy from above, allowing ravers to ascend. The first of the Harlecore DJs." DJ Mayhem is second, "Nothing escapes Mayhem's smash. It is believed that he was once a raver who needed a more aggressive sound than DJ Danny could provide. He resides in his dungeon, which he is eternally destroying with his enormous Skelpe Skelper." The third is DJ Ocean, with the text in an otherwordly language and character system, only legible by the ascended." MC Boing is fourth, "MC Boing bouncing all night, everybody here is safe and nice, makes me want to have a great life, angels singing bass is tight. Boing's room formed in the air conditioning chamber above danny's stadium. Ceiling, radio, dance all night"

The album is pressed on two yellow translucent with black splatter records, and spin at 45RPM, for sides A, B, C, and D.

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Reveal 0286: Clark - Playground In A Lake

Today we are looking at, Playground In A Lake by Clark. Released by Deutsche Grammophon as catalog number 4839874 in 2021. 

The cover has an illustration of a child at a slide, over water. The back contains the tracklist, and slide. Opening the gatefold reveals the lyrics and credits, over a red tinged aquatic scene.

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

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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 0235: Equip - Cursebreaker Gaiden

Today we are looking at, Cursebreaker Gaiden by Equip. Released by 100% Electronica as catalog number 128P in 2020. 

The cover has this unicorned hero, engaged in battle. The back contains the artist name, album title, tracklist, and this redemption scene.

An OBI strip is included, with album promo on the front, and information about the album on the back.

100% Electronica releases include a trading card, this release included a Negative Gemini trading card.

The album is pressed on Blood Red Splatter, limited to 500 copies, and can spin at either 33 or 45RPM for Program I, and Program II.

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Reveal 0232: Xiu Xiu - Oh No

Today we are looking at, Oh No by Xiu Xiu. Released by Polyvinyl Record Company as catalog number PRC-426 in 2021. This is the Early Bird pressing of this album, limited to 750 copies.

The cover has a drawing of eyes. The back contains the band logo. Opening the gatefold reveals the tracklist and the duetists, lyrics, message of thanks, and the credits.

This release includes two post cards, designed by the artists.

The album is pressed on two scarlet and cream split records, with no markings on the labels, and spins at 45RPM for sides A, B, C, and D.

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