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 0307: Matt Berry - The Blue Elephant

Today we are looking at, The Blue Elephant by Matt Berry. Released by Acid Jazz as catalog number AJXLP578M in 2021. 

The cover has a painting of The Elephant Man by Matt Berry. The back contains the artist name, album title, tracklist, credits, and photographs of the musicans.

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

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Reveal 0296: The Alan Parsons Project - The Best of The Alan Parsons Project

Today we are looking at, The Best of The Alan Parsons Project by The Alan Parsons Project. Released by Arista as catalog number AL8-8193 in 1983.

The cover has a stylized illustration of a mountain home, under clouds. The back contains the tracklist, and a short biography of the band, which continues on the inside of the gatefold. Previous record labels are included inside the gatefold, as well as the credits.

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

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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 0147: Blue Jean Committee - Catalina Breeze

Today we are looking at, Catalina Breeze by Blue Jean Committee. Released by Drag City as catalog number DC645 in 2015. 

The cover has an image of the fictitious band members, among the band name and album title. The back contains the track list, credits, and an image of a dandelion.

The album is pressed on black, single sided on side A, with a dandelion etching on side B.

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Reveal 0114: Pacific Breeze: Japanese City Pop, AOR & Boogie 1976-1986

Today we are looking at, Pacific Breeze: Japanese City Pop, AOR & Boobie 1976-1986. Released by Light in the Attic as catalog number LITA163 in 2019. 

This release includes a horizontal OBI strip across the top, with information about the release on the back. The cover has this idyllic pacific image, underneath a clear blue sky. The back contains the tracklisting.

This release includes a foldout poster with information about the compilation, included artists, and full credits for this release.

Also included are two printed inner sleeves, with the credits for each track used on each side.

The album is pressed on 2 black LPs for sides A, B, C, and D.

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Reveal 0068: Pacific Breeze 2 - Japanese City Pop, AOR & Boogie 1972-1986

Today we are looking at, Pacific Breeze 2: Japanese City Pop, AOR & Boogie 1972-1986 by Various Artists. Released by Light in the Attic as catalog number LITA 179 in 2020. 

The cover has a serene pink and blue skyline image. The back contains the tracklisting, and performing artists, for each side.

This release contains a folded insert, with details about each musician on the compilation, as well as for the visual artist, and credits for the compilation.

This release contains a printed slipcase for each LP, with the full credits, and album artwork for each original song. The album is pressed on two blue and purple LPs for sides A, B, C, and D.

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