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 0415: Müscle Wörship - Müscle Wörship

Today we are looking at, the debut self-titled release by Müscle Wörship. Self-released by the band with no catalog number in 2013. 

The cover has the band name, underneath a muscle man. The back contains the album title and tracklist.

A double sided insert is included with a lake scene on the front, and the lyrics and credits on the back.

The album is pressed on black for sides M and W.

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Reveal 0411: Ned's Atomic Dustbin - God Fodder

Today we are looking at, God Fodder by Ned's Atomic Dustbin. Reissued by Music On Vinyl as catalog number MOVLP2455 in 2019, for this original 1991 release.

The cover has the band name, and album title. The back contains the tracklist, and the stamped numbering out of 1,000 total copies. This release is housed in a protective outer sleeve, with an informational sticker on the front.

A double sided insert is included with a photo of the band and credits on the front, and the lyrics on the back.

The album is pressed on 180g silver & black marbled for sides A, and B.

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Reveal 0405: Radiohead - In Rainbows

Today we are looking at, In Rainbows by Radiohead. Reissued by TBD Records as catalog number TBD0001 in 2013, for this original 2007 release.

The cover has the band name, and album title. The back contains the band name and album title again, along with the tracklist.

This release includes a printed inner sleeve with the lyrics on the front and the lyrics and credits back. This version includes a misprint with the lyrics for "Jigsaw Falling Into Place" included twice, and the lyrics for "Videotape" completely missing.

The album is pressed on black for sides One, and Two.

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Reveal 0347: Dinosaur Jr. - Sweep It Into Space

Today we are looking at, Sweep It Into Space by Dinosaur Jr. Released by JAGJAGUWAR as catalog number JAG366LP in 2021. 

The cover has the band name, album title, and this 1930 painting by Andy Hope. The back contains the tracklist.

A single sided insert is included with the credits.

The album is pressed on black for sides One, and Two.

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Reveal 0327: Jeremy Enigk - Return of the Frog Queen

Today we are looking at, Return of the Frog Queen by Jeremy Enigk. Reissued by Sub Pop as catalog number SP1208 in 2018, for this original 1996 release. This variant has been remastered.

The cover has the album title and artist name within an embossed frame. The back contains the tracklist, credits, and photo of the artist in a chair.

A printed inner sleeve is included with the cover design on the front, and a crown on the back. The album is pressed on purple marble for sides A, and B.

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Reveal 0304: Vinyl Moon Volume 026: Nightshining

Today we are looking at, Vinyl Moon Volume 026: Nightshining. Released by Vinyl Moon as catalog number Volume 026 in 2017.

The cover has a photograph of water plants. The back contains a photo of a rooftop pool, in the city. Opening the left side of the trifold reveals photographs of city buildings. Opening the right side of the trifold shows a photograph of a stairwell on the right, a photograph of a park and the tracklist is in the center. 

Here is the outer trifold expanded, and the inner trifold.

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

The album is pressed on transparent purple swirl for sides A, and B.

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Reveal 0297: Vinyl Moon Volume 025: The Space Between

Today we are looking at, Vinyl Moon Volume 025: The Space Between. Released by Vinyl Moon as catalog number Volume 025 in 2017. 

The cover has an illustration of a hand, holding a card. The back contains the tracklist, and a design. Opening the gatefold reveals an illustration of a figure, between two dimensions.

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

A clear card is included, with the artwork from the cover card. 

A second insert is included, with the volume title on the front, and a lenticular design on the back, which fades the hand from the card as it is tilted. 

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

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Reveal 0291: The Teenagers - Reality Check

Today we are looking at, Reality Check by The Teenagers. Released by Merok Records as catalog number MELP 10 in 2008. 

The cover has the band name and album title, and a photo of teenagers being teenagers. The back contains the tracklist.

A printed inner sleeve is included with the lyrics and credits on the front. The back contains messages of thanks from the band and each band member, along with a message that states 'being a teenager is NOT a crime'. The album is pressed on black for sides 1, and 2.

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Reveal 0275: The Cure - Seventeen Seconds

Today we are looking at, Seventeen Seconds by The Cure. Remastered by Robert Smith and reissued by Rhino Vinyl as catalog number R1 60784 in 2016, for this original 1980 release. 

The cover has the band name and album title, along with a blurry forest. The back contains the tracklist, credits, and blurry photos of the band members.

A printed inner sleeve is included with the album artwork on the front, and the artwork inverted on the back. The album is pressed on 180g black vinyl for sides One, and Two.

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Reveal 0233: Yeasayer - Odd Blood

Today we are looking at, Odd Blood by Yeasayer. Released by Secretly Canadian as catalog number SC210 in 2010. 

The cover has the band name and album title printed in a glossy clear print over this computer generated image. The back has the tracklist, over this nebulous figure with electronic eyes.

A glossy art book is included with designs, images, and the credits.

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

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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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Reveal 0207: Sonic Youth - Dirty

Today we are looking at, Dirty by Sonic Youth. Reissued by DGC as catalog number B0023316-01 in 2016, for this original 1992 release. 

The cover has this figure, along with the band name and album title. The back contains the tracklist, and stuffed animals.

This release includes two inserts, with stuffed animal head images, and members of the band images and credits.

The album is pressed on two black LPs for sides 1, 2, 3, and 4.

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Reveal 0193: Tori Amos - Under the Pink

Today we are looking at, Under the Pink by Tori Amos. Remastered by Atlantic as catalog number R1-82567 in 2015, for this original 1994 release.

The cover has a photo of the artist, along with her name and album title. The back contains the lyrics, credits, and thank you notes. The included plastic sleeve includes hype stickers.

This release includes an insert, with a photo of the artist on the front, and notes about the album and each track on the back.

The album is pressed on 180g black for sides One, and Two.

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Reveal 0172: Sonic Youth - Rather Ripped

Today we are looking at, Rather Ripped by Sonic Youth. Remastered by Geffen Records as catalog number B0023740-01 in 2016, for this original 2006 release. 

The cover has the band name and album title over a pattern. The back contains the tracklist.

An insert is included with the band name on the front, and the tracklist and credits on the back, above a photo of a stripped out police cruiser. 

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

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Reveal 0167: The Posies - Frosting on the Beater

Today we are looking at, Frosting on the Beater by The Posies. Reissued by Omnivore Recordings as catalog number OVLP-292 in 2018, for this original 1993 release. This is the remastered and signed version of this album from pledge music.

An extra cover was signed and included with this release if purchased through pledge music. The cover  included with this release is slightly larger than the signed version, to accomodate this double LP release. The back contains the tracklist, and titular frosting on the beater.

This release includes a folded insert, with writings from other musicians and music reviewers, as well as notes from the band about each song. 

The album is pressed on two pink LPs, and spins at 45 RPM, for sides 1, 2, 3, and 4.

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Reveal 0128: Orville Peck - Pony

Today we are looking at, Pony by Orville Peck. Released by Sub Pop as catalog number SP1293 in 2019. 

This marks their first full length release. The cover has an image of the masked singer. The back contains the tracklisting, along with the artist name, album title, and a pair of boots.

This release includes a folded insert, with a charcoal drawing of the artist on the front, and the lyrics and credits for the album on the back.

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

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Reveal 0106: Wampire - Bazaar

Today we are looking at, Bazaar by Wampire. Released by Polyvinyl Record Company as catalog number PRC-285 in 2014. 

The cover has the band name and album title on a black background. The back contains the tracklisting.

This release includes an insert with a sexy scene on black velvet on the front. And the lyrics and credits for the album on the back. 

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

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Reveal 0087: King Krule - The Ooz

Today we are looking at, The Ooz by King Krule. Released by XL Recordings as catalog number XLLP872E in 2017.

This marks their second full length release. The cover has this pink and blue image, which is mirrored on the back. Opening the gatefold reveals the tracklisting, and images of the contributing artists and band members.

This release includes two printed inner sleeves, with some art on the front, and the credits on the back of the first, and artwork on the front, with nothing on the back for the second inner sleeve. The album is pressed on orange for sides A and B, and blue for sides C and D.

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Reveal 0072: Vinyl Moon Volume 002: Familiar Mystery

Today we are looking at, Vinyl Moon Volume 002: Familiar Mystery by Vinyl Moon. Released by Vinyl Moon as catalog number Volume 002 in 2015. 

The cover has a collage art piece, with figures in the whitespace. The back contains the tracklisting, credits, and numbering out of 600 copies. Opening the gatefold reveals an attached booklet, which tells a story of two figures coming together as the pages are turned.

This release includes a folded insert, with a message from the founder inside. In addition, 10 postcards are included in a small paper sleeve, with some artwork on the front, and the lyrics on the back.

The album is pressed on one yellow marbled LP for sides A, and B.

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