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 0463: Low - Hey What

Today we are looking at, Hey What by Low. Released by Sub Pop as catalog number SP1435 in 2021. 

The cover has a textured pattern on the front and back. Opening the gatefold reveals the tracklist and credits. The album was encased in plastic shrink wrap with the band name on a sticker on the front, seen here.

This release includes a printed inner sleeve with a block print image on the front, and a solid red back.

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

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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 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 0438: Joris Voorn - Nobody Knows

Today we are looking at, Nobody Knows by Joris Voorn. Released by Green as catalog number GR106LP in 2015. 

The cover has a pink sky over a city. The back continues the scene, spanning across the outer gatefold. Opening the gatefold reveals flowers.

Three printed inner sleeves were included, with different photographs on the front and back of each.

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

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Reveal 0403: Squarepusher - My Red Hot Car - WAP147

Today we are looking at, My Red Hot Car by Squarepusher. Released by Warp Records as catalog number WAP147 in 2001. 

The cover has the artist name, EP title, tracklist, and a highly contrasted image of the artist. The back is black with the credits in the lower corner.

The album is pressed on black for sides A, and B, with the second track on side B ending in a locked groove and a hidden track contained after the lock.

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Reveal 0357: Ben Prunty - FTL: Faster Than Light [Advanced Edition] Original Soundtrack

Today we are looking at, FTL: Faster Than Light [Advanced Edition] Original Soundtrack by Ben Prunty. Released by iam8bit as catalog number 8BIT-8018 in 2016. 

The cover has a glossy starfield design. The back contains the album title, artist name, and tracklist.

The album is pressed on black and red merge with yellow splatter for sides A, and B.

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Reveal 0349: Portal - Hagbulbia

Today we are looking at, Hagbulbia by Portal. Released by Profound Lore Records as catalog number PFL-257LP in 2021. 

The cover has the band name, album title, and this devilish design. The back contains the tracklist. Opening the gatefold reveals the lyrics along with these victorian images.

A printed inner sleeve is included, although not used, with this paranormal image on the front, and the credits on the back. The album is pressed on black for sides I, and II.

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Reveal 0340: Ben Prunty - FTL: Faster Than Light Original Soundtrack

Today we are looking at, FTL: Faster Than Light Original Soundtrack by Ben Prunty. Released by iam8bit as catalog number 8BIT-8008 in 2016. 

The cover has a reflective design of a space traveler. The back contains the soundtrack name, performing artist, and tracklist. A protective outer sleeve is included with a hype sticker on the front.

The album is pressed on two 180g black and red merge with green splatter records, for sides A, B, C, and D.

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Reveal 0335: R23X - VELTAHL

Today we are looking at, VELTAHL by R23X. Reissued by Geometric Lullaby as catalog number GEO-SP09 in 2020, for this original 2016 release.

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

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

The album is pressed on blue with violet and white splatter, limited to 175 copies, for sides A, and B.

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Reveal 0326: Equip - Synthetic Core 88

Today we are looking at, Synthetic Core 88 by Equip. Reissued by Yetee Records as catalog number 00018 in 2021, for this original 2018 release. This variant is exclusive to 100% Electronica.

The cover has the album title, and a dual mechanical and organic image. The back contains the tracklist within a video game box style back design.

This release includes an OBI strip with information about the release on the front, and back.

100% Electronica releases include a trading card, a Pudina card was included with this release.

The album is pressed on pink with blue splatter for sides A, and B.

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Reveal 0321: Oneohtrix Point Never - Magic Oneohtrix Point Never

Today we are looking at, Magic Oneohtrix Point Never by Oneohtrix Point Never. Released by Warp Records as catalog number WARPLP318O in 2020. 

The cover has a melty optical illusion. The back contains the tracklist, and a figure’s arm emerging from the void. Opening the gatefold reveals the album title, and a surreal illustration that is peeling away from the corner.

An insert is included with the album logo on the front, and the tracklist and credits on the back.

Two printed inner sleeves are included, with different illustrations and slogans on the front and back of each.

The album is pressed on two transparent orange records, exclusive to Bleep and Bandcamp, for sides A, B, C, and D.

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Reveal 0317: Grouper - Dragging a Dead Deer Up a Hill

Today we are looking at, Dragging a Dead Deer Up a Hill by Grouper. Reissued by Kranky as catalog number KRANK 176 in 2013, for this original 2008 album. 

The cover has the artist name, album title, and photo of a creepy child. The back contains a botanical world design.

A sticker is included with a geometric design.

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

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Reveal 0313: Clint Mansell Featuring Kronos Quartet - Requiem For A Dream

Today we are looking at, Requiem For A Dream by Clint Mansell Featuring Kronos Quartet. Reissued by Nonesuch as catalog number 553787-1 in 2016, for this original 2000 release. This release has been remastered.

The cover has the artist names, movie title, and stylized pupil design. The back contains the tracklist and movie credits. Opening the gatefold reveals the album credits.

An insert is included with details about the recording by Clint Mansell.

The album is pressed on two black records, limited to 5000 copies, for side 1: Summer, side 2: Fall, side 3: Winter, and side 4: Suite, or, In The End It's All Nice.

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Reveal 0310: Clannad - "Legend"

Today we are looking at, "Legend" by Clannad. Released by RCA as catalog number AFL1-5084 in 1984. This is the soundtrack to the TV series 'Robin of Sherwood.'

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

The album is pressed on black 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 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 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 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 0267: Software - Digital-Dance

Today we are looking at, Digital-Dance by Software. Reissued by 100% Electronica as catalog number 107P in 2020, for this original 1988 release. 

The cover has the band name, album title, this supercomputer generated image, and a listening note, "Magic Sounds From Percussion Island." The back contains the tracklist, credits, discography, and information about the band, and each artist. Opening the gatefold reveals these messages from the band, with more CG artwork.

100% Electronica releases include a trading card. A Baby George trading card was included with this release.

The album is pressed on white, limited to 500 copies, for sides 1, and 2.

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