Reveal 0499: Vinyl Moon Volume 054: Sunray Surfaces

Today we are looking at, Vinyl Moon Volume 054: Sunray Surfaces. Released by Vinyl Moon as catalog number Volume 054 in 2020. 

The cover has an illustration of a woman, with gold foil earrings, and a hat. The back contains the volume title, tracklist, credits, and a hat. Opening the gatefold reveals a nature scene.

This release was housed in a protective outer sleeve with a sticker noting this as the VIP Member Limited Edition Exclusive Vinyl Color.

Two leaf stickers were included for this release.

The booklet contains a message from the founder, track artwork, information, and lyrics, and information about the designer.

The album is pressed on clear with violet blob for sides A, and B.

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Reveal 0492: Vinyl Moon Volume 053: Gilded Nights

Today we are looking at, Vinyl Moon Volume 053: Gilded Nights. Released by Vinyl Moon as catalog number Volume 052 in 2020. 

The cover has a humanoid made up of iconography and gilded accents. The back contains the tracklist, credits, and the back of a figure. Opening the gatefold reveals a nature scene.

This release was housed in a protective sleeve with a sticker noting this as the VIP Member Limited Edition Exclusive Vinyl Color.

Also included is a sticker sheet. 

The booklet includes a message from the founder, track artwork, information, and lyrics, and information about the designer.

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

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Reveal 0489: Afsky - Ofte Jeg Drømmer Mig Død

Today we are looking at, Ofte Jeg Drømmer Mig Død by Afsky. Released by Vendetta Records with no catalog number in 2020.

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

This release includes a 24 page booklet, with information about the release, track lyrics, and the credits.

The album is pressed on brown clear, limited to 200 copies, for sides I and II.

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Reveal 0485: Vinyl Moon Volume 052: Fluorescent Strangers

Today we are looking at, Vinyl Moon Volume 052: Fluorescent Strangers. Released by Vinyl Moon as catalog number Volume 052 in 2019. 

The cover has a metallic foil finish with a supernatural nature scene. The back contains the tracklist, credits, and blocks. Opening the gatefold reveals an illuminated nighttime scene.

This release was housed in a protective outer sleeve with a sticker noting this as the VIP member limited edition exclusive vinyl color.

A single sided insert was included, with an additional illustration on the front. 

The booklet includes a message from the founder, track artwork, information, and lyrics, and information about the designer.

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

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Reveal 0478: Vinyl Moon Volume 051: Four States

Today we are looking at, Vinyl Moon Volume 051: Four States. Released by Vinyl Moon as catalog number Volume 051 in 2019.

The cover has a colorful illustration with holographic printing and a cutout revealing an image from the inner gatefold below. The back contains the tracklist, credits, and another illustration. Opening the gatefold reveals two additional transcendental illustrations.

The booklet includes a message from the founder, track artwork, information, and lyrics, and information about the designer.

The album is pressed on purple and yellow smash, the VIP edition, for sides A, and B.

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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 0443: Vinyl Moon Volume 046: Cosmic Blues

Today we are looking at, Vinyl Moon Volume 046: Cosmic Blues. Released by Vinyl Moon as catalog number Volume 046 in 2019. 

The cover has an illustration of snakes in a planetary system. The back contains the tracklist and an additional illustration, which spans across the outer gatefold. Opening the gatefold reveals a standing figure shrouded in cosmic mystery.

A red lens was included with planets on the border on the front, and hands on the back. This lens can be placed on the cover to reveal hidden images and messages.

Here we see the outer and inner gatefolds revealed, with some color enhancement to better show the hidden images.

A second insert was included indicating that Vinyl Moon releases would be getting more green, with the previous disposable outer sleeves being replaced with reusable protective sleeves.

The included protective sleeve has a sticker indicating this as the VIP Member Limited Edition Exclusive Vinyl Color.

The booklet includes a message from the founder, track artwork, information, and lyrics, and information about the designer. 

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

With more hidden designs on the labels.

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Reveal 0441: Emma Ruth Rundle - Engine of Hell

Today we are looking at, Engine of Hell by Emma Ruth Rundle. Released by Sargent House as catalog number SH255 in 2021. 

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

A folded booklet was included that includes the lyrics on the inside and back.

This release includes a printed inner sleeve with another mirror image of the artist on the front, and a photo of the artist on the back along with the credits.

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

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Reveal 0422: Vinyl Moon Volume 043: Electric Daze

Today we are looking at, Vinyl Moon Volume 043: Electric Daze. Released by Vinyl Moon as catalog number Volume 043 in 2019.

The cover has a cool panther. The back contains the tracklist. Opening the gatefold reveals some lovely illustrations.

An iron-on patch was included, with the cool cat from the front cover.

The booklet contains a message from the founder, track artwork, info, and lyrics, and information about the designer.

The album is pressed on blue with pink stripe, the VIP variant, for sides A, and B.

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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 0416: Vinyl Moon Volume 042: Day Trip

Today we are looking at, Vinyl Moon Volume 042: Day Trip. Released by Vinyl Moon as catalog number Volume 042 in 2019.

The cover has a light in the forest. The back contains a roof and window among the cliff faces. Opening the gatefold reveals the tracklist, credits, and cloudy indoor scene.

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

A printed inner sleeve is included, with additional indoor/outdoor mashup scenes.

The album is pressed on blue with clear splatter, the VIP edition, for sides This Way and That Way.

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Reveal 0409: Vinyl Moon Volume 041: Life Is Long

Today we are looking at, Vinyl Moon Volume 041: Life Is Long. Released by Vinyl Moon as catalog number Volume 041 in 2019. 

The sleeve is housed in an outer pocket with an illustration of people on platforms and a cutout on the front, and the volume title, and another cutout on the back.

The cover has illustrations of people, in various states. The back contains the volume title, tracklist, and credits.

A foldout newspaper print poster is included with the cover art.

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

The album is pressed on rainbow swirl, the VIP variant, for sides A, and B.

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Reveal 0402: Vinyl Moon Volume 040: Gap The Mind

Today we are looking at, Vinyl Moon Volume 040: Gap The Mind. Released by Vinyl Moon as catalog number Volume 040 in 2018.

The cover has an illustration of a fanciful party. The back continues the party along with die cut holes for eyes to peer through.

This is a triple gatefold, with the cover scene expanded across the outer gatefold, and another party scene, tracklist, and the credits on the inner gatefold.

This release includes a sticker, of a melty figure.

The included booklet contains a message from the founder, track artwork and lyrics, kitty, and information about the designer. 

The album is pressed on pink slime, the VIP variant, for sides A, and B.

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Reveal 0399: Gevurah - Sulphur Soul

Today we are looking at, Sulphur Soul by Gevurah. Released by Profound Lore Records as catalog number PFL-206MLP in 2018. 

The cover has the band name and album title in stamped gold foil. The back contains the band name and album title again above the tracklist.

A booklet is included with bible verses, photo of the band performing, and credits.

The album is pressed on black for sides I, and II.

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Reveal 0395: Vinyl Moon Volume 039: Face To Face

Today we are looking at, Vinyl Moon Volume 039: Face To Face. Released by Vinyl Moon as catalog number Volume 039 in 2018. 

The cover has some gold foil lines and a facial silhouette on the left side. The back contains more gold foil lines, and a facial silhouette on the right side. These faces meet in the middle when looking at the full outer gatefold. Opening the gatefold reveals the tracklist, credits, and additional geometric facial designs.

A protective outer sleeve is included, with a sticker on the front, noting this release as the VIP edition.

A newspaper booklet is included with color designs. Some of which cross over to both sides, making them closer to multiple double sided posters, rather than a contiguous booklet.

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

The album is pressed on yellow with white swirl for This Side, and That Side.

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Reveal 0388: Vinyl Moon Volume 038: Sticky Fruit

Today we are looking at, Vinyl Moon Volume 038: Sticky Fruit. Released by Vinyl Moon as catalog number Volume 038 in 2018. This is the VIP edition of this release.

The cover has a glossy print of a fruit. The back contains another glossy image. Opening the gatefold reveals the tracklist, and a slice of fruit.

This is the first release that includes a protective outer sleeve, with a sticker indicating this as the VIP edition.

A sticker is included that is solid red.

A bi-fold poster is included, with another piece of fruit.

The included booklet contains a message from the founder, track artwork and lyrics, and information about the designer.

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

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Reveal 0374: Vinyl Moon Volume 037: Shapeshifters

Today we are looking at, Vinyl Moon Volume 036: Shapeshifters. Released by Vinyl Moon as catalog number Volume 036 in 2018. 

The cover has the volume title and a surreal image. The back contains the tracklist and credits. Opening the gatefold reveals additional surrealist imagery.

This release includes 3 phenakistoscope discs of differing sizes, which would animate if placed on a turntable.

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

The album is pressed on clear with multi-color swirl, the VIP variant, for sides A, and B.

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Reveal 0367: Vinyl Moon Volume 035: How Much Boom?

Today we are looking at, Vinyl Moon Volume 035: How Much Boom? Released by Vinyl Moon as catalog number Volume 035 in 2018.

The cover has this design. The back continues the design, which spans across the 5 fold sleeve on the outside and inside, with the record housed inside a pocket on the final fold.

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

The album is pressed on yellow, the VIP variant, for sides A, and B.

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Reveal 0365: Bogdan Raczynski - Rave 'Till You Cry

Today we are looking at, Rave 'Till You Cry by Bogdan Raczynski. Released by Disciples as catalog number DISC2 in 2019. 

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

A booklet is included with various photos, and words, from the artist.

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

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Reveal 0360: Vinyl Moon Volume 034: Mazed & Confused

Today we are looking at, Vinyl Moon Volume 034: Mazed & Confused. Released by Vinyl Moon as catalog number Volume 034 in 2018.

The cover has a rooster drawing. The back contains the tracklist, credits, and alligator toys. Opening the gatefold reveals games to be played. 

A folded poster is included with designs on the front and back. And the booklet housed inside.

The booklet contains a message from the founder, track artwork and lyrics, and information about the designer.

The album is pressed on red with black marble, the VIP variant, for sides A, and B.

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