Reveal 0473: James Blake - Enough Thunder

Today we are looking at, Enough Thunder by James Blake. Released by Universal Republic Records as catalog number B0016265 in 2011. 

The cover has the artist name, EP title, and a man with a flare. The back contains the tracklist and credits.

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

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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 0386: Com Truise - Persuasion System

Today we are looking at, Persuasion System by Com Truise. Released by Ghostly International as catalog number GI-337 in 2019.

The cover has the artist name and album title, above a digital landscape. The back contains the tracklist.

The album is pressed on sky blue, limited to 2,000 copies, for sides A, and B.

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Reveal 0320: Arab Strap - As Days Get Dark

Today we are looking at, As Days Get Dark by Arab Strap. Released by Rock Action Records as catalog number ROCKACT137LP in 2021. 

The cover has a Mac desktop view, with some artwork open in Preview. The back contains some additional artwork, and the tracklist open in a Word doc.

A printed inner sleeve is included with the lyrics, and credits contained in a standard .json format. The album is pressed on black for part 1, and part 2.

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Reveal 0309: Röyksopp - The Understanding

Today we are looking at, The Understanding by Röyksopp. Reissued by Wall of Sound as catalog number WALL LP 035 in 2014, for this original 2005 release. 

The cover has the group name and album title on this photo. The back contains the tracklist and group name. Opening the gatefold reveals a wooden band logo, and the credits.

Two printed inner sleeves are included with photos of the members on the front, and the credits on the back of the first. The second contains a band logo on the front, and the lyrics and credits on the back.

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

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Reveal 0295: Robyn - Honey

Today we are looking at, Honey by Robyn. Released by Konichiwa Records as catalog number KOR057LPC in 2018. 

The cover has the album title, and artist. The back contains the tracklist, and credits. Opening the gatefold reveals the album title again, along with another photo of the artist.

A folded poster is included with the lyrics from the titular track on the front, and the full credits and messages of thanks surrounding a photograph of the artist on the back.

A printed inner sleeve is included with the lyrics on the front, and a final photo of the artist on the back. The album is pressed on 180g white for sides A, and B.

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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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Reveal 0230: Plaid - Polymer

Today we are looking at, Polymer by Plaid. Released by Warp Records as catalog number WARPLP303 in 2019. 

The cover has a computer simulation design. The back contains the tracklist, and credits.

This release includes a 12” art print, with the cover art desaturated.

Two printed inner sleeves are included, with a closeup of the cover artwork in monochrome, and in color. The album is pressed on two black records, for sides A, B, C, and D.

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Reveal 0210: Plaid - The Digging Remedy

Today we are looking at, The Digging Remedy by Plaid. Released by Warp Records as catalog number WARPLP277 in 2016.

The cover has this geometric pattern, with cutouts that reveal the slipcase underneath. The back contains additional cutouts, along with the band name, album title, and tracklist.

Two printed inner sleeves are included, with differently sized geometric patterns for each. The album is pressed on black for sides A, B, C, and D.

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Reveal 0177: PowerPCMe - Endless Summer

Today we are looking at, Endless Summer by PowerPCMe. Released by Vinyl Moon as catalog number VMOGL-004 in 2018. This is the club edition of this release, limited to 100 copies.

The cover has has this space age illustration, along with the artist name and album title. The back contains the tracklist around a heavily processed landscape photo. Opening the gatefold reveals a photograph of a home studio.

This release includes an insert with photos for each track, and a thank you note on the back.

The album is pressed on blue for sides A and B, with a hologram contained in the center of side A, which illustrates as the record spins.

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Reveal 0168: FKA Twigs - LP1

Today we are looking at, LP1 by FKA Twigs. Released by Young Turks as catalog number YTLP118 in 2014. 

This marks her first full length release. The cover has a manipulated photo of the artist. The back contains the tracklist.

This release includes a printed inner sleeve with the lyrics on the front, and the credits on the back. The album is pressed on black for sides A, and B.

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Reveal 0064: Yo La Tengo - And then nothing turned itself inside-out

Today we are looking at, And then nothing turned itself inside-out by Yo La Tengo. Released by Matador as catalog number OLE-371-0 in 2015, for this original 2000 release. 

The cover has an image of the suburbs in the nighttime, with a figure highlighted under a spotlight. The back contains a photo looking out an open door, along with the tracklisting. Inside of the gatefold contains an image of a man mowing in circles, as well as the credits for the album.

The album is pressed on two black LPs, with a different color treatment on the label for sides 1, 2, 3, and 4.

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Reveal 0054: Robyn - Body Talk

Today we are looking at, Body Talk by Robyn. Released by Konichiwa Records as catalog number 5099 949628 1 9 in 2010. This is the original pressing of this album released in Sweden.

The cover has this colorful image of Robyn, among the artist name and album title. The back contains the tracklisting in a bold front.

The inner sleeves are printed with the credits for each track on the front for sides A and B, C and D for this black pressed LP

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Reveak 0053: Björk ‎- Selmasongs

Today we are looking at the Dancer in the Dark soundtrack, Selmasongs by Björk. Released by One Little Indian as catalog number TPLP151DMM in 2008 for this original 2000 release. This is the Direct Metal Mastering edition of this album

The direct metal mastering releases contain an outer PVC sleeve with a sticker noting the special edition. This example is number 681 out of 1000 copies. The cover has a polygonated image of Björk as the titular Selma. The back contains the tracklisting, along with the credits.

The inner sleeve contains only a thank you note from Björk on one side. The album is pressed on one black 200g LP for sides A, and B.

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Reveal 0038: Arab Strap - Love Detective

Today we are looking at, the Love Detective maxi-single by Arab Strap. Released by Chemikal Underground as catalog number CHEM049 in 2001. 

The cover replicates the design aesthetic used for movie soundtracks in the 1960’s. The back contains the tracklisting, as well as a moody detective novel style blurb, to set the mood.

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

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Reveal 0036: Matt Berry - Music For Insomniacs

Today we are looking at, Music for Insomniacs by Matt Berry. Released by Acid Jazz as catalog number AJXLP321 in 2014. 

A limited number of pressings were available signed, including this example here. The cover has a painting by Matt Berry. While the back shows Berry among synths. Along with the dedication to the target audience “Dedicated to insomnia sufferers everywhere. Sleep well.”

The album is pressed on a single blue LP, with a ‘this side’, ‘that side’ designation used on side A, and a portion of the cover painting used for side B.

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Reveal 0032: Röyksopp & Robyn - Do It Again

Today we are looking at, Do It Again by Röyksopp & Robyn. Released by Dog Triumph as catalog number DOG007V in 2014. This is the European release of this record.

This comes in a sleeve with the barcode, title, and artist names printed on the front. The cover has this almost symmetrical design, with Robyn highlighted in the front and center. The back has the tracklisting, while the inside of the gatefold contains the credits for the album.

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

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Reveal 0016: Everything But The Girl - Walking Wounded

Today we are looking at, Walking Wounded by Everything But The Girl. Released by Simply Vinyl as catalog number SVLP 321 in 2001 for this original 1996 release. This is the 180 gram limited edition reissue from Simply Vinyl.

The cover has Tracy getting ready with Ben looking on, in the back of a Lincoln. The back mirrors the band name and album title to display from righ to left, a popular style in the late nineties, as well as the tracklisting and grand chandelier. Almost like a mirror ball.

This release contains an insert with the lyrics on one side, and the credits on the opposite side. A second promo insert is included that shows the rest of the titles in the 180g reissue series.

The album is pressed on a single 180g LP for sides A and B.

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