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 0398: Matt Berry - Kill The Wolf

Today we are looking at, Kill The Wolf by Matt Berry. Released by Acid Jazz as catalog number AJXLP334 in 2013. 

The cover has the artist name, album title, and photo of the artist with a hoven hand. The back contains the tracklist, credits, message of thanks, and a photo of the artist waving hello to some passersby.

A printed inner sleeve is included with the lyrics, and illustrated figures of lore.

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

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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 0250: Matt Berry - The Small Hours

Today we are looking at, The Small Hours by Matt Berry. Released by Acid Jazz as catalog number AJXLP404 in 2016. 

The cover has the artist name, album title, and photo of the artist. This version was limited to 500 copies, with some being signed by the artist on the sleeve. The back contains the tracklist, and another photo of the artist, in chair. Opening the gatefold reveals photos of the musicians during the recording, a list of the recording musicians, and a message of thanks.

The album is pressed on opaque forest green for sides 1, and 2.

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Reveal 0248: Simon & Garfunkel - Bookends

Today we are looking at, Bookends by Simon & Garfunkel. Reissued by Sundazed Music as catalog number LP 5233 in 2008, for this original 1968 release. 

The cover has a photo of Simon and Garfunkel. The back contains the lyrics.

A poster is included, with a composite image of the duo, and skyline.

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

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Reveal 0135: The Band - The Last Waltz

Today we are looking at, The Last Waltz by The Band. Reissued by Rhino Records as catalog number RR1 3146 in 2013, for this original 1978 release.

The cover has the text and silhouetted band members in gold on a black background in the center. The back contains the members of The Band, as well as the guest musicians that performed at this farewell show.

This release includes a 12 page book, with images from The Last Waltz concert, album credits, and the tracklisting for the album.

The album is pressed on 3 black LPs for Record 1- Sides 1 and 2, Record 2- Sides 1 and 2, and Record 3- Sides 1 and 2.

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Reveal 0069: What Is This That Stands Before Me?

Today we are looking at the Black Sabbath compilation, What Is This That Stands Before Me? Released by Sacred Bones Records as catalog number SBR-260 in 2020. This is the Sacred Bones Record Society release of this album

The Record Society releases come housed in a unique outer wraparound, some where black while this one is white, sealed by wax on the back, and hand numbered. This example is number 194 out of 250 total copies. The cover has this image of a man in a Sabbath jean jacket, underneath the album title. The back contains the tracklisting, with the band name before the Black Sabbath song they are performing.

The album is pressed on two green LPs for sides A, B, C, and D.

Goodbye....