Reveal 0433: Wu-Tang Clan - Enter The Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)

Today we are looking at, Enter The Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) by Wu-Tang Clan. Reissued by RCA as catalog number 07863 66336-1 in 2017, for this original 1993 release. 

The cover has the group name, album title, and the masked members. The back contains the tracklist, credits, and messages of thanks.

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

Goodbye....

Reveal 0421: WHY? - Golden Tickets

Today we are looking at, Golden Tickets by WHY?. Released by Joyful Noise Recordings as catalog number JNR117 in 2013.

The cover has the band name, album title, and a hand holding a golden ticket. The back contains the tracklist.

An insert is included with the credits on the front, and the download code on the back, not pictured here.

The album is pressed on a black 10" for sides A, and B.

Goodbye....

Reveal 0356: Earl Sweatshirt - I Don't Like Shit, I Don't Go Outside: An Album by Earl Sweatshirt

Today we are looking at, I Don't Like Shit, I Don't Go Outside: An Album by Earl Sweatshirt by Earl Sweatshirt. Released by Columbia as catalog number 88875069271 in 2015. 

The cover has this photo design. The back contains the tracklist.

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

Goodbye....

Reveal 0253: Tyler, The Creator - Igor

Today we are looking at, Igor by Tyler, The Creator. Released by Columbia as catalog number 19075965221 in 2019. 

The cover has a high contrast image of the artist, and credits. The back contains the album title. Opening the gatefold reveals the lyrics, and a photo of the titular character.

An insert is included with the cover photography by Luis "Panch" Perez, and Sam Rock

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

Goodbye....

Reveal 0226: Silicon Valley (Music From the HBO Original Series)

Today we are looking at, Silicon Valley (Music From the HBO Original Series) by Various Artists. Released by Mass Appeal as catalog number MSAP 0043LP in 2017. 

The cover has drawings of the cast, including some problematic members. The back contains the tracklist and performing artists.

This release includes a foldout poster with the cover art expanded on the front, and the credits on the back.

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

Goodbye....

Reveal 0212: Blarf - Cease & Desist

Today we are looking at, Cease & Desist by Blarf. Released by Stones Throw Records with no catalog number in 2019. 

The cover has the artist, in front of a popular franchise, along with the artist name and album title. The back contains the tracklist, and an ad so good it’ll set your hair on fire.

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

Goodbye....

Reveal 0205: Future - DS2

Today we are looking at, DS2 by Future. Released by Epic as catalog number 88875127251 in 2015. This is the deluxe edition of this album.

The cover has a blue and purple liquid cloud, along with the artist name and album title. The back contains the tracklist.

This release includes two printed inner sleeves, with photos of the artist, and the credits for the album. The album is pressed on translucent blue for sides A, and B, and translucent purple for sides C, and D.

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Reveal 0145: Eazy-E - Eazy-Duz-It

Today we are looking at, Eazy-Duz-It by Eazy-E. Reissued by Priority Records as catalog number B0019017-01 in 2013, for this original 1988 release.

This marks his debut full length release. The cover has an image of Eazy, along with other notable friends. The back contains the tracklisting, along with credits for the album, and thank you notes.

The album is pressed on black for the Street Side, and Radio Side.

Goodbye....

Reveal 0138: The Needle Drop Compilation

Today we are looking at, The Needle Drop compilation. Self-released with no catalog number in 2019. 

This marks his first compilation release, with all proceeds donated to the Immigrant Legal Resource Center. The cover has ILLUSTHONY TRATIONTANO here, enjoying the outdoor sun, in that good good yellow flannel. The back contains the tracklisting.

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

Goodbye....

Reveal 0124: Earl Sweatshirt - Some Rap Songs

Today we are looking at, Some Rap Songs by Earl Sweatshirt. Released by Columbia as catalog number 19075898051 in 2019. 

The cover has this blurry image of the artist. The back contains the tracklisting, along with some addtional messages and artwork from Earl Sweatshirt.

This release includes a printed inner sleeve, with writing from the artist’s father on the front, and credits for each track and the album on the back. The album is pressed on black for sides A, and B.

Goodbye....

Reveal 0076: Run the Jewels - Meow the Jewels

Today we are looking at, Meow The Jewels by Run The Jewels. Released by Mass Appeal as catalog number MSAP0025LP in 2015.  This is the crowdfunded, cat focused, remix album of Run the Jewels 2, with all proceeds going to a charity benefiting the families of Eric Garner and Mike Brown.

The outer cover has cat paws forming the Run the Jewels logo on the front. The back contains the same image, however it is die cut, revealing the gatefold underneath. The gatefold contains a faux fur front cover, with the tracklisting on the back. Opening the gatefold reveals the full credits for the tracks and album, surrounding cat versions of El-P and Killer Mike in a car. 

This release includes two inserts, a sticker sheet, and a folded poster with the inner gatefold image on one side, and the lyrics for the songs on the opposite side. 

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

Goodbye....

Reveal 0039: Genius/GZA - Liquid Swords

Today we are looking at, Liquid Swords by The Genius/GZA. Reissued by Get On Down as catalog number GET-54043 in 2011, for this original 1995 release. 

This marks his first solo full length release. The cover has this drawing of a bloody Wu-Tang battle. With the back containing a sketch, along with the tracklisting woven throughout a paragraph, stringing them all together.

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

Goodbye....