Reveal 0475: The Music of Cosmos

Today we are looking at, The Music of Cosmos. Released by RCA as catalog number RPL-8063 in 1981. This is the Japanese release of this album.

The cover has the album name, and the cosmos. The back contains the tracklist, track credits, a note about the release from Carl Sagan, and the album credits. Opening the gatefold reveals some notes for the release and each movement, and additional photos and paintings celebrating exploration into the unknown.

This release included an OBI strip, with information about this release on the front, and other RCA releases on the back.

Also included for the Japanese market is an insert, with information on the Cosmos television series on the front. And the information from the album jacket translated to Japanese on the back.

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

Goodbye....

Reveal 0115: Momoko Kikuchi - Adventure

Today we are looking at, Adventure by Momoko Kikuchi. Reissued by Ship to Shore Phonograph as catalog number STS-078 in 2020, for this original 1986 release.

The cover has a photo of the artist in blue water. The back shows a plane, the tracklisting, and credits for the album.

A foldout poster is included, with the album artwork on the front.

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

Goodbye....

Reveal 0114: Pacific Breeze: Japanese City Pop, AOR & Boogie 1976-1986

Today we are looking at, Pacific Breeze: Japanese City Pop, AOR & Boobie 1976-1986. Released by Light in the Attic as catalog number LITA163 in 2019. 

This release includes a horizontal OBI strip across the top, with information about the release on the back. The cover has this idyllic pacific image, underneath a clear blue sky. The back contains the tracklisting.

This release includes a foldout poster with information about the compilation, included artists, and full credits for this release.

Also included are two printed inner sleeves, with the credits for each track used on each side.

The album is pressed on 2 black LPs for sides A, B, C, and D.

Goodbye....

Reveal 0044: Geinoh Yamashirogumi - Symphonic Suite Akira

Today, we are looking at the Symphonic Suite Akira, composed by Shoji Yamashiro and performed by Yamashirogumi Geinoh, released by Invitation as catalog number VIH-28339 in 1988. This is the original pressing of this score.

The cover has an embossed gold design and lettering, as well as an obi strip for the album. The back repeats the embossed design on a black background.

This release includes a folded booklet with additional information and credits for the album, additional details about the movie and composer, and a profile of Yamashirogumi Geinoh among the lyrics and other information contained in a differing direction on each corner of the back.

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

Goodbye....