Reveal 0484: James Blake - Friends That Break Your Heart

Today we are looking at, Friends That Break Your Heart by James Blake. Released by Republic Records as catalog number B0034212-01 in 2021. 

The cover has an image of a man drowning, and an embossing of the artist name and album title. The back contains the tracklist embossed in the cover.

This release includes an insert with a glossy copy of the album artwork 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 0445: M83 - Dead Cities, Red Seas & Lost Ghosts

Today we are looking at, Dead Cities, Red Seas & Lost Ghosts by M83. Reissued by Mute as catalog number 9545-1 M83-2LP in 2014, for this original 2003 release.

The cover has the group name, album title, and snowy play scene. The back contains the tracklist, as well as the track and album credits.

The album is pressed on two 180g black records for sides A, B, C, and D.

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Reveal 0437: Yeasayer - Fragrant World

Today we are looking at, Fragrant World by Yeasayer. Released by Secretly Canadian as catalog number SC240 in 2012.

The cover has a swirling image. The back contains the tracklist. Opening the gatefold reveals a hand, and mouth.

This release includes two printed inner sleeves, with the album and track credits on the front and an image on the back of the first. And the track and album credits on the front and an image on the back of the second.

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

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Reveal 0432: Negative Gemini - Body Work

Today we are looking at, Body Work by Negative Gemini. Reissued by 100% Electronica as catalog number 105P in 2019, for this original 2016 release. This is the second pressing of this album.

The cover has the artist name, album title, and a reflective CGI background. The back contains the tracklist, and credits.

A Negative Gemini sticker was included with this release.

100% Electronica shipments include a trading card, two George Clanton trading cards were included with this shipment.

The album is pressed on coke bottle clear, limited to 300 copies, for sides A, and B.

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Reveal 0427: Telefon Tel Aviv - Immolate Yourself

Today we are looking at, Immolate Yourself by Telefon Tel Aviv. Released by BPitch Control as catalog number BPC 188 LP in 2009.

The cover has the band name, album title, and woman. The back contains the tracklist and credits.

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

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Reveal 0316: Broadcast - Work and Non Work

Today we are looking at, Work and Non Work by Broadcast. Reissued by Warp Records as catalog number WARP LP52R in 2015, for this original 1997 release.

The cover has the band name, album title, and credits. The back contains the band name and album title again, along with the tracklist and photos of the band members.

A printed inner sleeve is included with an inverse album cover design on the front, and artwork and information on 3 previous releases and a message of thanks on the back. The album is pressed on black for sides One, and Two.

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Reveal 0272: Caroline Polachek - Standing at the Gate: Remix Collection

Today we are looking at, Standing at the Gate: Remix Collection by Caroline Polachek. Released by Perpetual Novice as catalog number PANGREMIXLP in 2021. This is the remix album for tracks from her debut release, Pang.

The cover has the artist initials, and a gate, with die cut holes that reveal symbols from the inner sleeve underneath. The back contains the artist name, album title, tracklist, and a photo of the artist.

A poster is included, with a gate and quote on the front, and a photo of the artist on the back.

A printed inner sleeve is included with the artist name, album title, and symbols on the front. And the credits on the back, with a cutout to reveal the record label below. The album is pressed on grey marble, limited to 3000 copies, for sides A, and B.

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Reveal 0217: Squarepusher - Damogen Furies

Today we are looking at, Damogen Furies by Squarepusher. Released by Warp Records as catalog number WARPLP264 in 2015. 

The cover has the artist name, album title, and this manipulated image of the artist. The back contains the tracklist and credits.

This release contains two printed sleeves, with a story about the creation of the album on the first, and the label and packaging information on the second. The album is pressed on two black records for sides A, B, C, and D.

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Reveal 0184: SOPHIE - L.O.V.E. / Just Like We Never Said Goodbye

Today we are looking at, the L.O.V.E. and Just Like We Never Said Goodbye 12” single by SOPHIE. Released by Numbers. as catalog number NMBRS47 in 2015. 

This release is housed in a black paper sleeve, with the artist name on the front. The single is pressed on black, and spins at 45RPM, for sides A, and B.

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Reveal 0179: Arca - Arca

Today we are looking at, the self-titled release by Arca. Released by XL Recordings as catalog number XLLP834 in 2017. 

The cover has a photo of the artist, with black teeth. The back contains the tracklist. Opening the gatefold reveals a still from the Reverie music video.

This release includes a book with photography, and the lyrics for the songs.

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

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Reveal 0174: Dorian Electra - My Agenda

Today we are looking at, My Agenda by Dorian Electra. Self-released by the artist with no catalog number in 2021. 

This marks their second full length release. The cover has an image of the incel gentleman. The back contains the tracklist, along with the artist name, and album title.

This release includes a poster with an image of the artist on the front, and the lyrics and credits on the back.

The album is pressed on clear for sides A, and B, with a label that has been said to turn frogs homosexual.

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Reveal 0121: Low - Double Negative

Today we are looking at, Double Negative by Low. Released by Sub Pop as catalog number SP 1250 in 2018.

The cover has a black wooden plank, which is debossed. The back contains the tracklisting.

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

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Reveal 0119: SOPHIE - Oil of Every Pearl's Un-Insides

Today we are looking at, Oil of Every Pearl's Un-Insides by SOPHIE. Released by Future Classic as catalog number FCL237LP in 2018.

This marks her first full length release. The cover has an image of SOPHIE, over a watery surface. The back contains the tracklisting. Opening the gatefold reveals another image of the artist, adrift on the water.

This release includes a foldout poster with an image of the artist on the front, and text on the back stating “Whole New World.” 

Also included is a printed inner sleeve, with additional photos of the artist on the front, and back. The album is pressed on red for sides A, and B, with alternating pink and yellow labels.

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Reveal 0058: Caroline Polachek - Pang

Today we are looking at, Pang by Caroline Polachek. Released by Perpetual Novice with no catalog number in 2020, for this original 2019 release. 

This marks her first full length release, despite being active in the music industry for many years. The cover has this image of the artist on a rope ladder, along with her logo. The back has a symmetrical design surrounding the tracklisting.

This release includes a poster, with the cover image on one side, and the lyrics and imagery for each track on the opposite side.

The album is pressed on black LP, with the labels reflecting a light and dark theme for sides AAA, and OOO.

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Reveal 0055: Charli XCX - Charli

Today we are looking at, Charli by Charli XCX. Released by Asylum Records as catalog number 0190295409579 in 2019. This is the European release of this album, sold at Charli’s live tour.

The cover has an image of Charli, with a lavender liquid metal treatment. The back contains the tracklisting. While the inside of the gatefold contains another image of Charli, along with a message of gratitude. 

The two printed inner sleeves contain the same lavender liquid metal design on one side, and the credits for the tracks on sides A and B. As well as sides C and D. For this black double LP, which spins at 45RPM.

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Reveal 0030: Arca - KiCk i

Today we are looking at, KiCk i by Arca. Released by XL Recordings as catalog number XL997LP in 2020. 

This marks their second full length release on XL Recordings. The cover has this image of a body modified Arca, with artist name in a drip paint style. The back contains the tracklisting, and the inside of the gatefold reveals an artistic photograph.

This also includes a 16 page booklet with artwork, photography, and the lyrics in an uncomfortably justified font.

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

Goodbye....