Reveal 0482: Takako Mamiya - Love Trip

Today we are looking at, Love Trip by Takako Mamiya. Reissued by Kitty Records as catalog number PROT-7123/4 in 2021, for this original 1982 release. This is the Japanese pressing of this release.

The cover has the artist name, album title, and photo of the artist, on chair. The back contains the tracklist, credits, gold foil numbering, and chair. Opening the gatefold reveals another photo of the artist, and the track credits and lyrics.

This release includes a single sided OBI strip, with information about this release on the front.

Also included in this release is a single sided insert, with information regarding the reissue of this release, noting the popularity on YouTube as a driving factor for the reissue.

The album is pressed on two black 180g records, spinning at 45RPM, for sides 1, kitty, 2, kitty, 3, kitty, and 4, kitty.

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Reveal 0476: 湯米 = Tommie – 懷斯波 = Wiseau Wave 1 / 懷斯波2 = Wiseau Wave 2

Today we are looking at, Wiseau Wave 1 and Wiseau Wave 2 by Tommie. Released by VILL4IN as catalog number APRIL-001 in 2021. This is the compilation combining these two releases originally from 2017 and 2020.

The cover has the artist name, album title, tracklist, and artwork for Wiseau Wave 1. The back contains the artist name, album title, tracklist, and artwork for Wiseau Wave 2.

This release included a single sided OBI strip with information for the label on the front.

Also included with this release was a VILL4IN trading card, with holographic printing on the back.

The album is pressed on 180g opaque red, limited to 200 copies, for sides Wiseau Wave 1, and Wiseau Wave 2.

Also available was a reel-to-reel version, limited to 30, which I also purchased for some reason.

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Reveal 0420: Lil Bub - Science & Magic

Today we are looking at, Science & Magic by Lil Bub. Released by Joyful Noise Recordings as catalog number JNR184 in 2015. 

The cover has the kitty name and album title, kitty, kitty, kitty, kitty, kitty. The back contains the tracklist, note from Andrew W.K., credits, and the hand numbering out of 500 total copies for this version.

A poster is included with the titular kitty in a movie promo poster.

The album is pressed on a picture disc, limited to 500 copies, for sides Science, kitty, and Magic, kitty.

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Reveal 0411: Ned's Atomic Dustbin - God Fodder

Today we are looking at, God Fodder by Ned's Atomic Dustbin. Reissued by Music On Vinyl as catalog number MOVLP2455 in 2019, for this original 1991 release.

The cover has the band name, and album title. The back contains the tracklist, and the stamped numbering out of 1,000 total copies. This release is housed in a protective outer sleeve, with an informational sticker on the front.

A double sided insert is included with a photo of the band and credits on the front, and the lyrics on the back.

The album is pressed on 180g silver & black marbled for sides A, and B.

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Reveal 0397: Goblin Cock - Necronomidonkeykongimicon

Today we are looking at, Necronomidonkeykongimicon by Goblin Cock. Released by Joyful Noise Recordings as catalog number JNR205 in 2016. 

The cover has the band name, album title, and this figure with a book. The back contains the tracklist, a burning book, and the hand numbering out of 500 total copies.

A single sided poster is included with the album artwork on the front.

A printed inner sleeve is included with an image of the cover figure next to bike, and the credits on the front. And the lyrics in runes on the back.

The album is pressed on halloween orange with blood red splatter for sides I, and II.

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Reveal 0278: Crosss - LO / Obsidian Spectre

Today we are looking at, the LO and Obsidian Spectre LPs compilation by Crosss. Released by Joyful Noise Recordings as catalog number JNR192 in 2016. 

This release combines the LO and Obsidian Spectre releases by Crosss. The cover for LO has the band name and album title, along with this composite image. The back is on the right side of the inner gatefold and contains the tracklist and credits. The cover for Obsidian Spectre is on the opposite side and contains the band name, album title, and an ornate stairwell. The back is on the right side of the inner gatefold and contains the tracklist.

The spine contains the hand numbering out of 500 total copies.

LO is pressed on clear with white splatter for sides A, and B.

Obsidian Spectre includes an insert, with some photographs on the front, and the credits and lyrics on the back. 

The album is pressed on clear with black splatter for sides a, and b.

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Reveal 0197: Silencer - Death - Pierce Me

Today we are looking at, Death - Pierce Me by Silencer. Reissued by Autopsy Kitchen Records as catalog number AKR012 in 2008, for this original 2001 release. 

The cover has this illustration, along with the band name and album title. The back contains the tracklist along with photos of the band members, and the hand numbering out of 500 total copies.

A card is included with lyrics to the titular track on the front, and the hand numbering out of 500 copies repeated on the back.

An insert is included with some artwork on the front, and the lyrics on the back.

The album is pressed on a picture disc for sides Kill, and Yourself.

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Reveal 0153: Matt Berry (Nocturnal Excursions in Music)

Today we are looking at, Night Terrors (Nocturnal Excursions in Music) by Matt Berry. Released by Acid Jazz as catalog number AJXLP415 in 2017.

The cover has an image of the artist, with the artist name and album title. Pre-orders on the Acid Jazz website were signed by the artist. The back contains the tracklisting, credits, another dreamy photo of the artist, along with the hand numbering out of 500 total copies.

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

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Reveal 0146: Mew - And The Glass Handed Kites

Today we are looking at, And The Glass Handed Kites by Mew. Reissued by Music On Vinyl as catalog number MOVLP1607 in 2016, for this original 2005 release. 

The cover has this composite image of the band members. The back contains the tracklisting, as well as the numbering out of 4000 copies.

A folded insert is included with more images of the band members on the front, and the lyrics and credits on the back. 

Also included is a poster of artwork. 

The album is pressed on clear for sides a, and B.

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Reveal 0132: Anal Trump - Make America Say Merry Christmas Again! Snowflathe Edition

Today we are looking at, Make America Say Merry Christmas Again! Snowflathe edition by Anal Trump. Released by Joyful Noise Recordings with no catalog number in 2017. 

This release is housed in a plane cardboard sleeve, and was limited to the top 50 donors for the original EP. 

The album is pressed on a white snowflake shaped and lathe-cut disc, which is hand numbered out of 50. The full release is contained on the first side, with nothing on the back.

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Reveal 0116: Jeremiah Sand - Lift it Down

Today we are looking at, Lift it Down by Jeremiah Sand. Released by Sacred Bones Records as catalog number SBR239 in 2020. 

This is the Sacred Bones Record Society release for this album, and is housed in a wraparound sleeve with an image of the ficticious cult leader from the movie 'Mandy' on the front, and is wax sealed with the numbering out of 150 copies on the back.

The cover has an illustration of Jeremiah Sand over a desert. The back contains the tracklisting. Opening the gatefold reveals a mirrored illustration of the cover artwork on the left, with the desert burning. While the right side contains some text surrounding the ficticious “discovering" of the Jeremiah Sand recordings.

An insert is included proving the authencity of the Sacred Bones Record Society release.

This release includes a printed inner sleeve with another image of the cult leader on the front, and the lyrics and credits on the back. The album is pressed on yellow with orange, or “New Dawn,” for sides A, and B.

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Reveal 0109: Ahab - The Oath

Today we are looking at, The Oath by Ahab. Released by Deviant Records as catalog number DEV 011 in 2007, for this 2005 self released EP. 

This marks their first EP prior to the release of their debut album ‘The Call of the Wretched Sea’. The cover has a scene from Moby Dick, with the band name and EP title. The back contains an illustration of a man being eaten by a fish, along with the numbering out of 150 copies. This release is housed in a folded sleeve, opening the sleeve reveals the lyrics, credits, thank you notes, and photos of the band members.

This release also includes a promotional poster of the band, along with the style of music to be expected - Nautik Funeral Doom.

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

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Reveal 0094: Aleister Crowley - The Black Magic Masters

Today we are looking at, The Black Magic Masters by Aleister Crowley. Reissued by Cleopatra as catalog number CLP 2308 in 2015, for this original 1986 release. 

The cover has this image of the occultist. The back has a heptagram, the star of Babalon, with the writing “Sigillvm Sanctvm Fraternitatis A…A…” meaning “The Holy Seal of the Brotherhood of the Silver Star”. These are numbered with a gold stamp, out of 666 total numbered copies.

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

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Reveal 0079: Vinyl Moon Volume 003: Halftone

Today we are looking at, Vinyl Moon Volume 003: Halftone. Released by Vinyl Moon as catalog number Volume 003 in 2015. 

The cover has three die cut slits, revealing the artwork underneath. The back has a matte and glossy pattern, as well as the numbering out of 700 copies. Opening the gatefold reveals the tracklisting connected by a thread.

This release includes an insert with a message from the founder, as well as a note that the included postcards will now be included as a single sheet of uncut postcards, with the artwork on the front, and lyrics on the back, for each track.

The packaging also includes a 20 page newpaper booklet with artwork from the featured artist, Clint Soren.

The album is pressed on one translucent bluee with black and white swirls LP for sides A, and B.

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Reveal 0072: Vinyl Moon Volume 002: Familiar Mystery

Today we are looking at, Vinyl Moon Volume 002: Familiar Mystery by Vinyl Moon. Released by Vinyl Moon as catalog number Volume 002 in 2015. 

The cover has a collage art piece, with figures in the whitespace. The back contains the tracklisting, credits, and numbering out of 600 copies. Opening the gatefold reveals an attached booklet, which tells a story of two figures coming together as the pages are turned.

This release includes a folded insert, with a message from the founder inside. In addition, 10 postcards are included in a small paper sleeve, with some artwork on the front, and the lyrics on the back.

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

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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.

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Reveal 0065: Vinyl Moon Volume 001: Orbiting

Today we are looking at, Vinyl Moon Volume 001: Orbiting. Released by Vinyl Moon as catalog number Volume 001 in 2015. 

This marks the start of the Vinyl Moon subscription club. The cover has an image of the solar system, with the celestial bodies die cut and showing the color from the inside of the gatefold underneath. The back is zoomed in to part of the solar system, and shows other, smaller, celestial objects in orbit, as well as the numbering, 135 for this copy, out of 500 total copies. Opening the gatefold reveals an instrument panel providing the colors for the planets and star on the front cover.

It also includes 3 cutouts on the right side showing the track number, artist, and song title for each track as the slipcase is removed.

This release includes a packet with a folded insert containing a message from the founder, regarding the start of the subscription service. Also included is a sticker sheet, and a postcard with imagery on the front, and the lyrics on the back for each track. 

The slipcase shows different space themed images on the front, along with the tracklisting as seen through the cutouts on the inner gatefold.  The back of the slipcase shows a launching space shuttle, with several birds taking flight. The album is pressed on one grey marbled LP, with the solar system orbits on side A, and an instrument panel on side B.

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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 0017: Dethklok - The Doomstar Requiem

Today we are looking at, The Doomstar Requiem - A Klok Opera by Dethklok of Metalocalypse. Released by BS Records as catalog number BSR2013-2 in 2014. 

This marks the final release for Dethklok of Metalocalypse fame. The cover has a great composite image for this rock opera culminating the series. This is number 107 out of 500 total copies hand signed by Brenden Small, along with what appears to be Gene Hoglan’s signature below. The back contains the tracklisting above an image of the doomstar. The inside of the gatefold has a scene from the final moments of the guitar solo play-off between Skwisgaar Skwigelf and Toki Wartooth, along with the credits for the album.

The album is pressed on 2 picture discs for sides A, B, C, and D.

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Reveal 0006: Björk - Debut

Today we are looking at the debut solo release by Björk, Debut. Re-released by One Little Indian as catalog number TPLP31DMM in 2008, for this original 1993 release. This is from the Direct Metal Mastering pressing series, as noted by the sticker on the protective sleeve. 

The cover has the now iconic image of Björk, along with the production number out of 1000. This one is number 176. While the back contains the tracklisting for the album with an A-side/B-side split, not reflecting the 4 sides this reissue provides for the songs.

The album is pressed on 2 200 gram LPs, and plays at 45RPM, for this ultra high fidelity reissue.

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