Reveal 0471: Vinyl Moon Volume 050: Volume Fifty

Today we are looking at, Vinyl Moon Volume 050: Volume Fifty. Released by Vinyl Moon as catalog number Volume 050 in 2019. 

This marks their fiftieth vinyl mixtape release. The cover has a stylized five and zero. The back contains the tracklist and credits. Opening the gatefold reveals a quote from Richard Nixon after the Apollo 11 mission, a message from the founder regarding that same mission, and a listing of the artists on this special double LP release.

This release was housed in a protective outer sleeve with a sticker indicating the VIP member limited edition exclusive vinyl color.

A Volume 50 Mission patch was included for this edition.

A twelve page booklet was included with the album artwork, a message from the founder, and track artwork, information, and lyrics.

This release included two Vinyl Moon branded protective inner sleeves.

The album is pressed on blue and white with blue splatter for sides A and B, and red and white with red splatter for sides C and D.

Goodbye....

Reveal 0457: Vinyl Moon Volume 048: Touch

Today we are looking at, Vinyl Moon Volume 048: Touch. Released by Vinyl Moon as catalog number Volume 048 in 2019. 

The cover has an illustration of an abstract figure. The back has another abstract figure, completing the full image. Opening the gatefold reveals the tracklist, credits, and nebulous scene.

A protective outer sleeve was included, with a sticker noting this as the VIP Member Limited Edition Exclusive Vinyl Color.

A single sided art print was included with this release.

The booklet has a message from the founder, track artwork, information, and lyrics, and information about the designer.

The album is pressed on peach, for That side, and This side.

Goodbye....

Reveal 0443: Vinyl Moon Volume 046: Cosmic Blues

Today we are looking at, Vinyl Moon Volume 046: Cosmic Blues. Released by Vinyl Moon as catalog number Volume 046 in 2019. 

The cover has an illustration of snakes in a planetary system. The back contains the tracklist and an additional illustration, which spans across the outer gatefold. Opening the gatefold reveals a standing figure shrouded in cosmic mystery.

A red lens was included with planets on the border on the front, and hands on the back. This lens can be placed on the cover to reveal hidden images and messages.

Here we see the outer and inner gatefolds revealed, with some color enhancement to better show the hidden images.

A second insert was included indicating that Vinyl Moon releases would be getting more green, with the previous disposable outer sleeves being replaced with reusable protective sleeves.

The included protective sleeve has a sticker indicating this as the VIP Member Limited Edition Exclusive Vinyl Color.

The booklet includes a message from the founder, track artwork, information, and lyrics, and information about the designer. 

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

With more hidden designs on the labels.

Goodbye....

Reveal 0426: Terminal Nation - Holocene Extinction

Today we are looking at, Holocene Extinction by Terminal Nation. Released by 20 Buck Spin as catalog number SPIN131 in 2020.

The cover has the band name, album title, and this deathly scene. The back contains the tracklist, and Death's embrace. This release was housed in a protective outer sleeve, with a sticker noting the limited color edition.

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

The album is pressed on neon green/neon orange merge with red bone and black splatter for sides A, and B.

Goodbye....

Reveal 0414: Liturgy - The Ark Work

Today we are looking at, The Ark Work by Liturgy. Released by Thrill Jockey as catalog number Thrill 378 in 2015. 

The cover has the album logo, and angelic statues. The back contains the tracklist, words, and snake on egg. Opening the gatefold reveals the credits and two figures in the clouds. This release is housed in a protective outer sleeve, with a sticker indicating the limited color edition.

This release includes two printed inner sleeves, with the album title, logo, and URL on the front. And theological diagrams from Hunter Hunt-Hendrix on the back.

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

Goodbye....

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.

Goodbye....

Reveal 0410: Björk / Fever Ray - Country Creatures

Today we are looking at, Country Creatures by Fever Ray & Björk. Released by One Little Indian as catalog number 1494TP12 in 2019. 

The release is housed in a screen printed outer sleeve, with information on the remixes contained within. The cover has the Björk logo. The back contains the tracklist and Björk and Fever Ray logos.

A printed inner sleeve is included with the tracks listed, but not specific to the sides on the sleeve, along with the credits. 

The single is pressed on black, and spins at 45 RPM, for sides A, and B.

Goodbye....

Reveal 0388: Vinyl Moon Volume 038: Sticky Fruit

Today we are looking at, Vinyl Moon Volume 038: Sticky Fruit. Released by Vinyl Moon as catalog number Volume 038 in 2018. This is the VIP edition of this release.

The cover has a glossy print of a fruit. The back contains another glossy image. Opening the gatefold reveals the tracklist, and a slice of fruit.

This is the first release that includes a protective outer sleeve, with a sticker indicating this as the VIP edition.

A sticker is included that is solid red.

A bi-fold poster is included, with another piece of fruit.

The included booklet contains a message from the founder, track artwork and lyrics, and information about the designer.

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

Goodbye....

Reveal 0378: Skeleton - Skeleton

Today we are looking at, the debut self-titled release by Skeleton. Released by 20 Buck Spin as catalog number SPIN 129 in 2020. 

The cover has the band name, and skulls next to a candelabra. The back contains the tracklist. A protective outer sleeve is included, with a sticker on the front.

This release includes two inserts, with a design on the front, and the credits on the back of the first. And a design on the front, and the lyrics on the back of the second.

The album is pressed on gold, bone, black merge with silver splatter for sides A, and B.

Goodbye....

Reveal 0369: Panopticon - Live Migration

Today we are looking at, Live Migration by Panopticon. Released by Bindrune Recordings as catalog number BR064LP in 2020. 

The cover has a masked design with a nature scene inside. The back contains the artist logo, album title, tracklist, credits, and photos of the live performing members. A protective outer sleeve is included with a hype sticker on the front.

A CD is included with this release with the full live performance.

The album is pressed on two crystal clear with orange and purple splatter records for sides A, B, C, and D.

Goodbye....

Reveal 0364: King Woman - Celestial Blues

Today we are looking at, Celestial Blues by King Woman. Released by Relapse Records as catalog number RR7456 in 2021.

The cover has the band name, album title, and photo of the artist with torn wings. The back contains the lyrics for the titular track surrounding a cutout which reveals the included insert underneath. The album is housed in a protective outer sleeve, with a hype sticker on the front.

The included insert contains the tracklist on the front, and the lyrics and credits on the back, along with another photo of the artist. The album is pressed on blood red for sides A, and B.

Goodbye....

Reveal 0340: Ben Prunty - FTL: Faster Than Light Original Soundtrack

Today we are looking at, FTL: Faster Than Light Original Soundtrack by Ben Prunty. Released by iam8bit as catalog number 8BIT-8008 in 2016. 

The cover has a reflective design of a space traveler. The back contains the soundtrack name, performing artist, and tracklist. A protective outer sleeve is included with a hype sticker on the front.

The album is pressed on two 180g black and red merge with green splatter records, for sides A, B, C, and D.

Goodbye....

Reveal 0329: Thee Silver Mt. Zion Memorial Orchestra & Tra-La-La Band - 13 Blues for Thirteen Moons

Today we are looking at, 13 Blues for Thirteen Moons by Thee Silver Mt. Zion Memorial Orchestra & Tra-La-La Band. Released by Constellation as catalog number CST051-1 in 2012, for this original 2008 compact disc release. 

The cover has the album title and tracklist, within a border. The back contains a cutout which reveals the design on the insert underneath. A protective outer sleeve is included with a sticker that contains the band name. 

The included insert has a stormy cloud on one side, and photos of the band performing on the other side. 

A booklet is included with the lyrics, and credits for the album.

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

Goodbye....

Reveal 0279: Pusswhip Banggang - Jambalaya

Today we are looking at, the Jambalaya single by Pusswhip Banggang. Released by Drag City as catalog number DC594 in 2014. 

The cover has the band name, single title, and the band around a bowl of the titular food. The back contains the tracklist, and a photo collage. Opening the gatefold reveals the band member photos, names, and positions.

A protective outer sleeve is included with a sticker noting that a recipe is included inside.

An insert is included with the recipe, the ingredients list is on the front, and the instructions are on the back.

The album is pressed on a shape picture disc, and spins at 45RPM, for sides Tim, and Eric...Awesome Show, Great Job!

Goodbye....

Reveal 0270: Tomb Mold - Planetary Clairvoyance

Today we are looking at, Planetary Clairvoyance by Tomb Mold. Released by 20 Buck Spin as catalog number SPIN114 in 2019. 

The cover has the band name, album title, and this sci-fi scene. The back contains the tracklist, photo and member list of the band, and this quote from William Hope Hodgson. A protective outer sleeve is included with a sticker indicating a limited color variant.

A trading card is included from Dark Horse's Alien3, or Alien 3. 

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

A poster is also included, with the album artwork on one side, and an alternative design on the back.

The album is pressed on neon violet, green, and yellow tri-color merge for sides A, and B.

Goodbye....

Reveal 0268: Thou - Inconsolable

Today we are looking at, Inconsolable by Thou. Released by Community Records as catalog number cr-089 in 2018.

The cover has this old photograph. The back contains the lyrics. A protective outer sleeve is included with a hype sticker, and color sticker on the front.

An insert is included, with a message on the front, and the release dates for the 4 EPs released over 4 months in late 2018, this is the second EP release.

The album is pressed on white, limited to 400 copies, for sides a, and b.

Goodbye....

Reveal 0243: Various - BIT.TRIP's Greatest Chips

Today we are looking at, BIT.TRIP’s Greatest Chips by Various Artists. Released by iam8bit as catalog number 8BIT-8003 in 2015. 

The cover has has an illustration of the game design. The back contains the tracklist and the performing artists. This release includes a protective outer sleeve with a hype sticker.

A sticker is also included of the titular runner.

The album is pressed on a picture disc for sides A, and B.

Goodbye....