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 0348: Brendon Small's Galaktikon

Today we are looking at, Brendon Small's Galaktikon by Brendon Small. Released by BS Records as catalog number BSR001-1 in 2012.

The cover has the album title, and this fictional sci-fi illustration. The back contains the tracklist and movie style credits.

A printed inner sleeve is included with the album title on the front, and the lyrics on the back.

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

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Reveal 0301: US Golf 95 - Swing Tournament

Today we are looking at, Swing Tournament by US Golf 95. Released by My Pet Flamingo as catalog number MPF021 in 2018. 

The cover has the group name and golf ball. The back contains the tracklist.

The album is pressed on a picture disc, and is limited to 300 copies, for sides A, and B.

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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!

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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.

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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 0144: PC Music - Month of Mayhem

Today we are looking at, the Month of Mayhem compilation by PC Music. Released by PC Music as catalog number PC017 in 2018. 

The cover has a printed optical illusion, which plays with the image on the record below. The back has another optical illusion printed on the clear case.

Inside the case is a folded insert, with illusions on the front, and the album info and tacklisting on the back, with each side noted by the symbol of the image on the disc side. 

The album is pressed on 2 picture discs; for disc 1 sides white, and red; and disc 2 sides red, and white.

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Reveal 0133: The Nightmare Before Christmas

Today we are looking at, The Nightmare Before Christmas Soundtrack by Danny Elfman. Released by Walt Disney Records as catalog number 5008610081 ST01 in 2003, for this original 1993 release. This release is the picture disc, with pictures exclusive to Hot Topic.

This release is housed in a thick poly sleeve, with a flap on the back.

The album is pressed on 2 picture discs; with Jack on side A; Oogie Boogie on side B; Lock, Shock and Barrel on side C; and Sally on side D.

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Reveal 0074: DMX Krew - Good Time Girl / Denki No Merodi

Today we are looking at the Good Time Girl and Denki No Merodi single by DMX Krew. Released by Rephlex as catalog number CAT 086 P in 1999. 

This is the 7” shape picture disc for this single. The front has an image of Ed DMX with lap mounted turntables on side A. The back has the song titles for both sides, as well as the credits, on side B.

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Reveal 0071: Toto - Africa / Rosanna

Today we are looking at, the Africa and Rosanna single by Toto. Released by Columbia as catalog number 8C8-38685 in 1982. 

This is the 7” shape picture disc for this single. The cover has a map image of Africa, with the song title and band name on side A. The back has the song title, in front of an image of a woman, on side 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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