Reveal 0463: Low - Hey What

Today we are looking at, Hey What by Low. Released by Sub Pop as catalog number SP1435 in 2021. 

The cover has a textured pattern on the front and back. Opening the gatefold reveals the tracklist and credits. The album was encased in plastic shrink wrap with the band name on a sticker on the front, seen here.

This release includes a printed inner sleeve with a block print image on the front, and a solid red back.

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

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Reveal 0441: Emma Ruth Rundle - Engine of Hell

Today we are looking at, Engine of Hell by Emma Ruth Rundle. Released by Sargent House as catalog number SH255 in 2021. 

The cover has a photo of the artist in a mirror. The back contains the artist name, album title title title, and tracklist.

A folded booklet was included that includes the lyrics on the inside and back.

This release includes a printed inner sleeve with another mirror image of the artist on the front, and a photo of the artist on the back along with the credits.

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

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Reveal 0428: Mogwai - Rave Tapes

Today we are looking at, Rave Tapes by Mogwai. Released by Sub Pop as catalog number SP1070 in 2014.

The cover has the band name, album title, and geometric shapes surrounding a cutout showing the eyes from the slipcase below. The back contains the tracklist.

A double sided printed inner sleeve is included with repeating geometric shapes on the front and back.

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

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Reveal 0417: Mono - You Are There

Today we are looking at, You Are There by Mono. Repressed by Temporary Residence Limited as catalog number TRR 98 in 2012, for this original 2006 release. 

The cover has a snowy forest scene. The back shows a woman, underneath the moon.

A booklet is included, with a drawing on the front, illustrations, and the credits on the back.

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

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Reveal 0394: Explosions In The Sky - The Earth Is Not A Cold Dead Place

Today we are looking at, The Earth Is Not A Cold Dead Place by Explosions In The Sky. Reissued by Temporary Residence Limited as catalog number TRR 61 in 2011, for this original 2003 release. 

The cover has the band name, and the album title repeated across the front. The back contains the tracklist mixed into the same album title scribblings.

Two printed slipcases are included with the correspondence information and lush forest on the first, and the credits and burning forest on the second.

The album is pressed on two black records for sides A, B, and C, with the labels writing out, The Earth Is Not A Cold Dead Place, Because You Are Listening, Because You Are Breathing. The final side contains etchings of birds, and the label statement in a different order, The Earth Is Not A Cold Dead Place, Because You Are Breathing, Because You Are Listening.

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Reveal 0390: Thee Silver Mountain Reveries - Pretty Little Lightning Paw

Today we are looking at, Pretty Little Lightning Paw by Thee Silver Mountain Reveries. Released by Constellation as catalog number cst030-1 in 2004. 

The cover has the EP title, along with an illustration and story. The back contains the band name, EP title, tracklist, and credits.

A double sided insert is included with words on the front, and a man in a cell on the back.

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

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Reveal 0372: Explosions In The Sky - Those Who Tell The Truth Shall Die, Those Who Tell The Truth Shall Live Forever

Today we are looking at, Those Who Tell The Truth Shall Die, Those Who Tell The Truth Shall Live Forever by Explosions In The Sky. Repressed by Temporary Residence Limited as catalog number TRR34 in 2016, for this original 2001 release. 

The cover has an angel, plane, and soldiers. The back contains the sky and sea.

A printed inner sleeve is included with an altered cover image 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 0366: Thee Silver Mt. Zion Memorial Orchestra - Fuck Off Get Free We Pour Light On Everything

Today we are looking at, Fuck Off Get Free We Pour Light On Everything by Thee Silver Mt. Zion Memorial Orchestra. Released by Constellation as catalog number CST099-1 in 2014.

The cover has a holy photograph, with the album title in the background. The back contains this etching.

A poster is included with this chilling photograph.

A double sided insert is included with the lyrics on the front, and back.

A printed inner sleeve is included with the credits and tracklist on the front, and children playing in a lightning storm on the back. The album is pressed on 180g black for sides a, and b.

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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.

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Reveal 0294: Tortoise & Bonnie 'Prince' Billy - The Brave and The Bold

Today we are looking at, The Brave and The Bold by Tortoise & Bonnie 'Prince' Billy. Released by Domino as catalog number WIGLP167 in 2006. 

The cover has the painting 'Starlight' by Woody Crumbo, along with the artist names and album title on a rectangular sticker. The back contains the tracklist.

A single sided printed inner sleeve is included, with additional sketches and the credits on the front. The album is pressed on black for sides A, and B.

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Reveal 0258: Sannhet - So Numb

Today we are looking at, So Numb by Sannhet. Released by Profound Lore Records as catalog number PFL-187LP in 2017.

The cover has a photograph, with a gold foil horizontal line. The back contains the band name, album title, tracklist, and gold foil diagonal line.

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

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Reveal 0252: Godspeed You! Black Emperor - G_d's Pee AT STATES END!

Today we are looking at, G_d's Pee AT STATE'S END! by Godspeed You! Black Emperor. Released by Constellation as catalog number CST156 in 2021. 

The cover has this mirrored drawing. The back contains a drawing of ,A State's Embrace, tear gas. Opening the gatefold reveals the tracklist, credits, and this drawing.

An insert is included from Constellation, with information about addtional Constellation artists, and releases.

This release includes a printed inner sleeve for both the 12" and 10" records, with photographs on the front and back of each. The album is pressed on one 180g black 12" record for sides A, and B, and one 10" record for sides 3, and 4. Sides listed as per the liner notes, with the labels showing a different naming for each side.

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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 0088: Do Make Say Think - Stubborn Persistent Illusions

Today we are looking at, Stubborn Persistent Illusions by Do Make Say Think. Released by Constellation as catalog number CST120 in 2017. 

This marks their ninth full length release, and first after an eight year hiatus. The cover has a drawing of land animals and birds flying towards a ship. The back contains woodland creatures in the woods. Opening the gatefold reveals the full image on the outside, while the inside of the gatefold contains drawings on the left and right sides.

This release contains two inserts, the first has the tracklisting on the front, and a message from the band with thanks and the credits on the back. The second insert is a folded poster of the outer gatefold image.

This release includes two printed inner sleeves with artwork on the front and back. The album is pressed on two black LPs for sides A, B, and C, with the final side containing only bird etchings around the rim.

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Reveal 0085: silver mt. zion memorial orchestra & tra-la-la band - Born Into Trouble As the Sparks Fly Upward

Today we are looking at, Born Into Trouble As the Sparks Fly Upward by the silver mt. zion memorial orchestra & tra-la-la band. Released by Constellation as catalog number cst018-1 in 2004, for this original 2001 release. This is the second pressing of this album.

This marks their second full length release. The cover has an image of a bird on a power line. The back has a power line tower, with bird drawing holding a sign that reads "Please Believe.” Opening the gatefold reveals a blockprint of a man giving CPR on the left, with the tracklisting and credits on the right.

This release includes a folded insert with some writing. 

The album is pressed on two black 10” LPs for sides A, B, C, and D.

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Reveal 0046: Subrosa - For This We Fought The Battle Of Ages

Today we are looking at, For This We Fought The Battle Of Ages by Subrosa. Released by Profound Lore Records as catalog number PFL-170.5 in 2016.

The cover has a stylized image of the inner gatefold design, along with the band name and album title. The back contains the tracklisting with a unique symbol to denote the side each track is on. The inside of the gatefold has this image, along with a quote by Yevgeny Zamyatin.

This release includes an insert with the lyrics on one side, and the credits for the album on the opposite side.

Also included are two printed inner sleeves, with a unique botany focus representing each side of the record. A Rose, and Lily of the Valley used to represent the first two sides of this black pressed record. And Henbane and Wormwood used for the second record’s sides.

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Reveal 0040: Emma Ruth Rundle - On Dark Horses

Today we are looking at, On Dark Horses by Emma Ruth Rundle. Released by Sargent House as catalog number SH197 in 2018. 

The cover has an image of Emma Ruth Rundle with horse figurine, with artist name and album title above and below the image, respectively. The back contains the track listing, above another image of the artist.

This release contains a printed inner sleeve, with a collage on the front of Emma Ruth Rundle with horse head fingers. And the credits and lyrics on the back. The album is pressed on black for sides A and B.

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Reveal 0023: Death Stranding - Songs From the Video Game

Today we are looking at, Death Stranding - Songs From the Video Game. Released by Mondo as catalog number MOND-178 in 2020.  This was released as a triple gatefold to cover all 22 tracks across 3 LPs.

The cover has an image of Sam’s hand with the Chiral Network keys floating above. The back shows Higgs holding his golden skull mask, as well as the track listing.

Opening the trifold shows some tasty Cryptobiotes on the right side. With the beginning of a stylized landscape on the left side, which expands as the trifold is fully opened. 

The record comes with an OBI style promo strip, with further details about this record, as well as promoting other releases by Mondo.

In addition, there is a folded sheet with an image of The Beach on the front, credits for each track inside, and credits for the vinyl release on the back. 

The album is pressed on 3 180g LPs. Clear and silver splatter for sides One and Two. Clear with brown splatter for sides Three and Four. And Clear with pink splatter for sides Five and Six.

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Reveal 0012: Efterklang with Copenhagen Phil - The Piramida Concert

Today we are looking at, The Piramida Concert by Efterklang with Copenhagen Phil. Released by 4AD as catalog number CAD 3316 in 2013. 

This album is from the Piramida tour, which had Efterklang performing with orchestras around the world. This recording is from their performances in Denmark with Copenhagen Phil. 

The cover has a geometric pattern, with the title and conductor listed in the upper left. The back continues the geometric theme, along with the tracklisting. The inside of the gatefold inverts the black and white color scheme, for the same geometric pattern, and includes the credits for Efterklang, guest muscians, as well as Copenhagen Phil.

The album is pressed on 2 LPs, the first is housed in a sleve showing images taken from the performance, as well as some information explaining how both the Piramida studio album, and orchestral concerts were conceived. The first record is pressed on white for sides A and B.

The second sleeve contains more images from the concert, as well as the full listing of Piramida concert dates. Sides C and D are pressed on Black.

This release also includes a CD with the same tracks as the records, housed in a paper sleeve. 

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