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 0477: Geinoh Yamashirogumi - Akira Symphonic Suite

Today we are looking at, Akira Symphonic Suite by Geinoh Yamashirogumi. Reissued by Milan as catalog number MLN1-36804 in 2017, for this original 1988 release.

The cover has the composer name, album title, and movie artwork. The back contains the tracklist, and Kaneda sitting on Tetsuo's throne. Opening the gatefold reveals a view of Neo Tokyo's skyline.

This release included two printed inner sleeves, with information about the composer and an illustration on the first. And the credits and an illustration on the second.

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

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Reveal 0470: Blonde Redhead - In an Expression of the Inexpressible

Today we are looking at, In an Expression of the Inexpressible by Blonde Redhead. Reissued by Touch and Go as catalog number tg196 in 2002, for this original 1998 release.

The cover has the band name, album title, and composite image of children. The back contains a composite image of the band members.

This release includes a printed inner sleeve with the lyrics on the front, and the lyrics and credits on the back.

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

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Reveal 0458: Boy Harsher - Country Girl Uncut

Today we are looking at, Country Girl Uncut by Boy Harsher. Reissued by Nude Club Records as catalog number NUDE012 in 2019, for this original 2017 release.

The cover has a monochrome figure, sitting. The back contains the group name, album title, and tracklist.

A folded newspaper single sided insert was included, with the album title, lyrics, and the credits on the front.

The album is pressed on 180g black with white splatter, limited to 400 copies, for sides A, and B.

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Reveal 0448: Dntel - Life is Full of Possibilities

Today we are looking at, Life is Full of Possibilities by Dntel. Reissued by Sub Pop as catalog number SP955 in 2011, for this original 2001 release. 

The cover has the artist name and album title on the side of a toy ambulance. The back contains the tracklist. Opening the gatefold reveals the toy ambulance, with exposed gurney.

A double sided insert was included, with a hospital symbol on the front, 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 0447: Aphex Twin - Windowlicker

Today we are looking at, Windowlicker by Aphex Twin. Reissued by Warp Records as catalog number WAP105 in 2016, for this original 1999 release. 

The cover has the artist name, single title, and a photo of a beautiful woman. The back contains the tracklist and credits.

The single is pressed on a black 12" record, and spins at 45RPM, 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 0442: Radiohead - KID A

Today we are looking at, KID A by Radiohead. Reissued by Capitol Records as catalog number 734352775316 in 2012, for this original year 2000 release. 

The cover has the band name and album title above a digital mountain landscape. The back contains the tracklist. Opening the gatefold reveals a digital manipulation of a hand drawn scene.

Two printed inner sleeves are included in this release with artwork on the front and back of the first, and artwork on the front with the credits on the back of the second.

The album is pressed on two black 10" records for sides Alpha, Beta, Gamma, and Delta.

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Reveal 0433: Wu-Tang Clan - Enter The Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)

Today we are looking at, Enter The Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) by Wu-Tang Clan. Reissued by RCA as catalog number 07863 66336-1 in 2017, for this original 1993 release. 

The cover has the group name, album title, and the masked members. The back contains the tracklist, credits, and messages of thanks.

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

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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 0425: Klaus Nomi - Klaus Nomi

Today we are looking at, the debut self-titled release by Klaus Nomi. Reissued by Real Gone Music as catalog number RGM-0906 in 2019, for this original 1981 release. 

The cover has the artist name and photo of the artist. The back contains the tracklist.

A single sided printed inner sleeve is included with the credits, next to an illustration of the artist.

The album is pressed on clear with black smoke, limited to 1,000 copies, for sides 1, and 2.

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Reveal 0423: Metallica - Kill 'Em All

Today we are looking at, Kill 'Em All by Metallica. Remastered and reissued by Blackened as catalog number BLCKND003R-1 in 2016, for this original 1983 release. 

The cover has the band name, album title, and a bloody murder scene. The back contains the tracklist, credits, and photo of the band members.

A double sided insert is included with photos of the band performing on the front, and the lyrics, credits, and messages of thanks on the back.

The album is pressed on black for sides One, and Two.

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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 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 0392: DMX Krew - We Are DMX

Today we are looking at, We Are DMX by DMX Krew. Reissued by Cold Blow as catalog number BLOW06 in 2021, for this original 1999 release. 

The cover has the artist name, album title, and photos of the artist. The back contains the tracklist, and credits. Opening the gatefold reveals the lyrics. 

The album is pressed on two clear records, spinning at 45RPM and limited to 100 copies, for sides A, B, C, and D.

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Reveal 0385: Shankar Jaikishan - Shree 420

Today we are looking at, Shree 420 by Shankar Jaikishan. Reissued by His Master's Voice as catalog number ECLP 5648 in 1979, for this original 1978 release. 

The cover has the artist names, movie title, and images from the movie. The back contains the tracklist and additional scenes from the movie.

The album is pressed on black for sides One, and Two.

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Reveal 0379: Big Star - Complete Third: Vol. 3: Final Masters

Today we are looking at, Complete Third: Vol. 3: Final Masters by Big Star. Released by Omnivore Records as catalog number OVLP-212 in 2017.

The cover has a label with the band name and compilation title. The back contains the tracklist and credits.

The album is pressed on two black records for sides A, B, C, and D, with etchings taking the empty space left over on the final side which includes only a single track.

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Reveal 0373: Dr. Dre - The Chronic

Today we are looking at, The Chronic by Dr. Dre. Reissued by Death Row Records as catalog number DRR 63000-1 in 2001, for this original 1992 release.

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

An insert is included with a photo of the artist on an Impala on the front, and the track and album credits on the back.

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

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Reveal 0368: Armagedda - Only True Believers

Today we are looking at, Only True Believers by Armagedda. Reissued by Nordvis Produktion as catalog number NVP106LP in 2019, for this original 2003 release. 

The cover has the band logo, and this desaturated and highly contrasted image. The back contains photos of the band members, the tracklist, and credits.

A folded poster is included with the album artwork on the front.

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

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Reveal 0355: Vampillia & The Body - xoroAHbin

Today we are looking at, xoroAHbin by Vampillia and The Body. Reissued by Gilead Media as catalog number relic79 in 2017, for this 2015 original release. 

The cover has this photo illustration. The back contains the artist names, album title, and tracklist.

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

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