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 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 0440: Castlevania: Symphony of the Night - Original Video Game Soundtrack

Today we are looking at, the Castlevania: Symphony of the Night - Original Video Game Soundtrack. Remastered by Mondo as catalog number MOND-075 in 2018, for this original 1997 release. 

The cover has the album name, with Alucard in front of the castle in the background. The back contains the tracklist, credits, and Dracula. Opening the gatefold reveals an illustration of Maria Renard and Richter Belmont.

This release included an OBI strip with information about this release on the font and other releases on the back.

The album is pressed on two 180g Black, Gold & Bone tri-color records for sides A, B, C, and D.

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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 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 0351: Duran Duran - Rio

Today we are looking at, Rio by Duran Duran. Reissued by Parlophone as catalog number RP1-543662 in 2014, for this original 1982 release. This is the remastered version of this album.

The cover has the band name, album title, and female figure. The back contains the tracklist.

Two printed inner sleeves are included, with a photo of the band and the credits, lyrics, photos of each member individually, and different takes of the group photo.

The album is pressed on two 180g black records for sides One and Two for the original album. And sides One and Two for the remixes. 

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Reveal 0344: Squarepusher - Feed Me Weird Things

Today we are looking at, Feed Me Weird Things by Squarepusher. Reissued by Warp Records as catalog number SQPRLP001 in 2021, for this original 1996 release. This is the 25th anniversary release of this album.

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

A booklet is included with photos of the artist, promotional materials, information about the album, original tapes information, and live show posters.

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

And one 10" 45RPM record for sides E, and F.

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Reveal 0331: Entombed - Wolverine Blues

Today we are looking at, Wolverine Blues by Entombed. Reissued by Earache as catalog number MOSH082FDRUS in 2017, for this original 1993 release. This version has been pressed from the original tapes.

The cover has the band name, album title, and this spooky figure. The back contains the tracklist and credits.

This release includes a printed inner sleeve with the track credits and various photos on the front, and the track lyrics on the back. The album is pressed on black for sides A, and B.

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Reveal 0327: Jeremy Enigk - Return of the Frog Queen

Today we are looking at, Return of the Frog Queen by Jeremy Enigk. Reissued by Sub Pop as catalog number SP1208 in 2018, for this original 1996 release. This variant has been remastered.

The cover has the album title and artist name within an embossed frame. The back contains the tracklist, credits, and photo of the artist in a chair.

A printed inner sleeve is included with the cover design on the front, and a crown on the back. The album is pressed on purple marble for sides A, and B.

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Reveal 0323: Grandaddy - The Sophtware Slump

Today we are looking at, The Sophtware Slump by Grandaddy. Reissued by The Control Group as catalog number CGO073 in 2011, for this original 2000 release. This version has been remastered.

The cover has the band name and album name on keyboard keys over a mountain view. The back contains the tracklist, and keyboard man.

This release includes a printed inner sleeve with the lyrics on one side, and the credits on the other. The album is pressed on black for sides one, and two.

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Reveal 0313: Clint Mansell Featuring Kronos Quartet - Requiem For A Dream

Today we are looking at, Requiem For A Dream by Clint Mansell Featuring Kronos Quartet. Reissued by Nonesuch as catalog number 553787-1 in 2016, for this original 2000 release. This release has been remastered.

The cover has the artist names, movie title, and stylized pupil design. The back contains the tracklist and movie credits. Opening the gatefold reveals the album credits.

An insert is included with details about the recording by Clint Mansell.

The album is pressed on two black records, limited to 5000 copies, for side 1: Summer, side 2: Fall, side 3: Winter, and side 4: Suite, or, In The End It's All Nice.

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Reveal 0296: The Alan Parsons Project - The Best of The Alan Parsons Project

Today we are looking at, The Best of The Alan Parsons Project by The Alan Parsons Project. Released by Arista as catalog number AL8-8193 in 1983.

The cover has a stylized illustration of a mountain home, under clouds. The back contains the tracklist, and a short biography of the band, which continues on the inside of the gatefold. Previous record labels are included inside the gatefold, as well as the credits.

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

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Reveal 0275: The Cure - Seventeen Seconds

Today we are looking at, Seventeen Seconds by The Cure. Remastered by Robert Smith and reissued by Rhino Vinyl as catalog number R1 60784 in 2016, for this original 1980 release. 

The cover has the band name and album title, along with a blurry forest. The back contains the tracklist, credits, and blurry photos of the band members.

A printed inner sleeve is included with the album artwork on the front, and the artwork inverted on the back. The album is pressed on 180g black vinyl for sides One, and Two.

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Reveal 0246: Entombed - Clandestine

Today we are looking at, Clandestine by Entombed. Reissued by Earache as catalog number MOSH037FDRUS in 2017, for this original 1991 release. This is the remastered, full dynamic range pressing, taken from the original tapes.

The cover has the band name, album title, and this spooky scene. The back contains the tracklist, credits, and this painting.

A printed inner sleeve is included with a photo of the band on the front, and the lyrics and a message of thanks on the back. The album is pressed on black for sides A, and B.

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Reveal 0240: Eno - Another Green World

Today we are looking at, Another Green World by Eno. Reissued by Astralwerks as catalog number 2557951639 in 2018, for this original 1975 release. This is the remastered version of this album.

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

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

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Reveal 0223: Pink Floyd - Wish You Were Here

Today we are looking at, Wish You Were Here by Pink Floyd. Reissued by Harvest as catalog number 5099902988016 in 2011, for this original 1975 release. This is the remastered of this album, reflecting the original release packaging.

The record comes in a resealable black plastic sleeve, with a sticker of two robotic hands shaking on the front, and a sticker providing details about this release on the back. The cover has this photograph, of a man being welcomed to the machine, by a flaming man. The back contains this surreal photo.

A postcard is included with this photograph on the front, as well as a poster.

A printed inner sleeve is included with a nature photograph on the front, and the lyrics for the tracks on the back. The album is pressed on 180g black vinyl for sides 1, and 2.

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Reveal 0215: The Postal Service - Give Up

Today we are looking at, Give Up by The Postal Service. Reissued by Sub Pop as catalog number SP 595 in 2019, for this original 2003 release. This is the remastered version of this album.

The cover has the band name, and album title, looking out of a bedroom window. The back contains the tracklist, and a cruise ship view.

An insert is included with the lyrics 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 0207: Sonic Youth - Dirty

Today we are looking at, Dirty by Sonic Youth. Reissued by DGC as catalog number B0023316-01 in 2016, for this original 1992 release. 

The cover has this figure, along with the band name and album title. The back contains the tracklist, and stuffed animals.

This release includes two inserts, with stuffed animal head images, and members of the band images and credits.

The album is pressed on two black LPs for sides 1, 2, 3, and 4.

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Reveal 0202: Snoop Doggy Dogg - Doggystyle

Today we are looking at, Doggystyle by Snoop Doggy Dogg. Reissued by Death Row Records as catalog number DRR 63002-1 in 2001, for this original 1993 release.

The cover has this comic drawing, along with the artist name, and album title. The back contains the tracklist, along with a photo of the artist.

The album is pressed on two black LPs for the A Side, B Side, C Side, and D Side.

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Reveal 0193: Tori Amos - Under the Pink

Today we are looking at, Under the Pink by Tori Amos. Remastered by Atlantic as catalog number R1-82567 in 2015, for this original 1994 release.

The cover has a photo of the artist, along with her name and album title. The back contains the lyrics, credits, and thank you notes. The included plastic sleeve includes hype stickers.

This release includes an insert, with a photo of the artist on the front, and notes about the album and each track on the back.

The album is pressed on 180g black for sides One, and Two.

Goodbye....