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 0419: Moaning - Uneasy Laughter

Today we are looking at, Uneasy Laughter by Moaning. Released by Sub Pop as catalog number SP1342 in 2020. This is the Loser Edition of this album.

The cover has the band name and water spots in front of a flower. The back contains the album title and tracklist.

A printed inner sleeve is included, with a flower on the front, and the lyrics on the back.

The album is pressed on clear with blue, yellow, and orange splatter for sides A, and B.

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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.

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Reveal 0265: True Widow - Circumambulation

Today we are looking at, Circumambulation by True Widow. Repressed by Relapse Records as catalog number RR7218 in 2016, for this original 2013 release. This is the fourth pressing of this album.

The cover has a painting of this figure, on a stark black background. The back contains the tracklist.

A trifold insert is included with photos of the band members on the front, and the credits, lyrics, and band name and album title, on the back. 

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

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Reveal 0180: Sound of Ceres - Nostalgia for Infinity

Today we are looking at, Nostalgia for Infinity by Sound of Ceres. Released by Joyful Noise Recordings as catalog number JNR187 in 2016. 

This marks their first full length release. The cover has an image of a figure standing at the mouth of a cave. The back contains the band name and album title above the tracklist, and the lyrics for each song.

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

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Reveal 0169: True Widow - True Widow

Today we are looking at, the debut self-titled release by True Widow. Repressed by End Sounds as catalog number END 1018 in 2014, for this original 2008 release. This is the third pressing of this album.

The cover has this illustration. The back contains the tracklist and credits underneath the band name. Opening the gatefold reveals two photos from inside a dilapidated house.

This release includes two inserts, with the lyrics for the first record and a geometric image on the first, and a photo of the band and the lyrics for the second record on the second.

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

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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 0137: Miserable - Loverboy/Dog Days

Today we are looking at, the Loverboy and Dog Days EP compilation by Miserable. Released by Sargent House as catalog number SH 199 in 2018.

This release combines the two EPs, Loverboy and Dog Days. The cover has an image of the artist, and the Loverboy title. The back has another image of the artist, and the Dog Days title.

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

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Reveal 0121: Low - Double Negative

Today we are looking at, Double Negative by Low. Released by Sub Pop as catalog number SP 1250 in 2018.

The cover has a black wooden plank, which is debossed. The back contains the tracklisting.

This release includes a printed inner sleeve, with the credits, thanks, and P.O. Box information on the front, and is black on the back. The album is pressed on black for sides A, and B.

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Reveal 0110: SRSQ - Unreality

Today we are looking at, Unreality by SRSQ. Released by Dais Records as catalog number DAIS119 in 2018. 

This marks her debut full length release. The cover has an image of the artist. While the back contains the artist name, album title, and tracklist.

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

The album is pressed on a beautiful transparent blue for sides a, and b.

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Reveal 0102: Have a Nice Life - Deathconsciousness

Today we are looking at, Deathconsciousness by Have a Nice Life. Reissued by Flenser Records as catalog number FR42 in 2018, for this original 2008 release.

This marks their debut full length release. The cover has the painting ‘The Death of Marat’ underneath the band name and album title. The back reverses the image of the painting, underneath the tracklisting. Opening the gatefold reveals the text of an undelivered prison letter on the left, and a message from the band on the right. 

This release also includes a book with various writings, lyrics, and credits.

The album is pressed on two black LPs, which is split into two parts; ‘The Plow That Broke the Plains’ on sides A and B, and ‘The Future’ on sides C and D.

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Reveal 0087: King Krule - The Ooz

Today we are looking at, The Ooz by King Krule. Released by XL Recordings as catalog number XLLP872E in 2017.

This marks their second full length release. The cover has this pink and blue image, which is mirrored on the back. Opening the gatefold reveals the tracklisting, and images of the contributing artists and band members.

This release includes two printed inner sleeves, with some art on the front, and the credits on the back of the first, and artwork on the front, with nothing on the back for the second inner sleeve. The album is pressed on orange for sides A and B, and blue for sides C and D.

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Reveal 0069: What Is This That Stands Before Me?

Today we are looking at the Black Sabbath compilation, What Is This That Stands Before Me? Released by Sacred Bones Records as catalog number SBR-260 in 2020. This is the Sacred Bones Record Society release of this album

The Record Society releases come housed in a unique outer wraparound, some where black while this one is white, sealed by wax on the back, and hand numbered. This example is number 194 out of 250 total copies. The cover has this image of a man in a Sabbath jean jacket, underneath the album title. The back contains the tracklisting, with the band name before the Black Sabbath song they are performing.

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

Goodbye....