Reveal 0495: SSION - O

Today we are looking at, O by SSION. Released by Dero Arcade as catalog number DOA-010 in 2018. 

The cover has a painting of a man holding a sign. The back contains the artist name, album title, and tracklist.

This release includes a poster with a photo of the artist, looking forlorn. 

A printed inner sleeve is included with a photo of the artist and credits on the front, and the lyrics on the back.

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

Goodbye....

Reveal 0493: Mas Ysa - Seraph

Today we are looking at, Seraph by Mas Ysa. Released by Downtown as catalog number DTW70409 in 2015.

The cover has the artist name, album title, and a family photograph. The back contains the tracklist, credits, and a photo of a home studio.

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

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

Goodbye....

Reveal 0483: Foxes - Glorious

Today we are looking at, Glorious by Foxes. Released by Epic as catalog number 88843001551 in 2014. 

This marks her debut full length release. The cover has the artist name, album title, and a photo of the artist. The back contains the tracklist and credits.

The album is pressed on black, limited to 750 copies, for sides A, and B.

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Reveal 0437: Yeasayer - Fragrant World

Today we are looking at, Fragrant World by Yeasayer. Released by Secretly Canadian as catalog number SC240 in 2012.

The cover has a swirling image. The back contains the tracklist. Opening the gatefold reveals a hand, and mouth.

This release includes two printed inner sleeves, with the album and track credits on the front and an image on the back of the first. And the track and album credits on the front and an image on the back of the second.

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

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Reveal 0427: Telefon Tel Aviv - Immolate Yourself

Today we are looking at, Immolate Yourself by Telefon Tel Aviv. Released by BPitch Control as catalog number BPC 188 LP in 2009.

The cover has the band name, album title, and woman. The back contains the tracklist and credits.

The album is pressed on black 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 0393: Bronski Beat - Smalltown Boy

Today we are looking at, Smalltown Boy by Bronski Beat. Released by MCA Records as catalog number MCA-23521 in 1984. This is the promotional copy of this album.

The cover has the band name, single title, promotional stamp, and notes from the DJs at the owning radio station, "Great!" and "Ditto (Man)". The back contains the tracklist, credits, and lyrics for the titular track.

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

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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 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 0334: Small Black - Moon Killer

Today we are looking at, Moon Killer by Small Black. Released by 100% Electronica as catalog number 132P in 2021, for this original 2011 mixtape. 

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

The album is pressed on blue swirl, limited to 500 copies, for sides A, and B.

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Reveal 0321: Oneohtrix Point Never - Magic Oneohtrix Point Never

Today we are looking at, Magic Oneohtrix Point Never by Oneohtrix Point Never. Released by Warp Records as catalog number WARPLP318O in 2020. 

The cover has a melty optical illusion. The back contains the tracklist, and a figure’s arm emerging from the void. Opening the gatefold reveals the album title, and a surreal illustration that is peeling away from the corner.

An insert is included with the album logo on the front, and the tracklist and credits on the back.

Two printed inner sleeves are included, with different illustrations and slogans on the front and back of each.

The album is pressed on two transparent orange records, exclusive to Bleep and Bandcamp, for sides A, B, C, and D.

Goodbye....

Reveal 0315: George Clanton - Slide

Today we are looking at, Slide by George Clanton. Released by 100% Electronica as catalog number 116P in 2018. This is the second pressing of this album, limited to 1500 copies.

The cover has the album title, and artist on the titular object. The back contains the tracklist, and a photo of the artist in a very 90's outfit.

100% Electronica releases include a trading card, a baby George card was included with this release.

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

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Reveal 0309: Röyksopp - The Understanding

Today we are looking at, The Understanding by Röyksopp. Reissued by Wall of Sound as catalog number WALL LP 035 in 2014, for this original 2005 release. 

The cover has the group name and album title on this photo. The back contains the tracklist and group name. Opening the gatefold reveals a wooden band logo, and the credits.

Two printed inner sleeves are included with photos of the members on the front, and the credits on the back of the first. The second contains a band logo on the front, and the lyrics and credits on the back.

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

Goodbye....

Reveal 0300: Boy Harsher - Careful

Today we are looking at, Careful by Boy Harsher. Released by Nude Club Records as catalog number NUDE005 in 2019.

The cover has some stills from an interlaced VHS video. The back contains the group name, album title, subtitle, and tracklist, underneath a concrete setting sun.

A folded newprint insert is included with the lyrics and credits on the front, and a portion of the lyrics for 'Lost' on the back.

The album is pressed on 140g black for sides A, and B.

Goodbye....

Reveal 0295: Robyn - Honey

Today we are looking at, Honey by Robyn. Released by Konichiwa Records as catalog number KOR057LPC in 2018. 

The cover has the album title, and artist. The back contains the tracklist, and credits. Opening the gatefold reveals the album title again, along with another photo of the artist.

A folded poster is included with the lyrics from the titular track on the front, and the full credits and messages of thanks surrounding a photograph of the artist on the back.

A printed inner sleeve is included with the lyrics on the front, and a final photo of the artist on the back. The album is pressed on 180g white for sides A, and B.

Goodbye....

Reveal 0291: The Teenagers - Reality Check

Today we are looking at, Reality Check by The Teenagers. Released by Merok Records as catalog number MELP 10 in 2008. 

The cover has the band name and album title, and a photo of teenagers being teenagers. The back contains the tracklist.

A printed inner sleeve is included with the lyrics and credits on the front. The back contains messages of thanks from the band and each band member, along with a message that states 'being a teenager is NOT a crime'. The album is pressed on black for sides 1, and 2.

Goodbye....

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.

Goodbye....

Reveal 0271: Small Black - Cheap Dreams

Today we are looking at, Cheap Dreams by Small Black. Released by 100% Electronica as catalog number 129P in 2021.

The cover has an image of a person pointing out of a tunnel. The back contains the tracklist, band name, album title, and a photo of the band.

100% Electronica releases include a trading card, a Small Black trading card was included with this release.

A printed inner sleeve is included, with a photo of a person taking a night time run on the front, and the lyrics and credits on the back. The album is pressed on Cherry Crush, limited to 100 copies, for sides A, and B.

Goodbye....

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.

Goodbye....

Reveal 0203: Future Islands - Singles

Today we are looking at, Singles by Future Islands. Released by 4AD as catalog number CAD 3402 in 2014. 

This release includes a plastic outer sleeve, with the band name and album title and hype sticker on the front. The cover has this collage design. The back contains the tracklist, credits, and band name and album title.

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

Goodbye....