Reveal 0119: SOPHIE - Oil of Every Pearl's Un-Insides

Today we are looking at, Oil of Every Pearl's Un-Insides by SOPHIE. Released by Future Classic as catalog number FCL237LP in 2018.

This marks her first full length release. The cover has an image of SOPHIE, over a watery surface. The back contains the tracklisting. Opening the gatefold reveals another image of the artist, adrift on the water.

This release includes a foldout poster with an image of the artist on the front, and text on the back stating “Whole New World.” 

Also included is a printed inner sleeve, with additional photos of the artist on the front, and back. The album is pressed on red for sides A, and B, with alternating pink and yellow labels.

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Reveal 0108: Liturgy - H.A.Q.Q.

Today we are looking at, H.A.Q.Q. by Liturgy. Released by YLYLCYN with no catalog number in 2020, for this original 2019 digital release.

The cover has the album title below a diagram of Hunter Hunt-Hendrix's belief system, explained in further detail on her YouTube channel. The back contains lyrics for the vocal tracks, credits for the album, and the tracklisting.

The album is pressed on black for sides I, and II.

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Reveal 0030: Arca - KiCk i

Today we are looking at, KiCk i by Arca. Released by XL Recordings as catalog number XL997LP in 2020. 

This marks their second full length release on XL Recordings. The cover has this image of a body modified Arca, with artist name in a drip paint style. The back contains the tracklisting, and the inside of the gatefold reveals an artistic photograph.

This also includes a 16 page booklet with artwork, photography, and the lyrics in an uncomfortably justified font.

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

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Reveal 0007: Jackie Shane - Any Other Way

Today we are looking at the Jackie Shane compilation, Any Other Way. Released by Numero Group as catalog number NUM067 in 2017. This is the first pressing of this release.

The cover has a picture of Jackie Shane and only the catalog number. The inside of the gatefold contains the tracklisting, as well as this photo of Jackie Shane with dancers and band members. The back has only the title and catalog number.

This pack includes a 32 page book on Jackie's life, as well as 2 LPs.

The book cover contains a collage of articles and playbills featuring Jackie. The back of the book continues the collage of Jackie content.

The album is pressed on 2 black LPs for this compilation.

Goodbye....