Reveal 0120: Necropanther - Necropanther

Today we are looking at, the debut self titled relase by Necropanther. Released by Sailor Records with no catalog number in 2016. 

The cover has this illustration of a big cat. The back contains the tracklisting and credits for the album.

The album is pressed on one black LP for sides N, and P.

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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 0118: Vinyl Moon Volume 008: Seedshine

Today we are looking at, Vinyl Moon Volume 008: Seedshine. Released by Vinyl Moon as catalog number Volume 008 in 2016. 

The cover has an illustration of a picnic basket, with many characters hanging out along the edge. The back contains the tracklisting, and illustrations of standard picnic flair. Opening the gatefold reveals a full picnic scene spanning both sides.

This release includes 3 inserts, the first contains a message from the founder. The second is the set of postcards with artwork on the front, and lyrics on the back for each track. The third insert includes an illustration that can be cut out and folded to create a watermelon wedge to spin on top of a record player.

The album is pressed on green with pink marble for sides A, and B.

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Reveal 0117: Nobody Here: The Story of Vaporwave

Today we are looking at, Nobody Here: The Story of Vaporwave. Released by My Pet Flamingo as catalog number MPF080 in 2020. 

This is the vinyl release, included as a reward for backing the documentary on IndieGoGo. The cover has an image of an old Mac, with 3D artwork and a rainbow. The back contains the tracklisting.

The album is pressed on blue in clear for sides A, and B; and pink in clear for sides C and D.

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Reveal 0116: Jeremiah Sand - Lift it Down

Today we are looking at, Lift it Down by Jeremiah Sand. Released by Sacred Bones Records as catalog number SBR239 in 2020. 

This is the Sacred Bones Record Society release for this album, and is housed in a wraparound sleeve with an image of the ficticious cult leader from the movie 'Mandy' on the front, and is wax sealed with the numbering out of 150 copies on the back.

The cover has an illustration of Jeremiah Sand over a desert. The back contains the tracklisting. Opening the gatefold reveals a mirrored illustration of the cover artwork on the left, with the desert burning. While the right side contains some text surrounding the ficticious “discovering" of the Jeremiah Sand recordings.

An insert is included proving the authencity of the Sacred Bones Record Society release.

This release includes a printed inner sleeve with another image of the cult leader on the front, and the lyrics and credits on the back. The album is pressed on yellow with orange, or “New Dawn,” for sides A, and B.

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Reveal 0115: Momoko Kikuchi - Adventure

Today we are looking at, Adventure by Momoko Kikuchi. Reissued by Ship to Shore Phonograph as catalog number STS-078 in 2020, for this original 1986 release.

The cover has a photo of the artist in blue water. The back shows a plane, the tracklisting, and credits for the album.

A foldout poster is included, with the album artwork on the front.

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

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Reveal 0114: Pacific Breeze: Japanese City Pop, AOR & Boogie 1976-1986

Today we are looking at, Pacific Breeze: Japanese City Pop, AOR & Boobie 1976-1986. Released by Light in the Attic as catalog number LITA163 in 2019. 

This release includes a horizontal OBI strip across the top, with information about the release on the back. The cover has this idyllic pacific image, underneath a clear blue sky. The back contains the tracklisting.

This release includes a foldout poster with information about the compilation, included artists, and full credits for this release.

Also included are two printed inner sleeves, with the credits for each track used on each side.

The album is pressed on 2 black LPs for sides A, B, C, and D.

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Reveal 0113: Descendents - Milo Goes to College

Today we are looking at, Milo Goes to College by Descendents. Reissued by SST Records as catalog number SST 142 in 2010, for this original 1982 release. 

The cover has the now iconic drawing of Milo, along with the band name and album title. The back contains the tracklisting and band members.

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

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Reveal 0112: Peaches - The Teaches of Peaches

Today we are looking at, The Teaches of Peaches by Peaches. Reissued by XL Recordings as catalog number XLLP 163 in 2011, for this original 2000 release. 

The cover has this image, with the artist name overlaid. The back contains the tracklist and credits for the album.

This release includes a printed inner sleeve, with images from a Peaches live performance on the front, and back, along with props from the artist.

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

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Reveal 0111: Vinyl Moon Volume 007: Parallels

Today we are looking at, Vinyl Moon Volume 007: Parallels. Released by Vinyl Moon as catalog number Volume 007 in 2016. 

The cover has this illustration, along with the tracklisting for side A. The back has an inverted parallel illustration, with the side B tracklisting. Opening the gatefold reveals two parallel comic storylines. The lift side flips up, and the right side flips down, to reveal more of the story, eventually converging in the center.

This release includes two inserts, the first contains a message from the founder; and the second is the set of postcards with artwork on the front, and lyrics on the back, for each track.

The album is pressed on Cream Brown and Marble White 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 0109: Ahab - The Oath

Today we are looking at, The Oath by Ahab. Released by Deviant Records as catalog number DEV 011 in 2007, for this 2005 self released EP. 

This marks their first EP prior to the release of their debut album ‘The Call of the Wretched Sea’. The cover has a scene from Moby Dick, with the band name and EP title. The back contains an illustration of a man being eaten by a fish, along with the numbering out of 150 copies. This release is housed in a folded sleeve, opening the sleeve reveals the lyrics, credits, thank you notes, and photos of the band members.

This release also includes a promotional poster of the band, along with the style of music to be expected - Nautik Funeral Doom.

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

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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 0107: 100 Gecs - 1000 Gecs and the Tree of Clues

Today we are looking at, 1000 Gecs and the Tree of Clues by 100 Gecs. Released by Dog Show Records with no catalog number in 2020. 

The cover has this image of a Fir Tree, with many fantastical characters. The back has this spooky image, with one hand reaching out to you. Opening the gatefold reveals the lore for the band, credits, and tracklist for the album.

The album is pressed on clear with red and green splatter for sides A, and B.

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Reveal 0106: Wampire - Bazaar

Today we are looking at, Bazaar by Wampire. Released by Polyvinyl Record Company as catalog number PRC-285 in 2014. 

The cover has the band name and album title on a black background. The back contains the tracklisting.

This release includes an insert with a sexy scene on black velvet on the front. And the lyrics and credits for the album on the back. 

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

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Reveal 0105: The Slovak National Symphony Orchestra - Hero of Time

Today we are looking at, Hero of Time by The Slovak National Symphony Orchestra. Released by iam8bit as catalog number 8BIT-8054 in 2017. 

The cover has a cutout in the shape of an Ocarina, showing the slipcase underneath and is surrounded by a gold foil embossed border. The back has the same border, as well as a gold embossed triforce in the center. Opening the gatefold reveals Hyrule in both light and dark worlds surrounded by a gold embossed border. The credits are also included inside the gatefold.

This release includes two printed inner sleeves, with a light world illustration for the first record, along with the tracklisting and more gold foil borders. The second slipcase shows a dark world drawing, along with the tracklisting and gold borders. Both sleeves are black on the back.

The album is pressed on 2 records, the first on green with white splatter for sides A, and B. The second is pressed on purpule with white merge for sides C, and D.

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Reveal 0104: Vinyl Moon Volume 006: Space and Sound

Today we are looking at, Vinyl Moon Volume 006: Space and Sound. Released by Vinyl Moon as catalog number Volume 006 in 2016. 

The package is housed in a mylar resealable bag. The cover has an image of an astronaut on a space walk, under the volume number and title. The back contains the tracklisting.

This release includes two inserts, the first contains a message from the founder; and the second is the set of postcards with artwork on the front, and lyrics on the back, for each track.

This volume also includes a book, containing photos from NASA’s Apollo missions, and 3 articles about them. 

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

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Reveal 0103: Sannhet - Revisionist

Today we are looking at, Revisionist by Sannhet. Released by Flenser Records as catalog number FR53 in 2015.

This marks their second full length release. The cover has an image of the painting ‘Ophilia’ with the band name and album title. The back contains the tracklisting and credits for the album.

This release includes a printed inner sleeve, with additional imagery from the ‘Ophilia’ painting.

The album is pressed on Orange for sides A and B, and was limited to 300 copies.

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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 0101: EQUIP - Cursebreaker X

Today we are looking at, Cursebreaker X by Equip. Released by 100% Electronica as catalog number 117P in 2019.

The cover has this illustration of EQUIPicorn, holding a sword. The back contains the artist name, album title, tracklisting, and another illustration of EQUIP as Unicorn.

100% Electronica releases include a trading card. This release includes a foil Cursed EQUIP trading card.

The album is pressed on one pink with blue splatter LP, for sides Program I and Program II.

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