Reveal 0260: Ultra - Converging Sins

Today we are looking at, Converging Sins by Ultha. Repressed by Vendetta Records as catalog number Vendetta 120 in 2019, for this original 2016 release. This is the third pressing of this album.

The cover has the band name and album title over this nature photograph. The back contains the tracklist. Opening the gatefold reveals the album credits, and track lyrics over a larger nature scene.

The album is pressed on gold, limited to 300 copies, for sides You, Exist, For, Nothing.

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Reveal 0259: Skule Toyama - Toyama's Love Island

Today we are looking at, Toyama's Love Island by Skule Toyama. Released by My Pet Flamingo as catalog number MPF031 in 2019. 

The cover has the artist name and album title over this island paradise. The back contains the tracklist.

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

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Reveal 0258: Sannhet - So Numb

Today we are looking at, So Numb by Sannhet. Released by Profound Lore Records as catalog number PFL-187LP in 2017.

The cover has a photograph, with a gold foil horizontal line. The back contains the band name, album title, tracklist, and gold foil diagonal line.

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

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Reveal 0257: Satin Sheets - St. Francis

Today we are looking at, St. Francis by Satin Sheets. Reissued by 100% Electronica as catalog number 111P in 2019. 

The cover has some pixelated beachgoers. The back contains the artist name, album title, tracklist, and credits.

100% Electronica releases include a trading card. A Negative Gemini trading card was included with this release.

The Heatwave Edition release is pressed on marbled orange for sides A, and B.

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Reveal 0256: Les Rallizes Denudes - Heavier Than a Death in the Family

Today we are looking at, Heavier Than a Death in the Family by Les Rallizes Denudes. Unofficially released by Phoenix Records as catalog number ASHLP3037 in 2010. 

The cover has the album title, band name, and an overly contrasted image. The back contains the tracklist.

The album is pressed on two 180g black records for sides 1, 2, 3, and 4.

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Reveal 0255: Vinyl Moon Volume 19: Sacred Dust

Today we are looking at, Vinyl Moon Volume 019: Sacred Dust. Released by Vinyl Moon as catalog number Volume 019 in 2017. 

The album is housed within 3 double sided coverlets, which can be rearranged to create your own design. The cover has this pattern, which continues on the back showing a setting sun. Opening the gatefold reveals the tracklist, credits, and a monumental pattern.

A booklet is included with the tracklist, message from the founder, artwork and lyrics for each track, and information about the designer.

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

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Reveal 0254: Sanguine Eagle - Shores of Avarice

Today we are looking at, Shores of Avarice by Sanguine Eagle. Released by Profound Lore Records as catalog number PFL-227LP in 2019. 

The cover has this mystic drawing. The back contains the band name, album title, and tracklist.

A foldout poster is included, as well as an insert, with a photograph on the front, and the lyrics and credits on the back.

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

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Reveal 0253: Tyler, The Creator - Igor

Today we are looking at, Igor by Tyler, The Creator. Released by Columbia as catalog number 19075965221 in 2019. 

The cover has a high contrast image of the artist, and credits. The back contains the album title. Opening the gatefold reveals the lyrics, and a photo of the titular character.

An insert is included with the cover photography by Luis "Panch" Perez, and Sam Rock

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

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Reveal 0252: Godspeed You! Black Emperor - G_d's Pee AT STATES END!

Today we are looking at, G_d's Pee AT STATE'S END! by Godspeed You! Black Emperor. Released by Constellation as catalog number CST156 in 2021. 

The cover has this mirrored drawing. The back contains a drawing of ,A State's Embrace, tear gas. Opening the gatefold reveals the tracklist, credits, and this drawing.

An insert is included from Constellation, with information about addtional Constellation artists, and releases.

This release includes a printed inner sleeve for both the 12" and 10" records, with photographs on the front and back of each. The album is pressed on one 180g black 12" record for sides A, and B, and one 10" record for sides 3, and 4. Sides listed as per the liner notes, with the labels showing a different naming for each side.

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Reveal 0251: TUPPERWAVE - Baby, I Miss You

Today we are looking at, Baby, I Miss You by TUPPERWAVE. Released by My Pet Flamingo with no catalog number in 2020.

The cover has this mashup representing the past, and the future. The back contains the tracklist, and this pattern.

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

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Reveal 0250: Matt Berry - The Small Hours

Today we are looking at, The Small Hours by Matt Berry. Released by Acid Jazz as catalog number AJXLP404 in 2016. 

The cover has the artist name, album title, and photo of the artist. This version was limited to 500 copies, with some being signed by the artist on the sleeve. The back contains the tracklist, and another photo of the artist, in chair. Opening the gatefold reveals photos of the musicians during the recording, a list of the recording musicians, and a message of thanks.

The album is pressed on opaque forest green for sides 1, and 2.

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Reveal 0249: Kevin Penkin - Florence

Today we are looking at, the Florence soundtrack by Kevin Penkin. Released by iam8bit as catalog number 8BIT-8097 in 2019. 

The cover has a drawing of the titular character. The back contains the tracklist, and credits.

A printed inner sleeve is included, with a repeating pattern on both sides. The album is pressed on cello yellow, limited to 1,000 pressings, for sides A, and B.

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Reveal 0248: Simon & Garfunkel - Bookends

Today we are looking at, Bookends by Simon & Garfunkel. Reissued by Sundazed Music as catalog number LP 5233 in 2008, for this original 1968 release. 

The cover has a photo of Simon and Garfunkel. The back contains the lyrics.

A poster is included, with a composite image of the duo, and skyline.

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

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Reveal 0247: Esprit 空想 - Virtua.zip

Today we are looking at, Virtua.zip by Esprit 空想. Released by 100% Electronica as catalog number 106P in 2016, for this original 2014 digital release.

The cover has this computer design, hastily created by the artist. The back contains the tracklist, and planes.

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

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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 0245: FM Skyline - Liteware

Today we are looking at, Liteware by FM Skyline. Released by 100% Electronica as catalog number 125P in 2020.

The cover has the artist name, album title, and this CG scene on a very reflective cover for the “holographic edition,” limited to 500 copies. The back contains the tracklist and credits.

100% Electronica releases include a trading card, an FM Skyline trading card was included with this copy.

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

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Reveal 0244: Xiu Xiu - Forget

Today we are looking at, Forget by Xiu Xiu. Released by Polyvinyl Record Company as catalog number PRC-327 in 2017. 

The cover has the album title, Forget, in Arabic, ننسى. The back contains the band logo.

A printed inner sleeve is included with the lyrics for each track on the front and back. The album is pressed on one 180g light blue record for sides A, and B.

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Reveal 0243: Various - BIT.TRIP's Greatest Chips

Today we are looking at, BIT.TRIP’s Greatest Chips by Various Artists. Released by iam8bit as catalog number 8BIT-8003 in 2015. 

The cover has has an illustration of the game design. The back contains the tracklist and the performing artists. This release includes a protective outer sleeve with a hype sticker.

A sticker is also included of the titular runner.

The album is pressed on a picture disc for sides A, and B.

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Reveal 0242: 100 Gecs - 1000 Gecs

Today we are looking at, 1000 Gecs by 100 Gecs. Repressed by Dog Show Records as catalog number MDS003V in 2021. 

This marks their debut full length release. The cover has a photo of the musicians, standing at their tree. The back contains the tracklist, credits, and the artists looking out from behind a curtain.

A printed inner sleeve is included, with a center cutout to reveal the label on the record underneath.

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

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Reveal 0241: Glacial Tomb - Glacial Tomb

Today we are looking at, the debut self-titled release by Glacial Tomb. Released by Gilead Media as catalog number RELIC107 in 2018.

The cover has this desolate scene. The back contains the band name, and tracklist.

An insert is included with the lyrics on the front, and the credits and a photo of the band on the back.

The album is pressed on red/white color-in-color, for sides A, and B.

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