Reveal 0320: Arab Strap - As Days Get Dark

Today we are looking at, As Days Get Dark by Arab Strap. Released by Rock Action Records as catalog number ROCKACT137LP in 2021. 

The cover has a Mac desktop view, with some artwork open in Preview. The back contains some additional artwork, and the tracklist open in a Word doc.

A printed inner sleeve is included with the lyrics, and credits contained in a standard .json format. The album is pressed on black for part 1, and part 2.

Goodbye....

Reveal 0319: Blood Incantation - Hidden History of the Human Race

Today we are looking at, Hidden History of the Human Race by Blood Incantation. Released by Dark Descent Records as catalog number DDR 236 in 2019.

The cover has the band logo, album title, and desolate world painting by Bruce Pennington. The back contains the tracklist, credits, a photo of the band members beneath a pyramid, as well as a note on how to contact Blood Incantation, Concentrate. Opening the gatefold reveals an additional painting of a desolate world.

A poster is included with the cover artwork expanded on the front. 

A booklet is included with metaphysical illustrations and information contained within, as well as messages of thanks from the band members.

A printed slipcase is included with the lyrics on the front, and a photo of the band performing, and band member information on the back. The album is pressed on 140g black for seite 1, and seite 2.

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Reveal 0318: Vinyl Moon Volume 028: Long Intuition

Today we are looking at, Vinyl Moon Volume 028: Long Intuition. Released by Vinyl Moon as catalog number Volume 028 in 2017. 

The cover has a collage illustration design. The back continues the design. Opening the gatefold reveals an inverted illustration, with two flaps on the top. Opening the flaps reveals the tracklist. 

The gatefold can be completely opened to reveal a double sided poster with the cover, and inner gatefold, illustrations on the front, and a skull drawing on the back.

A booklet is included with additional sketches by the volume designer, kitty, kitty, kitty, kitty, kitty.

The second booklet includes a message from the founder, track artwork and lyrics, and information about the designer. 

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

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Reveal 0317: Grouper - Dragging a Dead Deer Up a Hill

Today we are looking at, Dragging a Dead Deer Up a Hill by Grouper. Reissued by Kranky as catalog number KRANK 176 in 2013, for this original 2008 album. 

The cover has the artist name, album title, and photo of a creepy child. The back contains a botanical world design.

A sticker is included with a geometric design.

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

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Reveal 0316: Broadcast - Work and Non Work

Today we are looking at, Work and Non Work by Broadcast. Reissued by Warp Records as catalog number WARP LP52R in 2015, for this original 1997 release.

The cover has the band name, album title, and credits. The back contains the band name and album title again, along with the tracklist and photos of the band members.

A printed inner sleeve is included with an inverse album cover design on the front, and artwork and information on 3 previous releases and a message of thanks on the back. The album is pressed on black for sides One, and Two.

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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 0314: Uniform & The Body - Everything That Dies Someday Comes Back

Today we are looking at, Everything That Dies Someday Comes Back by Uniform & The Body. Released by Sacred Bones Records as catalog number SBA-003 in 2019. 

The cover has an enlarged CCTV footage still along with the album name and artist names. This is part of the Sacred Bones Alliance Series, that pairs two artist together on the same album. The back contains the tracklist and credits.

A newspaper print poster is included, with the album title and images on the front. And the tracklist and credits along with a camo jacket on the back.

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

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Reveal 0313: Clint Mansell Featuring Kronos Quartet - Requiem For A Dream

Today we are looking at, Requiem For A Dream by Clint Mansell Featuring Kronos Quartet. Reissued by Nonesuch as catalog number 553787-1 in 2016, for this original 2000 release. This release has been remastered.

The cover has the artist names, movie title, and stylized pupil design. The back contains the tracklist and movie credits. Opening the gatefold reveals the album credits.

An insert is included with details about the recording by Clint Mansell.

The album is pressed on two black records, limited to 5000 copies, for side 1: Summer, side 2: Fall, side 3: Winter, and side 4: Suite, or, In The End It's All Nice.

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Reveal 0312: Xiu Xiu - Always

Today we are looking at, Always by Xiu Xiu. Released by Polyvinyl Record Company as catalog number PRC-236 in 2012. 

The cover has a photo of a Xiu Xiu tattoo, along with a Xiu Xiu stamp. The back contains the tracklist and credits.

A folded poster is included with various Xiu Xiu tribute tattoo photos on the front, and the track lyrics on the back.

The album is pressed on 180g white for sides A, and B.

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Reveal 0311: Vinyl Moon Volume 027: Skyride

Today we are looking at, Vinyl Moon Volume 027: Skyride. Released by Vinyl Moon as catalog number Volume 027 in 2017. 

The cover has the volume name embossed at the top, and a colorful geometric design in the middle. The back contains the tracklist and credits, along with a multi-environmental design. Opening the gatefold reveals a woman, and man.

A wave cut insert is included with a cloud wave design on the front.

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

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

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Reveal 0310: Clannad - "Legend"

Today we are looking at, "Legend" by Clannad. Released by RCA as catalog number AFL1-5084 in 1984. This is the soundtrack to the TV series 'Robin of Sherwood.'

The cover has the band name, album title, and photo of Robin of Sherwood. The back contains the tracklist, credits, and photo of the band.

The album is pressed on black 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.

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Reveal 0308: Solbrud - Solbrud

Today we are looking at, the debut self-titled relelase by Solbrud. Reissued by Vendetta Records as catalog number Vendetta 156 in 2018, for this original 2012 release. 

The cover has the band logo, amidst the trees. The back contains the tracklist.

A folded poster is included with a nature photograph on the front.

A printed inner sleeve is included with the lyrics and credits on the front, and back. The album is pressed on translucent blue, limited to 500 copies, for sides A, and B.

Goodbye....

Reveal 0307: Matt Berry - The Blue Elephant

Today we are looking at, The Blue Elephant by Matt Berry. Released by Acid Jazz as catalog number AJXLP578M in 2021. 

The cover has a painting of The Elephant Man by Matt Berry. The back contains the artist name, album title, tracklist, credits, and photographs of the musicans.

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

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Reveal 0306: Tornavalanche - Get Rich or Cry Trying

Today we are looking at, Get Rich or Cry Trying by Tornavalanche. Released by Modern Radio Record Label as catalog number MRRL-044 in 2008.

The cover has the album title, and a multi-limbed diety. The back contains the band name, band name, album title, album title, and tracklist, along with another illustration.

A single-sided insert is included with an illustration and album credits on the front.

The EP is pressed on white, and spins at 45RPM, for sides A, and B.

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Reveal 0305: Fórn - Weltschmerz

Today we are looking at, Weltschmerz by Fórn. Released by Gilead Media as catalog number RELIC71 in 2015. 

The cover has a drawing of a figure, standing at the mouth of a cave. The back contains the band name, album title, tracklist, and a partial eclipse of the moon.

An insert is included with an eye design on the front, and the album credits on the back.

The EP is pressed on black for sides a, and b.

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Reveal 0304: Vinyl Moon Volume 026: Nightshining

Today we are looking at, Vinyl Moon Volume 026: Nightshining. Released by Vinyl Moon as catalog number Volume 026 in 2017.

The cover has a photograph of water plants. The back contains a photo of a rooftop pool, in the city. Opening the left side of the trifold reveals photographs of city buildings. Opening the right side of the trifold shows a photograph of a stairwell on the right, a photograph of a park and the tracklist is in the center. 

Here is the outer trifold expanded, and the inner trifold.

A folded insert is included with a message from the founder, track artwork and lyrics, and information about the designer. 

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

Goodbye....

Reveal 0303: Zola Jesus - Wiseblood (Johnny Jewel Remixes)

Today we are looking at, Wiseblood (Johnny Jewel Remixes) by Zola Jesus. Released by Sacred Bones Records as catalog number SBR-206 in 2019. 

The cover has the artist name, album title, and photograph of the artist. The back the artist name and album title again, along with the releasing label logos.

This release was included in the Sacred Bones Record Society membership and includes a certificate to indicate its authenticity.

A printed inner sleeve is included with a photo of the artist, and the lyrics for Ash to Bone on the front, and another photo, the lyrics for Wiseblood, and the credits on the back. The EP is pressed on white with red splatter, limited to 150 copies and spins at 45RPM, for sides 1, and 2.

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Reveal 0302: Wizard Smoke - The Speed of Smoke

Today we are looking at, The Speed of Smoke by Wizard Smoke. Self released by the band with no catalog number in 2011. 

The cover has the band name, album title, and nebulous Satanic image. The back contains the tracklist. Opening the gatefold reveals a short story, the credits, and images of the band members in the stars.

The album is pressed on clear, limited to 250 copies, for sides A, and B.

Goodbye....

Reveal 0301: US Golf 95 - Swing Tournament

Today we are looking at, Swing Tournament by US Golf 95. Released by My Pet Flamingo as catalog number MPF021 in 2018. 

The cover has the group name and golf ball. The back contains the tracklist.

The album is pressed on a picture disc, and is limited to 300 copies, for sides A, and B.

Goodbye....