Reveal 0380: Sightless Pit - Grave of a Dog

Today we are looking at, Grave of a Dog by Sightless Pit. Released by Thrill Jockey as catalog number THRILL 517 in 2020. 

The cover has the band logo, album title, and a sightless figure. The back contains the tracklist.

A printed inner sleeve is included with flowers, and the track lyrics.

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

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Reveal 0379: Big Star - Complete Third: Vol. 3: Final Masters

Today we are looking at, Complete Third: Vol. 3: Final Masters by Big Star. Released by Omnivore Records as catalog number OVLP-212 in 2017.

The cover has a label with the band name and compilation title. The back contains the tracklist and credits.

The album is pressed on two black records for sides A, B, C, and D, with etchings taking the empty space left over on the final side which includes only a single track.

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Reveal 0378: Skeleton - Skeleton

Today we are looking at, the debut self-titled release by Skeleton. Released by 20 Buck Spin as catalog number SPIN 129 in 2020. 

The cover has the band name, and skulls next to a candelabra. The back contains the tracklist. A protective outer sleeve is included, with a sticker on the front.

This release includes two inserts, with a design on the front, and the credits on the back of the first. And a design on the front, and the lyrics on the back of the second.

The album is pressed on gold, bone, black merge with silver splatter for sides A, and B.

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Reveal 0377: Squarepusher - Be Up A Hello

Today we are looking at, Be Up A Hello by Squarepusher. Released by Warp Records as catalog number WARPLP309 in 2020. This is the limited first edition of this album.

The cover has cutouts that reveal an insert included below. The back contains additional cutouts, revealing patterns from an insert included below. A protective sleeve was included with a hype sticker on the front.

This release includes 4 inserts with different designs on the front and back.

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

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Reveal 0376: Crumb - Jinx

Today we are looking at, Jinx by Crumb. Self-released by the band as catalog number CR002 in 2019. 

The cover has the album title, and an insect encased in amber. The back contains the band name and tracklist.

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

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Reveal 0375: Ultha - Dismal Ruins

Today we are looking at, Dismal Ruins by Ultha. Repressed by Vendetta Records as catalog number Vendetta 116 in 2017, for this original 2016 release. 

The cover has the band logo, album title, and this epic scene. The back has the record housed in a fold that contains the tracklist. Opening the cover contains the lyrics, credits, and motivational slogan.

The album is pressed on a single sided 180g black record, limited 250 copies, for side A, with a screen printing on side B.

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Reveal 0374: Vinyl Moon Volume 037: Shapeshifters

Today we are looking at, Vinyl Moon Volume 036: Shapeshifters. Released by Vinyl Moon as catalog number Volume 036 in 2018. 

The cover has the volume title and a surreal image. The back contains the tracklist and credits. Opening the gatefold reveals additional surrealist imagery.

This release includes 3 phenakistoscope discs of differing sizes, which would animate if placed on a turntable.

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

The album is pressed on clear with multi-color swirl, the VIP variant, for sides A, and B.

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Reveal 0373: Dr. Dre - The Chronic

Today we are looking at, The Chronic by Dr. Dre. Reissued by Death Row Records as catalog number DRR 63000-1 in 2001, for this original 1992 release.

The cover has the artist name, album title, and photo of the artist. The back contains the tracklist.

An insert is included with a photo of the artist on an Impala on the front, and the track and album credits on the back.

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

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Reveal 0372: Explosions In The Sky - Those Who Tell The Truth Shall Die, Those Who Tell The Truth Shall Live Forever

Today we are looking at, Those Who Tell The Truth Shall Die, Those Who Tell The Truth Shall Live Forever by Explosions In The Sky. Repressed by Temporary Residence Limited as catalog number TRR34 in 2016, for this original 2001 release. 

The cover has an angel, plane, and soldiers. The back contains the sky and sea.

A printed inner sleeve is included with an altered cover image on the front, and the credits on the back. The album is pressed on black for sides A, and B.

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Reveal 0371: Lingua Ignota - Sinner Get Ready

Today we are looking at, Sinner Get Ready by Lingua Ignota. Released by Sargent House as catalog number SH253 in 2021. 

The cover has the artist name, album title, and a bejeweled photo. The back has the tracklist and a smoking shed. Opening the gatefold reveals the credits and smoke in the woods.

An insert is included with the track lyrics and credits on the front and back.

The album is pressed on two transparent red records, limited to 1,000 copies, for sides A, B, C, and D.

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Reveal 0370: Orville Peck - Show Pony

Today we are looking at, Show Pony by Orville Peck. Released by Columbia as catalog number 19439782781 in 2020. 

The cover has a construction paper depiction of the artist. The back contains the artist name, album title, tracklist, and rhinestoned hat.

A folded insert is included with a photo of the show pony on the front, and the track lyrics and credits on the back.

The EP is pressed on 130g purple for sides A, and B.

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Reveal 0369: Panopticon - Live Migration

Today we are looking at, Live Migration by Panopticon. Released by Bindrune Recordings as catalog number BR064LP in 2020. 

The cover has a masked design with a nature scene inside. The back contains the artist logo, album title, tracklist, credits, and photos of the live performing members. A protective outer sleeve is included with a hype sticker on the front.

A CD is included with this release with the full live performance.

The album is pressed on two crystal clear with orange and purple splatter records for sides A, B, C, and D.

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Reveal 0368: Armagedda - Only True Believers

Today we are looking at, Only True Believers by Armagedda. Reissued by Nordvis Produktion as catalog number NVP106LP in 2019, for this original 2003 release. 

The cover has the band logo, and this desaturated and highly contrasted image. The back contains photos of the band members, the tracklist, and credits.

A folded poster is included with the album artwork on the front.

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

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Reveal 0367: Vinyl Moon Volume 035: How Much Boom?

Today we are looking at, Vinyl Moon Volume 035: How Much Boom? Released by Vinyl Moon as catalog number Volume 035 in 2018.

The cover has this design. The back continues the design, which spans across the 5 fold sleeve on the outside and inside, with the record housed inside a pocket on the final fold.

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

The album is pressed on yellow, the VIP variant, for sides A, and B.

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Reveal 0366: Thee Silver Mt. Zion Memorial Orchestra - Fuck Off Get Free We Pour Light On Everything

Today we are looking at, Fuck Off Get Free We Pour Light On Everything by Thee Silver Mt. Zion Memorial Orchestra. Released by Constellation as catalog number CST099-1 in 2014.

The cover has a holy photograph, with the album title in the background. The back contains this etching.

A poster is included with this chilling photograph.

A double sided insert is included with the lyrics on the front, and back.

A printed inner sleeve is included with the credits and tracklist on the front, and children playing in a lightning storm on the back. The album is pressed on 180g black for sides a, and b.

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Reveal 0365: Bogdan Raczynski - Rave 'Till You Cry

Today we are looking at, Rave 'Till You Cry by Bogdan Raczynski. Released by Disciples as catalog number DISC2 in 2019. 

The cover has a photo of the artist, in a titular shirt. The back contains the artist name, album title, and tracklist.

A booklet is included with various photos, and words, from the artist.

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

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Reveal 0364: King Woman - Celestial Blues

Today we are looking at, Celestial Blues by King Woman. Released by Relapse Records as catalog number RR7456 in 2021.

The cover has the band name, album title, and photo of the artist with torn wings. The back contains the lyrics for the titular track surrounding a cutout which reveals the included insert underneath. The album is housed in a protective outer sleeve, with a hype sticker on the front.

The included insert contains the tracklist on the front, and the lyrics and credits on the back, along with another photo of the artist. The album is pressed on blood red for sides A, and B.

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Reveal 0363: Clairo - Sling

Today we are looking at, Sling by Clairo. Released by Republic Records as catalog number B0033912-01 in 2021.

The cover has a photo of the artist, with puppers. The back contains the artist name, album title, tracklist, credits, and photo of the artist with co-producer. Opening the gatefold reveals two photos looking out, from the inside of a lakehouse.

A printed inner sleeve is included with the track credits and photos on the front, and the track lyrics on the back. The album is pressed on black for sides A, and B.

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Reveal 0362: Portrayal of Guilt - Let Pain Be Your Guide

Today we are looking at, Let Pain Be Your Guide by Portrayal of Guilt. Released by Gilead Media as catalog number RELIC108 in 2018. This is the second pressing of this album, limited to 250 copies.

The cover has the band name, album title, and an old photograph. The back contains the tracklist.

A printed inner sleeve is included, although not used, with an overly contrasted cover image on the front, and the lyrics and credits on the back.

The album is pressed on black, and spins at 45RPM, for sides A, and B.

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Reveal 0361: Serpentwithfeet - Deacon

Today we are looking at, Deacon by Serpentwithfeet. Released by Secretly Canadian as catalog number SC396 in 2021.

The cover has a photo of the artist, with man. The back contains the album title, artist name, tracklist, and another photo. Opening the gatefold reveals two additional photos.

A folded insert is included with the track credits on the front, and back.

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

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