Reveal 0460: Kazu - Adult Baby

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Today we are looking at, Adult Baby by Kazu. Released by Adult Baby Records as catalog number LP16 in 2019. 

This marks her debut solo full length release. The cover has the album title and photo of the artist. The back contains the tracklist and credits.

A printed inner sleeve was included, with the same repeating pattern on the front, and back.

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

Goodbye....

Reveal 0459: Zola Jesus - Taiga

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Today we are looking at, Taiga by Zola Jesus. Released by Mute as catalog number 9611-1 in 2014. 

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

A folded double-sided insert was included with a photo of the artist on the front, and the lyrics and credits on the back.

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

Goodbye....

Reveal 0458: Boy Harsher - Country Girl Uncut

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Today we are looking at, Country Girl Uncut by Boy Harsher. Reissued by Nude Club Records as catalog number NUDE012 in 2019, for this original 2017 release.

The cover has a monochrome figure, sitting. The back contains the group name, album title, and tracklist.

A folded newspaper single sided insert was included, with the album title, lyrics, and the credits on the front.

The album is pressed on 180g black with white splatter, limited to 400 copies, for sides A, and B.

Goodbye....

Reveal 0457: Vinyl Moon Volume 048: Touch

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Today we are looking at, Vinyl Moon Volume 048: Touch. Released by Vinyl Moon as catalog number Volume 048 in 2019. 

The cover has an illustration of an abstract figure. The back has another abstract figure, completing the full image. Opening the gatefold reveals the tracklist, credits, and nebulous scene.

A protective outer sleeve was included, with a sticker noting this as the VIP Member Limited Edition Exclusive Vinyl Color.

A single sided art print was included with this release.

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

The album is pressed on peach, for That side, and This side.

Goodbye....

Reveal 0456: Blackbird Blackbird - Hearts

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Today we are looking at, Hearts by Blackbird Blackbird. Released by Neoncity Records as catalog number NCR033 in 2020.

The cover has a very heartfelt illustration. The back contains the artist name, album title, and tracklist.

This release includes an OBI strip, with information about the album on the front, and back.

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

Goodbye....

Reveal 0455: Couch Slut - Take a Chance on Rock 'n' Roll

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Today we are looking at, Take a Chance on Rock 'n' Roll by Couch Slut. Released by Gilead Media as catalog number RELIC126 in 2020. 

The cover has the band name and a violent scene. The back contains credits, and the aftermath of a drug use session.

A double sided insert is included with the lyrics on one side, and photos of the band members on the other.

The album is pressed on black & metallic silver blend, exclusive to the label subscription club and the band, for sides A, and B.

Goodbye....

Reveal 0454: Ahab - The Giant

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Today we are looking at, The Giant by Ahab. Released by Napalm Records as catalog number NPR 426 LP in 2012.

This marks their third full length release. The cover has the band name, album title, and a giant ocean scene. The back contains the tracklist and credits. Opening the gatefold reveals the lyrics, with illustrations, for each song.

The album is pressed on two black records, limited to 500 copies, for sides A, B, C, and D.

Goodbye....

Reveal 0453: Windows 96 - Magic Peaks

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Today we are looking at, Magic Peaks by Windows 96. Released by 100% Electronica as catalog number 139P in 2021. 

The cover has a '96' below a pattern, and 64-bit landscape. The back contains the artist name, album title, tracklist, and mountain sides.

100% Electronica releases include a trading card, a Kawaii Adam Kane trading card was included with this release.

The album is pressed on green with black splatter, limited to 750 copies, for sides A, and B.

Goodbye....

Reveal 0452: Jonny Greenwood - There Will Be Blood

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Today we are looking at, the There Will Be Blood soundtrack by Jonny Greenwood. Released on vinyl by nonesuch as catalog number 567608-1 in 2019, for this original 2007 release. 

The cover has the soundtrack title and artist name, around a stylized scene from the movie. The back contains the tracklist, credits, and a scene from the movie. Opening the gatefold reveals another touching scene from the movie.

The album is pressed on 140g black for sides A, and B.

Goodbye....

Reveal 0451: Komputer - Valentina

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Today we are looking at, Valentina by Komputer. Released by Mute as catalog number 9048-0 in 1997. 

The cover has the group name, single title, and the titular Valentina on billboards. The back contains the tracklist and credits.

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

Goodbye....

Reveal 0450: Vinyl Moon Volume 047: Natural Things

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Today we are looking at, Vinyl Moon Volume 047: Natural Things. Released by Vinyl Moon as catalog number Volume 047 in 2019.

The cover has a changing lenticular image among a computer generated nature scene. The back contains the volume title and continuation of the nature scene. Opening the gatefold reveals the tracklist, and an additional scene and lenticular image.

The lenticular images change colors and patterns as your view changes vertically.

This release was housed in a protective sleeve, with a sticker indicating a VIP Member Limited Edition Exclusive Vinyl Color.

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

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

Goodbye....

Reveal 0449: Chuck Person's Eccojams Vol. 1

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Today we are looking at, Chuck Person's Eccojams Vol. 1. Unofficially released as catalog number ECCO1 in 2021, for this original 2010 release. 

The cover has the album title and video game inspired artwork. The back contains the tracklist and information about the release, with a dolphin.

A double sided insert was included with an article from Sputnik Music from 2014 on the front, and an article from Sputnik Music from 2016 on the back. 

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

Goodbye....

Reveal 0448: Dntel - Life is Full of Possibilities

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Today we are looking at, Life is Full of Possibilities by Dntel. Reissued by Sub Pop as catalog number SP955 in 2011, for this original 2001 release. 

The cover has the artist name and album title on the side of a toy ambulance. The back contains the tracklist. Opening the gatefold reveals the toy ambulance, with exposed gurney.

A double sided insert was included, with a hospital symbol on the front, and the credits on the back.

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

Goodbye....

Reveal 0447: Aphex Twin - Windowlicker

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Today we are looking at, Windowlicker by Aphex Twin. Reissued by Warp Records as catalog number WAP105 in 2016, for this original 1999 release. 

The cover has the artist name, single title, and a photo of a beautiful woman. The back contains the tracklist and credits.

The single is pressed on a black 12" record, and spins at 45RPM, for sides A, and B.

Goodbye....

Reveal 0446: Stardew Valley Original Soundtrack

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Today we are looking at, the Stardew Valley Original Soundtrack. Released by Gamer's Edition as catalog number GE002 in 2017. 

The cover has the album title above an idyllic mountain farm scene. The back contains the tracklist below farm animals. Opening the gatefold reveals an illustration full of the game's characters and produce.

The album is pressed on two 180g records, limited to 600 copies. The first is blue, dark blue & green tricolor for sides Spring, and Summer. The second is orange, purple & blue tricolor for sides Fall, and Winter.

Goodbye....

Reveal 0445: M83 - Dead Cities, Red Seas & Lost Ghosts

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Today we are looking at, Dead Cities, Red Seas & Lost Ghosts by M83. Reissued by Mute as catalog number 9545-1 M83-2LP in 2014, for this original 2003 release.

The cover has the group name, album title, and snowy play scene. The back contains the tracklist, as well as the track and album credits.

The album is pressed on two 180g black records for sides A, B, C, and D.

Goodbye....

Reveal 0444: Mesarthim - Ghost Condensate

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Today we are looking at, Ghost Condensate by Mesarthim. Self-released by the band with no catalog number in 2019. 

The cover has an image of a nebula. The back contains the band name, album title, and tracklist. Opening the gatefold reveals another nebula.

This copy included a sticker.

The album is pressed on coke bottle green with multi-color splatter for sides A, and B.

Goodbye....

Reveal 0443: Vinyl Moon Volume 046: Cosmic Blues

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Today we are looking at, Vinyl Moon Volume 046: Cosmic Blues. Released by Vinyl Moon as catalog number Volume 046 in 2019. 

The cover has an illustration of snakes in a planetary system. The back contains the tracklist and an additional illustration, which spans across the outer gatefold. Opening the gatefold reveals a standing figure shrouded in cosmic mystery.

A red lens was included with planets on the border on the front, and hands on the back. This lens can be placed on the cover to reveal hidden images and messages.

Here we see the outer and inner gatefolds revealed, with some color enhancement to better show the hidden images.

A second insert was included indicating that Vinyl Moon releases would be getting more green, with the previous disposable outer sleeves being replaced with reusable protective sleeves.

The included protective sleeve has a sticker indicating this as the VIP Member Limited Edition Exclusive Vinyl Color.

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

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

With more hidden designs on the labels.

Goodbye....

Reveal 0442: Radiohead - KID A

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Today we are looking at, KID A by Radiohead. Reissued by Capitol Records as catalog number 734352775316 in 2012, for this original year 2000 release. 

The cover has the band name and album title above a digital mountain landscape. The back contains the tracklist. Opening the gatefold reveals a digital manipulation of a hand drawn scene.

Two printed inner sleeves are included in this release with artwork on the front and back of the first, and artwork on the front with the credits on the back of the second.

The album is pressed on two black 10" records for sides Alpha, Beta, Gamma, and Delta.

Goodbye....

Reveal 0441: Emma Ruth Rundle - Engine of Hell

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Today we are looking at, Engine of Hell by Emma Ruth Rundle. Released by Sargent House as catalog number SH255 in 2021. 

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

A folded booklet was included that includes the lyrics on the inside and back.

This release includes a printed inner sleeve with another mirror image of the artist on the front, and a photo of the artist on the back along with the credits.

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

Goodbye....