Reveal 0180: Sound of Ceres - Nostalgia for Infinity

Today we are looking at, Nostalgia for Infinity by Sound of Ceres. Released by Joyful Noise Recordings as catalog number JNR187 in 2016. 

This marks their first full length release. The cover has an image of a figure standing at the mouth of a cave. The back contains the band name and album title above the tracklist, and the lyrics for each song.

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

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Reveal 0179: Arca - Arca

Today we are looking at, the self-titled release by Arca. Released by XL Recordings as catalog number XLLP834 in 2017. 

The cover has a photo of the artist, with black teeth. The back contains the tracklist. Opening the gatefold reveals a still from the Reverie music video.

This release includes a book with photography, and the lyrics for the songs.

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

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Reveal 0178: Vinyl Moon Volume 015: Taking Shapes

Today we are looking at, Vinyl Moon Volume 015: Taking Shapes. Released by Vinyl Moon as catalog number Volume 015 in 2016. 

The cover has this illustration of two workers repairing a heart. The back contains the tracklist and credits, and two workers working on a brain. Opening the gatefold reveals an illustration for each song on the album.

The included booklet contains the tracklist and message from the founder, as well as the artwork and lyrics for each song.

A poster is included with two people on the front, and their inner systems on the back.

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

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Reveal 0177: PowerPCMe - Endless Summer

Today we are looking at, Endless Summer by PowerPCMe. Released by Vinyl Moon as catalog number VMOGL-004 in 2018. This is the club edition of this release, limited to 100 copies.

The cover has has this space age illustration, along with the artist name and album title. The back contains the tracklist around a heavily processed landscape photo. Opening the gatefold reveals a photograph of a home studio.

This release includes an insert with photos for each track, and a thank you note on the back.

The album is pressed on blue for sides A and B, with a hologram contained in the center of side A, which illustrates as the record spins.

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Reveal 0176: The Body - I Have Fought Against It, But I Can't Any Longer.

Today we are looking at, I Have Fought Against It, But I Can’t Any Longer. by The Body. Released by Thrill Jockey Records as catalog number THRILL 460 in 2018. 

The cover has a photo of headlights illuminating the end of a road, along with the band name and album title. The back contains the tracklist. Opening the gatefold reveals this quote from Clarice Lispector.

This release includes two printed inner sleeves, with the lyrics on the first, and the tracklist per side and credits on the second. The album is pressed on two Hi Melt Silver LPs for sides A, B, C, and D.

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Reveal 0175: Donor Lens - Miracle Lounge มิราเคิล เลานจ์

Today we are looking at, Miracle Lounge มิราเคิล เลานจ์ by Donor Lens. Released by My Pet Flamingo as catalog number MPF047 in 2019. This release was limited to 300 copies.

The cover has this illustration, along with the band name and album title. The back contains the tracklist.

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

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Reveal 0174: Dorian Electra - My Agenda

Today we are looking at, My Agenda by Dorian Electra. Self-released by the artist with no catalog number in 2021. 

This marks their second full length release. The cover has an image of the incel gentleman. The back contains the tracklist, along with the artist name, and album title.

This release includes a poster with an image of the artist on the front, and the lyrics and credits on the back.

The album is pressed on clear for sides A, and B, with a label that has been said to turn frogs homosexual.

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Reveal 0173: The Make-Up - Destination: Love - Live! at Cold Rice

Today we are looking at, Destination: Love - Live! at Cold Rice by The Make-Up. Repressed by Dischord Records as catalog number DIS99V after the original 1996 release. 

This marks their debut full length release. The cover has this image, along with the band name and album title, in a very 60’s style. The back contains the tracklist, photo of the band, and period correct promotional text.

The album is pressed on black for sides 1, and 2, with the side 2 label showing side 1, however the tracklist is correct for side 2.

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Reveal 0172: Sonic Youth - Rather Ripped

Today we are looking at, Rather Ripped by Sonic Youth. Remastered by Geffen Records as catalog number B0023740-01 in 2016, for this original 2006 release. 

The cover has the band name and album title over a pattern. The back contains the tracklist.

An insert is included with the band name on the front, and the tracklist and credits on the back, above a photo of a stripped out police cruiser. 

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

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Reveal 0171: Vinyl Moon Volume 014: From The Window

Today we are looking at, Vinyl Moon Volume 014: From the Window. Released by Vinyl Moon as catalog number Volume 014 in 2016. 

The cover has an illustration of a suburban home. The back contains another illustration, and the credits. Opening the gatefold shows two additional illustrations of home implements.

This release includes the booklet with the tracklist, message from the founder, and artwork and lyrics for each track.

A newspaper is also included with different illustrations for the album.

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

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Reveal 0170: Roy Orbison - The Very Best of Roy Orbison

Today we are looking at, The Very Best of Roy Orbison by Roy Orbison. Reissued by Monument as catalog number MC 6622 in 1977, for this original 1966 release. 

The cover has the compilation title and a listing of the very best tracks, amongst some sparkling gems. The back contains the tracklist, along with some writing about the compilation.

This release includes a promotional paper printed sleeve, with more Monument releases on the back. The album is pressed on black for sides 1, and 2.

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Reveal 0169: True Widow - True Widow

Today we are looking at, the debut self-titled release by True Widow. Repressed by End Sounds as catalog number END 1018 in 2014, for this original 2008 release. This is the third pressing of this album.

The cover has this illustration. The back contains the tracklist and credits underneath the band name. Opening the gatefold reveals two photos from inside a dilapidated house.

This release includes two inserts, with the lyrics for the first record and a geometric image on the first, and a photo of the band and the lyrics for the second record on the second.

The album is pressed on two orange LPs for sides A, B, C, and D.

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Reveal 0168: FKA Twigs - LP1

Today we are looking at, LP1 by FKA Twigs. Released by Young Turks as catalog number YTLP118 in 2014. 

This marks her first full length release. The cover has a manipulated photo of the artist. The back contains the tracklist.

This release includes a printed inner sleeve with the lyrics 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 0167: The Posies - Frosting on the Beater

Today we are looking at, Frosting on the Beater by The Posies. Reissued by Omnivore Recordings as catalog number OVLP-292 in 2018, for this original 1993 release. This is the remastered and signed version of this album from pledge music.

An extra cover was signed and included with this release if purchased through pledge music. The cover  included with this release is slightly larger than the signed version, to accomodate this double LP release. The back contains the tracklist, and titular frosting on the beater.

This release includes a folded insert, with writings from other musicians and music reviewers, as well as notes from the band about each song. 

The album is pressed on two pink LPs, and spins at 45 RPM, for sides 1, 2, 3, and 4.

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Reveal 0166: DMX Krew - Nu Romantix

Today we are looking at, Nu Romantix by DMX Krew. Released by Rephlex as catalog number CAT 061 LP in 1998. 

The cover has a line drawing of Ed DMX, along with the album title and promotional sticker. The back contains the lyrics for the tracks.

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

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Reveal 0165: Cylob - Living in the 1980s

Today we are looking at, the Living in the 1980’s 12” single by Cylob. Released by Rephlex as catalog number CAT 075 EP in 1999. 

The cover has a very 80s motif, along with the artist name, and single title. The back contains the lyrics and credits.

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

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Reveal 0164: Vinyl Moon Volume 013: Meanwhile...

Today we are looking at, Vinyl Moon Volume 013: Meanwhile…. Released by Vinyl Moon as catalog number Volume 013 in 2016. 

The cover has this image of a flying car. The back contains the tracklist, along with another illustration.

A booklet is included, with a message from the founder and the artwork and lyrics from the songs.

A sticker sheet is included, for your image making needs.

Also included are two folded inserts, with both horizontal, and vertical landscape paintings on the front, and back.

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

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Reveal 0163: The Body - I've Seen All I Need to See

Today we are looking at, I’ve Seen All I Need to See by The Body. Released by Thrill Jockey as catalog number THRILL 525 in 2021. 

The cover has some artwork, along with the band name and album title. The back contains more artwork, along with the tracklist.

This release includes a printed inner sleeve, with the credits on the front, and nothing on the back. The album is pressed on grey, for sides A, and B.

Goodbye....

Reveal 0162: HEALTH - DISCO4:: Part I

Today we are looking at, DISCO4:: Part I by HEALTH. Released by Loma Vista as catalog number LVR01499 in 2020. 

The cover has an image of a skull, along with the album title, and list of the contributing bands. The back contains the tracklisting, a black hole, and propaganda from the band.

This release includes a printed inner sleeve, with another skull image and more propaganda 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 0161: Death's Dynamic Shroud - Classroom Sexxtape

Today we are looking at, Classroom Sexxtape by Death’s Dynamic Shroud. Released by Geometric Lullaby as catalog number GEO - SP03 in 2019, for this 2016 digital release.

The cover has a surreal illustration. The back contains the tracklisting. Opening the gatefold reveals a large room, and the credits. 

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

The album is pressed on two baby pink LPs, and spins at 45RPM, with different emoji’s used for sides A, B, C, and D.

Goodbye....