Reveal 0280: Twinz - Conversation

Today we are looking at, Conversation by Twinz. Released by G-Funk Music as catalog number 314 527 883-1 in 1995. 

The cover has a photo of the duo, among multiple group names and album titles. The back contains the tracklist and credits among more photos of the duo.

A printed inner sleeve is included with photos of the Twinz on the front, and the credits and message of thanks on the back. The album is pressed on black for sides One, and Two.

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Reveal 0279: Pusswhip Banggang - Jambalaya

Today we are looking at, the Jambalaya single by Pusswhip Banggang. Released by Drag City as catalog number DC594 in 2014. 

The cover has the band name, single title, and the band around a bowl of the titular food. The back contains the tracklist, and a photo collage. Opening the gatefold reveals the band member photos, names, and positions.

A protective outer sleeve is included with a sticker noting that a recipe is included inside.

An insert is included with the recipe, the ingredients list is on the front, and the instructions are on the back.

The album is pressed on a shape picture disc, and spins at 45RPM, for sides Tim, and Eric...Awesome Show, Great Job!

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Reveal 0278: Crosss - LO / Obsidian Spectre

Today we are looking at, the LO and Obsidian Spectre LPs compilation by Crosss. Released by Joyful Noise Recordings as catalog number JNR192 in 2016. 

This release combines the LO and Obsidian Spectre releases by Crosss. The cover for LO has the band name and album title, along with this composite image. The back is on the right side of the inner gatefold and contains the tracklist and credits. The cover for Obsidian Spectre is on the opposite side and contains the band name, album title, and an ornate stairwell. The back is on the right side of the inner gatefold and contains the tracklist.

The spine contains the hand numbering out of 500 total copies.

LO is pressed on clear with white splatter for sides A, and B.

Obsidian Spectre includes an insert, with some photographs on the front, and the credits and lyrics on the back. 

The album is pressed on clear with black splatter for sides a, and b.

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Reveal 0277: Entartung - Maleficae Artes

Today we are looking at, Maleficae Artes by Entartung. Released by Dunkelheit Produktionen as catalog number DP119LP in 2020. 

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

A promotional poster was included with this release.

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

The album is pressed on 180g Gold Vinyl, limited to 100 copies, for sides Nasatya, and Dasra.

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Reveal 0276: Vinyl Moon Volume 022: Might

Today we are looking at, Vinyl Moon Volume 022: Might. Released by Vinyl Moon as catalog number Volume 022 in 2017. 

The cover has a detailed interlocking building drawing. The back continues the pattern, which spans across the outer gatefold. Opening the gatefold reveals the tracklist, and a sideways building tower.

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

The album is pressed on clear with the first side audio tracks on side A, and the back containing a screen print of a circular building. The second sides audio tracks are on side C, with the back containing another screen print of a circular building design.

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Reveal 0275: The Cure - Seventeen Seconds

Today we are looking at, Seventeen Seconds by The Cure. Remastered by Robert Smith and reissued by Rhino Vinyl as catalog number R1 60784 in 2016, for this original 1980 release. 

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

A printed inner sleeve is included with the album artwork on the front, and the artwork inverted on the back. The album is pressed on 180g black vinyl for sides One, and Two.

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Reveal 0274: Fever Ray - Fever Ray - 9408-1

Today we are looking at, the debut self-titled release by Fever Ray. Released by Mute as catalog number 9408-1 in 2009. 

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This marks their first solo full length release. The cover has the artist name and an illustration of the artist in a village scene. The back contains the tracklist and a continuation of the illustration, which spans across both sides.

An insert is included with the lyrics and credits on the front side, with nothing on the back.

Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

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

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Reveal 0273: Goblin Cock - Come With Me If You Want To Live!

Today we are looking at, Come With Me If You Want To Live! by Goblin Cock. Released by Robcore Records as catalog number RC002 in 2009.

This marks their second full length release. The cover has the band name, album title, and illustration of a goblin offering to take you through the flames. The back contains the tracklist, and the band performing.

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

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Reveal 0272: Caroline Polachek - Standing at the Gate: Remix Collection

Today we are looking at, Standing at the Gate: Remix Collection by Caroline Polachek. Released by Perpetual Novice as catalog number PANGREMIXLP in 2021. This is the remix album for tracks from her debut release, Pang.

The cover has the artist initials, and a gate, with die cut holes that reveal symbols from the inner sleeve underneath. The back contains the artist name, album title, tracklist, and a photo of the artist.

A poster is included, with a gate and quote on the front, and a photo of the artist on the back.

A printed inner sleeve is included with the artist name, album title, and symbols on the front. And the credits on the back, with a cutout to reveal the record label below. The album is pressed on grey marble, limited to 3000 copies, for sides A, and B.

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Reveal 0271: Small Black - Cheap Dreams

Today we are looking at, Cheap Dreams by Small Black. Released by 100% Electronica as catalog number 129P in 2021.

The cover has an image of a person pointing out of a tunnel. The back contains the tracklist, band name, album title, and a photo of the band.

100% Electronica releases include a trading card, a Small Black trading card was included with this release.

A printed inner sleeve is included, with a photo of a person taking a night time run on the front, and the lyrics and credits on the back. The album is pressed on Cherry Crush, limited to 100 copies, for sides A, and B.

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Reveal 0270: Tomb Mold - Planetary Clairvoyance

Today we are looking at, Planetary Clairvoyance by Tomb Mold. Released by 20 Buck Spin as catalog number SPIN114 in 2019. 

The cover has the band name, album title, and this sci-fi scene. The back contains the tracklist, photo and member list of the band, and this quote from William Hope Hodgson. A protective outer sleeve is included with a sticker indicating a limited color variant.

A trading card is included from Dark Horse's Alien3, or Alien 3. 

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

A poster is also included, with the album artwork on one side, and an alternative design on the back.

The album is pressed on neon violet, green, and yellow tri-color merge for sides A, and B.

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Reveal 0269: Vinyl Moon Volume 021: Pink Portals

Today we are looking at, Vinyl Moon Volume 021: Pink Portals. Released by Vinyl Moon as catalog number Volume 021 in 2017. 

The cover has this pattern, with gold border, which continues onto the back, and reveals a full pattern across both. Opening the gatefold reveals more of the pattern, along with the tracklist and credits.

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

A square insert is included with gold foil on the front.

The album is pressed on marbled pink for sides In, and Out.

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Reveal 0268: Thou - Inconsolable

Today we are looking at, Inconsolable by Thou. Released by Community Records as catalog number cr-089 in 2018.

The cover has this old photograph. The back contains the lyrics. A protective outer sleeve is included with a hype sticker, and color sticker on the front.

An insert is included, with a message on the front, and the release dates for the 4 EPs released over 4 months in late 2018, this is the second EP release.

The album is pressed on white, limited to 400 copies, for sides a, and b.

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Reveal 0267: Software - Digital-Dance

Today we are looking at, Digital-Dance by Software. Reissued by 100% Electronica as catalog number 107P in 2020, for this original 1988 release. 

The cover has the band name, album title, this supercomputer generated image, and a listening note, "Magic Sounds From Percussion Island." The back contains the tracklist, credits, discography, and information about the band, and each artist. Opening the gatefold reveals these messages from the band, with more CG artwork.

100% Electronica releases include a trading card. A Baby George trading card was included with this release.

The album is pressed on white, limited to 500 copies, for sides 1, and 2.

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Reveal 0266: Preoccupations - Preoccupations

Today we are looking at, the self-titled sophmore release by Preoccupations. Released by Jagjaguwar as catalog number JAG290 in 2016. 

The cover has a 50's style design, along with the band name. The back contains the tracklist.

A printed inner sleeve is included with the credits, and patterns. The album is pressed on black for sides A, and b.

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Reveal 0265: True Widow - Circumambulation

Today we are looking at, Circumambulation by True Widow. Repressed by Relapse Records as catalog number RR7218 in 2016, for this original 2013 release. This is the fourth pressing of this album.

The cover has a painting of this figure, on a stark black background. The back contains the tracklist.

A trifold insert is included with photos of the band members on the front, and the credits, lyrics, and band name and album title, on the back. 

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

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Reveal 0264: Angelo Badalamenti - Music from Twin Peaks

Today we are looking at, Music from Twin Peaks by Angelo Badalamenti. Reissued by Warner Bros. Records as catalog number 081227940300 in 2017, for this original 1990 release. 

The cover has the album title and composer, over a scene from the series. The back contains the tracklist, credits, and list of the show cast.

The album is pressed on black for sides One, and Two.

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Reveal 0263: Cavernlight - As We Cup Our Hands and Drink From the Stream of Our Ache

Today we are looking at, As We Cup Our Hands and Drink From the Stream of Our Ache by Cavernlight. Released by Gildead Media as catalog number RELIC91 in 2017. 

The cover has this photo of flowers. The back contains the band name, album title, and tracklist.

This release includes a foldout poster.

Also included is a printed inner sleeve, with the the lyrics on the front, and information from and about the band, credits, and a message of thanks on the back. The album is pressed on clear, limited to 300 copies, for sides A, and B.

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Reveal 0262: Vinyl Moon Volume 020: Trans/Miss/Ion

Today we are looking at, Vinyl Moon Volume 020: Trans/Miss/Ion. Released by Vinyl Moon as catalog number Volume 020 in 2017.

The cover has this illustration, of an astronaut. The back contains this collage, and the credits. Opening the gatefold revealse the tracklist.

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

A 20 page booklet is included with a story of the Philae Lander by the album designer, Molly Mendoza.

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

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Reveal 0261: SAINT PEPSI - Empire Building

Today we are looking at, Empire Building by Saint Pepsi. Reissued by My Pet Flamingo as catalog number MPF039 in 2019, for this 2013 release. 

The cover has the artit name, album title, and a very late 90's New York skyline. The back contains the tracklist.

The album is pressed on white, limited to 1,000 copies, for sides A, and B.

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