Reveal 0340: Ben Prunty - FTL: Faster Than Light Original Soundtrack

Today we are looking at, FTL: Faster Than Light Original Soundtrack by Ben Prunty. Released by iam8bit as catalog number 8BIT-8008 in 2016. 

The cover has a reflective design of a space traveler. The back contains the soundtrack name, performing artist, and tracklist. A protective outer sleeve is included with a hype sticker on the front.

The album is pressed on two 180g black and red merge with green splatter records, for sides A, B, C, and D.

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Reveal 0339: Vinyl Moon Volume 031: The Nature of Inner Space

Today we are looking at, Vinyl Moon Volume 031: The Nature of Inner Space. Released by Vinyl Moon as catalog number Volume 031 in 2018. 

The cover has multiple designs and logos. The back contains additional designs. The design spans across the outer gatefold. Opening the gatefold reveals the tracklist, credits, and illustrations and bios for the fictional band, Lucy Jane and the Sad Swamps That Don't Stop Gushing.

A zine style booklet is included with articles, illustrations, and ads.

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

The album is pressed on purple marble, one of two colors randomly picked for this volume, for sides A, and B.

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Reveal 0338: Ultha - The Inextricable Wandering

Today we are looking at, The Inextricable Wandering by Ultha. Released by Century Media as catalog number 19075871171 in 2018.

The cover has the band logo above a photo of a field, with a spectral figure. The back contains the tracklist, and additional photo. Opening the gatefold reveals a fog filled photo.

A folded booklet is included with a photo on the front, the lyrics in the middle, and a photo of the band and the credits on the back.

The album is pressed on two black 180g records for sides Fear, Lights, The, Path.

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Reveal 0337: Trixie Mattel - Two Birds, One Stone

Today we are looking at, Two Birds, One Stone by Trixie Mattel. Released by ATO Records as catalog number ATLP249 in 2018. This release combines the first two self-released albums by Trixie Mattel.

The cover has the artist name, album title for Two Birds, photos of the artist, and a glossy print signature. The back contains the artist name, album title for One Stone, tracklist, and a photo montage of the artist. Opening the gatefold reveals a photo of the artist getting ready, and a conversation between Trixie and the producer.

A poster is included with a photo representing Two Birds, and One Stone.

A sticker set is included for both releases.

This release includes a printed inner sleeve, with the lyrics for Two Birds on the front, and the lyrics for One Stone on the back.

The album is pressed on pink, exclusive to Urban Outfitters, for sides A, and B.

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Reveal 0336: Underworld - Barbara Barbara, We Face a Shining Future

Today we are looking at, Barbara Barbara, We Face a Shining Future by Underworld. Released by Caroline International as catalog number UWR00062 in 2016. 

The cover has the group name, album title, and image behind a brush smeared layer. The back contains the tracklist, credits, and group name and album title initials.

A printed inner sleeve is included with a pop design underneath a brushed smear layer on the front, and variations of the title typed by a typewriter on the back.

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

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Reveal 0335: R23X - VELTAHL

Today we are looking at, VELTAHL by R23X. Reissued by Geometric Lullaby as catalog number GEO-SP09 in 2020, for this original 2016 release.

The cover has the artist name, album title, and hero. The back contains the tracklist and credits. 

An OBI strip is included with information about the release on the front, and back.

The album is pressed on blue with violet and white splatter, limited to 175 copies, for sides A, and B.

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Reveal 0334: Small Black - Moon Killer

Today we are looking at, Moon Killer by Small Black. Released by 100% Electronica as catalog number 132P in 2021, for this original 2011 mixtape. 

The cover has the band name, album title, and running figure. The back contains the tracklist.

The album is pressed on blue swirl, limited to 500 copies, for sides A, and B.

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Reveal 0333: Perturbator - Lustful Sacraments

Today we are looking at, Lustful Sacraments by Perturbator. Released by Blood Music as catalog number BLOOD-251 in 2021. 

The cover has long cast shadows from the dancing figures in the middle. The back contains the artist name, album title, tracklist, and continuation of the shadows. The full scene spans across the outer gatefold. Opening the gatefold reveals the lyrics, credits, and shadows cast upon the distant buildings from the dancing revelers. 

The album is pressed on 2 black records, and spins at 45RPM, for sides A, B, C, and D.

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Reveal 0332: Vinyl Moon Volume 030: Reveries

Today we are looking at, Vinyl Moon Volume 030: Reveries. Released by Vinyl Moon as catalog number Volume 030 in 2018. 

The cover has an alien scene and head within a die cut cutout. The back contains the volume title, tracklist, and credits. Opening the gatefold reveals the full body for the cover head, holding a head shaped void.

A newpaper print poster is included with two space travelers on the front.

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

The album is pressed on orange translucent with black smoke for sides A, and B.

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Reveal 0331: Entombed - Wolverine Blues

Today we are looking at, Wolverine Blues by Entombed. Reissued by Earache as catalog number MOSH082FDRUS in 2017, for this original 1993 release. This version has been pressed from the original tapes.

The cover has the band name, album title, and this spooky figure. The back contains the tracklist and credits.

This release includes a printed inner sleeve with the track credits and various 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 0330: Crypta - Echoes of the Soul

Today we are looking at, Echoes of the Soul by Crypta. Released by Napalm Records as catalog number NPR990VINYL in 2021. 

This marks their debut full length release. The cover has the band logo, album title, and gory coffin drawing. The back contains the tracklist, and photos of each band member. Opening the gatefold reveals a photo of the band, around a campfire.

The album is pressed on gold, exclusive to the Napalm Records webstore and limited to 200 copies, for sides A, and B.

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Reveal 0329: Thee Silver Mt. Zion Memorial Orchestra & Tra-La-La Band - 13 Blues for Thirteen Moons

Today we are looking at, 13 Blues for Thirteen Moons by Thee Silver Mt. Zion Memorial Orchestra & Tra-La-La Band. Released by Constellation as catalog number CST051-1 in 2012, for this original 2008 compact disc release. 

The cover has the album title and tracklist, within a border. The back contains a cutout which reveals the design on the insert underneath. A protective outer sleeve is included with a sticker that contains the band name. 

The included insert has a stormy cloud on one side, and photos of the band performing on the other side. 

A booklet is included with the lyrics, and credits for the album.

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

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Reveal 0328: Matt Berry - Witchazel

Today we are looking at, Witchazel by Matt Berry. Released by Acid Jazz as catalog number AJXLP251 in 2011.

The cover has the album title, artist name, and photo of the artist with bird. The back contains the tracklist, credits, message of thanks, and photo of the artist with fox.

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

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Reveal 0327: Jeremy Enigk - Return of the Frog Queen

Today we are looking at, Return of the Frog Queen by Jeremy Enigk. Reissued by Sub Pop as catalog number SP1208 in 2018, for this original 1996 release. This variant has been remastered.

The cover has the album title and artist name within an embossed frame. The back contains the tracklist, credits, and photo of the artist in a chair.

A printed inner sleeve is included with the cover design on the front, and a crown on the back. The album is pressed on purple marble for sides A, and B.

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Reveal 0326: Equip - Synthetic Core 88

Today we are looking at, Synthetic Core 88 by Equip. Reissued by Yetee Records as catalog number 00018 in 2021, for this original 2018 release. This variant is exclusive to 100% Electronica.

The cover has the album title, and a dual mechanical and organic image. The back contains the tracklist within a video game box style back design.

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

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

The album is pressed on pink with blue splatter for sides A, and B.

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Reveal 0325: Vinyl Moon Volume 029: Marrow Siren

Today we are looking at, Vinyl Moon Volume 029: Marrow Siren. Released by Vinyl Moon as catalog number Volume 029 in 2018.

The cover has an illustration of the Marrow Siren. The back contains the tracklist, and flying siren. Opening the gatefold reveals the credits, and uni-horned creature.

A card is included with a design on the front, and the Siren on the back.

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 with neon yellow splatter for sides A, and B.

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Reveal 0324: The Body and Thou - Released From Love

Today we are looking at, Released From Love by The Body and Thou. Released by Vinyl Rites as catalog number RITES 40 in 2014.

The cover has a photo of a figure, in dirt. The back contains a grisly deathly scene. A protective outer sleeve is included with a sticker that contains the album title and performing artists.

A single sided insert is included with a man, lyrics, and credits.

The album is pressed on 180g black vinyl, and spins at 45RPM, for This Side, and That Side.

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Reveal 0323: Grandaddy - The Sophtware Slump

Today we are looking at, The Sophtware Slump by Grandaddy. Reissued by The Control Group as catalog number CGO073 in 2011, for this original 2000 release. This version has been remastered.

The cover has the band name and album name on keyboard keys over a mountain view. The back contains the tracklist, and keyboard man.

This release includes a printed inner sleeve with the lyrics on one side, and the credits on the other. The album is pressed on black for sides one, and two.

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Reveal 0322: Phoenix - Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix

Today we are looking at, Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix by Phoenix. Released by Glassnote as catalog number GLS-0105-01 in 2009. 

The cover has the album title, amidst bombs. The back contains the tracklist, and credits.

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

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Reveal 0321: Oneohtrix Point Never - Magic Oneohtrix Point Never

Today we are looking at, Magic Oneohtrix Point Never by Oneohtrix Point Never. Released by Warp Records as catalog number WARPLP318O in 2020. 

The cover has a melty optical illusion. The back contains the tracklist, and a figure’s arm emerging from the void. Opening the gatefold reveals the album title, and a surreal illustration that is peeling away from the corner.

An insert is included with the album logo on the front, and the tracklist and credits on the back.

Two printed inner sleeves are included, with different illustrations and slogans on the front and back of each.

The album is pressed on two transparent orange records, exclusive to Bleep and Bandcamp, for sides A, B, C, and D.

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