Reveal 0400: Zola Jesus - Stridulum

Today we are looking at, Stridulum by Zola Jesus. Released by Sacred Bones Records as catalog number SBR-185 in 2017. 

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

A single sided insert is included with the Valusia EP album artwork, of a ghostly woman in a forest, on the front.

The album is pressed on ice, limited to 500 copies, for side A containing the Stridulum EP tracks, and B containing the Valusia EP tracks.

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Reveal 0399: Gevurah - Sulphur Soul

Today we are looking at, Sulphur Soul by Gevurah. Released by Profound Lore Records as catalog number PFL-206MLP in 2018. 

The cover has the band name and album title in stamped gold foil. The back contains the band name and album title again above the tracklist.

A booklet is included with bible verses, photo of the band performing, and credits.

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

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Reveal 0398: Matt Berry - Kill The Wolf

Today we are looking at, Kill The Wolf by Matt Berry. Released by Acid Jazz as catalog number AJXLP334 in 2013. 

The cover has the artist name, album title, and photo of the artist with a hoven hand. The back contains the tracklist, credits, message of thanks, and a photo of the artist waving hello to some passersby.

A printed inner sleeve is included with the lyrics, and illustrated figures of lore.

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

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Reveal 0397: Goblin Cock - Necronomidonkeykongimicon

Today we are looking at, Necronomidonkeykongimicon by Goblin Cock. Released by Joyful Noise Recordings as catalog number JNR205 in 2016. 

The cover has the band name, album title, and this figure with a book. The back contains the tracklist, a burning book, and the hand numbering out of 500 total copies.

A single sided poster is included with the album artwork on the front.

A printed inner sleeve is included with an image of the cover figure next to bike, and the credits on the front. And the lyrics in runes on the back.

The album is pressed on halloween orange with blood red splatter for sides I, and II.

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Reveal 0396: James Figurine - Mistake Mistake Mistake Mistake

Today we are looking at, Mistake Mistake Mistake Mistake by James Figurine. Released by Plug Research as catalog number PLG74LP in 2006. 

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

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

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Reveal 0395: Vinyl Moon Volume 039: Face To Face

Today we are looking at, Vinyl Moon Volume 039: Face To Face. Released by Vinyl Moon as catalog number Volume 039 in 2018. 

The cover has some gold foil lines and a facial silhouette on the left side. The back contains more gold foil lines, and a facial silhouette on the right side. These faces meet in the middle when looking at the full outer gatefold. Opening the gatefold reveals the tracklist, credits, and additional geometric facial designs.

A protective outer sleeve is included, with a sticker on the front, noting this release as the VIP edition.

A newspaper booklet is included with color designs. Some of which cross over to both sides, making them closer to multiple double sided posters, rather than a contiguous booklet.

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

The album is pressed on yellow with white swirl for This Side, and That Side.

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Reveal 0394: Explosions In The Sky - The Earth Is Not A Cold Dead Place

Today we are looking at, The Earth Is Not A Cold Dead Place by Explosions In The Sky. Reissued by Temporary Residence Limited as catalog number TRR 61 in 2011, for this original 2003 release. 

The cover has the band name, and the album title repeated across the front. The back contains the tracklist mixed into the same album title scribblings.

Two printed slipcases are included with the correspondence information and lush forest on the first, and the credits and burning forest on the second.

The album is pressed on two black records for sides A, B, and C, with the labels writing out, The Earth Is Not A Cold Dead Place, Because You Are Listening, Because You Are Breathing. The final side contains etchings of birds, and the label statement in a different order, The Earth Is Not A Cold Dead Place, Because You Are Breathing, Because You Are Listening.

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Reveal 0393: Bronski Beat - Smalltown Boy

Today we are looking at, Smalltown Boy by Bronski Beat. Released by MCA Records as catalog number MCA-23521 in 1984. This is the promotional copy of this album.

The cover has the band name, single title, promotional stamp, and notes from the DJs at the owning radio station, "Great!" and "Ditto (Man)". The back contains the tracklist, credits, and lyrics for the titular track.

The album is pressed on black for sides 1 and 2.

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Reveal 0392: DMX Krew - We Are DMX

Today we are looking at, We Are DMX by DMX Krew. Reissued by Cold Blow as catalog number BLOW06 in 2021, for this original 1999 release. 

The cover has the artist name, album title, and photos of the artist. The back contains the tracklist, and credits. Opening the gatefold reveals the lyrics. 

The album is pressed on two clear records, spinning at 45RPM and limited to 100 copies, for sides A, B, C, and D.

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Reveal 0391: Unsane - Sterilize

Today we are looking at, Sterilize by Unsane. Released by Southern Lord as catalog number LORD 244 in 2017.

The cover has the the band name, album title, and a blood stained surface. The back contains the tracklist.

This release includes a double sided insert with a bloody scene on the front, and the credits on the back.

The album is pressed on clear, limited to 300 copies, for sides A, and B.

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Reveal 0390: Thee Silver Mountain Reveries - Pretty Little Lightning Paw

Today we are looking at, Pretty Little Lightning Paw by Thee Silver Mountain Reveries. Released by Constellation as catalog number cst030-1 in 2004. 

The cover has the EP title, along with an illustration and story. The back contains the band name, EP title, tracklist, and credits.

A double sided insert is included with words on the front, and a man in a cell on the back.

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

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Reveal 0389: Bombino - Azel

Today we are looking at, Azel by Bombino. Released by Partisan Records as catalog number PTKF2135-1 in 2016. 

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

A printed inner sleeve is included with a design, and a cutout revealing the record label underneath, on the front. The lyrics and credits are on the back.

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

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Reveal 0388: Vinyl Moon Volume 038: Sticky Fruit

Today we are looking at, Vinyl Moon Volume 038: Sticky Fruit. Released by Vinyl Moon as catalog number Volume 038 in 2018. This is the VIP edition of this release.

The cover has a glossy print of a fruit. The back contains another glossy image. Opening the gatefold reveals the tracklist, and a slice of fruit.

This is the first release that includes a protective outer sleeve, with a sticker indicating this as the VIP edition.

A sticker is included that is solid red.

A bi-fold poster is included, with another piece of fruit.

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

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

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Reveal 0387: Runners Club 95 - Live at Pad Chennington's Block Party

Today we are looking at, Live at Pad Chennington's Block Party by Runners Club 95. Released by My Pet Flamingo as catalog number MPF097 in 2021. 

The cover has a VHS mashup image of the artists. The back contains the artist name, album title, and tracklist.

The album is pressed on blue and orange cornetto, limited to 150 copies, for sides A, and B.

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Reveal 0386: Com Truise - Persuasion System

Today we are looking at, Persuasion System by Com Truise. Released by Ghostly International as catalog number GI-337 in 2019.

The cover has the artist name and album title, above a digital landscape. The back contains the tracklist.

The album is pressed on sky blue, limited to 2,000 copies, for sides A, and B.

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Reveal 0385: Shankar Jaikishan - Shree 420

Today we are looking at, Shree 420 by Shankar Jaikishan. Reissued by His Master's Voice as catalog number ECLP 5648 in 1979, for this original 1978 release. 

The cover has the artist names, movie title, and images from the movie. The back contains the tracklist and additional scenes from the movie.

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

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Reveal 0384: Gloam - Hex of Nine Heads

Today we are looking at, Hex of Nine Heads by Gloam. Released by Gilead Media as catalog number relic76 in 2016. 

The cover has the band logo, album title, and this drawing. The back contains the tracklist. Opening the gatefold reveals two additional illustrations.

A sticker is included with the band logo.

A double sided insert is included with a drawing on the front, and a photo of the band and the credits on the back.

The album is pressed on two clear with black smoke records, limited to 200 copies, for sides A, B, C, and D.

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Reveal 0383: The Body & Full of Hell - Ascending a Mountain of Heavy Light

Today we are looking at, Ascending a Mountain of Heavy Light by The Body & Full of Hell. Released by Thrill Jockey as catalog number THRILL447 in 2017. 

The cover has the band names, album title, and this figure and design. The back contains the tracklist.

This release includes a printed inner sleeve with words and credits on the front, and 'Bliss Erupted' on the back.

The album is pressed on yellow mixed with silt for sides A, and B.

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Reveal 0382: U.S. Girls - In A Poem Unlimited

Today we are looking at, In A Poem Unlimited by U.S. Girls. Released by 4AD as catalog number 4AD0046 in 2018. 

The cover has the band name, album title, and a tearful woman. The back contains the lyrics, tracklist, and credits.

The album is pressed on black for sides 1, and 2.

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Reveal 0381: Vinyl Moon Volume 037: Rebirth

Today we are looking at, Vinyl Moon Volume 037: Rebirth. Released by Vinyl Moon as catalog number Volume 037 in 2018. This is the VIP edition of this album. 

The cover has a figure within a nebula. The back contains the volume title and tracklist. Opening the gatefold reveals a rebirth in action, leading to a flowery field.

This release includes a felt slipmat, with the album artwork on the front.

Although the VIP program started with Volume 031, a welcome note was included in this release, along with a challenge coin. The back of the note talks about this reward. The challenge coin is a heavyweight plated coin in a miniature sleeve with the Vinyl Moon logo on the front, and an astronaut on the back.

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

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

Goodbye....