Reveal 0420: Lil Bub - Science & Magic

Today we are looking at, Science & Magic by Lil Bub. Released by Joyful Noise Recordings as catalog number JNR184 in 2015. 

The cover has the kitty name and album title, kitty, kitty, kitty, kitty, kitty. The back contains the tracklist, note from Andrew W.K., credits, and the hand numbering out of 500 total copies for this version.

A poster is included with the titular kitty in a movie promo poster.

The album is pressed on a picture disc, limited to 500 copies, for sides Science, kitty, and Magic, kitty.

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Reveal 0419: Moaning - Uneasy Laughter

Today we are looking at, Uneasy Laughter by Moaning. Released by Sub Pop as catalog number SP1342 in 2020. This is the Loser Edition of this album.

The cover has the band name and water spots in front of a flower. The back contains the album title and tracklist.

A printed inner sleeve is included, with a flower on the front, and the lyrics on the back.

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

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Reveal 0418: Kelly Lee Owens - Inner Song

Today we are looking at, Inner Song by Kelly Lee Owens. Released by Smalltown Supersound as catalog number STS372 in 2020. 

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

A single sided insert is included with the lyrics on the front.

The album is pressed on two black records for sides A, B, and C, with the final side containing an etching of spinning shapes.

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Reveal 0417: Mono - You Are There

Today we are looking at, You Are There by Mono. Repressed by Temporary Residence Limited as catalog number TRR 98 in 2012, for this original 2006 release. 

The cover has a snowy forest scene. The back shows a woman, underneath the moon.

A booklet is included, with a drawing on the front, illustrations, and the credits on the back.

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

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Reveal 0416: Vinyl Moon Volume 042: Day Trip

Today we are looking at, Vinyl Moon Volume 042: Day Trip. Released by Vinyl Moon as catalog number Volume 042 in 2019.

The cover has a light in the forest. The back contains a roof and window among the cliff faces. Opening the gatefold reveals the tracklist, credits, and cloudy indoor scene.

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

A printed inner sleeve is included, with additional indoor/outdoor mashup scenes.

The album is pressed on blue with clear splatter, the VIP edition, for sides This Way and That Way.

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Reveal 0415: Müscle Wörship - Müscle Wörship

Today we are looking at, the debut self-titled release by Müscle Wörship. Self-released by the band with no catalog number in 2013. 

The cover has the band name, underneath a muscle man. The back contains the album title and tracklist.

A double sided insert is included with a lake scene on the front, and the lyrics and credits on the back.

The album is pressed on black for sides M and W.

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Reveal 0414: Liturgy - The Ark Work

Today we are looking at, The Ark Work by Liturgy. Released by Thrill Jockey as catalog number Thrill 378 in 2015. 

The cover has the album logo, and angelic statues. The back contains the tracklist, words, and snake on egg. Opening the gatefold reveals the credits and two figures in the clouds. This release is housed in a protective outer sleeve, with a sticker indicating the limited color edition.

This release includes two printed inner sleeves, with the album title, logo, and URL on the front. And theological diagrams from Hunter Hunt-Hendrix on the back.

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

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Reveal 0413: Motoaki Furukawa - Sunset Riders

Today we are looking at, the Sunset Riders soundtrack by Motoaki Furukawa. Released by iam8bit as catalog number 8BIT-8046 in 2017.

The cover has the soundtrack title, riders riding into the sunset, and three die-cut bullet holes that are cutout through the back. The back contains the tracklist and credits, around a target.

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

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Reveal 0412: μ-Ziq - Brace Yourself

Today we are looking at, Brace Yourself by μ-Ziq. Released by Astralwerks as catalog number ASW 6235-1 in 1998. 

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

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

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Reveal 0411: Ned's Atomic Dustbin - God Fodder

Today we are looking at, God Fodder by Ned's Atomic Dustbin. Reissued by Music On Vinyl as catalog number MOVLP2455 in 2019, for this original 1991 release.

The cover has the band name, and album title. The back contains the tracklist, and the stamped numbering out of 1,000 total copies. This release is housed in a protective outer sleeve, with an informational sticker on the front.

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

The album is pressed on 180g silver & black marbled for sides A, and B.

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Reveal 0410: Björk / Fever Ray - Country Creatures

Today we are looking at, Country Creatures by Fever Ray & Björk. Released by One Little Indian as catalog number 1494TP12 in 2019. 

The release is housed in a screen printed outer sleeve, with information on the remixes contained within. The cover has the Björk logo. The back contains the tracklist and Björk and Fever Ray logos.

A printed inner sleeve is included with the tracks listed, but not specific to the sides on the sleeve, along with the credits. 

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

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Reveal 0409: Vinyl Moon Volume 041: Life Is Long

Today we are looking at, Vinyl Moon Volume 041: Life Is Long. Released by Vinyl Moon as catalog number Volume 041 in 2019. 

The sleeve is housed in an outer pocket with an illustration of people on platforms and a cutout on the front, and the volume title, and another cutout on the back.

The cover has illustrations of people, in various states. The back contains the volume title, tracklist, and credits.

A foldout newspaper print poster is included with the cover art.

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

The album is pressed on rainbow swirl, the VIP variant, for sides A, and B.

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Reveal 0408: Buildings - You Are Not One Of Us

Today we are looking at, You Are Not One Of Us by Buildings. Released by Gilead Media as catalog number RELIC87 in 2017.

The cover has the band name, album title, and bejeweled and becrystaled hands. The back contains the tracklist surrounding a snake.

A double sided insert is included with the lyrics and photo of the band, and the credits.

The album is pressed on white with black splatter, limited to 100 copies, for sides a, and b… kitty.

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Reveal 0407: Sharon Van Etten - Remind Me Tomorrow

Today we are looking at, Remind Me Tomorrow by Sharon Van Etten. Released by Jagjaguwar as catalog number JAG331 in 2019.

The cover has a photo of a play room. The back contains the artist name, album title, tracklist, and a photo of the artist. Opening the gatefold reveals a fridge, with photos of the collaborators and inspirational notes.

This release includes a printed inner sleeve with the lyrics and credits on the front, and messages of dedication, thanks, and recommended listening from the artist.

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

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Reveal 0406: DJ Soon: Ultimate Concert Vinyl

Today we are looking at, DJ Sona: Ultimate Concert Vinyl. Released by iam8bit as catalog number 8BIT-8112 in 2019.

The cover has a future DJ design. The back contains the tracklist.

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

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Reveal 0405: Radiohead - In Rainbows

Today we are looking at, In Rainbows by Radiohead. Reissued by TBD Records as catalog number TBD0001 in 2013, for this original 2007 release.

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

This release includes a printed inner sleeve with the lyrics on the front and the lyrics and credits back. This version includes a misprint with the lyrics for "Jigsaw Falling Into Place" included twice, and the lyrics for "Videotape" completely missing.

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

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Reveal 0404: CHRCH - Light Will Consume Us All

Today we are looking at, Light Will Consume Us All by CHRCH. Released by Neurot Recordings as catalog number NR111 in 2018. 

The cover has the band name, album title, and the light consuming us all. The back contains the tracklist.

A double sided insert is included, with candles 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 0403: Squarepusher - My Red Hot Car - WAP147

Today we are looking at, My Red Hot Car by Squarepusher. Released by Warp Records as catalog number WAP147 in 2001. 

The cover has the artist name, EP title, tracklist, and a highly contrasted image of the artist. The back is black with the credits in the lower corner.

The album is pressed on black for sides A, and B, with the second track on side B ending in a locked groove and a hidden track contained after the lock.

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Reveal 0402: Vinyl Moon Volume 040: Gap The Mind

Today we are looking at, Vinyl Moon Volume 040: Gap The Mind. Released by Vinyl Moon as catalog number Volume 040 in 2018.

The cover has an illustration of a fanciful party. The back continues the party along with die cut holes for eyes to peer through.

This is a triple gatefold, with the cover scene expanded across the outer gatefold, and another party scene, tracklist, and the credits on the inner gatefold.

This release includes a sticker, of a melty figure.

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

The album is pressed on pink slime, the VIP variant, for sides A, and B.

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Reveal 0401: Matt Berry - Television Themes

Today we are looking at, Television Themes by Matt Berry. Released by Acid Jazz as catalog number AJXLP450 in 2018. 

The cover has the artist name, album title, tracklist, illustration of the artist with television characters, and a signature from the artist. The back contains the track credits.

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

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