Gremlins vinyl cover transforms when wet and exposed to light

By Adam Smith
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Coming out just in time for Christmas, the LP reissue of the Gremlins' soundtrack, which has an ultraviolet-sensitive gatefold cover and is water resistant, reveals hidden artwork when dampened or held under the light.

As we all know, with Mogwai comes much responsibility. Don't get them wet, don't expose them to bright light, and never feed them after midnight.

Yet the vinyl release of Mondo’s new Gremlins soundtrack encourages you to do just the opposite.

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Reported by Entertainment Weekly, the artwork, by Phantom City Creative, has an untraviolet-sensitive gatefold jacket which reveals secret messages, and the disc sleeves show additional artwork when dampened.

There's no word yet, though, on what happens when you try to feed it after midnight.

The two-LP reissue goes on sale on the 30th November at MondoTees.com.

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Adam Smith

Adam was a staff writer for What Hi-Fi?, reviewing consumer gadgets for online and print publication, as well as researching and producing features and advice pieces on new technology in the hi-fi industry. He has since worked for PC Mag as a contributing editor and is now a science and technology reporter for The Independent.