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As the label evolved, the B-side center label design changed to feature an image of the eye of providence with a meditating man. Rim text was added to the left side of the A-side center label. CD editions started including barcodes and displayed the website address (www.akarmarecords.com) on their covers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn around 2000, Akarma introduced \"Karmapack\" designs for CD releases – gatefold cardboard sleeves resembling classic LP covers. Back covers began featuring release years around 2001\/2002 as a standard\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"gentle-giant","title":"Gentle Giant","description":"\u003cp\u003eGentle Giant's self-titled first album was an impressive and unique debut that combined rock, blues, classical, and 1960's British soul. Although the recording quality is sub-par, the music transcends the medium and presents the listener with a variety of musical styles. Comparing Gentle Giant the album against the next several releases, it's amazing how much they were able to refine their sound, expand their musical palette, and take advantage of the broad range of skills and backgrounds of their members. This was the start of the journey and it was an auspicious beginning indeed.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Akarma","offers":[{"title":"Black LP","offer_id":50380787843403,"sku":"300645","price":23.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/TIME711_deb066fb_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726223052"},{"product_id":"sacred-mushroom","title":"Sacred Mushroom","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor a brief moment in time in the late 60s the Sacred Mushroom were the hottest act in Cincinnati, Ohio. They sold out bars and clubs with their astonishing live act, but sadly failed to sell through on record. 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