VARIOUS The Eagle Has Landed (1998 US 19-track double vinyl LP compilation, bringing together a diverse cross-section of late-’90s underground indie, post-hardcore and experimental acts. Featuring contributions from artists including At the Drive-In, Don Caballero, Galaxian and Ethel Meserve, The Eagle Has Landed serves as both a snapshot of the era’s independent music scene and an unusually ambitious piece of packaging design. Perhaps most notably, each copy is uniquely packaged within a folded United States Geological Survey map, meaning no two sleeves are exactly alike. Rather than a conventional jacket, the album title and label information are presented via stickers affixed to the outer poly bag, reinforcing the release’s distinctly DIY and art-driven aesthetic. Further enhancing its collectable appeal, each vinyl side is labelled with a different phase of the moon, while a matching set of inserts, corresponding to those lunar phases—provides detailed track credits and information for each side. The map sleeve shows some minor wear from age and handling, whilst the inserts display only light wear. The vinyl shows light signs of play, remaining in Excellent condition overall. TB4).