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  • Punts ‎– Shelly’s Boyfriend / Rochambeau
    Punts ‎– Shelly’s Boyfriend / Rochambeau
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    Sole power-pop 7″ from the Punts. RIYL: Pretenders, Go-Go’s. Label: Bondage Records – 0001 Format: Vinyl, 7″, 45 RPM Country: US Released: 1981 VG+/VG+

    GENRE: Indie / Alternative
  • R.E.M. ‎– (Don’t Go Back To) Rockville
    R.E.M. ‎– (Don’t Go Back To) Rockville
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    The second single from their Reckoning album. Label: I.R.S. Records – IR 9931 Format: Vinyl, 7″, Single, Styrene Country: US Released: 1984 VG+/VG. Some sleeve discoloration/wear

    GENRE: Indie / Alternative
  • The Jayhawks ‎– Blue Earth (1989 TwinTone Pressing)
    The Jayhawks ‎– Blue Earth (1989 TwinTone Pressing)
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    “The songs which make up Blue Earth originated as demos, and save for some minor studio tinkering, are presented here in their original embryonic state. As a consequence, the record […]

    GENRE: Folk / Country, Indie / Alternative
  • Guided By Voices – Propeller
    Guided By Voices – Propeller
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    “”Propeller was the fifth album by Guided By Voices, and was intended to be the group’s last. Released as a limited edition of 500 LPs in 1992, the album featured […]

    GENRE: Indie / Alternative
  • Fruit LoOops – Everything Is Clear To Me Now
    Fruit LoOops – Everything Is Clear To Me Now
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    Torn Light Records recording artists Fruit Looops lastest EP released via Orange Milk Records. Mental & fried 4 track CD of their stripped down vocal/synth/drum line up of art punk/electronic [...]

    GENRE: Experimental / Noise, Punk / Hardcore, Techno / House / Electronic
  • Jad Fair – Beautiful Songs: The Best Of The Best Of Jad Fair
    Jad Fair – Beautiful Songs: The Best Of The Best Of Jad Fair
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    “Fire Fidelity brings you an LP featuring 24 of the best songs spanning the career of the legendary Jad Fair and his band Half Japanese plus a free download card […]

    GENRE: Indie / Alternative
  • Big Boys ‎– Fun, Fun, Fun… (2013 Reissue)
    Big Boys ‎– Fun, Fun, Fun… (2013 Reissue)
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    “Big Boys music, artwork, and defying attitude have resonated for decades from their inception in 1979 until their demise in 1984. To be able to blend punk, hardcore punk, post-punk, […]

    GENRE: Punk / Hardcore
  • Guided By Voices – Universal Truths And Cycles
    Guided By Voices – Universal Truths And Cycles
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    Title track from GBV’s 2002 album Label: Fading Captain Series – #23 Format: Vinyl, 7″, 45 RPM, Single Country: US Released: 2002 VG+/VG+

    GENRE: Indie / Alternative
  • Sex Pistols – Power Of The Pistols
    Sex Pistols – Power Of The Pistols
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    A1-B1 live in Halmstad, Sweden (Diskotek Stranden, 15 July 1977) (Uncredited) B2-6 live in Atlanta, USA (Great South East Music Hall, 5 Jan 1978) (Uncredited) Label: 77 Records – 772 […]

    GENRE: Punk / Hardcore
  • V/A – We Were Living In Cincinnati (Vol 2)
    V/A – We Were Living In Cincinnati (Vol 2)
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    WE WERE LIVING IN CINCINNATI Vol. 2 covers a vast swath of biodiverse underground noise from all corners of the brain. Compiled by Peter Aaron as with the first volume […]

    GENRE: Punk / Hardcore
  • Tropical Fuck Storm – Tropical Fuck Storm’s Inflatable Graveyard
    Tropical Fuck Storm – Tropical Fuck Storm’s Inflatable Graveyard
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    The first ever live album from this fiery and popular Melbourne punk quartet. On this the band run through a raging live set to reveal the full extent of their […]

    GENRE: Indie / Alternative
  • The Adverts – Cast Of Thousands
    The Adverts – Cast Of Thousands
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    Originally released to a fan base and music press that were unprepared for the band to move on from the punk fury of “Crossing The Red Sea”, The Adverts “Cast […]

    GENRE: Punk / Hardcore
  • Neutrals – New Town Dream (Blue Vinyl)
    Neutrals – New Town Dream (Blue Vinyl)
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    Neutrals are a punk band from the San Francisco Bay Area, channeling a wide range of ’70s and ’80s punk, post-punk, and DIY indiepop influences. Their spare, angular songs don’t [...]

    GENRE: Indie / Alternative
  • Sunburned Hand Of The Man – Nimbus
    Sunburned Hand Of The Man – Nimbus
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    If the setting is right, magic will happen. And so, this record came into being. Sunburned Hand of the Man, three decades into their one of a kind run, still […]

    GENRE: Art Rock / Krautrock / Prog / Psych, Indie / Alternative
  • The Donnas – Turn 21 (Blue Vinyl)
    The Donnas – Turn 21 (Blue Vinyl)
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    Blessed with a formidable front woman in Brett Anderson, a guitar heroine in Allison Robertson, and a pummeling rhythm section in bassist Maya Ford and drummer Torry Castellano, The Donnas […]

    GENRE: Indie / Alternative
  • The Donnas – Get Skintight
    The Donnas – Get Skintight
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    1999’s Get Skintight was The Donnas’ third album in three years, but, with such bangers as “I Didn’t Like You Anyway,” “You Don’t Wanna Call,” and “Hyperactive,” the girls show […]

    GENRE: Indie / Alternative
  • The Donnas – The Donnas (Natural With Black Swirl Vinyl)
    The Donnas – The Donnas (Natural With Black Swirl Vinyl)
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    Recorded when they were still in high school, The Donnas’ 1997 debut was and will forever be one of the most infectious, sing-along slabs of punk ever waxed. Owing no […]

    GENRE: Indie / Alternative
  • King Gizzard And The Lizard Wizard – Murder Of The Universe (Live At Red Rocks 2022) (Sparkle Vinyl)
    King Gizzard And The Lizard Wizard – Murder Of The Universe (Live At R…
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    We Are Busy Bodies compiles songs from Murder Of The Universe live from Red Rocks 2022 performances. Part of the Bootlegger Series. On translucent white sparkle vinyl. Comes with a […]

    GENRE: Indie / Alternative
  • Sunburned Hand Of The Man – Headdress
    Sunburned Hand Of The Man – Headdress
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    20 years ago Sunburned Hand of the Man released “Headdress” and it cracked there world open. This is not hyperbole. The album resulted in the band becoming the cover children […]

    GENRE: Art Rock / Krautrock / Prog / Psych, Indie / Alternative
  • Kurt Vile / Steve Gunn – Gunn Vile (Purple Vinyl)
    Kurt Vile / Steve Gunn – Gunn Vile (Purple Vinyl)
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    Kurt Vile and Steve Gunn, two artists originally connected by mutual friends and geographic proximity, have long pushed the other’s continued artistic development. Despite sharing many live [...]

    GENRE: Indie / Alternative
  • The VSS – Nervous Circuits + 25:37
    The VSS – Nervous Circuits + 25:37
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    Nineties post-punks the VSS may have only issued one full-length in their brief two-year existence, 1997’s Nervous Circuits, but what a record it was. Synthesizing elements of hardcore, new [...]

    GENRE: Indie / Alternative
  • Stenhjarta – 2
    Stenhjarta – 2
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    The second album from Stenhjärta follows up Gryning Kommer Röd (Grapefruit Records, 2024) and very much continues in the same vein while approaching a rather damn catchy pop song format […]

    GENRE: Indie / Alternative
  • P.G. Six – The Well of Memory (2025)
    P.G. Six – The Well of Memory (2025)
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    Amish Records is happy to announce an expanded, gatefold 2XLP version of P.G. Six’s second album, ‘The Well of Memory, originally released in 2004. This 2025 expanded edition has [...]

    GENRE: Indie / Alternative
  • Vacant Gardens – Under The Bloom
    Vacant Gardens – Under The Bloom
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    RELEASED ON VINYL BY TALL TEXAN, NOW OUT-OF-PRINT released February 14, 2020 MUSIC BY JEM FANVU & GLENN DONALDSON COVER ART BY NOH YUNG HOON MASTERED BY SEAN MCCANN   […]

    GENRE: Indie / Alternative
  • SS-20 – Daddy’s Drunk On Christmas
    SS-20 – Daddy’s Drunk On Christmas
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    Label: No Pretense Records Format: Vinyl, 7″, 33 ⅓ RPM, EP Country: US Released: 1987 VG+/VG+ W/ Insert

    GENRE: Punk / Hardcore
  • Misfits ‎– Spook City U.S.A (1989 boot)
    Misfits ‎– Spook City U.S.A (1989 boot)
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    Label: Plan 69 – CCC 001 (Bootleg) Format: Vinyl, 7″, 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Unofficial Release Released: 1989 VG+/VG+

    GENRE: Punk / Hardcore
  • Misfits ‎– Revenge Will Be Ours! (1995 Boot)
    Misfits ‎– Revenge Will Be Ours! (1995 Boot)
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    Label: Not On Label (Misfits) – MUNK 06 Format: Vinyl, 7″, Unofficial Release, White Label Country: US Released: 1995 VG+/VG+

    GENRE: Punk / Hardcore
  • Misfits – Evilive (2000 boot)
    Misfits – Evilive (2000 boot)
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    Label: Not On Label – PL1019 Format: Vinyl, 7″, 45 RPM, Unofficial Release Released: 2000   VG+/VG+

    GENRE: Punk / Hardcore
  • The Slickee Boys – This Party Sucks
    The Slickee Boys – This Party Sucks
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    Label: New Rose Records – NEW 112 Format: Vinyl, 7″, Single, 45 RPM Country: France Released: 1988 VG+/VG+

    GENRE: Punk / Hardcore
  • Agent Orange – Secret Agent Man / Shakin All Over (unofficial)
    Agent Orange – Secret Agent Man / Shakin All Over (unofficial)
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    Label: Invisible Records (9) – 245t Format: Vinyl, 7″, Single, Reissue, Unofficial Release, White Clear Transparent Country: Europe Released: 2000 NM/VG+ SEALED / Bootleg

    GENRE: Punk / Hardcore
  • V/A – Off Our Shoulders Volume 2
    V/A – Off Our Shoulders Volume 2
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    New Zealand indie rock/DIY compilation featuring Kinisis, Psychic Daisies & Nichola Donovan Label: Unwucht – PRA 2430 Format: 2 x Vinyl, LP, Compilation Country: Germany Released: 2014 VG+/VG+

    GENRE: Indie / Alternative
  • Broadcast – Distant Call – Collected Demos
    Broadcast – Distant Call – Collected Demos
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    Distant Call is a collection of early demos of songs that would subsequently appear as finished productions on the albums Haha Sound, Tender Buttons and The Future Crayon. The album […]

    GENRE: Indie / Alternative
  • Broadcast – Distant Call – Collected Demos LP
    Broadcast – Distant Call – Collected Demos LP
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    Distant Call is a collection of early demos of songs that would subsequently appear as finished productions on the albums Haha Sound, Tender Buttons and The Future Crayon. The album […]

    GENRE: Indie / Alternative
  • Lightheaded – Thinking, Dreaming, Scheming! (Minty Green Vinyl)
    Lightheaded – Thinking, Dreaming, Scheming! (Minty Green Vinyl)
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    Carrying on the long tradition of sentimental jangle pop songwriters, Lightheaded distill decades of lovelorn tunes into sounds for modern softies. They have the sunshine sparkle of The Left [...]

    GENRE: Indie / Alternative
  • The Ophelias – Spring Grove (Forest Green Vinyl)
    The Ophelias – Spring Grove (Forest Green Vinyl)
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    During the pandemic, The Ophelias transformed uncertainty into Spring Grove, their fourth album and most dynamic offering yet. Named after a Cincinnati cemetery, the album blends nostalgia with [...]

    GENRE: Indie / Alternative
  • Dorio – Super Love 3
    Dorio – Super Love 3
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    “Good morning. Welcome to Super Love 3. Thank you for being here.” A placeless pop concierge, like a VHS instructional training video, welcomes you to Dorio’s new album. Offering a […]

    GENRE: Indie / Alternative
  • Lightheaded – Thinking, Dreaming, Scheming!
    Lightheaded – Thinking, Dreaming, Scheming!
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    Carrying on the long tradition of sentimental jangle pop songwriters, Lightheaded distill decades of lovelorn tunes into sounds for modern softies. They have the sunshine sparkle of The Left [...]

    GENRE: Indie / Alternative
  • Ramones – Subterranean Jungle
    Ramones – Subterranean Jungle
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    “Tentatively returning toward punk, or at least new wave, the Ramones turned in their most enjoyable record since Rocket to Russia with Subterranean Jungle. Producers Ritchie Cordell and [...]

    GENRE: Punk / Hardcore
  • The Flesh Eaters – A Hard Road To Follow
    The Flesh Eaters – A Hard Road To Follow
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    “Although it was not the last album to be issued under the name of The Flesh Eaters, Hard Road to Follow occupies a unique and special place in the band’s […]

    GENRE: Punk / Hardcore
  • X – More Fun In The New World
    X – More Fun In The New World
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    “Coming off their 1982 masterpiece Under the Big Black Sun, X offered their follow-up More Fun in the New World one year later. While its predecessor won the band a […]

    GENRE: Punk / Hardcore
  • V/A – Mystic Sampler 1 & 2
    V/A – Mystic Sampler 1 & 2
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    “Collecting both classic punk/hxc comp LPs into one disc” Label: Mystic Records – MCD 126, Format: CD, Compilation Country: US Released: 2006 VG+/VG+

    GENRE: Punk / Hardcore
  • Royal Trux – 3-Song EP
    Royal Trux – 3-Song EP
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    “This EP might have a title that borders on generic, but that’s the only simple or straightforward thing about it. After spending a few ill-advised years with Virgin Records, Royal [...]

    GENRE: Indie / Alternative
  • Verity Den – Verity Den
    Verity Den – Verity Den
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    Verity Den was born of chance meetings and life-long dedications. The band is comprised of Casey Proctor, Trevor Reece and Mike Wallace, all of whom spent considerable time in their […]

    GENRE: Indie / Alternative
  • Chronophage – Musical Attack: Communist + Anarchist Friendship
    Chronophage – Musical Attack: Communist + Anarchist Friendship
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    Is Chronophage’s new album “cool”: No. Is it cool to listen to Chronophage’s new 4-song album: No. Will it appreciate in value: No. Is it a balm to society’s ills: [...]

    GENRE: Punk / Hardcore
  • Sarah Mary Chadwick – Take Me Out To A Bar / What Am I, Gatsby?
    Sarah Mary Chadwick – Take Me Out To A Bar / What Am I, Gatsby?
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    Take Me Out To a Bar / What Am I, Gatsby? marks a deliberate pivot. The album’s open, introductory chords evoke seem fit to score a scene in a Michael […]

    GENRE: Indie / Alternative
  • Pulp – More.
    Pulp – More.
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    WORDS FROM JARVIS ON “MORE”: “This is the first Pulp album since “We Love Life” in 2001. Yes: the first Pulp album for almost 24 years. How did that happen? […]

    GENRE: Indie / Alternative
  • Pale Saints – Slow Buildings 30th Anniversary Re:Masters (2xCD)
    Pale Saints – Slow Buildings 30th Anniversary Re:Masters (2xCD)
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    The Pale Saints complete their series of 30th anniversary reissues with the release of an expanded edition of their third and final album, Slow Buildings.By 1994 they were the quartet […]

    GENRE: Indie / Alternative
  • Lifeguard – Ripped And Torn
    Lifeguard – Ripped And Torn
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    Ripped and Torn on June 6. The youthful trio of Asher Case, Isaac Lowenstein, and Kai Slater have been making music together since they were in high school, nearly a […]

    GENRE: Indie / Alternative
  • Stereolab – Instant Holograms On Metal Film
    Stereolab – Instant Holograms On Metal Film
    $35.00 | , Add to cart

    Are you having Aerial Troubles with your Colour TV? We can’t help with the technical issues, but we are able to take your minds off the problem with news of […]

    GENRE: Indie / Alternative
  • Sarah Mary Chadwick – Take Me Out To A Bar / What Am I, Gatsby? (Violet Vinyl)
    Sarah Mary Chadwick – Take Me Out To A Bar / What Am I, Gatsby? (Viole…
    $27.00 | , Add to cart

    Take Me Out To a Bar / What Am I, Gatsby? marks a deliberate pivot. The album’s open, introductory chords evoke seem fit to score a scene in a Michael […]

    GENRE: Indie / Alternative