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POLYVINYL HOLIDAY SALE Once-a-year savings on nearly every Polyvinyl release! >> It's hard to believe it's November already, but we're glad because that means it's time for our annual Holiday Sale to begin! >> Nearly every Polyvinyl release is now on sale for 10-70% off. Look for LPs as low as $4 and CDs starting at just $1. >> We've also added a huge selection of t-shirts, hoodies, posters, buttons, stickers, DVDs, and much, much more. Select non-Polyvinyl CDs and LPs are also available. >> Click the links below to start shopping (and saving) now: Holiday Sale: 10% Off Holiday Sale: 20% Off Holiday Sale: 30% Off Holiday Sale: 40% Off Holiday Sale: 50% Off Holiday Sale: 60% Off Holiday Sale: 70% Off Holiday Sale: 1/2 Off Posters, Buttons and Stickers (includes silk-screened art prints) >> Shopping for that special someone or just looking to treat yo' self? Check out our Polyvinyl Gift Guide -- featuring hand-picked items that fit any budget.

We're thrilled to announce that Portland, OR's Radiation City have officially joined the Polyvinyl family! Their new album, Synesthetica, will be released Feb 12, 2016. Check out the band's new single, "Juicy," over on NYLON here -http://nylon.cm/1PCLeJw - and follow the link below to learn more about the album! Pre-Order on Early Bird Edition 180-Gram White vinyl limited to 500: https://www.polyvinylrecords.com/store/radiation_city_synesthetica

New music vid for "Bad Art & Weirdo Ideas!" http://pitchfork.com/news/62057-beach-slang-share-bad-art-weirdo-ideas-video/

Hey VCers - we know you have been keeping track of this, so we wanted you to be the first to know! We added a few copies of the American Football Deluxe Reissue tour pressing on 180-Gram Reflex Blue to our E-Store in case you missed out on grabbing a copy at a show.

You guys are awesome. Thanks for the support!

>> This one-time, limited edition pressing of 750 uniquely numbered copies is packaged in a sturdy, crystal clear gatefold sleeve with protective flap. >> Hissing Fauna features a number of the most beloved of Montreal songs, including "Heimdalsgate Like a Promethean Curse," "She's a Rejecter," "Suffer for Fashion," and "The Past Is A Grotesque Animal." >> David Barnes' iconic circular-shaped artwork translates perfectly to the picture disc format and is stunningly displayed on all four sides of this 2xLP. >> Pre-order now and receive an instant full-album download at checkout. >> Pre-orders ship by December 11 -- just in time for the holidays!

BUY 2 LPS, GET 1 FREE Howdy, VCers! Starting now, Buy 2 LPs, Get 1 Free (choose from over 150 albums)! The sale only runs through Monday, so act fast to take advantage of this great deal. ---> Buy 2 LPs, Get 1 FREE <---

Hey hey, VC friends! We've got the lowdown on our Cassette Store Day exclusives as well as info for our $5 tape sale, running all week long. Full details below. Thanks for everything! Cassette Store Day Exclusives Couldn't snag a copy on Saturday? Ltd. quantities are up in our E-Store now! >> Thank you to everyone that supported our bands by picking up a copy of our exclusive Cassette Store Day releases on Saturday! >> We know not everyone was able to get a copy, so a very limited amount of copies are available now in our E-Store, including: Beach Slang - Here, I Made This For You [Vol. 1] (limited to 500) The first in a planned series of covers mixtapes, Beach Slang puts its unique spin on tracks from Dramarama, Ride, The Plimsouls and more. James Alex had this to say about the mixtape: For Volume I, I landed here. I mean, lots of songs mean something to me. These six mean a whole lot. I hope they will to you. If you already know them, play them loud and remember it all. If you don't, I hope they feel like something you've been waiting for. Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin - Broom (limited to 300) STRFKR - Reptilians (limited to 500) Order 2015 Cassette Store Day Exclusives $5 Tape Sale Pick up a Polyvinyl tape for just $5 -- this week only! >> In celebration of Cassette Store Day, almost every Polyvinyl tape is just $5 for a limited time (excludes box sets and pre-orders). >> Enjoy instant downloads of your albums until your tapes arrive. Shop The $5 Tape Sale You Might Also Like... >> The Braid 6 Cassettes Box Set: Limited edition of 500 All 6 Braid albums on cassette for the first time Custom wooden box with screenprinted design by Jay Ryan Complete lyric booklet Instant download of all 97 songs Order Braid 6 Cassettes Box Set

Album premiere is up now courtesy of Under The Radar Magazine: http://www.undertheradarmag.com/news/premiere_birthmark_-_how_you_look_when_youre_falling_down_album_stream/

Birthmark is the recording alias of multi-instrumentalist Nate Kinsella, who on top of releasing 3 previous albums under the moniker, has collaborated with his cousins Mike and Tim Kinsella in various projects over the years (Owen, American Football, Joan of Arc, Make Believe). Kinsella's brand new Birthmark full-length, How You Look When You're Falling Down, features horn arrangements by members of the iconic New York Afrobeat group Antibalas and TV On the Radio’s touring band, as well as strings by the acclaimed contemporary classical Mivos Quartet. Listen to the first two singles from the album, including "Find Yourself" and "Suit of Armor," a track Noisey calls: a glitchy, upbeat indie rock song that manages to merge Kinsella's avant-garde tendencies with a welcomed pop sensibility that's as complex as it is contagious. Pre-order How You Look When You're Falling Down on Early Bird Edition 180-Gram White w/ Sunglow and Seafoam Splatter (limited to 300 copies) and receive an instant full-album download at checkout! Shipping now. In stores 10/16.

BUY ONE, GET ONE FREE TAPE SALE >> Buy one tape, pick a second (of equal or lesser value) FREE through Sunday. (Excludes non-PV releases, box sets, and pre-orders.) >> Plus, order any tape and receive a free White Reaper cassingle, featuring "Make Me Wanna Die" (from White Reaper Does It Again) + a remix of the track by Deerhoof's Ed Rodriguez (while supplies last). >> Enjoy an instant download of your albums until your tapes arrive. Shop The BOGO Tape Sale

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We've gone ahead and revised the title to avoid any confusion. Totally see where you're all coming from and the last thing we want to do is mislead folks, so thanks for point it out!

Howdy folks, We're very happy to share that the newest installment of the Polyvinyl Test Pressing Auction is now live! Our auctions give you a rare chance to bid and win various Polyvinyl test pressings from our catalog, all while supporting a great cause! This round features: Owen - Owen of Montreal - The Past Is A Grotesque Animal Deerhoof - Milk Man Rainer Maria - Collection Asobi Seksu - Rewolf Aloha - The Great Communicators, The Interpreters, The Nonbelievers Mates of State - My Solo Project STRFKR/Champagne Champagne Split Casiokids - Topp stemning pa lokal bar Architecture in Helsinki - That Beep matt pond PA/Rocky Votolato split James Husband - A Parallax I Menomena - Posh Isolation b/w Tung Track Loney Dear - Citadel Band Love Is All - Two Thousand And Ten Injuries Get your bid on here: http://ebay.to/1guB2F9 All test pressings are housed in a hand-stamped cardboard jacket and 10% of all proceeds will be donated to the American Humane Association. Test pressings are packed and shipped in a heavy duty cardboard LP mailer, with cardboard inserts and bubble wrap to prevent damage during shipping. All test pressings will be shipped via USPS Priority Mail to ensure quick and safe delivery. Combined shipping is offered for winners of multiple items. Happy bidding and best of luck! Making CDs is predictable. You send a master off to the duplication plant and wait for thousands of shiny, identical discs to arrive. Vinyl is a very different beast. Making a record is an intricate process that starts with the creation of a master lacquer, which is then plated in metal and used to make a negative version of the record, called a stamper, that serves as the basis for mass production. During this chain of events something can always go wrong --- causing pops, skips, crackles or distortion. You name it, we've heard it many times over. Which brings us to test pressings, a very necessary part of the vinyl production process that helps catch these sorts of problems before all of the records are manufactured. By their very nature, test pressings are rare and unique. They're the first taste we receive of each album on vinyl and only a small number are ever made, making them sought after by fans and collectors. In fact, one of the most frequently asked questions we receive year after year is "Hey fine folks at PV, do you have any test pressings for sale?" The sad truth is, after a few test pressings are given to PV bands as keepsakes, the remaining copies just sit on a shelf in the dark recesses of our office. And so, for a limited time, we're giving you the opportunity to bid on these special items and support a great cause at the same time! A variety of titles are being offered in the hope that you see something you like and enjoy the chance to own a special piece of a treasured album.

All or nothin', baby! All or nothin'.

We're ready.

Here's a little bit more background on Early Bird variants: https://www.polyvinylrecords.com/#earlybird Thanks a ton to everyone for the support so far =]

Super cool vid for "Step Brother City" just went up yesterday: Can't get this song out of my head!

Thanks for the love, everyone!

Holy moly, everything came out great!

Just added a few copies of Alvvays and They're / Their / There LPs. Good deals there!

Shop the sale now! LPs starting at $4, CDs starting at $3 >> The weather's warming up, grills are heating up, and newspaper classified sections are filling up...with garage sale listings. Luckily, our 8th Annual Polyvinyl Garage Sale takes place entirely online so you don't have to get up at 7 AM (or even leave your bed)! >> Click the links below to find great, once-a-year type deals on hundreds of titles from nearly every Polyvinyl artist. (Word to the wise: Can't decide what to get? Grab a "Surprise Me" LP, CD or poster and we'll make that tough choice for you.) Garage Sale: LPs Garage Sale: CDs Garage Sale: 7"s Garage Sale: Surprise Me (LP, CD, and Posters) >> For all you history buffs, here's the story behind the garage sale: Throughout the year, we accumulate a fair amount of CDs and LPs that have slightly damaged packaging for a variety of reasons. All of the items in our Garage Sale are 100% guaranteed to play. There is absolutely no damage to the actual discs or vinyl. If you are a die hard collector whose collection must be in mint condition, this is probably not the sale for you. But, if you are looking to find some excellent gems at affordable prices, welcome home, and happy shopping. Please hurry. The sale is first come first serve and we cannot hold items back for anyone under any circumstances. Have fun browsing!