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So far... 1) Menzingers - impossible past 2) Mixtapes - even on the worst of nights 3) Daytrader - twelves years 4) Forever Came Calling - contender 5) No Trigger - tycoon 6) Gaslight Anthem - handwritten EPs 1) Boxer - Undertow 2) Pentimento/Young English - split 3) Spraynard - extinct square 4) Drug Church - s/t 5) Such Gold - misadventures 6) Turnover/Citizen - split No sleep has had the best releases in general this year in my opinion.

Sounds great! Will be downloading when I get home!

Yeah, sorry I was just calculating in for paper and ink. I think it cost me around $3 for 250 d/l codes. Good to know about Bandcamp though, I didn't know they offered that.

Started up a label a little while ago (Reveille Records) and just put out our first release (BOXER's Undertow 12") and I've learned a lot throughout the whole process that I'd like others starting out to know. I think it'd be a good idea to have a like tips section added to the first post. Anyway, here are some things that I think should be in it because it's important to know. - Media mail saves you money, use it when you can. - T-shirts can't be shipped media mail (common sense you'd think but some people don't know) - Make sure you add a little extra to your shipping price to compensate for mailers, tape, etc. - Shrinkwrap may seem pointless but it helps bands out a lot when they take them on tour, keeps from the inserts spilling out and the records from getting caught on things. - You pay for shipping from the plant in most cases and it's expensive. - Having a PR company can be helpful, but you can also do a lot of it yourself, just make sure you keep track of whom your contacting and who responds. Make an excellent sheet of sites, blogs, forums, podcasts and their contact email. - Don't under estimate the power of music forums, post on all of them and not just to promote. If people like you they will support you in your efforts. - Post your music on torrent sites. Beat them to the punch. It makes you look good and is going to get posted anyway. Plus there are dedicated punk/hardcore download sites and most of those guys are heavy into music and will support bands they like. - Try and personalize every package you send out. People appreciate this and will return to checkout or buy your next release if you treat them well. - Use your friends for help as much as possible. That's what friends are for and most likely they will be stoked to be a part of it. - Don't just focus on selling records, work at getting the band heard by as many people as possible and then sales will come in. promote the band in general. - Save the mailers you get from buying records and re-use them. - use limited run's digital download card service. You print them your self and it'll cost you like $10 in total. - find a small label you like and email them asking for tips. The dude from black numbers gave priceless help when I was getting things off the ground. Most of this is common sense but there's a lot of things going on when you put out your first release and sometimes you don't think about certain things.

Thanks for the order!

And since you like Beavis and Butthead you should check out the shirt Boxer has on their Big Cartel. http://www.boxer.bigcartel.com/

Hey man, just added a Canada option. Just make sure you select the Canada product from the drop down and mention the color in the notes section. If you need help shoot me an email. Thanks!! Also, shipping may be a bit steep but I'll throw in some free stuff to make it worthwhile.

Thanks for the order Dave! You'll be receiving something Kevin Smith related in your order, haha.

The purple variant comes with the Cats Aye pre-order, but if you want the green just make a note on their order page and he'll let me know and I'll make sure you get the color you want. We run our store via Limited Run and they currently don't have support for Australia for some reason. Sorry about that. If you have any problems though just shoot me an e-mail. Thanks for the support! I love it when people across the globe get into the music we're putting out!

New shirts always feel the best. I just recently replaced all of my old B9 shirts with new ones from Defeater, Have Heart, and Polar Bear Club!

They are printed on Gilden Heavy Duty T's. 100% cotton, preshrunk. I think they run a little big, so maybe an XL will fit. Hope that helps! Sweet, Dom! You're the man! Thanks so much for the support!

Vinyl + T-shirt combos ar enow available! Here's the shirt design. I got your order today! Thanks so much! I'm glad you're enjoying the release!

Thanks for all the positivity guys! If you dig them Like them on Facebook this way you can stay up to date! They are hitting the road at the end of August, as well as, doing another one this winter. A new split release will be coming out later this year with a band I'm sure you will all enjoy! Thanks again and help spread the word! http://www.facebook.com/boxerrva

UK/Euro fans of BOXER you can now pre-order the vinyl from Cats? Aye! Records and get cheaper shipping rates! http://catsayerecords.bigcartel.com/product/boxer-undertow-12-pre-order

Do it! please

BOXER'sUndertow EP on 12" Vinyl! It has 2 color variations, gapless playback, and plays at a silky smooth 45 RPM for optimum audio quality! Snag you copy now! Also, a couple sweet combo packs. All orders come with free stickers! Purple /150. Green /100. Only 250 pressed. Click here to order! - Only $8. BOXER Bandcamp: http://boxerrva.bandcamp.com ++UPDATED: September 25, 2012++ -SALE: EVERY order this week with come packed with free shit. You are guaranteed to either get a FREE 7", 12", or CD in every order. Plus I will throw in as much other FREE shit as I can (stickers, patches, video game discs, download codes, DVDs, posters, etc). (Ends September 30th)! I am moving and this is a fun way make things easier on my back! http://reveillerecords.limitedrun.com - Only 20 of the Green Splatter left from us, half of those are tied up in combo packs. After it's gone you'll have to get it from the band when they're on tour. -BOXER is in the studio this weekend recording 3 new songs with Will Yip. The songs will be used for an upcoming Split release they will be doing with EYES WIDE (PA).

Does anyone know what mock up template merchnow uses for their vinyl? I've been looking all over and haven't found a decent one that can do splatter and other variations.

Sweet dude, you rock!

I started a small label a while back and am finally putting out my first release. It's BOXER's debut EP "Undertow" and we're pressing it on vinyl (with the works) this summer. I'm just posting on here to tell you all about it because a few of you gave me some great advice throughout the whole experience. Also, if anyone runs a blog and wants to review the album or interview the band for us, please get in touch! bill[at]reveillerecords.com Here's the Bandcamp and one-sheet for the band if you're interested! Give it a listen: http://boxerrva.bandcamp.com/ BOXER Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/boxerrva

Hey guys! I've started a small punk/hardcore label that I'm really excited about. It's called Reveille Records and we're about to announce our very first release. I've always had a great time lurking the VC and trading with some of you and just wanted to make a thread and let you all know we exist! Our first release will be a 7" is for fans of Title Fight, Such Gold, and The Story So Far and from the RVA area. In the next couple of weeks we will be announcing who that band is and the details on the preorder. If you're interested in bands like that or would like to stay updated I'd greatly appreciate if you all would Like us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Reveille-Records/194283270681884 Follow us on Twitter: @ReveilleRecords Or follow us on Tumblr: http://www.reveillerecords.com Also, if anyone writes reviews/interviews or is a promoter interested in doing something with us, please let me know!

I'm looking to put out an album and I've been doing a lot of research and everywhere I look is going to run me ~$1800-2000 for 500 LPs + color jackets. I've mostly been looking at the bigger plants though (United, Rainbo, Pirates' Press etc.) and was wondering if there are any smaller plants doing things for cheaper that I may not have heard of. Any ideas? And yes, I've read the stickied thread on releasing vinyl and checked out all the ones listed there already.

It doesn't really matter as long as it looks pink. PM me if you're still interested in parting with it. And bump.

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