Our remaining stock of Black Friday Record Store Day exclusives goes live at 8:00 AM Eastern US time on Saturday, November 25. After that time you can click here to see what's left.

Recommended Reissues

  • Dischord Records
    $9.00
    $9.00
  • Svart Records
    $99.00
    $99.00
  • Dark Entries
    $30.00
    $30.00
  • Discos Enfermos
    $20.00
    $20.00
  • Craft Recordings
    $35.00
    $35.00
  • Trust Records
    $30.00
    $30.00
  • Southern Lord Records
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    $35.00
  • Nuclear Blast Records
    $26.00
    $26.00

New and Recommended Hardcore/punk Ragers!

  • Whisper In Darkness
    $10.00
    $10.00
  • Hardcore Victim Records
    $12.00
    $12.00
  • Winter Garden Records
    $25.00
    $25.00
  • Discos Enfermos
    $25.00
    $25.00
  • Feel It Records
    $22.00
    $22.00
  • Toxic State Records
    $20.00
    $20.00
  • Damage United
    $20.00
    $20.00
  • Beach Impediment Records
    $10.00
    $10.00

new sorry state shirts in stock

We have a new t-shirt design! Featuring a new illustration by our favorite artist Thomas Sara, these 1-color shirts are currently available in sizes S-3XL. Click here to buy yours.

Recommended books, zines, and other reads

  • zines
    $5.00
    $5.00
  • Thrilling Living Records
    $50.00
    $50.00
  • zines
    $30.00
    $30.00
  • Self Released
    $9.00
    $9.00

Sorry State newsletter: November 14, 2023

This week we have a scorching Record of the Week from Arizona’s Yellowcake, a very limited new live LP from Destruct, a bunch of hot new arrivals, and a full slate of staff picks and Featured Releases.

Click here to read the new issue.

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Who We Are and What We Do

Sorry State Records has the best selection of DIY punk and hardcore vinyl in the world, with well over 2,500 unique titles currently in stock. We're a great music discovery tool, with blogs and other features to help you discover great new music you'll love. We have the fastest, most professional mail order service in punk, with most orders shipping within 24 hours. We're also a great brick-and-mortar record shop based in Raleigh, NC, specializing in collectible and hard to find titles in all genres.

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Why People Love ordering from sorry state

Awesome label! Awesome music! and awesome shipping time! Thanks a ton!

Erek K.

Excellent service, rapid dispatch, really cool shop. Only problem for me is I wish you were in the U.K.!! But it won't prevent me from buying more vinyl from this top store. I love the weekly newsletters too.

Ashley P.

Prompt notification and shipping. Records were packaged perfectly. Best and most consistent online record shopping experience I’ve had.

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Y'all are always great. Can't improve upon perfection.

Jonathan V.

Excellent transaction. Always get turned on to some great music.

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Not all heroes wear capes - one of the best stores going. Buy with confidence.

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Ryan G.

Super ILL packaging, quick shipment, only complaint is that y'all load too much stuff I want on the site, all the time.

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