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Hüstler's new EP available for pre-order!

On October 22, Sorry State will release the new EP from New York's Hüstler. Listen to the first preview track, "Eat Your Heart Out," and preorder the cassette (limited to 100 copies) here!

Recommended books, zines, and other reads

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  • Beast Arts
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  • Svart Records
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Sorry State's Weekly Newsletter: October 14 2021

3 New Sorry State Releases Out Now!

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New and Recommended Hardcore/punk Ragers!

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Recommended Punk Reissues

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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 have incredible rates on international shipping, as low as 1/3 the price of other stores. 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.

Best Sellers

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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.

Nicholas M.

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

Jonathan V.

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

Richard M.

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

Cory R.

Shipped fast, and packed well! Love the newsletters as well.

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.

Darren G.

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