New and Recommended Hardcore/punk Ragers!

  • Atomic Prey: S/T 12"
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    $22.00
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    $22.00
  • Yellowcake: A Fragmented Truth 7"
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    $10.00
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    $10.00
  • State Manufactured Terror: The US Government is a Kleptocratic Doomsday Cult 7"
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    $12.00
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    $12.00
  • Krayat: За закуска параноя, За вечеря какво? 7"
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    $12.00
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    $12.00
  • Black Button: Internal Life 12"
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    $22.00
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    $22.00
  • S.H.I.T.: For a Better World 12" (PRE-ORDER: clear vinyl Sorry State Records exclusive)
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    $20.00
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    $20.00
  • Alvilda: C'est Déjà L'heure 12" (PRE-ORDER)
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    $20.00
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    $20.00
  • Homemade Speed: Faster Is Better 7"
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    Sold out
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    $10.00

new arrivals

  • Träume: Wrzask 12" (PRE-ORDER)
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    $20.00
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    $20.00
  • Why Bother?: Hey At Least You're Not Me 12" (PRE-ORDER)
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    $18.00
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    $18.00
  • Echthros: A Tooth For An Eye 12"
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    $25.00
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    $25.00
  • Atomic Prey: S/T 12"
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    $22.00
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    $22.00
  • Cut & Paste: The American Hardcore Fanzine book
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    $45.00
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    $45.00
  • The Waeve: City Lights 12"
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    $40.00
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    $40.00
  • Lady Gaga: Harlequin 12"
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    $42.00
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    $42.00
  • Dawes: Oh Brother 12"
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    Dead Ringers
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    $25.00
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    $25.00
  • The Linda Lindas: No Obligation 12"
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    $25.00
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    $25.00
  • Jelly Roll: Beautifully Broken 12"
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    $30.00
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    $30.00

latest used items

  • Xandria: Neverworld's End CD
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    used
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    $12.00
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    $12.00
  • Elvenking: Secrets Of The Magick Grimoire CD
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    used
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    $9.00
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    $9.00
  • Celestial Season: The Secret Teachings CD
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    used
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    $8.00
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    $8.00
  • The Beach Boys: Sail On Sailor / 1972 2xCD
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    used
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    $20.00
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    $20.00
  • Lamb Of God: Resolution CD
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    used
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    $3.00
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    $3.00

recently restocked

  • Invertebrates: Sick to Survive 12"
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    $18.00
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    $18.00
  • Rixe: Tir Groupé 7"
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    $10.00
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    $10.00
  • Guiding Light: S/T cassette
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    $8.00
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    $8.00
  • Discharge: Decontrol 7"
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    Havoc Records
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    $6.00
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    $6.00
  • Discharge: Fight Back 7"
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    Havoc Records
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    $6.00
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    $6.00

Sorry state newsletter: October 7, 2024

This week we have a weird and wonderful Record of the Week from Cleveland's the Carp, new releases from State Manufactured Terror, Cicada, Black Button, and Destation, a fresh round of staff picks, and more!

Click here to read it.

Recommended Reissues

  • Detestation: S/T 12"
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    Havoc Records
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    $16.00
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    $16.00
  • Detestation: Singles, Splits, etc. Collection 12"
    Vendor
    Havoc Records
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    Sold out
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    $16.00
  • Swankys: The Very Best of Hero 12"
    Regular price
    $29.00
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    $29.00
  • Various: Hardcore Unlawful Assembly 12" (PRE-ORDER)
    Vendor
    MCR Company
    Regular price
    $32.00
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    $32.00
  • Driller Killer: Total Fucking Hate 12"
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    $25.00
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    $25.00
  • Anti-Cimex: Victims of a Bomb Raid - 1982-1984 12"
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    $25.00
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    $25.00
  • Anti-Cimex: Scandinavian Jawbreaker 12"
    Vendor
    Back on Black
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    $32.00
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    $32.00
  • Anti-Cimex: Absolut Country of Sweden 12"
    Vendor
    Back on Black
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    $32.00
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    $32.00

new on la vida es un mus

Tube Alloys: Evil Angels / Wizard Kingdom 7"
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$10.00
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$10.00
Rudimentary Peni: Pope Adrian 37th Psychristiatric 12" (PRE-ORDER)
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$29.00
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$29.00
Chain Cult: Harm Reduction 12"
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$25.00
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$25.00
Cœur À L'index: Adieu Minette 12" (PRE-ORDER)
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$25.00
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$25.00

Lasso's parte lp up for pre-order

After 3 outstanding 7"s on Sorry State, Brazil's Lasso delivers their debut LP. Pre-order the limited orange vinyl now, shipping in late September.

new on sorry state

Golpe: Subisci. Conformati. Rassegnati. 7"
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$9.00
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$9.00
Zorn: S/T 12"
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$18.00
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$18.00
Personal Damage: Violent Ritual 7"
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$8.00
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$8.00
Woodstock 99: 99 Ta Life 12"
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$18.00
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$18.00

Recommended books, zines, and other reads

  • Cut & Paste: The American Hardcore Fanzine book
    Regular price
    $45.00
    Sale price
    $45.00
  • Demystification #4 zine
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    zines
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    $20.00
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    $20.00
  • Råpunk: The Birth of Swedish Hardcore 1981-89 book
    Vendor
    No Good
    Regular price
    $55.00
    Sale price
    $55.00
  • Weird Music That Goes on Forever: A Punk's Guide to Loving Jazz book
    Regular price
    $18.00
    Sale price
    $18.00

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