Polyvinyl Record Co.

You know that scene in Jurassic Park where they can only see the...

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 14:44:02 -0500

You know that scene in Jurassic Park where they can only see the eye of the T. Rex from the inside of the Jeep?

That’s how I feel looking out the window next to my desk right now.

Owen - L’Ami du Peuple (opaque red vinyl / ltd. to 1000)

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 15:30:23 -0500

Owen - L’Ami du Peuple (opaque red vinyl / ltd. to 1000)

I can always count my time at Polyvinyl based on our annual...

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 13:14:26 -0500

I can always count my time at Polyvinyl based on our annual Garage Sale because the launch of the first one coincided with my hiring as a part-time employee.

And for all those who aren’t familiar — no, this isn’t an actual garage sale where you sift through tables of jigsaw puzzles with missing pieces and someone’s old rusty tools.

Ours takes place entirely online and features a large selection of CDs and vinyl (with slightly damaged jackets) that are all at reduced prices.

We’ve got a few “surprises” this year to go along with the great deals that are always available, so head over to the sale now and happy hunting!

sslyby: Here’s the first preview of our new album. It’s coming...

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 16:52:12 -0500

sslyby:

Here’s the first preview of our new album. It’s coming out this September on @Polyvinyl and @Moorworks.

Can’t wait!

Since somebody in the office hijacked the PV tumblr last week...

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 14:21:06 -0500

Since somebody in the office hijacked the PV tumblr last week (even if it was to wish me congrats on getting married), I’m going to regain control by posting embarrassing photos of everybody from the wedding.

People include Matt & Darcie (co-owners), Sara (mailorder) + her boyfriend, Patrick (retail) + his girlfriend, Danielle (ex-retail), and me and my wife, Ali.

is the T/T/T EP available on CD?

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 12:17:32 -0500

Yup — pick up a copy here and get an instant download of the entire album: http://www.polyvinylrecords.com/store/index.php?id=2390

who can I talk to if I have some doubts about international shipping?

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 12:15:36 -0500

E-mail mailorder (at) polyvinylrecords.com and Sara will get back to you ASAP with answers to any questions you have!

Does Polyvinyl hire interns for their SF office?

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 11:58:36 -0500

Yes we do! If you’re interested, send an e-mail to info (at) polyvinylrecords.com for more information.

Diamond Mine 7" Coming Soon on Polyvinyl

Mon, 03 Jun 2013 16:32:59 -0500

pillarpoint:

VERY excited to announce that we’ve signed with Polyvinyl Records! Our new Diamond Mine 7” will be coming out later this year. Stream the title track above and stay tuned for more updates!

Hello Tumblr: We’re super excited to tell the world that Seattle’s Pillar Point has officially joined the PV family!!! Their new 7” will be coming out later this year, but until then, take a listen to the title track, “Diamond Mine,” and keep up with the band here:

Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/pillarpointmusic
Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/pillar_point
Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/pillarpoint
Official site - http://www.pillarpointmusic.com

Chris is getting married today!

Sat, 01 Jun 2013 11:57:39 -0500

Hey everyone wish our production manager and his bride Ali all the best! Today they tie the knot! Congrats you two!

Home - Encyclopaedia Metallum: The Metal Archives

Wed, 29 May 2013 05:59:06 -0500

Home - Encyclopaedia Metallum: The Metal Archives:

Website of the day/week/month/year. I highly recommend the “Random Band” link on the left

A couple weeks ago I was lucky enough to attend Their /...

Fri, 24 May 2013 14:31:10 -0500

A couple weeks ago I was lucky enough to attend Their / They’re / There’s first official concert (complete with pre-show cookout at Mike Kinsella’s /brag).

The band played their entire s/t debut + two covers and two new tracks.

The EP was released digitally this week, but you stream my favorite song above and also get an instant download of the whole album by placing a pre-order for the clear red vinyl.

Take a trip with Wampire in their new video for...

Fri, 24 May 2013 12:08:46 -0500

Take a trip with Wampire in their new video for “Orchards” (from Curiosity).

No, not that kind of trip. Well, maybe…

starfuckermusic: We’re throwing a remix contest for our song...

Fri, 24 May 2013 09:02:10 -0500

starfuckermusic:

We’re throwing a remix contest for our song “While I’m Alive!” If you’ve ever wanted to remix one of our songs, now’s your chance. You could even win some cash too!

Check out the details here - http://remix.strfkrmusic.com/

Jump on this! But be warned — our t-shirt printer (who is also a DJ) was in the office yesterday and caught wind of the contest, so you might have some stiff competition.

Sonny & The Sunsets - Antenna to the Afterworld (limited to...

Thu, 23 May 2013 12:45:49 -0500

Sonny & The Sunsets - Antenna to the Afterworld (limited to 500 on purple vinyl)

Saturday Looks Good To Me’s new album, One Kiss Ends It...

Mon, 20 May 2013 16:21:41 -0500

Saturday Looks Good To Me’s new album, One Kiss Ends It All, comes out tomorrow (5/21), so to celebrate, we’re giving away a copy on teal vinyl! All you have to do is reblog this post for your chance to win!

sslyby: Almost there. Photo by @sonnyyyyyy. Serial killer...

Thu, 16 May 2013 13:09:40 -0500

sslyby:

Almost there. Photo by @sonnyyyyyy. Serial killer handwriting by unknown.

wampiremusic: HAPPY RELEASE DAY! Our new album, Curiosity, is...

Wed, 15 May 2013 12:18:00 -0500

wampiremusic:

HAPPY RELEASE DAY! Our new album, Curiosity, is out today! My cat already got a copy on CD, LP and cassette…our biggest fan.

Here’s where you can get the album:

Polyvinyl - http://bit.ly/10Flm3q
iTunes - http://bit.ly/15JQXJ9
Amazon - http://amzn.to/13ilwi5

And you can stream it here:

Rdio - http://rd.io/x/QVdhUSJ21F4/
Spotify - http://spoti.fi/13ijP4d

-Wampy

Wampire’s debut full-length hit stores yesterday!

If your cat’s like mine and walks across the keyboard of your laptop whenever you’re trying to afqewgshjertjh (type), there are some handy links above that will send you to buy or listen to the record depending on where s/he puts their paws.

Dusted’s debut album, Total Dust, is one I’ve found...

Fri, 10 May 2013 11:47:21 -0500

Dusted’s debut album, Total Dust, is one I’ve found myself returning to time and time again since it was released last July.

If you missed it the first time around, check out the brand new video for “Bruises” above and stream the entire record on our site.

What is the best book you ever read? My friend Ethan got me into...

Thu, 09 May 2013 14:55:27 -0500

What is the best book you ever read?
My friend Ethan got me into this habit where I only read the last page of a book and feel immediately disgusted or tricked by the entire thing, to the point where I just don’t read it at all. I kind of stopped doing that because you get to a really fatalistic point just understanding the endings of things. One of the only books that didn’t make me mad when I did this was Anne Carson’s “Autobiography of Red” cause it was so smart it probably predicted pretentious dickheads like myself pulling some kinda shit, and offered up a last page that made me want to read the whole thing backwards.

What are you allergic to?
Luckily, I don’t think I have any allergies to foods, medications or natural elements. How many people answer this question “Bullshit.” or better still “Mondays.”?? That would be hilarious!!

What’s your favorite piece of gear?
I try to think about gear as little as possible so that I don’t fall into the trap of thinking a certain type of gear will make a so-so song better. I do really love this small reel-to-reel tape player that I got a few years back and I use it on almost every recording I do.

Are you a cat person or a dog person?
Used to be a cat person, but when I started spending more time with Amber’s dog Kuma, my heart was changed forever.

If you could trade places with any person (dead or alive) for a day in their life, who would it be?
It would be good to trade places with yourself at some different point in your life and either tell yourself what’s going on in the future or see where you’re going to be ultimately. Or like trade places with yourself A WEEK OR TWO INTO THE FUTURE!! Just so you could come back and be like “Oh my god, things are going to be so incredibly subtly different soon!!” Or it would be cool to trade places with someone you don’t like at all and act the exact opposite of how they do to either tarnish their name or redeem their idiocy. But if none of that could happen I would just trade places with someone incredibly smart or incredibly excessive cause I can never figure out how people think so quickly or stay high as hell 24/7, yet they do.

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Even though he didn’t really adhere to the whole “shorter answers” aspect of this feature, we love Fred over here so I’m gonna post his responses anyway.

Fred and the rest of his Saturday Looks Good to Me bandmates will be putting out their new album One Kiss Ends It All on May 21.

Pre-orders have already started shipping from our E-Store, so make sure to head over and grab a copy of the limited edition teal vinyl.

You can also stream the record courtesy of Paste.