RSD Essentials
Indie Exclusive - Gravediggaz: "Digging graves of the mentally dead and resurrecting their state of unawareness and ignorance." Frukwan describes the meaning of the group's name. Helping give birth to hip-hop’s subgenre of Horrorcore and one of hip-hop's first supergroups, Gravediggaz was born at a time when all four members were at low points in their careers.
Already one of hip-hop’s most legendary producers, Prince Paul was at a crossroads in his career resulting in experimenting with darker-sounding beats. He recruited a young soon to be legendary producer RZA, who was at a different type of crossroads in his career, not having the best experiences with various labels before going on to start the global phenomenon that is The Wu-Tang Clan. Also added were Frukwan, a former member of Stetsasonic with Paul, and Too Poetic, a young MC navigating his way in the game after creating underground buzz with his 2 brothers and their short lived group the Brothers Grym and before his unfortunate death from colon cancer. The four transformed themselves into The Undertaker (Paul), The RZArector (RZA), The Gatekeeper (Frukwan) and The Grym Reaper (Too Poetic) to form Gravediggaz.
On 6 Feet Deep the group utilize horror-themed imagery and lyrics combined with black comedy and satire to vent their frustrations with the hip-hop record industry. Singles "Diary of a Madman," "Nowhere to Run, Nowhere to Hide" and "1-800 Suicide" lead an onslaught of tracks which The Quietus writer David Bennun described as "a then-novel means of addressing black life at street level [and] finding a new way of getting that message across". Production is mostly handled by Paul with RZA handling a few tracks.
Indie Exclusive - The creator, writer and star of the FX hit TV show “DAVE” released his now legendary debut album in 2015, which peaked at #7 on the Billboard Top 200. After only being available as a very limited initial RSD release in 2016, it’s back on vinyl, in a special PLATINUM EDITION!
Czarface
Music From Venom: Let There Be Carnage [Indie Exclusive Clear LP]
Indie Exclusive - Let there be Czarnage!! CZARFACE returns with the Good Guys Bad Guys EP, dropping selections from the movie Venom: Let There Be Carnage and more!! Sink your teeth into 8 brain-eating tracks delivered to you straight from the chrome crusader Czarface.
Think Indie Exclusive - Album by Assemblage is one of the most obscure treasures of the Westbound Records archives. Released in 1971, the album features a more rock-oriented sonic palette than most in the famed funk label’s catalog (underscored by the cover of the Rolling Stones’ “Satisfaction”), while maintaining the signature psychedelic soul sound the label became known for. The band featured many seasoned players from the Detroit scene, including Paul Kingery (who would later join Three Dog Night) and Robyn Robins (who would later join Bob Seger’s Silver Bullet Band). This reissue, the first pressing in over half a century, was remastered by Dave Gardner and includes two previously unreleased bonus tracks.
Indie Exclusive - Morning, the enigmatic group signed to Vault Records, etched their name into the chronicles of psychedelic rock history with their self-titled record from 1970. The group takes us on a kaleidoscopic journey through the era's burgeoning psych scene; a seamless fusion of folk, rock, and psychedelia. Enjoy this shiny new reissue, pressed on heavyweight splatter effect vinyl.
Twentieth Century Zoo
Thunder On A Clear Day [RSD Essential Pink w/Sky Blue Splatter LP]
Vinyl: $28.99 PREORDER
Indie Exclusive - Twentieth Century Zoo are a quintessential representative of the psychedelic rock movement. The band's album "Thunder On A Clear Day" was originally released in 1968 on Vault Records, and captivates the psychedelic soundscape of the late 1960s. Bursting with raw energy and experimental fervor, this album delivers a sonic whirlwind of fuzz-laden guitars, swirling organs, and hypnotic rhythms. Enjoy this shiny new reissue, pressed on heavyweight splatter effect vinyl.
Indie Exclusive - Floating Bridge, trailblazers in 1960s psychedelic rock, released their self-titled debut album on Vault Records in 1969. This record is a mesmerizing journey into the heart of blues-infused psychedelic rock, full of intricate guitar work, soulful vocals and a dynamic rhythm section. Enjoy this shiny new reissue, that in cludes 2 BONUS TRACKS pressed on heavyweight slate gray vinyl.
THE AQUABATS!
The Return of The Aquabats! [Indie Exclusive Playdough Purple LP]
Vinyl: $27.99 PREORDER
Indie Exclusive - First time on vinyl! Originally released in 1996, "The Return of the Aquabats" marks the official debut of The Aquabats!, establishing their unique musical style, signature look, and chaotic attitude. A ska-centric explosion, the album also takes its cues from the Orange County surf, new wave, and punk scenes that shaped the identities of the band’s members. Nostalgia, science fiction, and a heavy dose of sarcasm set the tone for the future of the world’s greatest group of punk rock superheroes!
Indie Exclusive - 1997 saw the release of The Aquabats'! second studio album, “The Fury of The Aquabats!," an ultimately legendary addition to their catalog. Featuring the debut of longtime member Jimmy the Robot (James Briggs) on woodwinds and The Baron von Tito (Travis Barker) on drums, the lineup produced an eclectic ska classic - most notably the mega-single “Super Rad!” A fan favorite over the past 25 years, it’s hard not to find unbridled joy in tracks like, “Red Sweater!,” “Magic Chicken!,” “Martian Girl!,” “My Skateboard!” and many more!
THE AQUABATS!
Vs. the Floating Eye of Death! [Indie Exclusive Floating Eye Fleshy Pink 2LP]
Vinyl: $39.99 PREORDER
Indie Exclusive - First time on vinyl! In 1999, The Aquabats! enter experimental territory with the release of "The Aquabats! vs. the Floating Eye of Death!" Expanding beyond their ska roots, the band flexes their imaginative songwriting muscles both in subject matter and style. A retroactive favorite with fans, The Aquabats! push into a more electronic sound that presages their future records and graces us with the likes of “Sequence Erase,” “Giant Robot-Birdhead,” and “Chemical Bomb.” Right at the turn of the century, The Aquabats! stared down the Floating Eye of Death… and won!
Indie Exclusive - With VSQ Performs Paramore, Vitamin String Quartet reimagines the energetic pop-punk of Paramore in a classical string style like only they can. From the emotive “Misery Business” to anthems like “Ain’t It Fun,” this album will please fans of the Hayley Williams-led rockers and string enthusiasts alike. It’s presented now on violet-colored vinyl.
Vitamin String Quartet
VSQ Performs Taylor Swift [RSD Essential Indie Colorway Dusty Denim LP]
The Osborne Brothers
From Rocky Top to Muddy Bottom [RSD Essential Indie Colorway Denim Blue LP]
Vitamin String Quartet
VSQ Preforms Fall Out Boy [RSD Essential Indie Colorway Translucent Ruby LP]
General Patton vs. The X-Ecutioners
General Patton vs. The X-Ecutioners [RSD Essential Indie Colorway Silver Streak LP]
RSD Essential 052 -The Beach Boys’ iconic 1966 album, Pet Sounds, is universally hailed as one of popular music’s most important recordings of all time. This very special pressing comes to you on Coke Bottle Clear vinyl. Pet Sounds is remastered in Stereo with faithfully replicated original artwork.
Various Artists
Barbie The Album [RSD Essential Indie Colorway Clear w/Pink & Blue Splatter LP - Ken Cover]
Vinyl: $39.98 Buy
"Indie Exclusive * “Lovage” is defined as “an herb that is said to be a benefit for relieving abdominal pains due to gastrointestinal gas…also touted to reduce flatulence when consumed as a tea.” But when placed in the able hands of sonic mastermind Dan “The Automator” Nakamura, recording under the guise of musical lothario Nathaniel Merriweather, the result is a concept album of “music to make love to your old lady by.” With the help of collaborators such as Mike Patton (vocals), Jennifer Charles (vocals) and Kid Koala (turntables), Merriweather serves as your personal guide to the sensual side of life, painting a satirical, darkly funny portrait of love and sex with left-field hip-hop and instrumentals as only he can do."
Eramus Hall
Your Love Is My Desire [RSD Essential Indie Colorway Translucent Red LP]
Junior Wells
In My Younger Days [RSD Essential Indie Colorway Natural Opaque LP]
Elaine Brown
Seize The Time - Black Panther Party [RSD Essential Indie Colorway White Marble LP]
Sean Price & M-Phazes
Land of the Crooks [RSD Essential Indie Colorway Neon Green Color-in-Color w/Smoke LP]
Vinyl: $28.99 Buy