Sorry state newsletter: October 1, 2025

This week our ROTW is the new Destruct / Svaveldioxid split, and we also have the new Haram LP, which is a total mind-blower, Lama’s self-titled LP (one of my favorite Finnish punk records), new hardcore punk from Norway and Finland, and plenty more.

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New and Recommended Punk & Hardcore Ragers!

  • La Vida Es Un Mus
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  • La Vida Es Un Mus
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  • Rebirth Records
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  • Desolate Records
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  • Kick Rock Records
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  • Toxic State Records
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  • Self Released
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  • 25 Diamonds
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Recommended Reissues

  • Org Music
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  • Trust Records
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  • Third Man Records
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  • Taken By Surprise Records
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  • Svart Records
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  • Chrysalis Records
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  • La Vida Es Un Mus
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recently restocked

  • Neon Taste Records
    $24.00
    $24.00
  • Taken By Surprise Records
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  • Quality Control HQ
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more of this month's best sellers

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new on la vida es un mus and sealed records

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Visit the La Vida Es Un Mus / Sealed Records US store at Sorry State

new sorry state t-shirts in stock

Our friend Bungee from Personal Damage drew us a new Sorry State t-shirt! We have sizes small-4XL in stock now, so grab yours now!

Recommended books, zines, and other reads

  • Soundscape Press
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  • Revelation Records
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new on sorry state

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new arrivals

  • Rebirth Records
    $22.00
    $22.00
  • Euro Import
    $20.00
    $20.00
  • La Vida Es Un Mus
    $25.00
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  • Rebirth Records
    $25.00
    $25.00
  • La Vida Es Un Mus
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    $25.00
  • Org Music
    $28.00
    $28.00
  • Org Music
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  • Third Man Records
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  • Run For Cover Records
    $22.00
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  • Run For Cover Records
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latest used items

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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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