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Vagrant Records is now 25 years old

Posted by Loren on May 23, 2021

Vagrant Records is now 25 years old
Vagrant Records is now 25 years old

Founded in 1996 with the release of the West x North-South 5 x 7” boxset (featuring Face To Face, Samiam, Tilt, Seaweed, and more), Vagrant Records is now celebrating its 25th anniversary.

To mark the accomplishment, the label has announced several vinyl reissues this Record Store Day, has joined Bandcamp for the first time, and has a new podcast, hosted by Matt Pryor (The Get Up Kids) which will serve as an oral history of the label with many special guests along the way.

Upcoming reissues include Alkaline Trio, Senses Fail, Thrice, The Anniversary, Balance and Composure, and Bad Suns. Hit the jump for pre-order and release dates.

Vinyl Re-Issues Available for Pre-Order Now
7/30/2021 - The Anniversary - Designing A Nervous Breakdown
8/27/2021 - The Anniversary - Your Majesty
8/27/2021 - Balance and Composure - Light We Made
8/27/2021 - Bad Suns - Disappear Here

Record Store Day Titles for June 12th
Alkaline Trio - From Here To Infirmary
Senses Fail - Let It Enfold You
Thrice - To Be Everywhere Is To Be Nowhere

Vagrant Records is now 25 years old
Vagrant Records is now 25 years old

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