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Welcome to the Dying Scene Record Radar, your go-to source for all things punk rock vinyl! Whether you’re a seasoned collector or a newbie, we’ve got you covered. This weekly column is packed with information on new releases and reissues that will get any punk rock vinyl enthusiast excited. So sit back, relax, and let’s dive into the latest news in the punk rock vinyl world.

Starting off, punk legends NOFX are back at it, funding their retirement with yet another repress. Their 25th Anniversary Pump Up The Valuum reissue is a zoetrope record that will set you back $40, but it definitely looks sick. If you’re a fan, this is a must-have for your collection.

Moving on to German skate punks Skeetch, who are gearing up to release their debut LP Sunny Side of Shitty Town on August 22nd. Pre-orders are available now, with Punkerton Records offering three awesome color variants on their webstore. Cat’s Claw Records also has an EU exclusive variant. Check out their music video for the new single “Sunny Side” to get a taste of what’s to come.

Teenage Bottlerocket is set to drop their new record Ready to Roll on August 29th via Pirates Press Records. Pre-orders are selling fast, with two limited variants already sold out. Don’t miss your chance to snag one of the remaining variants before they’re gone.

If classic punk records are more your style, Mom’s Basement Records is releasing two gems from 2024 on vinyl for the first time: YES FLAG’s Grand Bystander and Unicorn Dogs’ Age Typical Junk Behavior. These records are available in a variety of color variants on the Mom’s Basement webstore.

DRAIN is also making waves with their new record set to release on November 7th via Epitaph. With a plethora of color variants available for pre-order, there’s something for every fan of the band. Be sure to check out their new single “Nights Like These” for a taste of what’s to come.

Looking back at old favorites, Bayside’s The Walking Wounded, originally released in 2007, is making a comeback with three new color variants. SBAM Records is also repressing The Ataris’ classic Blue Skies, Broken Hearts…Next 12 Exits on two new color variants and a picture disc.

The Vandals are getting in on the action with a repress of their iconic album Peace Thru Vandalism, featuring three color variants, including a unique liquid-filled “Anarchy Burger” variant. Sounds Rad! Records is also celebrating Squirtgun’s 30th Anniversary with a special reissue of their self-titled debut on a vibrant splatter variant.

Curbside, a skate punk band from Ontario, is back after 13 years with their sophomore LP A Lifetime to Outgrow set to release on August 8th via Thousand Islands Records. The album is available for pre-order on colored vinyl, with their debut album also making its vinyl debut on the same link.

Modern Life Is War is gearing up for their first album release in a long while with Life On The Moon, due out on September 5th. This album will be available in nine different variants, so there’s something for every fan to enjoy.

JER is set to release a new album titled Death of the Heart on August 15th through Bad Time Records. This ska revivalist band is offering their album on three color variants, with one already sold out due to high demand.

Dead Broke Rekerds is keeping the 90s punk spirit alive with a reissue of Humble Beginnings’ EP Overanalyzing the Manifestations of the Unconscious, limited to 220 copies on mixed color vinyl.

The Smoking Popes are giving back with their new 7″ single Allegiance, with all proceeds going to the ACLU. This limited release is available on gold vinyl and black wax.

London’s Burnt Tapes are set to release their new album New Lungs on August 8th, with two color variants available through different record labels. For fans of the band, there’s also an exclusive cassette tape release from Nasty Cut Records.

Double Helix Records is bringing fans two new split 7″s, featuring Mercy Music and Danger Days, as well as Her Head’s On Fire and Arms Like Roses. These limited releases are available in enticing color variants and are sure to be a hit with collectors.

And last but not least, Motion City Soundtrack is making a comeback with their first album in a long time. The Same Old Wasted Wonderful World is set to release on September 5th, available in “Teal Wave” colored vinyl and black wax. Additional color variants can be found on the band’s merch store.

That’s it for this week’s Record Radar. Stay tuned for more updates on the latest punk rock vinyl releases and