***BACK IN STOCK!!! Untouchable power pop from Milwaukee, WI. They only released one 45 during their existence, but it stands up as one of the top tier power pop singles of all time. This collection plays like a long lost album or maybe even a collection of classic, lost 45s. Timeless, perfect pop songs that echo the Raspberries as much as they do Brill Building hits. Almost every number sounds like it could have, should have been a hit single. This reissue is a new and improved version of the collection that Sing Sing released in 2014. The audio as been improved and it's available on CD for the first time. LP includes a 12"x36" double-sided insert with photos and notes, as well as a replica of the original Shivvers bumper sticker.
LP $20.50
02/28/2020
CD $11.00
02/28/2020
***BACK IN STOCK!!! As part of the early San Francisco punk scene, BOB unleashed some of the most intense art punk and angular new wave of the era. This isn't slash n' burn punk that would soon morph into lunk-headed hardcore. This is brainy punk performance art with a vibraphone. Embracing the DIY aesthetic, BOB released two singles and an LP during their brief existence. Includes the band's entire recorded output, originally released 1980-1983. Remastered audio. Includes a 12"x36" double-sided insert with notes and previously unpublished photos, plus a download. Edition of 500 copies.
LP $20.50
02/21/2020
***A reissue of the first punk LP to ever come out of Sioux Falls, SD. Originally self-released in 1983. Sixteen blasts of stripped down garage punk pop, brimming with frantic enery. A DIY Classic from the Midwestern, frozen tundra region. Manufactured from the original metal parts, so it sounds just like the original pressing. Comes with a double-sided 12"x36" insert with photos, liner notes, etc., plus a download with several bonus tracks. Limited pressing of 500 copies.
LP $20.50
02/21/2020
***THE JETBOYS were a striped shirt wearing, punky power pop band from Columbus, OH. They looked more like they'd fit in with the Fast or the Speedies in NYC than in a Midwestern town. They started when members of other local bands came together and formed a side band, just for fun. They played a bunch of shows in the area, but only released one 45 in 1981. The record was band financed, but it was released under Mike Rep's New Age Records imprint. The band soon faded, but the single stands as a hidden treasure among the more obscure reaches of the early days of punk. Rerun presents a newly remastered reissue, in a limited edition of 500 copies. It comes in a heavyweight pocket sleeve, along with a fold-out insert featuring new liner notes and previously unpublished photos of the band.
7" $10.00
07/27/2018
***SAUCERS were led by CRAIG BELL, founding member of legendary ‘70s Cleveland proto-punk bands THE MIRRORS and ROCKET FROM THE TOMBS, Saucers was Craig’s first band when he relocated to New Haven, CT, after the breakup of RFTT. The band existed from 1977–1980 and released two 7”s of infectious garage rock and punky pop of the highest caliber. They were a favorite on the New Haven and East Coast circuit. Members included MARK MULCAHY (MIRACLE LEGION) and SETH TIVEN (DUMPTRUCK, DUNE BUGGY) along with MALCOLM MARSDEN, KATHERINE CORMACK and MALCOLM DOAK. Third Saucer From The Sun is a newly remastered collection of material from their original 7" releases, along with other recordings, most on vinyl for the first time. The LP includes a full color insert with ephemera and new liner notes, along with a free digital download.
LP $18.95
07/27/2018
***Rerun Records is proud to present new issues of the first two records by Columbus, OH's GREAT PLAINS. Smartass garage pop, firmly rooted in a beer-soaked Midwestern basement. Catchy tunes with too smart for their own good lyrics from the off-kilter mind of RON HOUSE. The first release is a reissue of their 1983 debut, The Mark, Don & Mel EP 12". We've added four bonus live tracks to make it a full LP, all performed by the same line-up as the EP. The second is a reissue of their first full length Born In A Barn, originally released on the legendary Homestead Records in 1984. Both have been out of print for 30-plus years. Both LPs are a limited pressing of 500 copies and have remastered audio and printed inner sleeves with discography, testimonials, reviews of the original releases, photos, etc. These vinyl-only releases also includes a free digital download code with bonus live tracks.
LP $18.95
03/02/2018
***Rerun Records is proud to present new issues of the first two records by Columbus, OH's GREAT PLAINS. Smartass garage pop, firmly rooted in a beer-soaked Midwestern basement. Catchy tunes with too smart for their own good lyrics from the off-kilter mind of RON HOUSE. The first release is a reissue of their 1983 debut, The Mark, Don & Mel EP 12". We've added four bonus live tracks to make it a full LP, all performed by the same line-up as the EP. The second is a reissue of their first full length Born In A Barn, originally released on the legendary Homestead Records in 1984. Both have been out of print for 30-plus years. Both LPs are a limited pressing of 500 copies and have remastered audio and printed inner sleeves with discography, testimonials, reviews of the original releases, photos, etc. These vinyl-only releases also includes a free digital download code with bonus live tracks.
LP $18.95
03/02/2018
***Four high school friends from a small town in NJ, just across the river from NYC discover punk. Instead of playing lunkheaded polka beat hardcore, they mix at least 50% satire on the hardcore punk movement of the era with some truly great D.I.Y. Punk/HC. Nine blasts of spastic speed punk/hardcore clocking in at just under 11 minutes, pressed at the always kinda lo-fi 33.3 rpm speed. The EP was originally released by the band in 1984. It got frequent airplay on WFMU and positive 'zine reviews, but it had little distribution and with the band not playing live any longer, it was soon lost to record collector obscurity. Rerun presents an authorized reissue in a limited edition of 350 copies. Newly remastered audio and housed in a heavyweight sleeve featuring liner notes and song commentary by drummer and songwriter KAZUMI UMEDA, also including a replica of the original lyric insert.
7" $10.50
03/02/2018
***MODERN WARFARE were one of the unsung heroes of the early '80s So-Cal punk scene. Coming from Long Beach, playing fast n' furious punk from 1980-1983. This isn't by-the-numbers generic hardcore, it's well executed, manic speed punk with some of the best frantic guitar leads and vocals of the era. Side one collects both of their rare 7" EPs, along with their songs from classic compilation albums Hell Comes To Your House, American Youth Report and Life Is Boring So Why Not Steal This Record. This is the first time their complete vinyl output has been collected in one place. Side two compiles three melodic punk tracks from 1979 by pre-Modern Warfare band THE MODERNS. The side finishes with three later home demos from band-leader and Bemisbrain Records founder JIMMY BEMIS. One peppy punk number, right in line with the Moderns and two rootsy songs that remind us of '80s L.A. wasteland rock that you might hear in an Alex Cox film. Rerun went over budget on this one to make sure we could put together the ultimate discography once and for all. All audio has been newly remastered by original, legendary producer GEZA X. The LP comes with a foldout 12"x36" double-sided poster insert with lyrics, illustrated discography, previously unpublished photos and a killer collection of gig posters. Free download code also included.
LP $19.75
04/28/2017
***CAPTAIN 9's played rockus Garage Punk n’ Roll, blasting out of a basement in Williamsport, PA. They sound like they’ve listened to their beat up Ramones and Kingsmen records too much. They sound like they’re having a good time and don’t care what you think. Over the course of ten or so years, they released a good-sized handful of 7”s and a few demo tapes. The Scum of the Earth demo was slightly altered and released as an LP on Rip Off Records in the ‘90s. It fit right in with the other Budget Rock on the label. The band hasn’t really existed since the early/mid ‘90s. When the band released a 45 with two cover songs out of nowhere in 2014, we wanted more! We quickly contacted the band to put together a collection of hits, demos and unreleased material, recorded 1984-1994. The members hand picked the songs from official releases and band-only tapes to bring you Starting A Rock n’ Roll Grease Fire With Captain 9’s and the KNICKERBOCKER TRIO, which we can only hope will be your new favorite party record.
LP $14.25
07/15/2016
***Remastered reissue of the sole release by THE EXECUTIVES from San Diego, CA. Four short blasts of hyperactive teen ModPunk. Originally released in 1980 on the mysterious Radio Active Records. One of the rarest Punk 7”s from Southern California, and if you find a copy with a picture sleeve, it’ll cost a mortgage payment or two. This long overdue reissue replicates the original B&W sleeve art, along with a fold-out insert featuring previously unpublished photos and liner notes. Co-released by Rerun Records and Danger Records (France). No Export to Europe.
7" $7.75
07/15/2016
***No matter who he's on stage or recording with at the moment, PAUL CAPORINO alone has always been M.O.T.O., aka MASTERS OF THE OBVIOUS. He formed the band in 1981 in New Orleans and has been playing an infectious blend of garage, '70s punk and Brill Building worthy pop ever since. M.O.T.O. released more than fifteen cassette albums between 1985 and 1999. Virtually all were fuzzy 4-track recordings with Paul layering guitar, bass and vocals over a crude drum machine. The lyrics are filled with dick jokes, love themes and smart-assed social commentary. The music is lo-fi, hook-laden pop. Ampeg Stud was released in 1995 and was M.O.T.O.'s last 4-track cassette-only album. Paul assembled a top-notch band while in Chicago, and most songs from Ampeg Stud would become longtime fan favorites and set staples. It almost plays like the demos for a greatest hits collection Remastered for vinyl by producer GARRETT HAMMOND from the original tapes for maximum fuzziness. Edition of 500 copies.
LP $14.25
02/05/2016
***No matter who he's on stage or recording with at the moment, PAUL CAPORINO alone has always been M.O.T.O., aka MASTERS OF THE OBVIOUS. He formed the band in 1981 in New Orleans and has been playing an infectious blend of garage, '70s punk and Brill Building worthy pop ever since. M.O.T.O. released more than fifteen cassette albums between 1985 and 1999. Virtually all were fuzzy 4-track recordings with Paul layering guitar, bass and vocals over a crude drum machine. The lyrics are filled with dick jokes, love themes and smart-assed social commentary. The music is lo-fi, hook-laden pop. Motoerectus was released in very limited quantities in 1987. This album represents some of M.O.T.O.'s last 4-track recordings before relocating to Boston. Although it's still showing much of the New Orleans / early years goofiness, there are a handful of tracks hinting at the slightly more serious pop sensibilities to come with M.O.T.O.'s '90s and beyond releases. Remastered for vinyl by producer GARRETT HAMMOND from the original tapes for maximum fuzziness. Edition of 500 copies.
LP $14.25
02/05/2016
***Formed in the late ‘70s, AMA-DOTS pushed the punk ethos to a decidedly irreverent, twisted and experimental sound. At times leaning into pop (“Hit Girls”) and others decidedly angry and mean (“Strange Brute”) Ama-dots had a way of surprising the listener without being aimless or “weird-for-weird's sake”. Releasing “Hit Girls” on their own Hunky Recs in 1980 the song became a battle cry, striking a chord with female punk patrons. At this time punk and anything close to feminist empowerment had only been uttered by The Raincoats and The Slits. The major reason most listeners heard of the later is that they were based out of London and, as much as Milwaukee had a vibrant punk scene, it was not known as a musical mecca. Striking a deal with Chicago’s Autistic Records they were produced by IAIN BURGESS, regarded as instrumental in shaping the Chicago post-punk sound with Big Black, Ministry, Effigies and more. Burgess brought the dark, aggressiveness out while not limiting the quirks, kinks and perverse sense of humor. Autistic imploded and so sat their work with Burgess making the self released single highly sought after within collector circles. This is the first time their work with Burgess as well as other local notables, including the late DENNIS FLEMION (The Frogs) has been publicly available. This limited edition is pressed on gold marbled vinyl and includes an 11” x 17” insert with rare photos and written accounts by writers, fans and critics including a first person account of...
LP $15.00
04/01/2014
***Milwaukee, WI always seemed to be ahead of the curve when it came to great music, especially with the proto-punk/art/noise-rock bands that morphed into just about every cool or at least noteworthy ’77-’83 indie band in town. THE LUBRICANTS were no exception and one of the best of the bunch. They formed at the Dawn of Punk and were the most ferocious band in town. They went through multiple line-up changes, but it all centered around founder and mastermind Leroy Buth. In 1980, they booked time at A.T.A. Studios in Chicago and cut the “Activated Energy” b/w “Transformation Vacation” 45. Two killer Punk sides with perfectly in-the-red production. Both songs ooze some of the most searing guitar leads committed to vinyl since Raw Power. The record came out on their own Relative Records that same year. It was the only release during the Lubricants original run. The original single has been very tough to find and fetching big money for years. In the late ‘90s, the inclusion of “Activated Energy” on a volume of the bootleg compilation series Killed By Death and a poorly done counterfeit pressing drew even more demand for the record. A collection of Lubricants studio material was self released by the band on CD, which also appeared as a very limited vinyl pressing out of Italy. Rerun presents a high quality reissue of this Milwaukee Punk classic in a limited pressing of 500 copies on thick, black vinyl. The audio has been remastered and...
7" $8.05
04/01/2014
***OZONE was started in 1975 by a couple of high school kids from the Northwest side of Milwaukee, WI. They were the hardest rockin’ teenage band in town, playing full sets of original material in the vein of their musical heroes the Stooges, KISS and AC/DC to packed high school parties and teen dances. When they heard the Ramones debut in 1976, Ozone settled into a solid Punk ROCK sound. With no chance for a band like them to get signed, especially in Milwaukee, there were no pretentions. Just informed meat n' potatoes rock n' roll, sans any boogie or bar-band licks. After a finding the perfect line up and a couple more years of extensive rehearsal, gigs and song writing, dedication paid off and they smashed the competition at a big-time battle of area bands in late 1979. Part of the grand prize package was studio time and the release of a 45rpm single. Still called Ozone up until that point, a name change was necessary when they learned of an established group using the same moniker. The “Short Dress” b/w “Tightrope” 45 was released in 1980 on Blue Ribbon Records under their new name, THE ONES. Both sides are blazing Punk n' Roll but with little to no distribution or promotion, hardly anybody noticed it at the time. Being issued without a picture sleeve didn’t help matters. Copies seemed to disappear from sight along with the band, making it one of the rarest and most sought after 45s...
CD $8.50
04/01/2014
7"+CD $15.50
04/01/2014
***It was just a couple of guys from Connecticut, not a "proper" band in any sense of the word. One had great chops and songs while the other had lyrics and an endless supply of brilliant ideas. Even if they were never a functioning live band, the two recorded some of the most amazing homemade punk rock between 1979-1980. A four song 7" EP was released on Mother's Day in 1980 (in celebration of "That's Why They Call 'Em Moms") on their own Resistance Records. They intended the EP to look like something from the generic food/household products line. It was issued with appropriately designed labels and no picture sleeve. The band imploded soon after its release. With no live gigs in people's minds, no real distribution and no cover screaming punk rock; the record and band quickly faded into obscurity. The obvious hit of the EP ("Sound Of The '80s") was included on a Killed By Death bootleg compilation in the mid '90s, but it wasn't until a medal-worthy search in 1999 by world champion record hound Ryan Richardson that the band and their story was discovered. That contact also resulted in Ryan issuing the unreleased Eve of Destruction EP as a limited 7" titled 1979/1980. This deluxe reissue includes remastered versions of both the Sounds of the '80s EP and the 1979/1980 EP. The vinyl is packaged in a folder style pocket cover and comes with a 5"x7" postcard and a 7"x14" insert including liner notes and other...
2X7" $16.35
05/14/2013
***High concept but low brow St. Louis band. Geek Wave meets Nerd Punk but without any cutesy cliches. Bass, guitar, synth and drum machine. Songs about being positive, city lights, having the proper attire and moving forward in every regard. This is not music for sloth. Recorded and assembled by the band in their practice space. Almost two years in the making, but we think it was worth the wait. Brilliant cover painting by the much revered RON KEAS. Co-released with Import Export Records out of Paris, France. Pressing of 500 copies on thick, black vinyl that also comes with an in-flight brochure.
LP $14.00
09/04/2012
***PREFECTURE started in late 2006 and for a brief moment anyway, was a punk house favorite in St. Louis. They played snarling Punk-core. Not fast enough for the thrash-only crowd but certainly too abrasive for the hipster/un-punk set. The band recorded this EP themselves, in their practice space. It's loud. It's raw. It's what Prefecture is. The record has three mid-tempo wall-o-punk-fuzz tunes and one Discharge-y blast. Three of the songs were originally intended for release as a 7" on Sack O' Shit Records in 2008. It's about five years later we figured it was time to make that happen. Featuring members of SYNTAX ERROR, MEDICAL TOURISTS, THE ADULT TOYS, CIVIC PROGRESS and MANIPULATION. Pressed on thick, black vinyl and packaged in a heavyweight sleeve with lyrics and pictures.
7" $7.25
09/04/2012
***This band was from St. Louis. They were obviously going for some type of cool-kid synth punk sound when they started in 2003. Lucky for us, their ineptitude and lack of owning a synth left us with a bargain basement version of Casio fueled wave-punk. Drum machine, bass, guitar with ?? effects and an overdriven Casio keyboard. Song subjects cover disgust of humans and robotic love. What else is there? The three songs on this record were taken from a demo session recorded in 2004. We had the original engineer remix and remaster them for optimal vinyl playback. Features two members of PREFECTURE and MEDICAL TOURISTS. Pressed on thick, black vinyl and packaged in a heavyweight glue pocket sleeve with a postcard insert.
7" $7.25
09/04/2012
***No matter who he's on stage or recording with at the moment, PAUL CAPORINO alone has always been New Orleans based legends M.O.T.O., aka MASTERS OF THE OBVIOUS. He formed the band in 1981, and has been playing an infectious blend of garage, '70s punk rock and Brill Building worthy pop ever since. When the band didn't record or play as much as Paul would have liked those first few years, he turned to his 4-track. He put down all vocals, guitar and bass tracks over a toy, Mattel Synsonics drum machine. Initially, these recordings were only planned as demos of new songs, but Paul was so satisfied with the results, he decided to release them to the public. M.O.T.O. would go on to release more than fifteen cassette albums from 1985-1999. Each one filled with an abundance of dick jokes and social commentary alike. They were met with rave reviews from indie 'zines, which helped Paul build a rabid, worldwide fan base. BOLT! was released as the second M.O.T.O. cassette. The tracks were recorded on Lent in 1986, and the final edit was "The Best of Lent Tapes" or simply BOLT! The lead off track "Dick About It" is a fan favorite and is still played regularly in live sets to this day. A vinyl pressing of BOLT! was released in Germany as a very limited vinyl pressing in the mid-'90s, but that's been tough to find since. When we decided to put BOLT! back in print 27 years...
LP $14.00
07/03/2012
***No matter who he's on stage or recording with at the moment, PAUL CAPORINO alone has always been New Orleans based legends M.O.T.O., aka MASTERS OF THE OBVIOUS. He formed the band in 1981, and has been playing an infectious blend of garage, '70s punk rock and Brill Building worthy pop ever since. M.O.T.O. released more than fifteen cassette albums from 1985-1999. Virtually all were fuzzy 4-track cassette recordings with Paul layering guitar, bass and vocals over a crude drum machine. The lyrics are filled with dick jokes, love themes and social commentary. The music is lo-fi, hook laden pop...well, except for fun, yet warped distractions like "Cancer In My Dick" and "Transformoto," like on this album. E Pluribus M.O.T.O. was originally released in 1993, while Paul was living in Chicago. It was one of the first cassettes of what would be a very productive period for M.O.T.O. in the '90s. A slightly abbreviated version (due to time restrictions) was released as an obscenely small vinyl pressing by a German label in the mid '90s. Copies of that vinyl have been known to fetch over $100! Rerun is pleased to bring you a special 19th Anniversary Edition reissue of E PLuribus M.O.T.O.! We've even been able to add a couple tracks the German vinyl from the '90s didn't have, and it's been remastered by M.O.T.O.'s head producer Garret Hammond from Paul's original master tapes for maximum fuzziness! Pressed on thick black vinyl, in an edition of 500 copies.
LP $14.00
07/03/2012
***Both bands were the brain child of LARRY HOLMES who ran the legendary Vinyl Solution record label and the Final Solution fanzine in New Orleans. Beginning in 1979, Vinyl Solution released singles by early punk bands Red Rockers, Shell Shock, Toxin III and other locals, along with the scene defining No Questions, No Answers compilation LP. The vinyl releases are U.S Punk classics, and his Final Solution fanzine was by far, the best documentation of the early New Orleans punk scene. Making sure to cover all angles, Larry put the MANIC DEPRESSIVES together. He choose pals like local loonie MANDEVILLE MIKE and members of the MODELS to fill the line up. The band didn't last too long, but they managed to leave behind a 7" EP and a two compilation cuts of tough, yet melodic speed punk. When the Manic Depressives ended, Larry formed the similar sounding 0:30 SECOND FLASH with another group of friends. They recorded a four song EP and played live a few times, but they were over even faster than the Manic Depressives. The EP was not released as planned, and Larry, like many others got bored with punk when it turned hardcore. We've collected the complete recordings of both bands on a 45rpm 12". Side one has the Manic Depressives 7” EP and compilation tracks from 1980-1981, while side two is the unreleased 0:30 Second Flash 7" EP from 1981. Pressed in a an edition of 500 copies on black vinyl, housed in a color...
LP $14.75
12/20/2011
***JAY and SOLOMON GRUBERGER were born to play music. They formed the legendary proto-punk/living room band O. REX in 1973, when younger brother Jay was a mere 12 years old. Future GIZMOS’ lead singer KENNE HIGHLAND joined the band for sporadic jam sessions in the Gruberger's Brooklyn home. Beating most punks to the punch, O.Rex managed to release a three song maxi-single on their own Oral Records in late 1976. By that time, Kenne was a member of the Gizmos as well as a full time Marine! Within a few months, Kenne and the Grubergers would meet KIM KANE of the SLICKEE BOYS, and it was this meeting of the minds that would form the AFRIKA KORPS. They immediately set about recording what would become their monster, 22 song debut LP. Music To Kill By was released to great critical acclaim in late 1977, but the Grubergers would soon part ways with the rest of the Korps. Those who stuck around would drop the Afrika and release a second album. Meanwhile, Solomon and Jay relocated from Brooklyn to Reading, PA and tried to form a new band. Having trouble finding a drummer but determined to keep things moving, in early 1978 they recorded an eight song EP under the name SPIKE. They took photos for the cover and even titled the EP 90 Miles Per Hour, but the record never made it to press. The Grubergers would continue to record at the same studio over the next couple years but...
LP $14.75
12/20/2011
***Reissue of the sole release by the Austin, TX based REACTORS—one of many bands to use the name. Originally released in 1980 on Stress Records, DANIEL JOHNSTON’s long time cassette label. Two intense, moody punk killers! The original sleeve and labels are reproduced, along with previously unpublished photos, gig posters and a new interview with band leader MIKE RUNNELS.
7" $8.05
12/20/2011