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Post flood / post lawsuit fun time by the saddest record label owner out there. New Marshmallow Ghost 10" + archival titles, taxidermy & talking boards. Wooo!

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Graveface Records Fundraiser

Graveface Records Fundraiser

Graveface Records Fundraiser

Graveface Records Fundraiser

Graveface Records Fundraiser

Post flood / post lawsuit fun time by the saddest record label owner out there. New Marshmallow Ghost 10" + archival titles, taxidermy & talking boards. Wooo!

Post flood / post lawsuit fun time by the saddest record label owner out there. New Marshmallow Ghost 10" + archival titles, taxidermy & talking boards. Wooo!

Post flood / post lawsuit fun time by the saddest record label owner out there. New Marshmallow Ghost 10" + archival titles, taxidermy & talking boards. Wooo!

Post flood / post lawsuit fun time by the saddest record label owner out there. New Marshmallow Ghost 10" + archival titles, taxidermy & talking boards. Wooo!

Graveface Records
Graveface Records
Graveface Records
Graveface Records
3 Campaigns |
Savannah, United States
$33,361 USD 714 backers
100% of $33,200 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal
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FAQ ::

Q: I want to buy a bunch of shit!  Can you combine shipping & lower my overall price?
A: HELL FUCKING YEAH.  Whenever this campaign is done we'll refund you the extra amount for sure. 

In 2010 I endured an awful flood in the warehouse of my former distributor.  They were contractually obliged to have insurance, but in real life, they chose not to carry any.  This started a 3-year-long legal back and forth that finally ended in late June.  The end result of this for Graveface is twofold: 1) I have gotten back an incredible amount of stock that I haven't had in years and 2) I owe a disturbing amount in legal fees.  So, enter you guys - both fans of what I do and complete strangers that are just looking for specific releases/rarities that pique your interest.  I thought a crowd-funding platform would make the most amount of sense for this purpose.  There are a ton of tiers.  First you'll note the brand new Marshmallow Ghosts 10" is only available through this campaign. You will not find this anywhere else.  And you get it for 'free' with any purchase $26 and more.  In each tier below that you'll see how many of each title exist after this lawsuit was settled (what's left post-flood).  Very few copies of some titles. There's also a vinyl test pressing grab box, taxidermy & talking boards.  We'll be launching a few Ebay auctions for super crazy rare tests and items to coincide with this campaign.  You can find all active auctions for the label here:

http://www.ebay.com/sch/graveface/m.html?_nkw=&...

And for the record, I'm by no means playing the card of “Graveface will have to cease operations if this is not funded”, because I think that line of promotion is bullshit.  I will say, however, that I'm struggling hard to come up with this money using our normal sales.  At the very least, I'll have to start taking it easy with releases if this is not funded, which perhaps isn't a bad thing depending on your philosophy of overexposure.  I'm absolutely astounded the label has existed for as long as it has.  For those that want to dig deeper, the label was first hatched by an old friend and I in 2000.  We had a radio show and zine together called “Vapour Trail” (named after a RIDE tune).  On that radio show I would make up a variety of band names and pretend I was about to play their latest single.  Instead of doing that I would actually play a new song I was working on at the time live in studio.  The combination of doing that, receiving positive feedback from callers about these “new bands”, going to shows, interviewing bands for the zine PLUS watching the “Instrument” VHS for the first time (FUGAZI), it made sense to start a label.  Fast-forwarding to today and seeing the legit label run by just me, is fascinating.  But this journey would be nothing if people didn't care.  And for that I owe those of you who care my utmost gratitude.  I really hope to be around in the future, but above and beyond that, I really hope to get to the next level as a label so I can make a positive impact on an industry that is pretty gross in my opinion.  I feel I have really progressive ideas and fairly unique taste, and if I had the exposure and backing on a larger scale, things could move and shake. 


WHERE THE MONEY IS GOING :::

Simply to getting my life back.  It will assist in closing a chapter of my life that was both very sad and eye-opening.  It will also assist in allowing me to grow as a company simply by not having to spend current income on past issues.  This isn't just about the past though as there will be a few new creations through this: the annual Marshmallow Ghosts release is only available through this campaign (not through graveface.com, the record club, iTunes etc), the homemade 'talking boards' are as well and lastly, the 5 awesome mounts by Mickey are only available here.

Thank you guys endlessly for your support.  The past 10 years or so have been completely bonkers in the best way possible.  PEACE.

 

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Q: You say to clarify what title I want in both the $16 and $26 tier.  How do I do this?

A: The easiest way is probably to put that in the secondary address field unless this site is smart enough to offer a notes section.  But the second address field works for me!
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Q: What are all these catalogue numbers you keep tossing around?

A: You can refer to Discogs: http://www.discogs.com/label/Graveface+Records

or our outdated pressing page:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Aj...
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Q: Tell me what the deal is with these test pressings you jerk!
A: Well, when I manufacture records I tend to like to hear what I'm having made.  The least you can usually get made is 5 so every title pre-2013 only has 5 in existence.  So these puppies are really rare to say the least.  
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Q: This issue is YOUR problem, why are you asking US to help with it?
A: Great question.  I really don't view it quite that way though.  I obviously was going to sell this stuff once I got it back, it was merely a question as to how I would go about it.  The crowd funding platform made sense only because of how personal but public the situation and struggle was & what I feel my relationship is with the few people that care about what I do.  
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Q: Why is this new Marshmallow Ghosts not available through the Record Club?
A: Mainly because in my mind it made sense to have something be exclusive to the people that are tossing me money through this site and since that's a group I largely 'control', it made sense to do it this way.  

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Q: This charity series thing seems neat, what's the deal?

A: http://www.graveface.com/graveface-charity.html

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Grazie

$1 USD
Thanks so much! You'll receive a 320kbps download of the new Marshmallow Ghosts single. The single will be off of the new 10" that will only be available through this campaign.
Estimated Shipping
October 2013
2 claimed

Download City

$8 USD
2013 Marshmallow Ghosts Digital 10" exclusive to this campaign PLUS a zip of every Marshmallow Ghosts release up to this point (4 years of releases). All in 320kbps mp3 format. ADD $2 more and LEAVE A NOTE to receive them in FLAC or WAV instead.
Estimated Shipping
October 2013
24 claimed

GRAVE053 - Hospital Ships 7"

$15 USD
Newly discovered 30+ copies of this 7" release from 2010. Pink vinyl, 300 hand-numbered copies. Comes with Marshmallow Ghosts 2013 mp3s.
Estimated Shipping
October 2013
11 out of 34 of claimed

CD Funsies

$16 USD
Your choice of CD: Monster Movie - Transistor, Experimental Aircraft - 3rd Transmission, Toman - Perhaps..., Jakob - Solace, BMSR - Start a People, Kid Dakota - A Winner's Shadow, BMSR - Eating Us, Seven Fields of Aphelion - Periphery, Dreamend - So I Ate.., Monster Movie - Everyone..., BMSR - Dandelion Gum, Hospital Ships - Oh Ramona, Dreamend - Long Forgotten... Please specify what you want. Comes with Marshmallow Ghosts mp3s. [Add $4 for international shipping/$2 for Canadian shipping].
Estimated Shipping
October 2013
15 claimed

The Marshmallow Ghosts new 10"

$20 USD
10" backer-exclusive colored vinyl in jacket designed by William Schaff - exclusive to this release - not available anywhere digitally or physically outside of indiegogo. Comes with the mp3s & a die cut GF logo sticker. [Add $12 for international shipping/$8 for Canadian shipping.]
Estimated Shipping
October 2013
42 out of 500 of claimed

GRAVE064 - Whirr LP

$20 USD
New/sealed copy of 'Distressor' repress from 2013. Limited to 500 copies. Single 180 gram black LP. Comes w/ everything from the "Download City" tier and a die cut Graveface sticker. Includes shipping AND insurance in the US. [Add $18 for international shipping/$14 for Canadian shipping.]
Estimated Shipping
October 2013
40 out of 200 of claimed

Casket Girls Flexi

$20 USD
We have 13 leftover flexi postcard records from last year. Track is an alternate version of Walking on a Wire by The Casket Girls. GRAVE075. Comes with Marshmallow Ghosts mp3s.
Estimated Shipping
October 2013
8 out of 13 of claimed

Power Pill Fist 3" CDR

$23 USD
New/sealed copy of 'Thoust Pain is Thine Angre' from 2006. Limited to 100 copies. Comes with everything from the "Download City" tier and a die cut Graveface sticker. [Add $4 for international shipping/$2 for Canadian shipping].
Estimated Shipping
October 2013
4 out of 5 of claimed

Graveface T-shirt

$25 USD
Backer-Exclusive T-Shirt design + everything from the "Download City" tier and a die cut Graveface sticker. [Add $4 for international shipping/$2 for Canadian shipping].
Estimated Shipping
October 2013
65 claimed

BMSR 'Eating Us' Hairy Bag

$25 USD
In 2010 we had a bizarre idea to put the Eating Us CD inside a hairy bag. We had 2000 made in both silver and brown. Got 36 of these weird puppies back. Mmhmm. Comes with Marshmallow Ghosts mp3s and a Graveface die cut sticker. [Add $4 for international shipping / $2 for Canadian]
Estimated Shipping
October 2013
3 out of 28 of claimed

Graveface Screenprint

$25 USD
Really awesome Budai screenprint for the 2011 Graveface SXSW showcase. See a pic of one here: https://twitter.com/graveface_recs/status/369135622675365889/photo/1 Limited to 50 prints. Comes with the MGs mp3s and shipping in a poster tube in the US. [Add $4 for Canadian shipping and $6 for international.]
Estimated Shipping
October 2013
8 out of 20 of claimed

GRAVE047 - Seven Fields LP

$26 USD
New/sealed copy of 'Periphery' from 2010. Limited to 500 copies. Single 150 gram clear LP. Comes with the exclusive Marshmallow Ghosts 2013 10" & a die cut GF logo sticker. Includes shipping AND insurance in the US. [Add $18 for international shipping/$14 for Canadian shipping.]
Estimated Shipping
October 2013
Only 2 left

GRAVE042 - Lava Children LP

$26 USD
New/sealed copy of s/t from 2009. Limited to 500 copies. Single 150 gram pink/green swirl LP. Comes with the exclusive Marshmallow Ghosts 2013 10" & a die cut GF logo sticker. Includes shipping AND insurance in the US. [Add $18 for international shipping/$14 for Canadian shipping.]
Estimated Shipping
October 2013
23 out of 85 of claimed

GRAVE034 - Art in Manila LP

$26 USD
New/sealed copy of 'Set the Woods on Fire' from 2007. Limited to 500 copies. Single 150 gram split blue LP. Comes with the exclusive Marshmallow Ghosts 2013 10" & a die cut GF logo sticker. Includes shipping AND insurance in the US. [Add $18 for international shipping/$14 for Canadian shipping.]
Estimated Shipping
October 2013
4 out of 89 of claimed

GRAVE048 - Monster Movie LP

$26 USD
New/sealed copy of 'Everyone is a Ghost' from 2010. Limited to 500 copies. Single 150 gram red/grey splatter LP. Comes with the exclusive Marshmallow Ghosts 2013 10" & a die cut GF logo sticker. Includes shipping AND insurance in the US. [Add $18 for international shipping/$14 for Canadian shipping.]
Estimated Shipping
October 2013
18 out of 66 of claimed

GRAVE033 - Laura Gibson LP

$26 USD
New/sealed copy of 'If you come to Greet Me' from 2007. Limited to 500 copies. Single 180 gram black LP. Comes with the exclusive Marshmallow Ghosts 2013 10" & a die cut GF logo sticker. Includes shipping AND insurance in the US. [Add $18 for international shipping/$14 for Canadian shipping.]
Estimated Shipping
October 2013
15 out of 79 of claimed

GRAVE038 - Kid Dakota LP

$26 USD
New/sealed copy of 'A Winner's Shadow' from 2008. Limited to 500 copies. Single 150 gram LP. Comes with the exclusive Marshmallow Ghosts 2013 10" & a die cut GF logo sticker. Includes shipping AND insurance in the US. [Add $18 for international shipping/$14 for Canadian shipping.]
Estimated Shipping
October 2013
4 out of 83 of claimed

GRAVE041 - Appleseed Cast LP

$35 USD
New/sealed copy of 'Sagarmatha' 2XLP from 2009. 150 gram black vinyl. Comes with the exclusive Marshmallow Ghosts 2013 10" & a die cut GF logo sticker. Includes shipping AND insurance in the US. [Add $18 for international shipping/$14 for Canadian shipping.]
Estimated Shipping
October 2013
15 out of 140 of claimed

GRAVE040 - BMSR CD

$35 USD
New/sealed copy of 'Drippers' from 2008. Limited to 2000 copies. CD is shrinkwrapped and has the scratch n sniff sticker on it. Comes with everything from the "Download City" tier and a die cut Graveface sticker. [Add $4 for international shipping/$2 for Canadian shipping].
Estimated Shipping
October 2013
6 out of 27 of claimed

Marshmallow Ghosts 10" Test

$35 USD
You'll receive 1 of 22 test pressings created for the new Marshmallow Ghosts 10" that's being created just for this campaign. Hand-numbered on the inner label. Comes with the mp3s and a die cut GF logo sticker. [Add $12 for international shipping/$8 for Canadian shipping.]
Estimated Shipping
October 2013
17 out of 22 of claimed

GRAVE028 - Dreamend LP

$36 USD
New/sealed copy of 'The Long Forgotten Friend' 2XLP from 2008. 150 gram black vinyl w/ pop up gatefold by William Schaff. Comes with the exclusive Marshmallow Ghosts 2013 10" & a die cut GF logo sticker. Includes shipping AND insurance in the US. [Add $18 for international shipping/$14 for Canadian shipping.]
Estimated Shipping
October 2013
26 out of 135 of claimed

Graveface Charity Series

$101 USD
Deeply discounted due to a surprising lack of interest. Comes with 12 7"s & 3 10"s, all in subscriber colors, exclusive tote bag, 45 adapter & charity poster. Exclusive material from Mount Eerie, Xiu Xiu, Whirr, Monster Movie, Mike Watt, Serengeti, Haley Bonar etc. Comes with the exclusive Marshmallow Ghosts 2013 10" & a die cut GF logo sticker. [Add $20 for international shipping/$15 for Canadian shipping.]
Estimated Shipping
October 2013
Only 5 left

Handmade Talking Board

$150 USD
Communicate with the dead using the patented Graveface 'Ouija' style talking board. Wood burning done at its best! Comes with the exclusive Marshmallow Ghosts 2013 10" & a die cut GF logo sticker. [Add $28 for international shipping/$19 for Canadian shipping.]
Estimated Shipping
October 2013
15 out of 33 of claimed

A Song a Day

$365 USD
From 10/31/13-10/31/14 I will email you a Dreamend/Casket Girls/Marshmallow Ghosts/yet undecided track written that day or week. I write 1000+ songs a year so this will not be difficult or forced. Expect a fair amount of sadness. Email me if you have any questions.
Estimated Shipping
October 2013
4 out of 7 of claimed
sold out

GRAVE062 - Marshmallow LP

$26 USD
Estimated Shipping
October 2013
10 out of 10 of claimed
sold out

Mickey Alice Kwapis Taxidermy

$175 USD
Estimated Shipping
October 2013
5 out of 5 of claimed
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