As Hydra Head Records announced several months ago, the label is ceasing operations--or at least the release of new records--at year end. To help cover costs and to ensure the continued operations of back catalog items, the label has announced special sales of test press and rare items, as is detailed below.
The highly influence and Scene Point Blank favorite label had the following to say:
We've arrived at the conclusion that it is no longer possible for us to continue releasing new albums, but rather than shut the label down completely, we're hoping to be able to continue in a capacity that would allow us to preserve and perpetuate our catalog of works by the large cast of truly amazing and groundbreaking artists we've been lucky enough to work with over the years. In order to do this we're asking for help from anyone and everyone that would like to see the label continue and who is willing to support us in this effort. This is not however a request for charity - we would like to offer something in exchange for whatever level of funding our potential benefactors (that is you), are willing to bestow upon us.
What we are offering:
$3 - Hydra Head Sticker
$5 - Hydra Head 5 button set
$6 - Mystery Promo Bag
$9 - Dillinger Escape Plan / Drowningman split 7"
$10 - 3 CD grab bag
$20 - 4x 7" mystery bag + screen print
$25 - Hydra Head ltd. screen print (pre-order)
$50 - LP Test Press
$75 - 2xLP Test Press
$100 - 30 CD Grab Box
$125 - HHR Vinyl Subscription (Next 5 Hydra Head vinyl releases/re-presses)
$180 - ISIS Live series I-VI vinyl set (2 available)
$250 - Mamiffer Hirror Enniffer original artwork (#1) + poster + LP
$250 - Mamiffer Hirror Enniffer original artwork (#2) + poster + LP
$300 - ISIS / Pelican / Tombs original artwork + silk screen poster
$300 - Old Man Gloom NO original artwork (#1) + 2xLP test press
$300 - Old Man Gloom NO original artwork (#2) + 2xLP test press
$300 - Pyramids with Nadja original artwork (#1) + ltd. remix 12"
$300 - Pyramids with Nadja original artwork (#2) + ltd. remix 12"
$350 - ISIS Shades of the Swarm 12xLP box set (4 available)
$400 - Buzzoven Revelation: Sick Again original artwork + LP test press
$400 - ISIS vinyl collection (14 vinyl releases, 2 available)
$450 - Pyramids / Horseback A Throne Without a King original artwork (#1) + LP&7" test press
$450 - Pyramids / Horseback A Throne Without a King original artwork (#2) + LP&7" test press
$550 - Aaron Turner's Mesa Boogie Formula Pre preamp + Mesa 20/20 stereo power amplifier
$650 - ISIS / Melvins split LP original artwork + LP test press
$800 - Torche / Boris Chapter Ahead Being Fake original artwork + 10"
$1150 - ISIS Wavering Radiant original artwork + 2xLP test press
$1700 - Aaron Turner's 1985 Gibson Les Paul Standard
$3333 - Entire Hydra Head Records collection, 1995-2012, HH666-001 - HH666-236
$3333 - Entire Hydra Head Records TEST PRESS collection, 1995-2012, HH666-001 - HH666-236
$10,000 - Hydra Head Office Spree + Disneyland vacation
+ more coming soon (exclusive t-shirt, bundles, ... )
