Init Records just keeps bringing the goods to the rural midwest, the stomping grounds of yours truly.  This new Melt Banana 7″, fully equipped with stunning artwork by Aaron Horkey, is now up for preorder.  It was pressed in a total edition of 1000, with 200 on blue marble vinyl, 200 on mixed color vinyl, and 600 on black vinyl.  It also comes with a download.  At $5 each, and with that Horkey artwork, this is pretty much an essential purchase.  While you’re there, they are ALMOST out of Cougar Den LPs, also with amazing Horkey artwork.  Visit the Init Records Store.

EDIT:  The Melt Banana 7″s are now shipping, and they pressed a TON of colors.  Check out the whole rundown of colors/editions HERE, then place your order HERE.

The second great preorder they have available is the new Kidcrash LP, “Snacks”.  It was pressed in a total edition of 1000, with 200 on clear vinyl with black bubbles, 200 on red vinyl, 200 on yellow vinyl, and 400 on black vinyl.  It comes packaged in a gatefold jacket with a download coupon.  All this for only $12.  Again, the Init Records Store.

Lastly, the legendary “Entourage of the Archaic” EP by Battlefields is finally coming out on vinyl.  This is a one-sided marble-colored LP, pressed in a one-time edition of 300.  It comes with a download, and it’s only $10.  Once again, visit the Init Records Store.