Ska Punk International Records Provides Company Update

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Hi friends,

Chris here. Reaching out today to send an update on everything SPI.

Many folks have noticed that I’ve been missing from places you have found me in the past. Many of you have questions about orders. I’m here to answer your questions. Before I do that, thank you for opening this email and allowing me to check in with you. I’d like to start by saying I wish I would have shared this sooner.

For people who have been collecting records for a long time, you’ll remember back in 2020, when it would take months and sometimes up to a year to receive a pre-order record. American vinyl pressing plants were flooded by orders for major label artists. This still affects DIY record labels across the country, including SPI.

In late 2023, we began ordering with an American vinyl pressing plant. Aligned with a major label, they receive orders in the millions. As important as our releases are to us, they are not necessarily a priority to them. The plant had thousands of dollars of our orders to press so all I could do was wait.

I took a loss financially and began pivoting to other work opportunities. This personal decision was not made lightly. Before this, I would work on Ska Punk International for numerous hours a week in addition to my regular work, never taking a day off. Neglecting time off impacted my physical and mental health. While working full time to make up losses and pay my own bills, I am unable to spend as much time per week on SPI as I used to and have been working through different options for fulfillment.

Now that you’re aware of what caused shipping delays, please visit the SPI Records blog and FAQ where I will tell you about solutions. Thank you for your time. The future might feel uncertain but we will continue to put out new releases in 2025 and address your concerns as a community.