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Bong Load Recordsis anindependent record labeloriginally based inLos Angeleswhich was founded by producersTom RothrockandRob Schnapfand partner Bradshaw Lambert.

Bong Load Records
Founded1991
Founder
StatusActive
Genre
Country of originUnited States
LocationLos Angeles,California

Much of the Bong Load Records catalog is released in small quantities. Several bands have very rare releases that are much sought after and command high prices at auctions.

Bong Load Records relaunched on its 25th anniversary in 2016 with limited edition vinyl releases. Tom Rothrock sums up the label "Our core philosophy of the indie label was always about making high quality music with artists who have dedicated their lives to their craft – artists who otherwise might not have been heard."[1]

History

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One of Bong Load Records' biggest signings wasBeckin 1991. Beck's "Loser"single became the first number one, non-major label single since FM radio became mainstream.[2]In 1998, Beck recorded the albumMutationsintended for release on Bong Load Records but it was eventually released on theGeffenlabel. There were a series of lawsuits between Beck, Bong Load and Geffen, settled in 1999, which led to Beck's renegotiation with Geffen.[3]Beck released multiple titles on Bong Load includingLoser,Mellow Gold,Odelay,MutationsandMidnite Vultures.[4]

Other notable bands from the original Bong Load Custom Records includeWool,Kyuss,The Obsessed,Fatso Jetson,Elliott Smith,The Eels,L7,R.L. BurnsideandLutefisk.Stoner rockbandFu Manchureleased their first two albums via Bong Load Records.[5]

In 2007, Rothrock briefly relaunched the label with a series of releases, including his own instrumental albumResonator.[6]

In July 2016, Bong Load Records announced a relaunch of the label, now based in Las Vegas, with 7 limited edition vinyl releases:The Killers(Sam’s Town- 10th Anniversary reissue),[7]Mark Stoermer(Dark Arts),[8]Masters of Reality(Deep In The Hole- 15th Anniversary reissue - featuresChris Gossand guestsMark Lanegan,Josh Hommeand members ofQueens of the Stone Ageand Kyuss) Elliott Smith (Figure 8,XO) and Beck (Odelay(20th Anniversary reissue),Mellow Gold).[9]

Discography

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2016

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  • The KillersSam's Town(10 Year Anniversary 2LP)
  • Mark StoremerDark Arts
  • Masters of RealityDeep In The Hole(15 Year Anniversary LP)
  • Elliott SmithFigure 8(2016 reissue)
  • Elliott SmithXO(2016 reissue)
  • BeckMellow Gold(2016 reissue)
  • BeckOdelay(20 Year Anniversary LP)

2007

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  • Tom RothrockResonator
  • Roman CarterNever Slow Down

2001

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  • Phil TagliereSlow
  • Richard ThompsonAction Packed
  • VariousAcid Blues Remix 30 Daz
  • VariousRandom Hostile Takeover
  • Project KTesting Underway

2000

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  • BeckMidnite Vultures
  • Elliott SmithFigure 8
  • EelsDaisies of the Galaxy
  • DieselhedChico and the Flute

1999

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  • VariousStoned Again: A Bong Long Records Collection
  • Richard ThompsonMock Tudor
  • L7Slap Happy
  • Fireball MinistryOu est la Rock?
  • PoolsideIndyglow
  • DieselhedElephant Rest Home
  • Jon Brown70 Years Coming(Acid Blues Label)
  • Mountain ConMC Stands for Revolution(Acid Blues Label)
  • Slo-MoNovelty(Acid Blues Label)

1998

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  • BeckMutations
  • Fatso JetsonToasted
  • Famous MonstersIn The Night
  • Elliott SmithXO
  • Sexy Death SodaCalifornia Police State
  • Sexy Death SodaJanitor Strike
  • R.L. BurnsideRoolin' & Tumblin'
  • Plastilina MoshAquamosh

1996

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  • BeckOdelay
  • LutefiskBurn in Hell Fuckers
  • Andy KaulkinSix Foot Seven & Rising
  • LutefiskTin Man's Cue
  • Kyuss/Wool Split 7 "Shine/Short Term Memory Loss
  • CrutchSold By Weight
  • VitamadeEverything You Need

1995

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  • Thrush HermitTake Another Drag
  • QuinineRegrets Only
  • LutefiskDeliver from Porcelain: Themes & Variations
  • The ObsessedAltamont Nation
  • Fu ManchuDaredevil
  • VitamadeVitamade
  • LutefiskAerosol

1994

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  • CrutchDisgrunted Employee
  • BeckMellow Gold
  • BeckSteve Threw Up
  • Fu ManchuNo One Rides For Free
  • WoolBox Set LP w/7 "

1993

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  • BeckLoser
  • WoolKill the Crow
  • My Favorite MartianWhen The Anger's Too Strong
  • Carnival of SoulsLate Bloomer

1992

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  • Muzza ChunkaLoaded
  • WoolMayday
  • FurtherFilling Station
  • GrimaceQuagmire

1991

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  • Muzza ChunkaThis is a Chicken Lamp

See also

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References

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  1. ^Cohen, Sari (1 Aug 2016)."Bong Load Records celebrates its 25 year anniversary".AXS.com.Retrieved12 August2016.
  2. ^"Beck—Artist Chart History".Billboard.RetrievedDecember 21,2008.
  3. ^Boucher, Geoff (29 April 1999)."Geffen Sues Beck, Alleging Singer Breached Contract".Los Angeles Times.Retrieved15 September2014.
  4. ^"Bong Load Records".discogs.com. Retrieved August 11, 2016
  5. ^"Fu Manchu".allmusic.com. Retrieved on October 5, 2013.
  6. ^Tom Rothrock - Resonator
  7. ^Strauss, Matthew (1 August 2016)."The Killers Announce Sam's Town Reissue, 10th Anniversary Party".Pitchfork.Pitchfork Media.Retrieved11 August2016.
  8. ^Payne, Chris (1 August 2016)."illers' Mark Stoermer Premieres Solo Video 'Are Your Stars Out?,' Talks Band's Next Move: Exclusive".Billboard.Retrieved11 August2016.
  9. ^Patterson, Spencer (29 July 2016)."BONG LOAD RECORDS RELOCATES TO LAS VEGAS, REISSUES BECK, ELLIOTT SMITH AND MORE ON VINYL".Las Vegas Weekly.Retrieved11 August2016.
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