About

BEAR Records is a not-for-profit "hobby" record label and distro running out of bedrooms and closets since it's creation in 2007. BEAR doesn't need to turn a profit because there are no employees. Our prices are fair and at cost, some cost more to make than others.

Ordering

Orders usually get sent once a week and usually on Saturday. This is not a full-time job, but it is important to me. All orders will be sent. If you have questions send an e-mail (see below)

If you try to buy something that is not a music/book/zine (for example a shirt) and you pick MEDIA MAIL your order will be canceled and refunded. It is illegal to send shirts or anything non-media via Media Mail. Unfortunately the store is not smart enough to know this at the moment, so please select First-class or Priority when you order. This is not me trying to be rude or mean, it is just simply the rules of the post office.

Trades

The distro is stocked almost 100% through trades and donations. I will trade my releases with you regardless of if you are a label or band or individual. I almost never turn down a trade. In fact I don't think I have ever turned one down. I can only trade my releases and all trades must be fair. Please send an email!

If you are a band who simply wants to promote your stuff this is possible as well. You can e-mail first or send your stuff directly to the address at the end of this page.

Wholesale

Unfortunately there is no longer any such thing as BEAR Records wholesale. For a short time I was offering items at slightly lower prices if people ordered many copies but this was at a loss to me. Though I wish I could continue this I simply can't afford to lose more money through wholesale. However if you wish to order MANY items please contact me for a more accurate shipping quote as the site is not perfect may not be accurate over a certain amount. Please consider trading also!

Contact

bigbear at dyinghorse.com

BEAR Records
P.O. Box 483
Allston, MA 02134
United States