Swami Records Explained

Swami Records
Founder:John Reis
Genre:Punk rock, rock
Country:U.S.
Location:San Diego, California

Swami Records is a San Diego-based independent record label specializing in punk rock and rock music. The label was founded in 2000 by John Reis, who also has his own radio show, Swami Sound System, on station 94.9FM KBZT in San Diego.

Releases

YearArtistTitleFormatTypeCatalog
1999Rocket from the CryptAll Systems Go 2LP, CDcompilation albumSWA 2001
2000Hot SnakesAutomatic Midnight (co-released with Sympathy for the Record Industry)LP, CDstudio albumSFTRI 602
SWA 2002
2001Beehive & the BarracudasPlastic Soul with the White Apes (co-released with Sympathy for the Record Industry)CDstudio albumSWA 2004
SFTRI 631
2000SultansSultans (co-released with Sympathy for the Record Industry)CDEPSWA 2006
SFTRI 633
2000SultansGhost Ship (co-released with Sympathy for the Record Industry)LP, CDstudio albumSWA 2007
SFTRI 634
2001Tourettes LautrecRed All (co-released with Sympathy for the Record Industry)LP, CDstudio albumSWA 2008
SFTRI 644
2002Hot SnakesSuicide InvoiceLP, CDstudio albumSWA 111
2002Rocket from the CryptHot Charity/Cut Carefully and Play Loud (re-release of 1995 LP and 1999 EP)CDcompilation albumSWA 112
2002Hot SnakesAutomatic Midnight (re-release of 2000 album)CDstudio albumSWA 113
2002Beehive & the BarracudasPlastic Soul with the White Apes (re-release of 2001 album)CDstudio albumSWA 114
2002Drive Like JehuYank Crime (re-release of 1994 album)LP, CDstudio albumSWA 115
2003PitchforkEucalyptus + Saturn Outhouse (re-release of 1990 album and 1989 EP)CDstudio albumSWA 116
2003various artistsSwami Sound System Vol. 1: 2003 Sales ConferenceLP, CDcompilation albumSWA 117
2003TestorsComplete Recordings 1976–79LP, CDcompilation albumSWA 118
2003Beehive & the BarracudasIn Dark LoveLP, CDstudio albumSWA 119
2003The HusbandsIntroducing the Sounds of the HusbandsLP, CDstudio albumSWA 120
2003Dan SartainDan Sartain vs. the SerpientesLP, CDstudio albumSWA 121
2003various artistsSwami Southwest Séance7"EPnone
2004SultansShipwreckedCDstudio albumSWA 122
2004Demolition Doll RodsOnLP, CDstudio albumSWA 123
2004Rocket from the Crypt +4 (re-release of 1992 album)CDstudio albumSWA 125
2004CrimeSan Francisco's Still Doomed (reissue of 1991 album San Francisco's Doomed)LP, CDcompilation albumSWA 126
2004Hot SnakesAudit in ProgressLP, CDstudio albumSWA 127
2004Hot SnakesEP in ProgressCDEPnone
2005Hot SnakesPeel Sessions (7" version co-released with One Little Indian Records as primary publisher)7", CDEPSWA 128 (CD)
469TP7 (EP)
2005PenetratorsBasement Anthology: 1976–84CDcompilation albumSWA 129
2005The Marked Men / Sultans / The Heartaches"Wait for You" / "She's Gone" / "Prisoner of Love"7"EPSWA 130
2006Demolition Doll RodsThere Is a DifferenceLP, CDstudio albumSWA 131
2006The Marked MenFix My BrainLP, CDstudio albumSWA 132
2006The HusbandsThere's Nothing I'd Like More Than to See You DeadCDstudio albumSWA 133
2006The BronxThe BronxLPstudio albumSWA 134
2006Hot SnakesThunder Down UnderLP, CDlive albumSWA 135
2006Dan SartainJoin Dan SartainCDstudio albumSWA 136
2006The HeartachesToo Cool for SchoolCDstudio albumSWA 137
2006Rocket from the CryptRFTC 10-31-05DVDvideo albumnone
2008The Night Marchers"Scene Report" / "Big Enough" / "Love, Death & Cell Phones"7"singlenone
2008The Night Marchers"Mystery Machine" / "Rock-a-By Maybe"7"singlenone
2008The Night MarchersSee You in Magic (co-released with Vagrant Records as primary publisher)LP, CDstudio albumVR 496
2008The Night Marchers"Whose Lady R U?" (co-released with Vagrant Records as primary publisher)7", CDsingleVRUK 078S
2008Rocket from the CryptAll Systems Go 3 (co-released with Vagrant Records as primary publisher)CDcompilation albumVR 508
2008Beehive & the BarracudasPure CommotionCDstudio albumnone
2008CPC GangbangsMutilation NationCDstudio albumSWA 138
2009Mariachi El BronxMariachi El BronxLP, CDstudio albumSWA 139
2011The Night Marchers"Thar She Blows" / "All Hits"7"singleSWA 140
2012Mrs MagicianStrange HeavenLP, CDstudio albumSWA 141
2013The Night MarchersAllez! AllezLP, CDstudio albumSWA 142
2013The Night Marchers / Mrs. Magician"La Gloria" / "Despicable Things"7"singleSWA 143
2013Rocket from the Crypt"Love Is Lies"7"singleSWA 145
2013Rocket from the Crypt"In League with Satan"7"singleSWA 146
2013Rocket from the Crypt"Baker Street"7"singleSWA 147
2013Rocket from the Crypt"Spinning 'Round"7"singleSWA 148
2013Rocket from the Crypt"Shy Fly"7"singleSWA 149
2013Rocket from the Crypt"My Blues Away"7"singleSWA 150
2014Swami John Reis & The Blind ShakeModern Surf ClassicsLP, CDstudio albumSWA 144
2015Sonny Vincent and Rocket from the CryptVintage PissLP, CDstudio albumSWA 145
2016various artistsHardcore MatineeLPcompilation albumSWA 146
2016Mrs MagicianBermudaLP, CDstudio albumSWA 147
2016Mrs Magician"Eyes All Over Town" / "I'm Glad You're Dead"7"singlenone
2016METZ & Swami John Reis"Let It Rust" / "Caught Up"7"singleSWA 150
2016Rocket from the Crypt"Don't Drop the Baby"7"singleSWA 151

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