Six years ago today we released our 18-track compilation called First Taste of the Morning! This was one of my first encounters with the industry standard of printing a 10% over/under run. I ordered 1,000 CDs and got 1,100 back. Now, there are less than 30 copies left!

This release is special to me for a few reasons. One is the amount of songs I was able to put on it by Valencia, Over It, The Hush Sound, Park, and two little known bands at the time called All Time Low and The Swellers.

Another reason worth mentioning is that it reminds me of my time living in Clawson Michigan (near Detroit) and has my old P.O. box address. Like The Prize Fight’s The Process EP, it was partially funded by can collecting the night before garbage day.

What was your first taste this morning? Comment on our Facebook page for a chance to win our compilation CD featuring All Time Low, Valencia, The Swellers, and 15 other bands!

Fifth Taste of the Morning
December 13, 2010

I can’t believe it’s been five years since the release of our first compilation: First Taste of the Morning. This project took about six months to put together and I was able to land some awesome tracks from All Time Low, Valencia, The Swellers, and more! Check out the full 18-song track listing here.

If only I was able to sign All Time Low back then…

“12 Days of Xmas Sale” #6 - TDR Catalog, Only $19.97!
December 11, 2010

This weekend marks the end of our “12 Days of Xmas Sale” and we’re going out with a bang. For today and tomorrow only, get the entire TDR Records catalog for only $19.97! WOW! That’s 12 real CDs for less than $20. But it’s extremely limited to the first 15 orders—so act fast! Visit our online store to shop now.

We’re also extending the #5 sale through tomorrow as well. Buy any t-shirt and get one 50% off! You might as well go on a TDR shopping spree since you’ve been putting it off all year.

Happy holidays, everyone! Now I’m going to enjoy a delicious hot chocolate during this terrible December rain storm.