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Fat Wreck Chords is an independent punk rock record label and webshop based in San Francisco, California, founded in 1990. The label sells records, merchandise, and related products from its roster of punk acts, including NOFX, Lagwagon, Strung Out, Propagandhi, and Rise Against.
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About Fatwreck
Founded
1990
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA, United States
Main category
Independent punk rock label and music retail
Product range
Vinyl records, CDs, band merchandise, apparel
Physical store
2196 Palou Ave, San Francisco, CA (open at posted times only)
Regional stores
UK/EU Store, AUS/NZ Store available
Customer service
Via MerchNow: [email protected] or 888-387-3343 (M-F 9am-5pm EST)
Target audience
Punk rock fans, vinyl collectors, concert-goers
Fat Wreck Chords has operated as an independent label in the punk rock scene for over three decades, positioning itself firmly outside major label structures. The webshop serves fans of melodic punk and hardcore, offering new releases, reissues, vinyl, and band merchandise directly to consumers. The label is closely associated with the San Francisco Bay Area punk community and maintains a physical record store in the city alongside its online operation. Pricing and product range reflect a specialist music retail model, appealing to collectors and dedicated fans rather than casual listeners.
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Fatwreck in the news
Recent updates and background about Fatwreck, summarised in our own words.
Western Addiction Announces New Album 'Psychedelic Munitions'
Bay Area punk band Western Addiction has announced their new album 'Psychedelic Munitions', set for release on May 22, 2026. The announcement includes a new single called 'Let's Keep The Circle Small' and the album is now available for pre-order via Fat Wreck Chords.
Visit Fatwreck →Fat Wreck Chords Physical Record Store in San Francisco
Fat Wreck Chords operates a physical record store at 2196 Palou Ave in San Francisco, open on scheduled dates and times that are announced in advance. Customers are asked to check posted hours before visiting.
Visit Fatwreck →New Music and Tour Dates from Fat Wreck Bands
Several Fat Wreck Chords artists have upcoming live dates and new releases, including American Steel, Bad Cop Bad Cop, and others with shows scheduled into late 2026. Tour dates and tickets are listed on the label's website.
Visit Fatwreck →Summaries by Image Review based on publicly available sources and our own editing. External links may contain affiliate links.
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Is Fat Wreck Chords a reliable webshop?
Fat Wreck Chords is an established independent punk label that has been operating since 1990. The webshop is managed through MerchNow, which handles order fulfilment and customer support, and can be reached at [email protected] or by phone during business hours.
Does Fat Wreck Chords ship internationally?
Yes, Fat Wreck Chords offers separate regional stores for UK and EU customers as well as for Australia and New Zealand, in addition to the main store.
How can I contact customer service about my order?
Customer support is handled by MerchNow and can be reached at [email protected] or by phone at 888-387-3343, Monday through Friday between 9am and 5pm EST.
Does Fat Wreck Chords have a physical store I can visit?
Yes, there is a physical record store located at 2196 Palou Ave in San Francisco, CA. The store operates on scheduled opening times that are posted in advance, and visitors are asked not to show up outside those hours.
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