Pre-ware

It has been a long time since I've posted about Beware...hell, it has been more than a few years since I've even given this band more than a passing thought. It is funny how some bands fade over the years, especially considering how much I loved this Beware record when it dropped in 2012.

At the time this 7 inch was released, there was a pre-release version which consists of some cheap, photocopied cover that is hand numbered on the back. I'm honestly not sure that I knew this existed back then. I do know that when Marcus posted about this pressing back in 2017, I quickly added it to my Discogs Want List. Three years later, mission accomplished.

There isn't much to say about this pressing as it isn't too exciting to look at. Still, not counting any test pressings, it is nice to complete the collection for this 7 inch.

Beware Second Pressing

Finally. I was finally able to get in on a Back To Back pre-order and get all the pressings. No need to whine and complain about missing out on the more limited color this time around. It feels good to get a win.

Considering how much I think that these guys compare to Chain of Strength, I find the green vinyl and lettering on the cover to be a nice choice.

100 pressed on green.

350 on black.

Getting The Best Of Me

Since I tried to pick up the Beware 7 inch two hours after Back To Back put them up for pre-order, I was too late and missed out. Two hours! I'm still amazed at how fast Back To Back stuff sells out.

I had mixed feelings about picking this up on eBay recently. Should I be grateful for the chance to add this record to my collection...or do I call the seller out as a piece of shit for flipping it to eBay only months after Back To Back was originally selling them? Either way, this is one of my favorite records so far this year and I'm glad that I finally own this pressing.

Buyer Beware

I've been having no luck with Back To Back Records. I missed the limited preorder vinyl for both Not Afraid and United Youth. They did a second pressing of the first Stick Together 7 inch, which sold out before I even realized that it existed. Then, most recently, I missed the colored vinyl for the new Beware record. The label is putting out records from today's best Straight Edge bands, but it is still a surprise at how fast this shit is selling out.

Beware released their demo last year on cassette. Because I can't be bothered with the cassette format, I only downloaded it. I listened to it a few times, but didn't really spend much time with it. That was obviously a big mistake, because their new 7 inch is good enough to possibly make my Top 5 list for the year. I'm getting some serious In My Eyes vibes from this record. If you haven't heard it, do yourself a favor and grab the download here.

300 pressed on black vinyl. How sweet is that Billingsgate long sleeve in the live picture?

While my luck with Back To Back has been pretty poor, I've fared much better with Control Records. This is another label that can't seem to do any wrong. Killer bands and quality records. The extra stickers from Control are a nice touch.

Control handled the Euro pressing of the Beware 7 inch, with red vinyl limited to 100.

300 pressed on black vinyl.