RELAPSE RECORDS

RELAPSE RECORDS American metal and experimental label founded by Matthew F. Jacobson. Styles include death metal, sludge, black metal, post-rock, and synthwave.

Previous sublabels focusing on ambient/dark ambient include Release Entertainment and Desolation House. Series: Cult Classic, Relapse Singles Series.

Beginning in 2016 new vinyl releases and reissues come with stickers having a 7 character code.
– The format is as follows: LPXXXXR
– This is a stock keeping unit (SKU) used by the label to distinguish color variations
– Not to be confused with the catalog number (which begins with RR)

The label formerly had an office and warehouse in The Netherlands, which was closed due to a fierce fire. But it recently reopened again.
Relapse Records has launched an official European/UK store to offer cheaper shipping and zero custom fees on all products for customers across these territories. The new store, which ships again from the Netherlands, is currently stocked with most Relapse new releases and merchandise