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Polyvinyl To Release Japan Benefit Album Compilation

• 21st Jul 2011

Chicago-based independent label Polyvinyl is to release Japan 3.11.11: A Benefit Album compilation that features 23 rare B-sides, rarities, live performances, covers and remixes from artists such as of Montreal, Deerhoof, St Vincent, David Bazan, Xiu Xiu, Love Is All, Casiokids, Starfucker, Efterklang, Owen and many more.

Availably digitally right now (link), a limited edition 180-gram red 2xLP version (pictured) that has been limited to 2000 copies will be released on September 26th.

Back in March, Japan suffered one of the largest earthquakes in recorded history, a tsunami that devastated its northern coast and a nuclear disaster, the scope of which is still unclear.

Soon after the news broke, Polyvinyl began reaching out to its artist family – and friends of that family – to put together a compilation to raise money for the victims of the tragedy.

All profits from the sales of the benefit album will be donated to the American Red Cross to support the International Red Cross in their ongoing relief efforts in Japan.

More information can be found by following this link.

MSD