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Scary Octopus Records

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Scary Octopus Records will be a permanent fixture moving forward at Commonwealth Dry Goods.

We will strive to bring the best in surf, rockabilly & exotica/lounge music from the golden age to modern times.

03/09/2025

Got a shipment from our friends at Hi-Tide Recordings today so that means “The Scimitars” are back in stock! One of the most popular albums we’ve ever had in the bins. Do yourself a favor and check out this band’s vibe on Spotify and then slide by the website and grab yourself a hard copy. Link in the bio.

03/04/2025

If you’re like us, you celebrate Christmas year ‘round. Thats why we are stoked to have Blue Wave Theory “Sleigh the Waves” in stock now at Scary Octopus Records. Ten awesome Holiday classics that have been All Surfed Up! Link🎄🌊 www.tinyurl.com/scaryoctopus

03/02/2025

We defy you to listen to LA LOM and not immediately be chilled the F out. These guys are blowing up & for good reason. Check em out on Spotify and then swing by our website and scoop the album: www.tinyurl.com/scaryoctopus

02/27/2025

Excited to have the latest from the legendary Surfer Joe at the shop! “Still Working: The Best of Surfer Joe” is now available at Scary Octopus Records and on our website! Catch your copy today! Link in the bio.

02/25/2025

We have a very limited amount of the official event poster for our One Year Anniversary Bash signed by The Yeggs, DJ Themsee and Schoode. Artwork by Loud Goat! Snag yours today: www.tinyurl.com/scaryoctopus

02/23/2025

Our One Year Anniversary Mai Tai Glasses and Shirts are now available for purchase on our website. The glasses were designed by the great and powerful Tony Canepa and are available in two different colors. The tees feature our retro logo designed by Loud Goat and are printed on super soft Next Level shirts. Celebrate one year of breezes so tame, you'll forget your own name! www.tinyurl.com/scaryoctopus

02/22/2025

Tonight is the night! Doors & DJ Themsee at 7p! If you’re facing The Old Firestation #3 from University Ave, use the door to the LEFT. That’s right, we have our own private entrance! Head upstairs and enjoy yourself. Must have a ticket/be on the list. The Yeggs play at 8pm.

02/20/2025

It’s finally here! This is the official schedule for our One Year Anniversary Bash this Saturday at the Old Firestation. Remember, you must have a ticket/be on the list. We will be upstairs which you can gain access to from the door immediately to the left when you enter the bar from University Ave. Message us with any questions & mahalo for making our first year such a great one! 🦑🎸🍹

01/25/2025

We’re excited to have The Rumtones new self-titled album in stock on 12” black vinyl. They are limited to 100 copies total and are available solo or paired with their 7” EP ‘Nazare’ for a very reasonable price! Have a gander at the link in our bio and snag yourself some wax. www.tinyurl.com/scaryoctopus

01/24/2025

Fully restocked on all things Black Flamingos! A lot of these songs will sound very familiar to you if you’re subscriber to a certain ta**ry podcast. Awesome surf rock music on vinyl is tough to beat. www.tinyurl.com/scaryoctopus

01/23/2025

This is as exciting it gets for us! On February 22nd, you will have the opportunity to purchase one of two unique Scary Octopus Records one year anniversary Mai Tai glasses featuring bespoke artwork for our good friend: the legendary . Swipe to see both color schemes that will be on hand. Only 72 of each color were made so make sure you’re at our Anniversary Bash!

01/21/2025

It’s the winter sale! Check out our website for DOZENS of discounted albums. Awesome music available at a great price. Every order comes with Scary Octopus Koozie! www.tinyurl.com/scaryoctopus

01/18/2025

Got some great new records in this week! We always recommend you check out the artists on Spotify if you are unfamiliar and then if you dig them, head on over to our website and get yourself a wax copy. It's just science. www.tinyurl.com/scaryoctopus

01/12/2025

The Halloween Hootenanny official 12” EP is now only $20. Only 13 copies remain. Jacket art designed by the great and powerful Tony Canepa. Each record is pressed on “Kraken’s Ink” colored purple vinyl and features new spooky music from everyone that played the show. We ended up raising over 10,000 dollars for Mission 22. Snag one here. www.tinyurl.com/scaryoctopus

SIDE A
1) “The Wolfman Can’t Come” by The Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band
2) “The Cursed Octopus of Lake Norman” by Sunny Ledfurd

SIDE B
3) “Band of the Living Dead” by The Pietasters
4) “Hang Eleven” by Ponytails & Cocktails with Pete Evick

12/27/2024

It’s the Scary Octopus Records end of the year record sale! Use code “2024” at checkout on our website from now until January 1st for 20% off all vinyl. Assemble your stack today! www.tinyurl.com/scaryoctopus

12/04/2024

In stock now for Christmas! Hi-Tide Recordings presents The Surfrajettes on this new holiday classic, ft. original “Marshmallow March” on the A-side + “All I Want For Christmas Is You” given the surf guitar treatment on the B-side! Limited edition green/marshmellow colored vinyl: https://www.commonwealthdrygoods.com/shop/scaryoctopusrecords/12

11/03/2024

Join us Saturday, February 22nd at historic The Old Firestation #3 as we celebrate Scary Octopus’ first year of supplying the beautiful beaches of Fairfax with the finest in Surf, Lounge, Rockabilly and Exotic music!

Pittsburgh’s own The Yeggs will be making the trip south to perform awesome surf rock live, in person. Fairfax legend DJ Themsee will be spinning the hits on vinyl before and after. We will also release our very first Mai Tai glass with exclusive artwork from the extremely gifted Tony Canepa!

YOU MUST HAVE A TICKET TO ATTEND! There are only 40 available and each ticket comes with a signed/numbered event poster featuring artwork from Loud Goat! Tickets go on sale Tuesday, November 5th. This event is as local as it gets so tickets will ONLY be on sale in house at Scary Octopus Records & Commonwealth Dry Goods.

Address

10409 Main Street C
Fairfax, VA
22030

Opening Hours

Tuesday	11am - 6pm
Wednesday	11am - 6pm
Thursday	11am - 6pm
Friday	11am - 6pm
Saturday	12pm - 5pm
Sunday	12pm - 4pm

Telephone

+17032737800

Website

http://www.tinyurl.com/scaryoctopus

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Now in stock! This is the debut album of The Silver Tongued Devils! A Surf Rock instrumental band from Fredericton , N.B., Canada. Pressed to 12” colored vinyl, we are the only shop in the state that has this record! Available at @scaryoctopusrecords or on our website: www.tinyurl.com/scaryoctopus #SurfRock #Tiki #vinylcommunity

In response to your spooky demands, we now have Scary Octopus Records turntable slip mats in stock at the shop and on our website! Pay homage to the Terrible Legend of the Scary Octopus every time you fire up your turntable! link (Los Frenéticos not for included, but recommended) Hit the link below to order! https://www.commonwealthdrygoods.com/shop/scary-octopus-records/12?