Oi! the Boat Records


Oi! the Boat Records is an independent record label based in Lafayette, Indiana. The label was started as a digital distribution only record label to release Yakimick's former bands' early recordings. It has since evolved into an internationally recognized independent label with a back catalog of vinyl and digital releases from both established and relatively unknown acts from half a dozen countries worldwide.
The label specializes in punk, oi!, ska, and hardcore bands.

History

Early Days

Growth

In 2009, the label released its first vinyl output: a split 7" vinyl EP with Stamford Bridge and Bastards Choir. In 2009 Max Campbell of Bastards Choir and Hudson Falcons joined Yakimick as co-owner of Oi! the Boat.
In 2010 the label released the popular Swedish Oi! band Perkele's EP entitled "Punk Rock Army" through a collaboration with Germany's Bandworm Records who had previously rereleased Yakimicks former band Brassknuckle Boys LP "Songs About Fighting" on vinyl.

Gaining notoriety

In late 2010 Lars Frederiksen of punk band Rancid and Lars Frederiksen and the Bastards contacted Oi! the Boat Records about the possibility of releasing music by his new Oi! band The Old Firm Casuals. To date, Oi! the Boat has released 3 EPs by the band, including a split double 7" vinyl EP with the seminal UK Oi! band The Last Resort

Discography