Record Store Cat Mugs
Description: Part record shop, part alley cat, this design pairs a bold Japanese-style cat illustration with a spinning vinyl record for artwork that feels equal parts retro and cool. It's the kind of piece that gets a knowing nod from anyone who's ever flipped through crates at a local record shop looking for something rare.
Description: Man's Ruin Records was an independent record label founded in 1994. The label's eclectic catalog is vast, ranging from the relatively famous, to the lesser known. Man's Ruin prided itself in being the opposite of everything that was wrong with the record industry, keeping their operation very straight forward. They did not make signed contracts with the artists that they released, and profits were split 50-50 between band and label. Recordings were licensed for 2–5 years, and all rights were retained by the bands. The label became began to falter after a combination of events, including having outgrown its original distributor, and losing its lease at the height of the Bay Area Dot-Com boom. This combination led to the label's untimely demi
Description: A bold retro-inspired design featuring a cool orange tabby cat exploring vinyl records in a Tokyo record store setting. With a vintage turntable, colorful album art, and playful Japanese-inspired details, this artwork is perfect for vinyl collectors, record store lovers, cat fans, DJs, crate diggers, and anyone who loves retro music culture with a fun Tokyo vibe.
Description: Founded in 1994, Man's Ruin Records was a trailblazing independent label based in the Bay Area, known for its diverse catalog and fiercely artist-first philosophy. Home to both underground and emerging rock talent, the label stood out by rejecting traditional music industry practices—opting for handshake deals over contracts, 50/50 profit splits with artists, and short-term licensing agreements that ensured bands retained full ownership of their work. As one of the most influential DIY record labels of the 1990s, Man's Ruin supported creative freedom above all. The label faced challenges during the Dot-Com boom, including outgrowing its distributor and losing its lease, ultimately closing its doors in 2002. Despite its short run, Man's Ruin
Description: Bring retro music vibes to life with this stylish Tokyo-inspired vinyl cat design. Featuring a cool orange tabby with headphones, a turntable, stacked records, and bold record store aesthetics, this artwork is perfect for cat lovers, vinyl collectors, music fans, DJs, and anyone who loves Japanese retro culture. A fun and eye-catching choice for record store enthusiasts, city pop fans, and lovers of unique music-themed apparel.
Description: A bold retro-inspired design featuring a stylish DJ cat in a Tokyo record store vibe, complete with vinyl, headphones, neon colors, and Japanese city energy. Perfect for music lovers, vinyl collectors, cat fans, DJs, retro streetwear enthusiasts, and anyone who loves playful urban graphics with a cool synthwave aesthetic.
Description: A retro-inspired Tokyo record store design featuring a cool little cat and a love for vinyl, cassettes, CDs, and Japanese music culture. Perfect for record collectors, music lovers, cat people, and anyone who dreams of spending an afternoon digging through Tokyo's record shops.
