Joyce Manor on Vinyl & CD: Where to Start (and How to Pre-Order I Used To Go To This Bar)

f you like punk songs that hit fast, stick in your head, and somehow feel huge even when they’re over in two minutes, Joyce Manor is the band you end up circling back to. They’re a Torrance, California punk rock staple—equal parts pop-punk urgency and emo honesty—built on short runtimes, sharp hooks, and zero filler. 

Now they’re gearing up for a new chapter: Joyce Manor’s new album I Used To Go To This Bar is out January 30, 2026 (Epitaph)—and it’s already looking like the kind of “play it twice in a row” record that made fans fall in love with them in the first place. 

Below is a quick guide to Joyce Manor’s essential releases—and what we currently have available to order (including a standout Indie Exclusive variant).

Who are Joyce Manor?

Joyce Manor formed in 2008 in Torrance, California, and have become known for punchy, melodic punk that expands into pop-punk, emo, and indie rock edges without losing its bite. Their lineup has centered around Barry Johnson and Chase Knobbe (with Matt Ebert as a core member), and their albums are famously tight—short, direct, and replayable. 

The new album: 

I Used To Go To This Bar

 (Out Jan 30, 2026)

What to know

• Release date: January 30, 2026 

• Label: Epitaph Records 

• Production: Brett Gurewitz (Bad Religion / Epitaph) 

• Lead single: “Well, Whatever It Was” 

Pre-order formats we’re tracking

From the provided catalog file, I Used to Go to This Bar appears as:

• Indie Exclusive (IEX) Yellow Vinyl (LP) — Pre-Order

• Standard Vinyl (LP) — Pre-Order

• CD — Pre-Order 

(Availability can change quickly on pre-orders—especially exclusives—so if you want that color variant, it’s smart to move early.)

Joyce Manor essentials: where to start on vinyl (or CD)

If you’re building your first Joyce Manor stack, these are the records that tend to convert casual listeners into “okay, play it again” fans:

Never Hungover Again

 (2014)

A defining Joyce Manor album and a near-perfect entry point—lean, hooky, and relentless. If you want the most “classic” Joyce Manor feel, start here. 

In the provided file, both LP and CD versions show strong availability. 

Cody

 (2016)

A slightly more expansive sound while keeping that Joyce Manor punch—great if you like melodic punk that still hits hard. The file lists LP and a CD (backorder). 

40 oz. to Fresno

 (2022)

A modern-era Joyce Manor ripper, with vinyl and CD options listed (including a colored vinyl variant in the file). 

(And yes—Pitchfork noted this was the album before the new 2026 release.) 

Million Dollars to Kill Me

 (2018)

A slicker, punchy album that still feels immediate—great if you want catchy without going soft. 

The file shows both vinyl entries and a CD marked low stock. 

Songs From Northern Torrance

 (rarities/comp, 2020)

For deep cuts and early-era energy—great once you’re already hooked. 

The file lists a vinyl variant (Opaque Yellow). 

Vinyl vs CD: which format should you grab?

Go vinyl if you want:

• Collectible variants (like Indie Exclusive color pressings)

• Bigger artwork / shelf presence

• That “put it on, let it ride” listening ritual

Go CD if you want:

• Cheapest way to own the album physically

• Easy car/home playback

• A compact discography build-out fast

A lot of Joyce Manor fans do both: vinyl for favorites + CD for the full catalog.