The debut release was Fetus by Crab Shack, the band Chris Langkamp played bass with, and was cassette only.
The second release, issued on compact disc, was the first Crustacean Records compilation featuring Helena Handbasket, Gethsemane, Crab Shack, Front of Trucker, Mas Optica, and Wet Dog.
[citation needed] The roster includes The Awesome Snakes, Birthday Suits, Bloodcow, Droids Attack, Drunk Drivers, Fuck Knights, The Giraffes, The Gusto, The Pimps, Imperial Battlesnake, Killdozer, Ouija Radio, Screamin' Cyn Cyn & The Pons, The Skintones, The Skullcranes, 20 Dollar Love, Things Fall Apart, and The Von Ehrics.
Past notable artists include Carl, You Know Peggy, The Soviettes, 26 (Doc Corbin Dart), Mucky Pup, John Kruth, Hazard County Girls, Modern Machines, Peelander-Z, and Rocket Fuel Is the Key.
"[2] In August and December 2007, the label filmed ten of their acts performing at the High Noon Saloon, to be released on DVD in July 2008.