Vinegar Syndrome's Vinegar Academy Labor Day Sale Starts This Friday
Vinegar Syndrome’s biggest summer event returns this Friday, August 29, 2025. The Vinegar Academy Labor Day Sale is just days away, bringing back long-lost titles, steep discounts, a new VSA box set, and loyalty rewards.
When and where the sale takes place
The sale runs from 12:01 a.m. ET Friday, Aug. 29 to 11:59 p.m. ET Tuesday, Sept. 2, exclusively at Vinegar Syndrome and their sister site Mélusine.
Both websites will go offline for maintenance on Wednesday, Aug. 27 at 10 a.m. ET.
Massive OOP restocks begin daily at noon
Vinegar Syndrome is restocking over 250 out-of-print (OOP) titles, giving collectors another chance at previously sold-out editions. This includes more than 100 Vinegar Syndrome releases and 150+ Partner Label titles, from VSUs and VSAs to various sub-label editions.
New batches of OOP stock will go live every day at 12:01 p.m. ET, starting Friday. Quantities are limited, and all OOP items carry a strict one-per-customer limit.
Some copies may show minor imperfections from long-term storage. All OOP sales are final, no refunds, cancellations, or replacements.
What’s new: September releases and a major VSA box set
Vinegar Syndrome will launch a brand-new multi-film VSA box set on Friday, the largest in the line’s history.
Then on Monday, Sept. 1 at 12:01 p.m. ET, the full September 2025 slate goes live across both sites. The release lineup includes:
- Eight new Vinegar Syndrome and sub-label titles
- Nineteen Partner Label releases
- Two new Mélusine debuts, including one from a brand-new imprint
- The official launch of Pink Line, a new sub-label making its debut with a chaotic multi-film set
The September lineup cements Vinegar Syndrome as a leading force in genre and exploitation media, while the Pink Line launch expands the label’s sub-brand offerings with bold, niche releases.
Sitewide discounts and merch deals
The Labor Day Sale features discounts from 10% to 75% off across a wide range of items. Products on sale include:
- In-stock Blu-rays and UHDs
- Branded apparel and merchandise
- Degausser Video VHS titles
These deals offer one of the few chances each year to save on back catalog inventory, making this sale a key opportunity for budget-conscious collectors.
Loyalty reward: VSMC punch card promotion
Vinegar Syndrome is rewarding loyal fans with a special VSMC punch card promotion:
- Spend $30 or more per day during the sale and earn 1,500 bonus points daily
- Points can be redeemed for a free exclusive VSMC slipcover
- All redemptions must be completed by Saturday, Sept. 7 at 11:59 p.m. ET
This promotion gives Movie Club members a new reason to check out each day, rewarding consistent engagement with limited-edition physical media bonuses.
Order stacking and shipping options
Order stacking is enabled throughout the sale. Customers can add new purchases to any unshipped order with paid shipping, consolidating items across both Vinegar Syndrome and Mélusine orders.
To use this feature, shoppers must be logged in. Note that free shipping thresholds are disabled during the sale.
Shipping timeline and pre-order handling
Orders will begin shipping on Sept. 8, starting with subscriber orders. Orders that include pre-order items will ship in mid-September, once all items are in stock.
To receive available items earlier, customers should place those items in a separate order and select paid shipping at checkout.
Final thoughts
This year's Vinegar Academy Labor Day Sale is shaping up to be one of the most expansive yet, bringing back 250+ out-of-print titles, launching a major VSA box set, introducing the Pink Line sub-label, and offering deep discounts sitewide.
The sale begins Friday, Aug. 29 at 12:01 a.m. ET and ends Tuesday, Sept. 2 at 11:59 p.m. ET. Mark your calendars for daily noon drops and Monday’s full slate reveal. It’s going to be a big one.
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