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Slap-a-Ham Records

Slap a Ham Records was an independent label from San Francisco owned and operated by Chris Dodge. The label lasted for about 13 years, officially shutting down in 2002. According to Dodge, this was due because of the September 11 attacks; "After the attacks, everyone stopped spending money" and as a result, Slap a Ham faced stagnant commerce, causing Dodge to go into debt.

Slap-a-Ham Records

Name
Slap-a-Ham Records
Founded
1989.
Headquarters
San Francisco.
Dissolved
2002.

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Slap a Ham Records was an independent label from San Francisco owned and operated by Chris Dodge. The label lasted for about 13 years, officially shutting down in 2002. According to Dodge, this was due because of the September 11 attacks; "After the attacks, everyone stopped spending money" and as a result, Slap a Ham faced stagnant commerce, causing Dodge to go into debt.

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  1. 01Foundation and history
  2. 02Recordings and discography
  3. 03Archives and collections
  4. 04Notes, references and evidence

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