Slap-a-Ham Records


Slap a Ham Records was an independent label from San Francisco owned and operated by Chris Dodge, bassist of the band Spazz as well as others. The label is generally seen as a highly influential entity within the hardcore punk scene in California during the 1980s and 1990s, for the label issued releases by groups such as Crossed Out, Man Is the Bastard, Capitalist Casualties, among others. It is also considered to have played an important role in the development of powerviolence, a dissonant style of hardcore that is similar to grindcore and thrashcore. The label also issued early releases by well-known groups such as the Melvins and Eyehategod. 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 stagnate commerce, causing Dodge to go into debt.

Label roster

This list is organized by catalog number. All three Bllleeeeaaauuurrrrgghhh compilations were only released on 7" vinyl. All CD releases are bootlegs.
No.YearArtistTitleFormatNotes
11990Infest/P.H.C.Split8" FlexiEdition of 1000 translucent blue 8" flexi disc copies, all hand numbered and packaged in fold-out sleeves. Later repressed as a 7" in 2000 with the catalog number 1.5
1.52000Infest/P.H.C.Split7"7" reissue of Slap a Ham #1. Edition of 1500 total, pressed on black and translucent blue vinyl. 6 test press copies also exist.
21990MelvinsYour Blessened/Pronounce Piece Me8" Flexi2-song single, three pressings consisting of 1000 copies each, making 3000 copies total. The first pressing was 1000 clear copies that were packaged in white, yellow, or orange sleeves. The second pressing consisted of 1000 yellow copies packaged in blue sleeves. The third, and final, pressing was 1000 red copies packaged in red, green, or yellow sleeves. The first pressing sleeves featured a picture of Buzz Osborne as a kid, while the second and third featured a picture of a young Dale Crover instead. The first two pressings were also hand numbered, while the third was not.
31990No Use for a NameLet 'Em Out7"Pressed on yellow, red, grey, pink, purple, blue, and clear vinyl.
41990NeanderthalFighting Music7"1300 copies total. The first pressing consisted of 1000 black copies that came with black and white inserts. The second press, consisting of only 100 purple copies, came with a red and white insert. The third pressing, consisting of 200 black copies, also came with a red and white insert.
4.52000NeanderthalUndisputed Fighting Music7"Extremely rare white label test pressing release, edition of only 6, making this the rarest release made the label. This release was originally planned to be a complete 8-song discography 7", but was never finished. Bootlegs released on 7" and cassette also exist, under the names of Complete Fighting Music.
51990StikkyCuddle7"This 7" was originally released in Switzerland by Off The Disk Records in 1988. The US Slap a Ham edition was issued in 1990 and was first pressed on multi-colored splatter vinyl, and had some minor art alterations. A second pressing, issued in 1991, was pressed on yellow, grey/pink swirl, and also multi-colored splatter vinyl.
61990Fu ManchuKept Between Trees7"1000 copies total. Test pressings also exist. Would later be reissued by At The Dojo Records in 2015 as a 10".
71991Various ArtistsBllleeeeaaauuurrrrgghhh! - The Record7"Compilation containing contribution by 41 bands total, all ranging stylistically from grindcore to punk rock. Pressed on blue, green, clear, pink, purple, grey, red, and white vinyl. Packaged in sleeves that ranged from green to blue to pink.
7.51991Charred Remains/Pink Turds In SpaceSplit7"First pressing consisted of 1500 green copies in black-and-white sleeves. Second pressing consists of 500 black copies in red-and-white sleeves.
81991Capitalist CasualtiesThe Art Of Ballistics7"Sleeve folds out as a poster
91991Crossed OutCrossed Out7"1000 black copies pressed. Also exists are 6 purple test pressings, at least one of which is signed by Chris Dodge
101992Capitalist CasualtiesDisassembly LineLP, CDPressed on purple and black vinyl. CD edition contains material released on various compilation albums as well as the entirety of the band's The Art Of Ballistics 7", which was previously issued as Slap a Ham #8. Would later be reissued on LP and CD formats in 2002 by Six Weeks.
111992No CommentDownsided7"First press consists of 1500 clear copies packaged in fold-out poster sleeves. A second press of 1000 black copies followed. There are also less than 20 blue copies that were made, as well as an extra rare purple copy. Would later be repressed in 2011 by Deep Six Records.
121992Various ArtistsSon Of Bllleeeeaaauuurrrrgghhh7"A "sequel" to the Bllleeeeaaauuurrrrgghhh! compilation 7" that was pressed on grey, blue, red, salmon, purple, and pink vinyl. Also exists are maroon copies that are packaged in xerox'd sleeves, as well as maroon copies packaged with no sleeves at all.
131992MelvinsLove Canal/Someday5"2-song 5" single, edition of 3072. 3000 clear copies, 30 "milky" white copies, 30 pink copies, and 12 pink test pressings with white labels. All copies are packaged in clear blank plastic sleeves, and all copies include no center labels.
141992Crossed Out/Man Is the BastardSplit7"First pressing consisted of 2000 black copies, 1000 packaged in blue sleeves, 1000 packaged in red sleeves. A second pressing was made, with alternative artwork that resembles closely to the band's "uniform" artwork style. The second press consists of pink, green, blue, and grey colored vinyl copies.
151992Monastery/AnarchusMutilate The Corpse/In Partibus InfideliumLP, CD, CSSplit full-length.
161993SpazzSpazz7"First pressing of 1000 black copies came in yellow sleeves, the second press consisted of 700 black copies in green sleeves.
171993Lack Of Interest/Slave StateSplit EP7"Some copies were packaged in alternative xerox'd sleeves
181993Capitalist CasualtiesRaised Ignorant7"Pressed on maroon vinyl. In 2015, Indonesian label Grind Today Records issued a cassette edition of the recording
191993RuptureBaser Apes7"Pressed on black and green vinyl
201994IabhorherCrowskin/Splint7"2-song single.
211994MDC/Capitalist CasualtiesLiberty Gone7"3000 copies pressed in fold-out sleeves, released as a benefit for the Food Not Bombs organization.
221995Man Is the BastardD.I.Y.C.D.CDCompilation album containing material by the band released on early 7" releases. Later repressed in 2006 by Deep Six.
231995Spazz/C.F.D.L.Split EP7"2000 copies total. An edition of 50 hand numbered copies were released at Fiesta Grande #3
24199513/EyehategodWrong/Southern Discomfort7"-
251994PlutocracyDankstahzLPPressed as an edition of 500 black copies. Later issued as a 10" in Germany by the labels Anomie Records and Rødel Records.
261995Despise You/Suppression...To Show How Much You Meant/Mechanized Flesh7"-
271995Discordance Axis/PlutocracySplit EP7"3000 copies pressed. Originally intended to be a split between Plitocracy and Assück, however the Assück side was never recorded.
281996Enemy SoilWar Parade7"Pressed on pink, brown, and green vinyl
291997PhobiaEnslaved7"Packaged in fold-out poster sleeve
301996NoothgrushEmbraced By The Anti-Self7"-
311996Spazz/Jimmie WalkerSplit7"600 copies total; 500 black, 100 clear
321996Benumb/Dukes Of HazzardSplit7"Pressed on red and black vinyl. The Dukes Of Hazzard side contains a recording of James Best singing a song about his pet dog
331997Gob/Wink MartindaleTogether At Last7"500 copies on black vinyl, 100 copies on gold vinyl
341997SpazzFunk Ass Lil' Platter1"Obscure 1" toy record with only 14 copies made. It is the second rarest release made by Slap a Ham.
351997Capitalist CasualtiesA Collection Of Out-Of-Print Singles, Split EP's And Compilation TracksCDCompilation album featuring singles, split material, and compilation tracks. Later reissued by Six Weeks in 2000.
361997SpazzSweatin' To The OldiesCDCompilation featuring singles, compilation tracks, and split material. Indonesian label Grind Today Records issued a limited edition cassette edition of the album in 2015. In 2016, Tankcrimes reissued the album on CD format.
371997Capitalist CasualtiesDope And War7"Issued in fold-out sleeve
381997HellnationAt War With Emo5"Pressed on black, yellow, and black/yellow swirl vinyl.
391997Melt-BananaEleventh7"Pressed on clear vinyl.
401997Various ArtistsFiesta Comes AliveLP, CDPressed on black and blue vinyl. A purple pressing, available only through direct mail order, also exists
411997No LessBoxed In7"Pressed on red and black vinyl.
421998Various ArtistsBllleeeeaaauuurrrrgghhh! - A Music War7"Third part in the Bllleeeeaaauuurrrrgghh! series. Pressed on black and purple vinyl.
431998Fuck on the BeachFastcore on the Beach7"Pressed on black and white vinyl
441998GodstomperSaturday Morning Power Violence7"-
451998Slight SlappersThe Very Best of Slight Slappers2"Edition of 666 copies
461998GaspDrome Triler of Puzzle Zoo PeopleLP, CDLP pressed on black and baby blue vinyl. The blue copies were mostly sold through direct mail order
471998PhobiaMeans of ExistenceLP, CDLP pressed on pink and black vinyl. Deep Six Records later reissued the album as a picture disc in 2008, and repressed it again in 2013 on black, blue, and green vinyl. In 2002, Deathvomit Records reissued the CD edition.
481998Burned Up, Bled DryCloned Slaves...For Slaves...7"Pressed on green and black vinyl.
491998Burning WitchTowers...LPEdition of 2000; 1800 black, 200 clear.
501999Ancient Chinese SecretCaveat EmptorLP, CDPressed on black and orange vinyl. The same year, a cassette edition was issued by Selfmadegod Records and Impeachment Records
511999Fuck on the BeachPower Violence ForeverLP, CDLP pressed on black and white vinyl. CD edition includes a live set as a single bonus track.
521999Lack of InterestTrapped InsideLP, CDLP pressed on black and orange vinyl.
531998Various ArtistsHam Slappin' HitsCSEdition of 20 hand numbered copies that were given away to friends of the label as Christmas presents. It is the third rarest release by the label.
541999SpazzCrush, Kill, DestroyLP, CDCD edition of 3000 copies. LP pressed on black and purple vinyl. The purple copies were sold through direct mail order. 625 Thrashcore would later reissue the album in 2010 as an LP, then again in 2012, then again in 2013, then finally once more in 2015. In 2015, a cassette edition of the album was issued by Indonesian label Grind Today Records.
551999Crossed Out1990–1993LP, CDLP pressed on black and white vinyl, white copies being sold through direct mail order. Discography compilation containing every single released song by Crossed Out as well as demos and live recordings.
562000HellnationCheerleaders For ImperialismLP, CDLP pressed on black and pink vinyl.
572001Fuck on the BeachEndless SummerLP, CDLP pressed on black and yellow vinyl.
582000East/West Blast TestEast/West Blast TestCDLater reissued in 2003 by Relapse Records.
592001Various ArtistsShort, Fast, And Loud! Vol. #1CD-
602001SpazzSweatin' 3: Skatin', Satan, & KatonCD-
612002Conga FuryChaotic NoiseCD-
622001YacøpsæEinstweilige VernichtungLP, CDIssued in Germany by Vulgar Records and Scrotum Records the same year as the US Slap a Ham Release. In 2011, Italian labels F.O.A.D. Records and E.U. '91 Produzioni reissued the album as an LP. In 2015, the Malaysian label Sukma Records issued the album on cassette.
632001NoothgrushFailing Early, Failing OftenCDCompilation that includes tracks from splits and compilations.
642002OtophobiaMalignantCDEdition of 2000. Deep Six Records issued an LP edition the same year as the Slap a Ham CD.