Snuffy Smile was a long running

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based in

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and operated by Yoichi Eimori between 1992 and 2005. The label concentrated mainly on the 7-inch vinyl format gaining a large following worldwide. The label released records from a constantly growing roster of some of Japan's finest

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bands as well as other punk bands from around the globe. The Snuffy Smile label officially ceased to operate in 2005 but then Yoichi moved from Tokyo to

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, the label gained a new lease of life, added an 's' to the name to become Snuffy Smiles with new releases continuing for the foreseeable future.

Partial list of notable artists and albums

*CD Albums **Wall - A Silent Voice Wanders The Sea Of Contradiction **Lovemen - Children Eat A Nightmare **Blew - You're Not The Only One **The Urchin - Another Day, Another Sorry State *Split 7" **Screaming Fat Rat / Hot Water Music - F State Revisited **My Winter Jane / Discount - s/t **

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/ Three Minute Movie - A Split 7 Inch **The Miles Apart / This World Is Mine - A Split 7 Inch

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Snuffy Smile @ Discogs
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Partial list of notable artists and albums

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