SNFU’s …And No One Else Wanted to Play Turns 40
Trust Records Announces Deluxe Anniversary Reissue
In 1985, underground rock was staunchly divided. At the heart of it was the crossover movement, the confounding middle ground between the longhairs and their arch enemies, the punks and hardcore kids. While each style had its own version of the punk-meets-thrash approach (itself a confrontation of scene norms), hardcore punk found its true disruptor in SNFU. (another side, 2025)
By bucking all the rules and writing their own, SNFU created a singular document that proved frenetic hardcore pacing and genuine catchiness were not mutually exclusive.
Trust Records is proud to announce the reissue of the bona fide classic, SNFU’s debut full-length …And No One Else Wanted to Play.
A 40th Anniversary Release
This reissue marks the 40th anniversary of the pivotal album and is available now in stores and across digital retailers.
The physical release includes two versions:
- Standard Edition: A repress of the original LP
- Limited Deluxe Edition:
- Housed in a box set
- Includes a bonus rarities LP featuring all-new artwork incorporating elements from the original seminal release
- Accompanied by a 104-page book documenting the band from 1981–1985
Inside the Deluxe Book
The 104-page book is a treasure trove for fans and historians alike, featuring:
- Unseen early photographs
- Original fanzine interviews
- Flyers, letters, and assorted ephemera
- Ty Stranglehold’s oral history of SNFU (1981–1985)
- Vocalist Chi Pig’s original yearbook photo
Both editions are available in several color variants.
A Cornerstone of Skate Punk
…And No One Else Wanted to Play stands as a cornerstone of skate punk and a monument to punk rock writ large, helping usher in the burgeoning genre of melodic hardcore.
With the sung vocals of Mr. Chi Pig, the dueling guitars of the Belke brothers, and a pummeling rhythm section capable of blinding velocity and sudden turns, the album achieves the rare feat of doing it all, anchored by a deep-rooted sense of melody and an ear for well-honed songwriting.
Across fourteen classic tracks, SNFU proves they can stand comfortably alongside genre-defining acts like Bad Religion, 7 Seconds, and the Descendents, influencing countless artists and sparking a shift still felt across modern music today.
The Origins of SNFU
SNFU formed in 1981 in Edmonton, Alberta, with core members:
- Mr. Chi Pig (Ken Chinn) – vocals
- Marc “Muc” Belke – guitar
- Brent “Bunt” Belke – guitar
Bonding over skateboarding and punk, the band originally went by Society’s NFU (short for No F*cking Use).
The debut LP was recorded across two hectic days at Track Record Studios in Hollywood, CA, in December 1984, with BYO Records founders Mark and Shawn Stern producing. Jimmy Schmitz (bass) and Evan C. “Tadpole” Jones (drums) rounded out the lineup, departing shortly after the sessions.
Hitting the Road and Making History
Following the album’s release, SNFU embarked on a 48-date North American tour, spreading these then-new classics live and earning cult success from coast to coast.
With the release of …And No One Else Wanted to Play, and the shows that followed, those cities, and the world of punk, would never be the same. And now, after decades out of print, neither will your turntable.
New Music Video: “Cannibal Café”
SNFU is also pleased to share their new official music video for album centerpiece “Cannibal Café.” Compiled by Nathan Drillot, the video features unseen live footage and a special appearance by Mike Belke.
…And No One Else Wanted to Play – Standard LP tracklist:
Side One
1. Broken Toy
2. She’s Not on the Menu
3. Money Matters
4. I’m Real Scared
5. Joyride
6. Seein’ Life Through the Bottom of a Bottle
Side Two
7. Cannibal Café
8. Misfortune
9. Plastic Surgery Kept Her Beautiful
10. The Gravedigger
11. Bodies in the Wall
12. Get Off Your Ass
13. Loser at Life / Loser at Death
14. This Is the End
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