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What is the most popular song by Sub Pop Records?

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The most popular song by Sub Pop Records is “Smells Like Teen Spirit” with a total of 3M page views.


Sub Pop Records, founded by Bruce Pavitt and Jonathan Poneman, is a label which originally formed in Seattle, Washington around 1986. In 1988, Sub Pop Records LLC was established.

The company achieved fame in the late 1980s after signing such acts as Nirvana, Soundgarden, Mudhoney, and many other bands from Seattle’s alternative rock scene.... Read More
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