Nirvana - In Utero [180g Black Vinyl LP]

Nirvana's third and final studio album In Utero stands as a defiant artistic statement, deliberately rejecting the polished sound that made Nevermind a commercial juggernaut. After breaking into the mainstream with their previous album, Nirvana hired Steve Albini to record In Utero, seeking a more complex, abrasive sound that was reminiscent of their work prior to Nevermind. Recorded over two weeks in February 1993 at Pachyderm Studios in Cannon Falls, Minnesota, the album captures the raw intensity of the band's live performances. This 180-gram black vinyl pressing delivers the album's uncompromising sonic vision with enhanced weight and presence.

The album produced the singles "Heart-Shaped Box," "All Apologies," and "Pennyroyal Tea," with "Heart-Shaped Box" and "All Apologies" reaching number one on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart. Tracks like "Scentless Apprentice," "Rape Me," and "Radio Friendly Unit Shifter" showcase the band's aggressive punk side, while "Dumb" and "All Apologies" reveal Kurt Cobain's gift for melody amid the chaos. After recording finished, rumors circulated that DGC might not release it due to Albini's abrasive and uncommercial sound, but the label eventually hired producer Scott Litt to remix the singles "All Apologies" and "Heart-Shaped Box" for radio play, though the album versions retained Albini's stark aesthetic.

The album reached number one on both the US Billboard 200 and UK Albums Chart, was certified 6x platinum in the US for 6 million sales, and has sold 15 million copies worldwide. The 180-gram pressing spreads the 12-track album across two sides, capturing Albini's stripped-down production that prioritized live energy over studio refinement. The format preserves the dynamic extremes that defined the album, from whisper-quiet verses to explosive choruses, maintaining the confrontational spirit that made In Utero both controversial and critically acclaimed upon release.

• Format: 180g Black Vinyl LP
• Standout tracks: "Heart-Shaped Box," "All Apologies," "Pennyroyal Tea"
• Pressing details: 180-gram vinyl, original Steve Albini production
• Genre/style: Grunge, Alternative Rock, Punk Rock, Noise Rock
• UPC: 720642453612

The album remains a powerful testament to Nirvana's artistic integrity, prioritizing raw emotional expression over commercial concerns in what would become their final studio statement.

* The Spotify track list may not exactly represent the tracks and audio of this LP edition.

Track List:

Side A:

1. Serve The Servants
2. Scentless Apprentice
3. Heart-Shaped Box
4. Rape Me
5. Frances Farmer Will Have Her Revenge On Seattle
6. Dumb

Side B:

1. Very Ape
2. Milk It
3. Pennyroyal Tea
4. Radio Friendly Unit Shifter
5. Tourette's
6. All Apologies