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Nirvana – Nevermind: The Singles (Box Set) (2011)
Released on November 7, 2011, Nevermind: The Singles is a limited edition vinyl box set by Nirvana. Issued to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Nevermind (1991), the collection gathers the four official UK singles from the album on 10-inch vinyl.
This release was designed primarily for collectors and vinyl enthusiasts, replicating the original single artwork and packaging.
Box Set Contents
The set includes four 10-inch vinyl singles:
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“Smells Like Teen Spirit”
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“Come as You Are”
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“Lithium”
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“In Bloom”
Each single features original B-sides, including rare tracks, live recordings, and non-album material that were originally released alongside the singles in the early 1990s.
The packaging closely reproduces the original UK single sleeves, preserving their iconic artwork.
Album Credits
Band Members (Original Recordings)
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Kurt Cobain – vocals, guitar
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Krist Novoselic – bass
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Dave Grohl – drums
Production
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Butch Vig – producer (Nevermind)
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Mixed by Andy Wallace
Label: Geffen Records
Musical Significance
The singles included in this box set represent the songs that propelled Nirvana into global superstardom. Nevermind reshaped mainstream rock music, bringing the Seattle grunge movement into the international spotlight.
The B-sides add further value, featuring:
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Early non-album tracks
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Live BBC recordings
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Raw performances showcasing the band’s stage energy
Fun Facts & Trivia
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The box set was released as part of the 20th anniversary celebrations of Nevermind.
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Each record is pressed on 10-inch vinyl, matching the format of the original UK singles.
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The original single artwork has become highly collectible among fans.
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“Smells Like Teen Spirit” is widely regarded as one of the most influential rock singles of all time.
Did You Know?
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The 20th anniversary campaign also included expanded deluxe editions of Nevermind.
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Original UK pressings of these singles are highly sought after in the collectors’ market.
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The box set emphasizes Nirvana’s impact on the early 1990s alternative rock explosion.
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The singles’ success helped push Nevermind to dethrone Michael Jackson at No. 1 in 1992.
