This handbook was first published in PDF form in January 2006, not long after the 'Sliver, The Best Of The Box' compilation was released. This is a verbatim copy of that original document, and many details have since been corrected. A more up to date version can be found here.
Revision 1.0 (January 2006)
A consolidation and chronology of all official Nirvana releases and recording dates.
Kurt Cobain - Vocals & Guitar / Dale Crover - Bass & Drums
1. Fecal Matter - Spank Thru [Demo] (0:03:45)
(Kurt Cobain)
1985 - Fecal Matter - Illiteracy Will Prevail (Demo)
2005 - Sliver: The Best Of The Box compilation album
first public performance
Kurt Cobain - Vocals & Guitar / Krist Novoselic - Bass / Aaron Burckhard - Drums
1. Skid Row - Heartbreaker [Live] (0:02:59)
Led Zeppelin cover
(John Bonham / John Paul Jones / Jimmy Page / Robert Plant)
2004 - With The Lights Out box set
2005 - Sliver: The Best Of The Box compilation album
(mislabelled as April 17, 1987 on covers)
Kurt Cobain - Vocals & Guitar / Krist Novoselic - Bass / Aaron Burckhard - Drums
1. Skid Row - White Lace And Strange [Radio Session] (0:02:09)
Chris Bond cover
(Chris Bond)
2004 - With The Lights Out box set
2. Skid Row - Anorexorcist [Radio Session] (0:02:44)
a.k.a. Annorexorcist
(Kurt Cobain)
2004 - With The Lights Out box set
3. Skid Row - Help Me, I’m Hungry [Radio Session] (0:02:41)
a.k.a. Vendettagainst
(Kurt Cobain)
2004 - With The Lights Out box set
Kurt Cobain - Vocals & Guitar / Krist Novoselic - Bass / Aaron Burckhard - Drums
1. Skid Row - Mrs. Butterworth [Rehearsal] (0:04:05)
a.k.a. Unknown #2
(Kurt Cobain)
2004 - With The Lights Out box set
2005 - Sliver: The Best Of The Box compilation album
first professional recording session
Kurt Cobain - Vocals & Guitar / Krist Novoselic - Bass / Dale Crover - Drums
Jack Endino - Producer
1. If You Must (0:04:01)
(Kurt Cobain)
2004 - With The Lights Out box set
2. Pen Cap Chew (0:03:02)
(Kurt Cobain)
2004 - With The Lights Out box set
3. Downer (0:01:42)
(Kurt Cobain)
1989 - Bleach album (CD version)
1992 - Incesticide compilation album
4. Floyd The Barber (0:02:18)
(Kurt Cobain)
1989 - Bleach album
5. Paper Cuts (0:04:06)
(Kurt Cobain)
1989 - Bleach album
6. Hairspray Queen (0:04:14)
(Kurt Cobain)
1992 - Incesticide compilation album
7. Aero Zeppelin (0:04:41)
(Kurt Cobain)
1992 - Incesticide compilation album
8. Beeswax (0:02:50)
(Kurt Cobain)
1991 - Kill Rock Stars various artists compilation album
1992 - Incesticide compilation album
9. Mexican Seafood (0:01:55)
(Kurt Cobain)
1989 - Teriyaki Asthma Vol. 1-5 various artists compilation E.P.s
1992 - Incesticide compilation album
Kurt Cobain - Vocals & Guitar / Krist Novoselic - Bass / Dale Crover - Drums
1. Floyd The Barber [Live] (0:02:33)
(Kurt Cobain)
2004 - With The Lights Out box set
2005 - Sliver: The Best Of The Box compilation album
2. Raunchola / Moby Dick [Live] (0:06:24)
Raunchola a.k.a. Erectum
(Kurt Cobain)
Moby Dick - Led Zeppelin cover
(John Bonham / John Paul Jones / Jimmy Page / Robert Plant)
2004 - With The Lights Out box set
3. Downer [Live] (0:01:43)
(Kurt Cobain)
2004 - With The Lights Out box set
Kurt Cobain - Vocals & Guitar
1. Polly [4-Track Home Demo] (0:02:30)
(Kurt Cobain)
2004 - With The Lights Out box set
2. Don’t Want It All [4-Track Home Demo] (0:02:26)
a.k.a. Seeds
(Kurt Cobain)
2004 - With The Lights Out box set
3. Clean Up Before She Comes [4-Track Home Demo] (0:03:12)
(Kurt Cobain)
2004 - With The Lights Out box set
2005 - Sliver: The Best Of The Box compilation album
4. Beans [4-Track Home Demo] (0:01:32)
(Kurt Cobain)
2004 - With The Lights Out box set
5. About A Girl [4-Track Home Demo] (0:02:44)
(Kurt Cobain)
2004 - With The Lights Out box set
2005 - Sliver: The Best Of The Box compilation album
6. Montage Of Heck [4-Track Home Demo] (0:33:23)
(Kurt Cobain)
1988 - Love Buzz single (10 seconds of the song intro)
Kurt Cobain - Vocals & Guitar / Krist Novoselic - Bass / Chad Channing - Drums
Jack Endino - Producer (and backing vocals on Spank Thru)
1. Blandest (0:03:56)
(Kurt Cobain)
2004 - With The Lights Out box set
2005 - Sliver: The Best Of The Box compilation album
2. Spank Thru (0:03:23)
(Kurt Cobain)
1988 - Sub Pop 200 various artists E.P. box set
3. Big Cheese (0:03:41)
(Kurt Cobain)
1988 - Love Buzz single
1989 - Bleach album (CD version)
4. Love Buzz (0:03:35)
Shocking Blue cover
(Robbie van Leeuwen)
1988 - Love Buzz single (with ‘Montage Of Heck’ added as intro)
1989 - Bleach album
1989 - Blew E.P.
1 November 1988 / Sub Pop Records
![Love Buzz [Single]](../../mediabase/images-covers/(COVER IMAGE) 1988-11-01 Nirvana - Love Buzz [Single].jpg)
Tracks:
1. Love Buzz [Single Mix] (0:03:41)
2. Big Cheese (0:03:37)
Notes:
Sub Pop Singles Club #1.
Only 1000 copies pressed on black vinyl, individually hand-numbered.
Nirvana's debut recorded release.
‘Love Buzz’ written by Robby Van Leeuwen and originally performed by Shocking Blue. It contains 10 seconds of the ‘Montage Of Heck’ as the intro.
‘Big Cheese’ written by Kurt Cobain.
December 1988 - 3x12" E.P.s / Sub Pop Records
![Sub Pop 200 [Various Artists Compilation E.P.s]](../../mediabase/images-covers/(COVER IMAGE) 1988-12-01 Various Artists - Sub Pop 200.jpg)
Tracks:
3. Spank Thru (3:19)
Notes:
Only 5000 pressed of the Sub Pop triple E.P. set, which included a 20 page booklet.
‘Spank Thru’ written by Kurt Cobain.
Also includes tracks by Tad, The Fluid, Steven J. Bernstein, Mudhoney, The Walkabouts, Terry Lee Hale, Soundgarden, Green River, Fastbacks, Blood Circus, Swallow, Chemistry Set, Girl Trouble, The Nights and Days, Cat Butt, Beat Happening, Screaming Trees, Steve Fisk and Thrown Ups.
Kurt Cobain - Vocals & Guitar / Krist Novoselic - Bass / Chad Channing - Drums
1. Love Buzz [Rehearsal] (0:02:33) VIDEO
Shocking Blue cover
(Robbie van Leeuwen)
2004 - With The Lights Out box set
2. Scoff [Rehearsal] (0:00:28) VIDEO
(Kurt Cobain)
2004 - With The Lights Out box set
3. About A Girl [Rehearsal] (0:03:05) VIDEO
(Kurt Cobain)
2004 - With The Lights Out box set
4. Big Long Now [Rehearsal] (0:04:21) VIDEO
(Kurt Cobain)
2004 - With The Lights Out box set
5. Immigrant Song [Rehearsal] (0:01:57) VIDEO
Led Zeppelin cover
(John Bonham / John Paul Jones / Jimmy Page / Robert Plant)
2004 - With The Lights Out box set
6. Spank Thru [Rehearsal] (0:03:03) VIDEO
(Kurt Cobain)
2004 - With The Lights Out box set
7. Hairspray Queen [Rehearsal] (0:03:38) VIDEO
(Kurt Cobain)
2004 - With The Lights Out box set
8. School [Rehearsal] (0:03:47) VIDEO
(Kurt Cobain)
2004 - With The Lights Out box set
9. Mr. Moustache [Rehearsal] (0:03:47) VIDEO
(Kurt Cobain)
2004 - With The Lights Out box set
Kurt Cobain - Vocals & Guitar / Krist Novoselic - Bass / Chad Channing - Drums
Jack Endino - Producer
1. Scoff (0:04:10)
(Kurt Cobain)
1989 - Bleach album
2. Mr. Moustache (0:03:24)
(Kurt Cobain)
1989 - Bleach album
3. Sifting (0:05:24)
(Kurt Cobain)
1989 - Bleach album
4. About A Girl (0:02:48)
(Kurt Cobain)
1989 - Bleach album
2002 - Nirvana compilation album
5. Blew (0:02:55)
(Kurt Cobain)
1989 - Bleach album
1989 - Blew E.P.
6. Swap Meet (0:03:03)
(Kurt Cobain)
1989 - Bleach album
7. Negative Creep (0:02:55)
(Kurt Cobain)
1989 - Bleach album
1996 - Hype! Motion Picture Soundtrack album
8. School (0:02:42)
(Kurt Cobain)
1989 - Bleach album
9. Big Long Now (0:05:04)
(Kurt Cobain)
1992 - Incesticide compilation album
Kurt Cobain - Vocals & Guitar / Jason Everman - Guitar / Krist Novoselic - Bass / Chad Channing - Drums
Greg Babior - Producer
1. Do You Love Me? (0:03:33)
KISS cover
(Paul Stanley / Bob Ezrin / Kim Fowley)
1990 - Hard To Believe: A KISS Covers Compilation various artists compilation
2. Dive [Early Version] (0:04:50)
(Kurt Cobain / Krist Novoselic)
2004 - With The Lights Out box set
June 1989 / Sub Pop Records
 1989-06-15 Nirvana - Bleach.jpg)
Tracks:
1. Blew (2:53)
2. Floyd The Barber (2:15)
3. About A Girl (2:46)
4. School (2:40)
5. Love Buzz (3:33)
6. Paper Cuts (4:04)
7. Negative Creep (2:52)
8. Scoff (4:07)
9. Swap Meet (3:00)
10. Mr. Moustache (3:21)
11. Sifting (5:21)
April 1992 CD Reissue:
Big Cheese (3:40)
Downer (1:42)
Notes:
All songs written by Kurt Cobain, except for ‘Love Buzz’ written by Robby Van Leeuwen and originally performed by Shocking Blue.
Front cover photo by Tracy Marander. Inner photos by Charles Peterson.
Design by Lisa Orth. Execution by Jane Higgins.
The European version substituted ‘Love Buzz’ with ‘Big Cheese’.
August 1989 - 5x7" singles (Volumes 1-5) / C/Z Records
 1989-08-xx Various Artists - Teriyaki Asthma [Compilation E.P.].jpg)
Tracks:
1. Mexican Seafood (1:52)
Notes:
7" was a limited edition of 1000.
Also features tracks by Babes In Toyland and L7.
Kurt Cobain - Vocals & Guitar / Mark Lanegan - Vocals & Guitar / Krist Novoselic - Bass / Mark Pickerel - Drums
Jack Endino - Producer
1. The Jury - Where Did You Sleep Last Night? (0:03:59)
Lead Belly cover
(Huddie Ledbetter)
1990 - Mark Lanegan - The Winding Sheet album
2. The Jury - Grey Goose (0:04:36)
Lead Belly cover
(Huddie Ledbetter)
2004 - With The Lights Out box set
3. The Jury - Ain't It A Shame (0:02:02)
Lead Belly cover
(Huddie Ledbetter)
2004 - With The Lights Out box set
2005 - Sliver: The Best Of The Box compilation album
4. The Jury - They Hung Him On A Cross (0:01:57)
Lead Belly cover
(Huddie Ledbetter)
2004 - With The Lights Out box set
Kurt Cobain - Vocals & Guitar / Krist Novoselic - Bass / Chad Channing - Drums
Steve Fisk - Producer
1. Been A Son (0:02:23)
(Kurt Cobain / Krist Novoselic)
1989 - Blew E.P.
2002 - Nirvana compilation
2. Stain (0:02:38)
(Kurt Cobain / Krist Novoselic)
1989 - Blew E.P.
1992 - Incesticide compilation album
3. Even In His Youth [Early Version] (0:03:12)
(Kurt Cobain)
2004 - With The Lights Out box set
4. Polly [Early Version] (0:02:36)
(Kurt Cobain)
2004 - With The Lights Out box set
5. Token Eastern Song (0:03:21)
(Kurt Cobain)
2004 - With The Lights Out box set
December 1989 / Tupelo Records
 1989-12-xx Nirvana - Blew [E.P.].jpg)
Tracks:
1. Blew (2:54)
2. Love Buzz (3:44)
3. Been A Son (2:20)
4. Stain (2:38)
Notes:
‘Been A Son’ and ‘Stain’ written by Kurt Cobain and Chris (Krist) Novoselic.
‘Blew’ written by Kurt Cobain.
‘Love Buzz’ written by Robby Van Leeuwen and originally performed by Shocking Blue.
Kurt Cobain - Vocals & Guitar / Krist Novoselic - Bass / Chad Channing - Drums
1. Sound Check (0:00:52)
1996 - From The Muddy Banks Of The Wishkah album
2. Breed [Live] (0:03:11)
(Kurt Cobain)
1996 - From The Muddy Banks Of The Wishkah album
3. Polly [Live] (0:02:29)
(Kurt Cobain)
1996 - From The Muddy Banks Of The Wishkah album
Kurt Cobain - Vocals & Guitar / Krist Novoselic - Bass / Chad Channing - Drums
Jack Endino - Producer
1. Sappy [Early Version] (0:03:33)
(Kurt Cobain)
2005 - Sliver: The Best Of The Box compilation album
Kurt Cobain - Vocals & Guitar / Krist Novoselic - Bass / Chad Channing - Drums
1. Spank Thru [Live] (0:02:59)
(Kurt Cobain)
1990 - Sliver single
2. Molly's Lips [Live] (0:02:16)
The Vaselines cover
(Eugene Kelly / Frances McKee)
1991 - Molly’s Lips [Live] split single (with The Fluid)
3. About A Girl [Live] (0:02:28)
(Kurt Cobain)
1990 - Sliver single
Kurt Cobain - Vocals & Guitar / Krist Novoselic - Bass / Chad Channing - Drums
Butch Vig - Producer
1. Dive (0:03:53)
(Kurt Cobain)
1990 - Sliver single
1991 - Sub Pop: The Grunge Years various artists album
1992 - Incesticide compilation album
2. Here She Comes Now (0:05:00)
(Kurt Cobain)
1990 - Heaven And Hell: A Tribute To The Velvet Underground various artists compilation
1991 - Here She Comes Now split single (with Melvins)
2004 - With The Lights Out box set
3. Polly (0:02:55)
(Kurt Cobain)
1991 - Nevermind album
4. In Bloom (0:0:4:30) VIDEO
(Kurt Cobain)
2004 - With The Lights Out box set
5. Pay To Play [Demo] (0:03:29)
early version of Stay Away
(Kurt Cobain)
1994 - DGC Rarities Vol. 1 various artists compilation
2004 - With The Lights Out box set
Kurt Cobain - Vocals & Guitar
1. Sliver [Demo] (0:02:09)
(Kurt Cobain)
2004 - With The Lights Out box set
2005 - Sliver: The Best Of The Box compilation album
2. Where Did You Sleep Last Night? [Demo] (0:02:31)
(Huddie Leadbetter)
2004 - With The Lights Out box set
Kurt Cobain - Vocals & Guitar / Krist Novoselic - Bass / Dan Peters - Drums
Jack Endino - Producer
1. Sliver (0:02:12)
(Kurt Cobain)
1990 - Sliver single (including 45 second outro)
1992 - Incesticide compilation album (without outro)
2002 - Nirvana compilation album (without outro)
August 1990 / C/Z Records
 1990-08-xx Various Artists - Hard To Believe, A KISS Covers Compilation.jpg)
Tracks:
1. Do You Love Me? (3:33)
Notes:
Jason Everman plays guitar on "Do You Love Me".
"Do You Love Me" written by Kim Fowley, Bob Ezrin and Paul Stanley. Originally performed by KISS.
Also features tracks by Bullet Lavolta, Smelly Tongues, Skin Yard, Hellmenn, All, Hullabaloo, The Melvins, Coffin Break, Chemical People, King Snake Roost, The Hard-Ons, Girl Monstar, Whipper (featuring Rock Hard), Surfin' Caesars, The Instigators, Tree People, Thrust and Plunderers.
September 1990 / Sub Pop
![Sliver [Single]](../../mediabase/images-covers/(COVER IMAGE) 1990-09-xx Nirvana - Sliver [Single].jpg)
Tracks:
1. Sliver (includes ‘Phone Conversation’ outro) (2:12)
2. Dive (3:53)
January 1991 Reissue:
3. About A Girl [Live] (2:29)
4. Spanks Through [Live] (2:58)
Notes:
Sub Pop 7" released in September 1990. Tupelo versions of the single were released in January 1991, due to pressing difficulties.
First 3000 copies of the Sub Pop 7" were pressed on either blue-marbled or pink vinyl. The first 2000 copies of the Tupelo 7" were pressed on green vinyl.
The Tupelo CD contains no credits, nor is the Tupelo Company mentioned on the CD packaging.
"Dive" and "Sliver" written by Kurt Cobain and Chris (Krist) Novoselic.
"About A Girl" and "Spank(s) Thru" written by Kurt Cobain.
Kurt Cobain - Vocals & Guitar
1. Opinion [Radio Session] (0:01:34)
(Kurt Cobain)
2004 - With The Lights Out box set
2005 - Sliver: The Best Of The Box compilation album
2. Lithium [Radio Session] (0:01:49)
(Kurt Cobain)
2004 - With The Lights Out box set
2005 - Sliver: The Best Of The Box compilation album
3. Been A Son (Incomplete) [Radio Session] (0:01:12)
(Kurt Cobain)
2004 - With The Lights Out box set
Kurt Cobain - Vocals & Guitar / Krist Novoselic - Bass / Dave Grohl - Drums
Dale Griffin - Producer
1. D-7 [Radio Session] (0:03:48)
(Greg Sage)
1992 - Hormoaning E.P.
2. Molly's Lips [Radio Session] (0:01:55)
(Eugene Kelly / Frances McKee)
1992 - Hormoaning E.P.
1992 - Incesticide compilation album
3. Son Of A Gun [Radio Session] (0:02:48)
(Eugene Kelly / Frances McKee)
1992 - Hormoaning E.P.
1992 - Incesticide compilation album
4. Turnaround [Radio Session] (0:02:19)
(Eugene Kelly / Frances McKee)
1992 - Hormoaning E.P.
1992 - Incesticide compilation album
4 December 1990 / Imaginary Records
 1990-12-04 Various Artists - Heaven And Hell, A Tribute To The Velvet Underground (Volume One).jpg)
Tracks:
1. Here She Comes Now (5:00)
Notes:
"Here She Comes Now" written by Lou Reed and originally performed by The Velvet Underground.
Kurt Cobain - Vocals & Guitar / Krist Novoselic - Bass / Dave Grohl - Drums
Craig Montgomery - Producer
1. Aneurysm (0:04:47)
(Kurt Cobain)
1991 - Smells Like Teen Spirit single
1992 - Hormoaning E.P.
2004 - With The Lights Out box set
2. Even In His Youth (0:03:06)
(Kurt Cobain)
1991 - Smells Like Teen Spirit single
1992 - Hormoaning E.P.
January 1991 / Sub Pop
![Fluid - Candy [Live] / Nirvana - Molly's Lips [Live] [Single]](../../mediabase/images-covers/(COVER IMAGE) 1991-01-xx The Fluid and Nirvana - Candy (Live) and Molly's Lips (Live) [Single].jpg)
Tracks:
1. Candy [Live] [Fluid] (3:16)
2. Molly's Lips [Live] [Nirvana] (2:01)
Notes:
Limited edition of 7500. First 4000 copies pressed on green swirled vinyl, the next 3500 pressed on black vinyl.
Sub Pop Singles Club #27.
"Molly's Lips" written by Eugene Kelly and Frances McKee, and originally performed by The Vaselines.
Kurt Cobain - Vocals & Guitar / Krist Novoselic - Bass / Dave Grohl - Drums
1. Smells Like Teen Spirit [Boom Box Demo 1991] (0:05:40)
(Kurt Cobain)
2004 - With The Lights Out box set
2005 - Sliver: The Best Of The Box compilation album
2. Come As You Are [Boom Box Demo 1991] (0:04:10)
(Kurt Cobain)
2005 - Sliver: The Best Of The Box compilation album
June 1991 / Communion Label
![Nirvana - Here She Comes Now / Melvins - Venus In Furs [Single]](../../mediabase/images-covers/(COVER IMAGE) 1991-06-xx Nirvana and Melvins - Here She Comes Now, Venus In Furs [Single].jpg)
Tracks:
1. Here She Comes Now [Nirvana] (4:52)
2. Venus In Furs [Melvins] (2:17)
Notes:
"Here She Comes Now" and "Venus In Furs" written by Lou Reed and originally performed by The Velvet Underground.
Kurt Cobain - Vocals & Guitar / Krist Novoselic - Bass / Dave Grohl - Drums
1. Smell Like Teen Spirit [Live] (0:06:17) VIDEO
(Kurt Cobain)
1996 - Hype! Motion Picture
Kurt Cobain - Vocals & Guitar / Dave Grohl - Bass / Dale Crover - Drums
1. The Retards - Drain You [Demo] (0:02:38)
(Kurt Cobain)
2004 - With The Lights Out box set (‘The Retards’ introduction removed)
Kurt Cobain - Vocals & Guitar
1. Rape Me [Demo] (0:03:23)
(Kurt Cobain)
2004 - With The Lights Out box set
2005 - Sliver: The Best Of The Box compilation album
Kurt Cobain - Vocals & Guitar / Krist Novoselic - Bass / Dave Grohl - Drums
(Kirk Canning - Cello)
Butch Vig - Producer
1. Smells Like Teen Spirit [Rough Mix] (0:04:59)
(Kurt Cobain)
2004 - With The Lights Out box set
2. Smells Like Teen Spirit (0:05:04)
(Kurt Cobain)
1991 - Smells Like Teen Spirit single (as an edited version)
1991 - Nevermind album
2002 - Nirvana compilation album
3. In Bloom (0:04:15)
(Kurt Cobain)
1991 - Nevermind album
1992 - In Bloom single
2002 - Nirvana compilation album
4. Come As You Are (0:03:39)
(Kurt Cobain)
1991 - Nevermind album
1992 - Come As You Are single
2002 - Nirvana compilation album
5. Breed [Rough Mix] (0:03:07)
(Kurt Cobain)
2004 - With The Lights Out box set
6. Breed (0:03:04)
(Kurt Cobain)
1991 - Nevermind album
7. Lithium (0:04:17)
(Kurt Cobain)
1991 - Nevermind album
1992 - Lithium single
2002 - Nirvana compilation album
8. Endless, Nameless (0:06:46)
(Kurt Cobain)
1991 - Nevermind album (hidden track on some versions)
1992 - Come As You Are single
9. Territorial Pissings (0:02:21)
(Kurt Cobain)
1991 - Nevermind album
10. Drain You (0:03:44)
(Kurt Cobain)
1991 - Nevermind album
11. Lounge Act [Early Take] (0:02:10) VIDEO
(Kurt Cobain)
2004 - With The Lights Out box set (during DVD menus)
12. Lounge Act (0:02:37)
(Kurt Cobain)
1991 - Nevermind album
13. Stay Away (0:03:32)
(Kurt Cobain)
1991 - Nevermind album
14. On A Plain (0:03:17)
(Kurt Cobain)
1991 - Nevermind album
15. Something In The Way (0:03:50)
(Kurt Cobain)
1991 - Nevermind album
16. Verse Chorus Verse (0:03:18)
(Kurt Cobain)
2004 - With The Lights Out box set
17. Old Age (0:04:20)
(Kurt Cobain)
2004 - With The Lights Out box set
2005 - Sliver: The Best Of The Box compilation album
21 August 1991 / Kill Rock Stars
 1991-08-21 Various Artists - Kill Rock Stars.jpg)
Tracks:
1. Beeswax (2:47)
Notes:
"Beeswax" written by Kurt Cobain.
Original vinyl LP release featured a hand-screened cover signed by the artist, and was a limited edition of 1000.
Also features tracks by Melvins, Bikini Kill, Mecca Normal and Nation Of Ulysses.
1 September 1991 / Sub Pop
 1991-09-01 Various Artists - The Grunge Years.jpg)
Tracks:
1. Dive (3:53)
Notes:
"Dive" written by Kurt Cobain and Chris (Krist) Novoselic.
Also features tracks by L7, Tad, Beat Happening, Mark Lanegan, Screaming Trees, The Fluid, Afghan Whigs, Babes In Toyland, Mudhoney, The Walkabouts, Love Battery and Dickless.
Kurt Cobain - Vocals & Guitar / Krist Novoselic - Bass / Dave Grohl - Drums
Dale Griffin - Producer
1. Dumb [Radio Session] (0:02:35)
(Kurt Cobain)
2004 - With The Lights Out box set
2. Endless, Nameless [Radio Session] (0:08:48)
(Kurt Cobain)
2004 - With The Lights Out box set
10 September 1991 / DGC / Sub Pop
 1991-09-10 Nirvana - Smells Like Teen Spirit [Single].jpg)
Tracks:
1. Smells Like Teen Spirit [Edit] (4:30)
2. Even In His Youth (4:20)
3. Aneurysm (4:44)
Notes:
All songs written by Kurt Cobain and Nirvana.
All tracks mixed by Andy Wallace.
24 September 1991 / DGC / Sub Pop
 1991-09-24 Nirvana - Nevermind.jpg)
Tracks:
1. Smells Like Teen Spirit (5:01)
2. In Bloom (4:15)
3. Come as You Are (3:39)
4. Breed (3:03)
5. Lithium (4:17)
6. Polly (2:55)
7. Territorial Pissings (2:20)
8. Drain You (3:43)
9. Lounge Act (2:37)
10. Stay Away (3:32)
11. On A Plain (3:16)
12. Something In The Way (3:50)
13. Endless, Nameless (6:46)
(Only on some pressings)
Notes:
‘Endless, Nameless’ is an unlisted track, which appears ten minutes after ‘Something In The Way’. This track was accidentally omitted from initial US pressings, and from all foreign pressings.
All songs written by Kurt Cobain and Nirvana.
"Territorial Pissings" begins with a short excerpt from the Youngbloods' "Get Together", written by Chet Powers.
Cover photo by Kirk Weddle, art direction and design by Robert Fisher.
Inner photos by Michael Levine. Monkey photo by Kurdt Kobain.
Kurt Cobain - Vocals & Guitar / Krist Novoselic - Bass / Dave Grohl - Drums
1. School [Live] (0:02:38)
(Kurt Cobain)
1992 - Come As You Are single
2. Drain You [Live] (0:03:52)
(Kurt Cobain)
1992 - Come As You Are single
3. Been A Son [Live] (0:02:34)
(Kurt Cobain)
1992 - Lithium single
4. Negative Creep [Live] (0:02:43)
(Kurt Cobain)
1996 - From The Muddy Banks Of The Wishkah album
Kurt Cobain - Vocals & Guitar / Krist Novoselic - Bass / Dave Grohl - Drums
Miti Adhikari - Producer
1. Aneurysm [Radio Session] (0:04:36)
(Kurt Cobain)
1992 - Incesticide compilation album
2. Been A Son [Radio Session] (0:01:55)
(Kurt Cobain)
1992 - Incesticide compilation album
3. (New Wave) Polly [Radio Session] (0:01:48)
(Kurt Cobain)
1992 - Incesticide compilation album
Kurt Cobain - Vocals & Guitar / Krist Novoselic - Bass / Dave Grohl - Drums
1. Spank Thru [Live] (0:03:10)
(Kurt Cobain)
1996 - From The Muddy Banks Of The Wishkah album
Kurt Cobain - Vocals & Guitar / Krist Novoselic - Bass / Dave Grohl - Drums
1. School [Live] (0:02:39)
(Kurt Cobain)
1996 - From The Muddy Banks Of The Wishkah album
2. Been A Son [Live] (0:02:13)
(Kurt Cobain)
1996 - From The Muddy Banks Of The Wishkah album
3. Lithium [Live] (0:04:09)
(Kurt Cobain)
1996 - From The Muddy Banks Of The Wishkah album
4. Blew [Live] (0:03:37)
(Kurt Cobain)
1996 - From The Muddy Banks Of The Wishkah album
Kurt Cobain - Vocals & Guitar / Krist Novoselic - Bass / Dave Grohl - Drums
1. Smells Like Teen Spirit [Live] (0:04:40)
(Kurt Cobain)
1996 - From The Muddy Banks Of The Wishkah album
2. Polly [Live] (0:02:48)
(Kurt Cobain)
1992 - In Bloom single
3. Drain You [Live] (0:03:34)
(Kurt Cobain)
1996 - From The Muddy Banks Of The Wishkah album
4. Aneurysm [Live] (0:04:30)
(Kurt Cobain)
1996 - From The Muddy Banks Of The Wishkah album
5. Sliver [Live] (0:02:06)
(Kurt Cobain)
1992 - In Bloom single
January 1992 / DGC Records
 1992-02-05 Nirvana - Hormoaning ('92 Tour E.P.) [E.P.].jpg)
Tracks:
1. Turnaround [Radio Session] (2:21)
2. Aneurysm (4:50)
3. D-7 [Radio Session] (3:48)
4. Son Of A Gun [Radio Session] (2:50)
5. Even In His Youth (3:08)
6. Molly's Lips [Radio Session] (1:52)
Notes:
Only 15,000 pressed of the Australian version (5000 of each format), 12" EP is pressed on swirled vinyl.
"Turnaround" written by Mark Mothersbaugh and Gerald V. Casale, and originally performed by Devo.
"D-7" written by Greg Sage and originally performed by The Wipers.
"Son Of A Gun" and "Molly's Lips" written by Eugene Kelly and Frances McKee and originally performed by The Vaselines.
Kurt Cobain - Vocals & Guitar
1. All Apologies [Demo] (0:03:03)
(Kurt Cobain)
2004 - With The Lights Out box set
2005 - Sliver: The Best Of The Box compilation album
February 1992 / DGC Records
![Come As You Are [Single]](../../mediabase/images-covers/(COVER IMAGE) 1992-03-03 Nirvana - Come As You Are [Single].jpg)
Tracks:
1. Come as You Are (3:38)
2. Endless, Nameless (6:45)
3. School [Live] (2:31)
4. Drain You [Live] (3:35)
Notes:
All songs written by Kurt Cobain and Nirvana.
All tracks mixed by Andy Wallace.
Kurt Cobain - Vocals & Guitar / Krist Novoselic - Bass / Dave Grohl - Drums
Barrett Jones - Producer
1. Oh, The Guilt (0:03:25)
(Kurt Cobain)
1993 - Oh, The Guilt split single (with The Jesus Lizard)
2004 - With The Lights Out box set (remixed by Adam Kasper)
2005 - Sliver: The Best Of The Box compilation album (remixed by Adam Kasper)
2. Curmudgeon (0:03:03)
(Kurt Cobain)
1992 - Lithium single
2004 - With The Lights Out box set (remixed by Adam Kasper)
3. Return Of The Rat (0:03:09)
(Greg Sage)
1992 - Eight Songs For Greg Sage & The Wipers various artists singles box set
1993 - Fourteen Songs For Greg Sage & The Wipers various artists album
2004 - With The Lights Out box set (remixed by Adam Kasper)
20 June 1992 - 4x7" Box Set / Tim/Kerr Records
15 March 1993 - CD reissue / Tim/Kerr Records
 1992-06-20 Various Artists - Eight Songs For Greg Sage And The Wipers [E.P.].jpg)
Tracks:
1. Return Of The Rat (3:05)
Notes:
Originally released on a set of four vinyl singles, and later as a vinyl LP, called "Eight Songs For Greg Sage And The Wipers".
Box set is limited edition of 10,000. 6000 on coloured vinyl.
Later re-released on CD, with six extra tracks, and re-named to "Fourteen Songs For Greg Sage And The Wipers".
"Return Of The Rat" written by Greg Sage and originally performed by The Wipers.
Also features tracks by: Napalm Beach, M99, Poison Idea, Dharma Bums, Crackerbash, Hole, The Whirlees, Nation of Ulysses, Honey, Hazel, Calamity Jane, Saliva Tree and Thurston Moore/Keith Nealy.
Kurt Cobain - Vocals & Guitar
1. Serve The Servants [Demo] (0:01:36)
(Kurt Cobain)
2004 - With The Lights Out box set
2. Very Ape [Demo] (0:01:52)
(Kurt Cobain)
2004 - With The Lights Out box set
3. Pennyroyal Tea [Demo] (0:03:30)
(Kurt Cobain)
2004 - With The Lights Out box set
Kurt Cobain - Vocals & Guitar / Krist Novoselic - Bass / Dave Grohl - Drums
1. Scentless Apprentice [Rehearsal] (0:09:32)
(Kurt Cobain)
2004 - With The Lights Out box set
20 July 1992 / DGC Records
![Lithium [Single]](../../mediabase/images-covers/(COVER IMAGE) 1992-07-20 Nirvana - Lithium [Single].jpg)
Tracks:
1. Lithium (4:16)
2. Been A Son [Live] (2:14)
3. Curmudgeon (2:58)
Notes:
All songs written by Kurt Cobain and Nirvana.
US CD version came in a jewelbox case containing a booklet with all lyrics for the "Nevermind" album. The picture on back of book is ultrasound image of Frances Bean Cobain 'in utero'.
Kurt Cobain - Vocals & Guitar / Krist Novoselic - Bass / Dave Grohl - Drums
1. tourette's [Live] (0:02:13)
(Kurt Cobain)
1996 - From The Muddy Banks Of The Wishkah album
Kurt Cobain - Vocals & Guitar / Krist Novoselic - Bass / Dave Grohl - Drums
1. Rape Me [Demo] (0:03:01)
(Kurt Cobain)
2004 - With The Lights Out box set
2005 - Sliver: The Best Of The Box compilation album
2. Untitled Jam [Demo] (0:05:31) VIDEO
(Kurt Cobain / Krist Novoselic / Dave Grohl)
2004 - With The Lights Out box set (during DVD menus)
30 November 1992 / DGC Records
 1992-11-30 Nirvana - In Bloom [Single].jpg)
Tracks:
1. In Bloom (4:15)
2. Sliver [Live] (2:03)
3. Polly [Live] (2:46)
Notes:
All songs written by Kurt Cobain and Nirvana.
15 December 1992 / DGC / Sub Pop
 1992-12-15 Nirvana - Incesticide [Compilation].jpg)
Tracks:
1. Dive (3:53)
2. Sliver (2:12)
3. Stain (2:37)
4. Been A Son [Radio Session] (1:53)
5. Turnaround [Radio Session] (2:17)
6. Molly's Lips [Radio Session] (1:51)
7. Son Of A Gun [Radio Session] (2:47)
8. (New Wave) Polly [Radio Session] (1:46)
9. Beeswax (2:47)
10. Downer (1:42)
11. Mexican Seafood (1:52)
12. Hairspray Queen (4:12)
13. Aero Zeppelin (4:39)
14. Big Long Now (5:01)
15. Aneurysm [Radio Session] (4:36)
Notes:
Sticker on package reads "Rare B-Sides, BBC Sessions, Original Demo Recordings, Outtakes, Stuff Never Before Available."
"Turnaround" written by Mark Mothersbaugh and Gerald V. Casale, and originally performed by Devo.
"Molly's Lips" and "Son of a Gun" written by Eugene Kelly and Frances McKee, and originally performed by the Vaselines.
"Aneurysm" and "(New Wave) Polly" written by Kurt Cobain, Chris (Krist) Novoselic and Dave Grohl.
"Mexican Seafood" and "Hairspray Queen" written by Kurt Cobain.
All other songs written by Kurt Cobain and Chris Novoselic.
Art direction by Robert Fisher, cover painting by Kurt Cobain, live photograph by Charles Peterson.
Kurt Cobain - Vocals & Guitar / Krist Novoselic - Bass / Dave Grohl - Drums
Craig Montgomery with Ian Beveridge - Producer(s)
1. Heart-Shaped Coffin (Heart-Shaped Box) [Demo] (0:05:31)
(Kurt Cobain)
2004 - With The Lights Out box set
2005 - Sliver: The Best Of The Box compilation album
2. Milk It [Demo] (0:04:34)
(Kurt Cobain)
2004 - With The Lights Out box set
3. Moist Vagina [Demo] (0:01:56)
(Kurt Cobain)
2004 - With The Lights Out box set
4. I Hate Myself And I Want To Die [Demo] (0:04:03)
(Kurt Cobain)
2004 - With The Lights Out box set
5. Gallons Of Rubbing Alcohol Flow Through The Strip [Demo] (0:07:34)
(Kurt Cobain)
1993 - In Utero album (hidden track on some versions)
2004 - With The Lights Out box set
6. The Other Improv [Demo] (0:06:24)
(Kurt Cobain / Krist Novoselic / Dave Grohl)
2004 - With The Lights Out box set
7. Seasons In The Sun [Demo] (0:03:22) VIDEO
(Jacques Brel / Rod McKuen)
2004 - With The Lights Out box set
Kurt Cobain - Vocals & Guitar / Krist Novoselic - Bass / Dave Grohl - Drums (vocals on Marigold)
(Kera Schaley - Cello)
Steve Albini - Producer
1. Scentless Apprentice (0:03:48)
(Kurt Cobain / Krist Novoselic / Dave Grohl)
1993 - In Utero album
2. Milk It (0:03:55)
(Kurt Cobain)
1993 - In Utero album
1993 - Heart-Shaped Box single
3. Sappy (0:03:26)
(Kurt Cobain)
1993 - No Alternative various artists compilation album (hidden track, credited as ‘Verse Chorus Verse’)
2004 - With The Lights Out box set
4. Very Ape (0:01:56)
(Kurt Cobain)
1993 - In Utero album
5. Radio Friendly Unit Shifter (0:04:51)
(Kurt Cobain)
1993 - In Utero album
6. Frances Farmer Will Have Her Revenge On Seattle (0:04:10)
(Kurt Cobain)
1993 - In Utero album
7. Moist Vagina (0:03:33)
(Kurt Cobain)
1993 - All Apologies / Rape Me single (as M.V. on some versions)
8. tourette's (0:01:35)
(Kurt Cobain)
1993 - In Utero album
9. All Apologies (0:03:51)
(Kurt Cobain)
1993 - In Utero album
1993 - All Apologies / Rape Me single
10. I Hate Myself And I Want To Die (0:04:03)
(Kurt Cobain)
1993 - The Beavis & Butthead Experience various artists compilation album
1994 - Pennyroyal Tea single (without Beavis & Butthead intro)
11. Rape Me (0:02:49)
(Kurt Cobain)
1993 - In Utero album (as Waif Me on some versions)
1993 - All Apologies / Rape Me single (as Waif Me on some versions)
2002 - Nirvana compilation album
12. Serve The Servants (0:03:36)
(Kurt Cobain)
1993 - In Utero album
13. Dumb (0:02:32)
(Kurt Cobain)
1993 - In Utero album
2002 - Nirvana compilation album
14. Marigold (0:02:34)
(Dave Grohl)
1993 - Heart-Shaped Box single
2004 - With The Lights Out box set
15. Pennyroyal Tea (0:03:37)
(Kurt Cobain)
1993 - In Utero album
1994 - Pennyroyal Tea single (remixed by Scott Litt)
2002 - Nirvana compilation album
16. Heart-Shaped Box (0:04:42)
(Kurt Cobain)
1993 - In Utero album
1993 - Heart-Shaped Box single
2002 - Nirvana compilation album
22 February 1993 / Touch And Go
![Jesus Lizard - Puss / Nirvana - Oh, The Guilt [Single]](../../mediabase/images-covers/(COVER IMAGE) 1993-02-15 The Jesus Lizard and Nirvana - Puss and Oh, The Guilt [Single].jpg)
Tracks:
1. Puss [Jesus Lizard] (3:19)
2. Oh, The Guilt [Nirvana] (3:23)
Notes:
Limited edition of 200,000 copies worldwide. Australian picture disc is a limited edition of 1500.
UK 7" is a limited edition pressed on blue vinyl, some come with a free poster.
"Oh, The Guilt" written by Kurt Cobain.
Kurt Cobain - Vocals & Guitar
1. You Know You're Right [Demo] (0:02:30)
(Kurt Cobain)
2004 - With The Lights Out box set
2005 - Sliver: The Best Of The Box compilation album
23 August 1993 / DGC Records
 1993-08-23 Nirvana - Heart-Shaped Box [Single].jpg)
Tracks:
1. Heart-Shaped Box (4:39)
2. Milk It (3:52)
3. Marigold (2:33)
Notes:
Additional mixing on "Heart-Shaped Box" by Scott Litt.
David Grohl sings lead vocals on ‘Marigold’.
Only available on import in the US.
Kurt Cobain - Vocals & Guitar / Pat Smear - Guitar / Krist Novoselic - Bass / Dave Grohl - Drums
1. Rape Me [Live] (0:02:59)
(Kurt Cobain)
1999 - Saturday Night Live: The Musical Performances Volume 2 various artists compilation
14 September 1993 / DGC Records
 1993-09-13 Nirvana - In Utero.jpg)
Tracks:
1. Serve The Servants (3:54)
2. Scentless Apprentice (3:47)
3. Heart-Shaped Box (4:39)
4. Rape Me (2:49)
‘Waif Me’ on some pressings
5. Frances Farmer Will Have Her Revenge On Seattle (4:07)
6. Dumb (2:29)
7. Very Ape (1:55)
8. Milk It (3:52)
9. Pennyroyal Tea (3:36)
10. Radio Friendly Unit Shifter (4:49)
11. tourette's (1:33)
12. All Apologies (3:50)
13. Gallons Of Rubbing Alcohol Flow Through The Strip (7:33)
(only on some pressings)
Notes:
"Gallons Of Rubbing Alcohol Flow Through The Strip" is listed on non-US pressings as a 'Devalued American Dollar Purchase Incentive Track'.
All songs written by Kurt Cobain, except "Scentless Apprentice" written by Kurt Cobain, Krist Novoselic and Dave Grohl.
October 1993 / Arista
![No Alternative [Various Artists Compilation]](../../mediabase/images-covers/(COVER IMAGE) 1993-10-26 Various Artists - No Alternative.jpg)
Tracks:
1. Verse Chorus Verse (3:24)
Notes:
AIDS benefit album, the third album in the Red Hot + Blue series.
"Verse Chorus Verse" written by Kurt Cobain.
The Nirvana track appears on the CD only, and is unlisted, as it was released at almost the same time as "In Utero". For this reason, there is no official name, and the song has also been known as "Sappy", "Everything And Nothing" and "Another Rule".
Also features tracks by: Matthew Sweet, Buffalo Tom, Soul Asylum, Urge Overkill, American Music Club, Goo Goo Dolls, Pavement, Smashing Pumpkins, Bob Mould, Sarah McLachlan, Soundgarden, Straightjacket Fits, Barbara Manning, The Verlaines, Uncle Tupelo, Beastie Boys, The Breeders, Patti Smith, Sonic Youth and Jonathan Richman.
November 1993 / Geffen Records
![The Beavis And Butt-Head Experience [Various Artists Compilation]](../../mediabase/images-covers/(COVER IMAGE) 1993-11-03 Various Artists - The Beavis And Butt-Head Experience.jpg)
Tracks:
1. I Hate Myself And Want To Die (with Beavis & Butt-head intro) (4:02)
Notes:
"I Hate Myself And Want To Die" written by Kurt Cobain.
Track also features dialogue by Beavis and Butt-head.
Also features tracks by: Anthrax, Beavis and Butt-head, Megadeth, RUN DMC, Aerosmith, White Zombie, Primus, Sir Mix-a-lot, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Jackyl and Cher with Beavis and Butt-head.
Kurt Cobain - Vocals & Guitar / Pat Smear - Guitar / Krist Novoselic - Bass / Dave Grohl - Drums
1. Sliver [Live] (0:01:55)
(Kurt Cobain)
1996 - From The Muddy Banks Of The Wishkah album
Kurt Cobain - Vocals & Guitar / Pat Smear - Guitar / Krist Novoselic - Bass / Dave Grohl - Drums
(Lori Goldston - Cello)
Scott Litt - Producer
1. About A Girl [Live - Unplugged] (0:03:37)
(Kurt Cobain)
1994 - MTV Unplugged - Live In New York album
1994 - About A Girl (Unplugged) single
2. Come As You Are [Live - Unplugged] (0:04:02)
(Kurt Cobain)
1994 - MTV Unplugged - Live In New York album
3. Jesus Doesn't Want Me For A Sunbeam [Live - Unplugged] (0:04:26)
(Eugene Kelly / Frances McKee)
1994 - MTV Unplugged - Live In New York album
4. The Man Who Sold The World [Live - Unplugged] (0:03:50)
(David Bowie)
1994 - MTV Unplugged - Live In New York album
2002 - Nirvana compilation album
5. Pennyroyal Tea [Live - Unplugged] (0:03:30)
(Kurt Cobain)
1994 - MTV Unplugged - Live In New York album
6. Dumb [Live - Unplugged] (0:02:52)
(Kurt Cobain)
1994 - MTV Unplugged - Live In New York album
7. Polly [Live - Unplugged] (0:03:13)
(Kurt Cobain)
1994 - MTV Unplugged - Live In New York album
8. On A Plain [Live - Unplugged] (0:03:36)
(Kurt Cobain)
1994 - MTV Unplugged - Live In New York album
9. Something In The Way [Live - Unplugged] (0:03:29)
(Kurt Cobain)
1994 - MTV Unplugged - Live In New York album
1994 - About A Girl (Unplugged) single
10. Plateau [Live - Unplugged] (0:03:15)
(Curt Kirkwood)
1994 - MTV Unplugged - Live In New York album
11. Oh Me [Live - Unplugged] (0:03:15)
(Curt Kirkwood)
1994 - MTV Unplugged - Live In New York album
12. Lake Of Fire [Live - Unplugged] (0:02:55)
(Curt Kirkwood)
1994 - MTV Unplugged - Live In New York album
13. All Apologies [Live - Unplugged] (0:03:46)
(Kurt Cobain)
1994 - MTV Unplugged - Live In New York album
2002 - Nirvana compilation album
14. Where Did You Sleep Last Night? [Live - Unplugged] (0:05:01)
(Huddie Leadbetter)
1994 - Pennyroyal Tea single
1994 - MTV Unplugged - Live In New York album
2002 - Nirvana compilation album
December 1993 / DGC Records
 1993-12-xx Nirvana - All Apologies, Rape Me [Single].jpg)
Tracks:
1. All Apologies (3:50)
2. Rape Me (2:49)
3. Moist Vagina (3:33)
‘MV’ in some countries
Notes:
"MV" is the same song as "Moist Vagina", but with a censored name.
Kurt Cobain - Vocals & Guitar / Pat Smear - Guitar / Krist Novoselic - Bass / Dave Grohl - Drums
1. Scentless Apprentice [Live] (0:03:30)
(Kurt Cobain)
1996 - From The Muddy Banks Of The Wishkah album
Kurt Cobain - Vocals & Guitar / Pat Smear - Guitar / Krist Novoselic - Bass / Dave Grohl - Drums
1. Heart-Shaped Box [Live] (0:04:41)
(Kurt Cobain)
1996 - From The Muddy Banks Of The Wishkah album
Kurt Cobain - Vocals & Guitar / Pat Smear - Guitar / Krist Novoselic - Bass / Dave Grohl - Drums
1. Milk It [Live] (0:03:45)
(Kurt Cobain)
1996 - From The Muddy Banks Of The Wishkah album
Kurt Cobain - Vocals & Guitar / Krist Novoselic - Bass / Dave Grohl - Drums
Adam Kasper - Producer
1. You Know You're Right (0:3:38)
(Kurt Cobain)
2002 - Nirvana compilation album
Kurt Cobain - Vocals & Guitar / Pat Smear - Guitar / Krist Novoselic - Bass / Dave Grohl - Drums
(Melora Creager - Cello)
1. Jesus Doesn't Want Me For A Sunbeam [Rehearsal] (0:03:57)
(Eugene Kelly / Frances McKee)
2004 - With The Lights Out box set
February 1994 / Imaginary Records
 1994-02-xx Various-Artists - Fifteen Minutes, A Tribute To The Velvet Underground.jpg)
Tracks:
1. Here She Comes Now (5:01)
Notes:
"Here She Comes Now" written by Lou Reed and originally performed by The Velvet Underground.
Also features tracks by: Swervedriver, Lee Ranaldo, Buffalo Tom, New F.A.D.S., Fatima Mansions, James, Eleventh Dream, Echo and the Bunnymen, Screaming Trees, The Wedding Present, Half Japanese, The Mock Turtles and Ride.
Kurt Cobain - Vocals & Guitar / Pat Smear - Guitar / Krist Novoselic - Bass / Dave Grohl - Drums
1. Radio Friendly Unit Shifter [Live] (0:04:25)
(Kurt Cobain)
1996 - Home Alive: The Art Of Self Defence various artists compilation
Kurt Cobain - Vocals & Guitar
1. Do Re Mi [Demo] (0:04:24)
(Kurt Cobain)
2004 - With The Lights Out box set
2005 - Sliver: The Best Of The Box compilation album
June 1994 / DGC Records
![DGC Rarities Vol. 1 [Various Artists Compilation]](../../mediabase/images-covers/(COVER IMAGE) 1994-07-05 Various Artists - DGC Rarities Vol 1.jpg)
Tracks:
1. Pay To Play [Demo] (3:29)
Notes:
Recorded with Butch Vig at Smart Studios in April 1990.
"Pay To Play" is a demo version of "Stay Away", with slightly different lyrics.
Also includes tracks by: Urge Overkill, Weezer, Sonic Youth, Beck, that dog, Counting Crows, Maria McKee, The Posies, Sloan, St. Johnny, Murray Attaway, Cell and Hole.
24 October 1994 / DGC Records
 1994-10-24 Nirvana - About A Girl (Unplugged) [Single].jpg)
Tracks:
1. About A Girl [Live - Unplugged] (3:36)
2. Something In The Way [Live - Unplugged] (3:37)
Notes:
Limited edition of 5000, only released in Australia and Holland.
Both tracks written by Kurt Cobain, and feature Dave Grohl on drums and Pat Smear on guitar. Lori Goldston plays cello on "Something In The Way".
Art direction and design by Robert Fisher. Photography by Jennifer Youngblood-Grohl and Frank Micelotta.
31 October 1994 / DGC Records
 1994-10-31 Nirvana - MTV Unplugged In New York.jpg)
Tracks:
1. About A Girl [Live - Unplugged] (3:37)
2. Come As You Are [Live - Unplugged] (4:14)
3. Jesus Doesn't Want Me For A Sunbeam [Live - Unplugged] (4:37)
4. The Man Who Sold The World [Live - Unplugged] (4:21)
5. Pennyroyal Tea [Live - Unplugged] (3:41)
6. Dumb [Live - Unplugged] (2:53)
7. Polly [Live - Unplugged] (3:16)
8. On A Plain [Live - Unplugged] (3:45)
9. Something In The Way [Live - Unplugged] (4:02)
10. Plateau [Live - Unplugged] (3:38)
11. Oh Me [Live - Unplugged] (3:26)
12. Lake Of Fire [Live - Unplugged] (2:56)
13. All Apologies [Live - Unplugged] (4:23)
14. Where Did You Sleep Last Night? [Live - Unplugged] (5:08)
Notes:
"Jesus Doesn’t Wants Me For A Sunbeam" written by Eugene Kelly and Frances McKee, and originally performed by The Vaselines.
"The Man Who Sold The World" written and originally performed by David Bowie.
"Plateau", "Oh Me" and "Lake Of Fire" written by Curt Kirkwood and originally performed by The Meat Puppets.
"Where Did You Sleep Last Night?" written by Huddie Ledbetter and originally performed by Leadbelly.
All other songs written by Kurt Cobain.
Krist Novoselic plays bass, accordion on "Jesus Doesn't Want Me For A Sunbeam", and guitar on "Plateau", "Oh Me" and "Lake Of Fire". Dave Grohl plays drums and vocals as well as bass on "Jesus Doesn't Want Me For A Sunbeam". Pat Smear plays guitar on all tracks. Lori Goldston plays cello on "Jesus Doesn't Want Me For A Sunbeam", "The Man Who Sold The World", "Dumb", "Polly", "On A Plain", "Something In The Way", "All Apologies" and "Where Did You Sleep Last Night?". Curt Kirkwood plays guitar on "Plateau", "Oh Me" and "Lake Of Fire". Cris Kirkwood plays guitar and backing vocals on "Plateau" and "Oh Me", and bass on "Lake Of Fire".
Art direction and design by Robert Fisher. Photography by Jennifer Youngblood-Grohl and Frank Micelotta.
February 1996 / Epic
 1996-02-20 Various Artists - Home Alive, The Art Of Self Defense.jpg)
Tracks:
1. Radio Friendly Unit Shifter [Live] (4:25)
October 1996 / DGC Records
 1996-10-01 Nirvana - From The Muddy Banks Of The Wishkah.jpg)
Tracks:
1. Intro [Soundcheck] (0:52)
2. School [Live] (2:40)
3. Drain You [Live] (3:34)
4. Aneurysm [Live] (4:31)
5. Smells Like Teen Spirit [Live] (4:47)
6. Been A Son [Live] (2:07)
7. Lithium [Live] (4:10)
8. Sliver [Live] (1:55)
9. Spank Thru [Live] (3:10)
10. Scentless Apprentice [Live] (3:31)
11. Heart-Shaped Box [Live] (4:41
12. Milk It [Live] (3:45)
13. Negative Creep [Live] (2:43)
14. Polly [Live] (2:30)
15, Breed [Live] (3:28)
16. tourette's [Live] (1:55)
17. Blew [Live] (3:36)
1 October 1996 / Sub Pop
 1996-10-01 Soundtrack - Hype.jpg)
Tracks:
1. Negative Creep (2:52)
21 September 1999 / Dreamworks Records
![Saturday Night Live: The Musical Performances Volume 2 [Various Artists Compilation]](../../mediabase/images-covers/(COVER IMAGE) 1999-09-21 Various Artists - SNL25 Saturday Night Live, The Musical Performances (Volume 2).jpg)
Tracks:
1. Rape Me [Live] (2:55)
29 October 2002 / DGC Records
![Nirvana [Compilation]](../../mediabase/images-covers/(COVER IMAGE) 2002-10-29 Nirvana - Nirvana [Compilation].jpg)
Tracks:
1. You Know You're Right (3:38)
2. About A Girl (2:49)
3. Been A Son [Original Version] (2:23)
4. Sliver (2:14)
5. Smells Like Teen Spirit (5:01)
6. Come As You Are (3:39)
7. Lithium (4:17)
8. In Bloom (4:15)
9. Heart-Shaped Box (4:41)
10. Pennyroyal Tea [Remix] (3:38)
11. Rape Me (2:51)
12. Dumb (2:34)
13. All Apologies [Live - Unplugged] (3:47)
14. The Man Who Sold The World [Live - Unplugged] (3:49)
15. Where Did You Sleep Last Night? [Live - Unplugged] (5:02)
23 November 2004 / DGC Records
![With The Lights Out [Box Set Compilation]](../../mediabase/images-covers/(COVER IMAGE) 2004-11-23 Nirvana - With The Lights Out [Compilation Boxed Set, Alternate].jpg)
Tracks:
1. Skid Row - Heartbreaker [Live] (2:59)
2. Skid Row - Anorexorcist [Radio Session] (2:44)
3. Skid Row - White Lace And Strange [Radio Session] (2:09)
4. Skid Row - Help Me, I'm Hungry [Radio Session] (2:41)
5. Skid Row - Mrs. Butterworth [Rehearsal 1988] (4:05)
6. If You Must [Demo 1988] (4:01)
7. Pen Cap Chew [Demo 1988] (4:02)
8. Downer [Live] (1:43)
9. Floyd The Barber [Live] (2:33)
10. Raunchola / Moby Dick [Live] (6:24)
11. Beans [Demo 1988] (1:32)
12. Don't Want It All [Demo 1988] (2:26)
13. Clean Up Before She Comes [Demo 1988] (3:12)
14. Polly [Demo 1988] (2:30)
15. About A Girl [Demo 1988] (2:44)
16. Blandest [Demo 1988] (3:56)
17. Dive [Demo 1988] (4:50)
18. The Jury - They Hung Him On A Cross [Demo 1989] (1:57)
19. The Jury - Grey Goose [Demo 1989] (4:36)
20. The Jury - Ain't It A Shame [Demo 1989] (2:01)
21. Token Eastern Song [Demo 1989] (3:21)
22. Even In His Youth [Demo 1989] (3:12)
23. Polly [Demo 1989] (2:36)
24. Opinion [Live - Radio Session] (1:34)
25. Lithium [Live - Radio Session] (1:49)
26. Been A Son [Live - Radio Session] (1:12)
27. Sliver [Demo 1989] (2:09)
28. Where Did You Sleep Last Night? [Demo 1989] (2:31)
29. Pay To Play [Demo 1990] (3:29)
30. Here She Comes Now [Demo 1990] (5:01)
31. The Retards - Drain You [Demo 1991] (2:38)
32. Aneurysm (4:47)
33. Smells Like Teen Spirit [Demo 1991] (5:40)
34. Breed [Rough Mix] (3:07)
35. Verse Chorus Verse [Outtake 1991] (3:18)
36. Old Age (4:20)
37. Endless, Nameless [Live - Radio Session] (8:48)
38. Dumb [Live - Radio Session] (2:35)
39. D-7 [Live - Radio Session] (3:46)
40. Oh, The Guilt (3:25)
41. Curmudgeon (3:03)
42. Return Of The Rat (3:09)
43. Smells Like Teen Spirit [Butch Vig Mix] (4:59)
44. Rape Me [Demo #1 1992] (3:23)
45. Rape Me [Demo #2 1992] (3:01)
46. Scentless Apprentice [Rehearsal 1992] (9:32)
47. Heart-Shaped Box [Demo 1993] (5:31)
48. I Hate Myself And I Want To Die [Demo 1993] (4:03)
49. Milk It [Demo 1993] (4:34)
50. Moist Vagina (M.V.) [Demo 1993] (1:56)
51. Gallons Of Rubbing Alcohol Flow Through The Strip (7:34)
52. The Other Improv [Demo 1993] (6:24)
53. Serve The Servants [Demo 1993] (1:36)
54. Very Ape [Demo 1993] (1:52)
55. Pennyroyal Tea [Demo 1993] (3:30)
56. Marigold (2:34)
57. Sappy (Verse Chorus Verse) (3:26)
58. Jesus Doesn't Want Me For A Sunbeam [Rehearsal 1993] (3:57)
59. Do Re Mi [Demo 1994] (4:24
60. You Know You're Right [Demo 1994] (2:30)
61. All Apologies [Demo 1992] (3:33)
1 November 2005 / DGC Records
![Sliver: The Best Of The Box [Compilation]](../../mediabase/images-covers/(COVER IMAGE) 2005-11-01 Nirvana - Sliver, The Best Of The Box [Compilation].jpg)
Tracks:
1. Fecal Matter - Spank Thru ['Illiteracy Will Prevail' Demo] (3:45)
2. Skid Row - Heartbreaker [Live] (2:59)
3. Skid Row - Mrs. Butterworth [Rehearsal 1988] (4:05)
4. Floyd The Barber [Live] (2:23)
5. Clean Up Before She Comes [Demo 1988] (3:12)
6. About A Girl [Demo 1988] (2:44)
7. Blandest [Demo 1988] (3:56)
8. The Jury - Ain't It A Shame [Demo 1989] (2:03)
9. Sappy [Demo 1990] (3:33)
10. Opinion [Radio Session] (1:35)
11. Lithium [Radio Session] (1:49)
12. Sliver [Demo 1989] (2:10)
13. Smells Like Teen Spirit [Demo 1991] (5:40)
14. Come As You Are [Demo 1991] (4:10)
15. Old Age (4:21)
16. Oh, The Guilt (3:25)
17. Rape Me [Demo #1 1992] (3:23)
18. Rape Me [Demo #2 1992] (3:03)
19. Heart-Shaped Box [Demo 1993] (5:33)
20. Do Re Mi [Demo 1994] (4:24)
21. You Know You're Right [Demo 1994] (2:30)
22. All Apologies [Demo 1993] (3:33)
