MTV Live Unplugged

Recorded November 18, 1993 at Sony Studios, NYC Originally released November 1, 1994.

The powerful choice of material mixed with the spare surroundings makes this an incredible Nirvana experience. The version of the Vaselines' "Jesus Doesn't Want Me for a Sunbeam" and the three covers of Meat Puppets II songs seems to mean as much as Nirvana originals "All Apologies" or "Something in the Way." This, in many senses, isn't just an abnormal Nirvana record, capturing an emotional moment for the band.

Few records are as unblinkingly bare and naked as this, especially albums recorded by their peers. No other band could have offered covers of David Bowie's "The Man Who Sold the World" and the folk standard "Where Did You Sleep Last Night" on the same record, turning in chilling performances of both - performances that reveal as much as their original songs.

Nirvana's acoustic performance is arguably one of the most important live recordings ever produced in popular music, by this generation or any other. This audiophile quality vinyl edition has been mastered by Bernie Grundman from original source material and pressed on 180 gram vinyl at RTI.

This audiophile quality vinyl edition has been mastered by Bernie Grundman from original source material and pressed on 180 gram vinyl at RTI.

Producers: Produced by Nirvana and Scott Litt
Vinyl edition mastered by Bernie Grundman

Check out our unboxing video for a closer look: