Heart Shaped Box - Promo 12"

Here is an interesting promo release of the Heart Shaped Box 12". The regular version comes with "Milk it" and "Marigold" as the bonus tracks. On this particular release the b-side is the unreleased song "Gallons of Rubbing Alcohal Flowing Through the Strip". This is an interesting track that was recorded during the Rio sessions in Brazil circa 1993. It is a seven minute improv jam that includes random lyrics by Kurt and funny banter between the changes in the song. There is not a lot of information in regards to why this track was released on the promo 12". But it is the only place you can find this song on vinyl.

The non-US releases of In Utero did include this song as a secret track on the CD versions. And as I have noted previously, the 10th Anniversary Picture Disc of In Utero list this track but it is not really included on the vinyl.

I have found numerous sales of this 12" on Ebay and on various Vinyl Collector sites. The most I have seen this record going for is around $50. But with a little patience and digging, I have seen many copies sell for below $15. I was really on the hunt for this record at the end of last year. I paid about $45 for it. And in many ways wish I would of waited. Overall this is a great 12" to acquire for any Nirvana fan. And the b-side is pretty fun to listen to every so often. This release only comes on black vinyl.

Thanks again! And enjoy,

Nick

vvoicesmusic@gmail.com

Here She Comes Now - Melvins split 7"

This is a Nirvana item that is really worth talking about and exploring. This is the split 7" between Nirvana and the Melvins. It was released in 1991 on a small label called Communion. The record was limited to 1000 copies on 20 sorted colors. This really makes for a collectors dream.


Both bands cover the Velvet Underground. Nirvana picks up an amazing version of "Here She Comes Now" and the Melvins create a doom-y / spastic version of "Venus in Furs". This is by far my favorite 7" by Nirvana.

I own two copies that are in the same color spectrum. A light purple and a dark purple. I picked both up off ebay for around $100 each. I have seen some copies go for as much as $250. Here is a great display of all the colors released below. Thanks to http://www.nirvana-records.be/ for the image.


Hopefully this record will continue to increase in value because most collectors try to acquire all the colors. So some people might own up to 20 or more copies. This takes a lot of records off the market.

I have a feeling this record along with a few numbered vinyls from Nirvana will be worth more year after year. I would love to hear from other collectors on how long they have had their copy and how much they paid for them. This is a real gem.


Thanks and enjoy!
Nick



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Incesticide - Blue Swirl LP

The Incesticide LP marks the first item I ever bought on Ebay. This was in 2002 and for some reason this was the first Nirvana record I desired to bid on. I've always been drawn to this record for it's striking artwork and experimental songs. Most of this record ranges from punky new wave songs to experimental noise pop.

When searching for this record the majority of them are pressed on a gorgeous blue marble swirl color. It is one of the coolest records I have. There are also black versions and a few other random colors from other countries. I picked this record up for about $30 dollars then. I have seen it range from the highest $100 and the lowest $30. So I am glad I bought it when I did.

There are also a few Brazilian pressings that come with different artwork and there is a French pressing from the FNAC retail stores that was a limited run of 1000 copies. Thanks to sliver.it for additional info.

Hope you can find this worthy LP. It runs on Ebay constantly. Thanks!

Enjoy,

Nick

vvoicesmusic@gmail.com

Nevermind - Japanese Release

Well here it is... the biggest release and breakthrough album for Nirvana. I spent some time deciding on which version I really wanted to pick up a few years ago. There are many standard black formats available from numerous countries; USA, England, Portugal, Brazil and many more. But I really wanted something distinct and collectible.

I decided to go with the Japanese version. It is a Universal release from 2007 and includes the Japanese insert and LP runner. I find the Japanese versions very interesting. The packaging is impeccable and the vinyl weight is 200 grams. These are thick records and the grooves are a little deeper to boost the mix. I picked this version up for around $60 dollars. It is typically worth close to $90-$100.

This record is a necessity to any Nirvana collection and finding the perfect version is hard to do. Most reissues run around $25 to $50 dollars. But imports are really where to go for Nevermind vinyl.

The most sought out version tends to be "Original Master Recordings". This is a 2000 release that pulls from the masters and has some additional mixing and they are numbered (5000 copies). Most of these run $200 to $400 dollars.

Enjoy this wonderful record in any format. If you are looking for the hidden track "Endless Nameless". You will need to pick up the Come As You Are 12". I know the picture disc has it on there. Definitely worth picking up. The vinyl version rips and makes it a worth while purchase.

More to come... thanks!

Nick

vvoicesmusic@gmail.com