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

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