In Utero is the third and final studio album by American rock band Nirvana, released on September 21, 1993, by DGC Records. Nirvana intended for the record to diverge significantly from the polished, refined production of its previous album, Nevermind (1991). To capture a more abrasive and natural sound, the group hired engineer Steve Albini to record In Utero during a two-week period in February 1993 at Pachyderm Studio in Cannon Falls, Minnesota.
Released in 1993, In Utero was the final studio album Nirvana would release. Following the massive and unexpected commercial success of Nirvana's second album, Nevermind, in 1991, the band had intended to "return to its roots" by recording a more abrasive and less mainstream-sounding release. In Utero was possibly the most anticipated album of the decade. Even before In Utero's release, the album was surrounded by turmoil.
Nirvana’s third album In Utero was an attempt to deviate from the polishedness of their previous 1991 album Nevermind. The band sought to go back to their roots and produce a more raw sound with the help of legendary producer Steve Albini. Kurt’s lyrics on this album are unified by the strong presence of medical imagery. This album is dedicated to dead relatives. They are safe, warm and full of happy smiles. excerpt from Kurt Cobain’s Journals (224).
In Utero album tab. by Nirvana. Difficulty: intermediate.
Tracklist Hide Credits
1
Serve The Servants
3:37
2
Scentless Apprentice
Lyrics By – Kurt CobainMusic By – Dave Grohl, Krist Novoselic, Kurt Cobain
3:48
3
Heart-Shaped Box
Engineer [2nd] – Adam KasperMixed By [Additional] – Scott Litt
4:41
4
Rape Me
2:50
5
Frances Farmer Will Have Her Revenge On Seattle
4:10
6
Dumb
Cello – Kera Schaley
2:32
7
Very Ape
1:56
8
Milk It
3:55
9
Pennyroyal Tea
3:39
10
Radio Friendly Unit Shifter
4:52
11
Tourette's
1:35
12
All Apologies
Cello – Kera SchaleyEngineer [2nd] – Adam KasperMixed By [Additional] – Scott Litt
3:56
Companies, etc.
Phonographic Copyright (p)
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Geffen Records
Copyright (c)
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Geffen Records
Remastered At
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Abbey Road Studios
Made By
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Arvato
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56048929
Credits
A&R
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Gary Gersh
Bass
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Krist Novoselic
Cello
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Kera Schaley (tracks: 6, 12)
Drums
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Dave Grohl
Engineer [Second]
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Adam Kasper
Guitar, Vocals
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Kurt Cobain
Illustration
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Alex Grey,
Rodger Ferris
Mastered By
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Bob Ludwig
Mixed By [Additional]
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Scott Litt (tracks: 3, 12)
Photography By
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Charles Peterson ,
Karen Mason,
Michael Lavine,
Neil Wallace,
Wendy O'Connor
Photography By, Art Direction, Design
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Robert Fisher
Recorded By
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Steve Albini
Remastered By
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Steve Rooke
Technician
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Bob Weston*
Written-By [All Songs], Photography By, Art Direction, Design
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Kurt Cobain
Notes
"Universal Music Group" logo appears printed on back cover. Jewel case.
Very similar to Nirvana - In Utero, but pressed by Arvato.
Made in the EU. BIEM/SDRM. 0602537502950.
Barcode and Other Identifiers
Barcode (Scanned): 602537502950
Barcode (Text): 6 02537 50295 0
Matrix / Runout: [4 x Universal logo] arvato 56048929/00602537502950 21
Mastering SID Code: IFPI LP 73
Mould SID Code (Variant 1): IFPI 0774
Mould SID Code (Variant 2): IFPI 0776
Mould SID Code (Variant 3): IFPI 0783
Rights Society: BIEM/SDRM
Other versions
Category
Artist
Title (Format)
Label
Category
Country
Year
DGCD-24607
Nirvana
In Utero (CD, Album, DAD)
DGC, Sub Pop
DGCD-24607
US
1993
GED 24536, 424 536-2
Nirvana
In Utero (CD, Album, Promo, RE)
Geffen Records, Sub Pop, Helicon Records
GED 24536, 424 536-2
Israel
Unknown
0600753453049
Nirvana
In Utero (Blu-ray-R, Album, Unofficial, Multichannel)
In Utero (Blu-ray-R, Album, Unofficial, Multichannel)
DGC
0600753453049
Russia
2013
DGCD-24705
Nirvana
In Utero (CD, Album, RE, Cen)
DGC
DGCD-24705
US
1994
ES 2339
Nirvana
In Utero (Cass, Album, Unofficial)
Euro Star
ES 2339
Poland
Unknown
Tracklist Hide Credits
1
Serve The Servants
3:34
2
Scentless Apprentice
3:47
3
Heart-Shaped Box
Engineer [2nd] – Adam KasperMixed By [Additional] – Scott Litt
4:39
4
Rape Me
2:49
5
Frances Farmer Will Have Her Revenge On Seattle
4:07
6
Dumb
Cello – Kera Schaley
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
Cello – Kera SchaleyEngineer [2nd] – Adam KasperMixed By [Additional] – Scott Litt
3:50
Companies, etc.
Manufactured By
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EDC, USA
Credits
Artwork By [Illustrations]
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Alex Gray,
Roger Ferris
Bass
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Krist Novoselic
Drums
–
Dave Grohl
Guitar, Vocals, Photography, Artwork By [Art Direction, Design]
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Kurt Cobain
Lyrics By
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Kurt Cobain (tracks: 2)
Mastered By
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Bob Ludwig
Music By
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Nirvana (tracks: 2)
Photography
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Charles Peterson,
Karen Mason,
Michael Lavine,
Neil Wallace,
Wendy O'Connor
Photography, Artwork By [Art Direction, Design]
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Robert Fisher
Producer, Recorded By
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Steve Albini
Technician
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Bob Weston*
Written-By
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Kurt Cobain (tracks: 1, 3 to 12)
Notes
(P)(C) 1993 Geffen Records, Inc. DGC, 9130 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90069-6197. Manufactured and distributed in the United States by Uni Distribution Corp. Made in U.S.A.
In Utero (Blu-ray-R, Album, Unofficial, Multichannel)
DGC
0600753453049
Russia
2013
DGCD-24705
Nirvana
In Utero (CD, Album, RE, Cen)
DGC
DGCD-24705
US
1994
ES 2339
Nirvana
In Utero (Cass, Album, Unofficial)
Euro Star
ES 2339
Poland
Unknown
Tracklist Hide Credits
A1
Serve The Servants
3:34
A2
Scentless Apprentice
Lyrics By – Kurt CobainMusic By – Dave Grohl, Krist Novoselic, Kurt Cobain
3:47
A3
Heart-Shaped Box
Engineer [2nd] – Adam KasperMixed By [Additional] – Scott Litt
4:39
A4
Rape Me
2:49
A5
Frances Farmer Will Have Her Revenge On Seattle
4:07
A6
Dumb
Cello – Kera Schaley
2:29
A7
Very Ape
1:55
B1
Milk It
3:52
B2
Pennyroyal Tea
3:36
B3
Radio Friendly Unit Shifter
4:49
B4
Tourette's
1:33
B5
All Apologies
Cello – Kera SchaleyEngineer [2nd] – Adam KasperMixed By [Additional] – Scott Litt
3:50
B6
Gallons Of Rubbing Alcohol Flow Through The Strip
7:33
Companies, etc.
Licensed From
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Geffen Records, Inc.
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B 24536-4
Distributed By
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ENSA
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B 24536-4
Manufactured By
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IFSA
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B 24536-4
Credits
A&R
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Gary Gersh
Art Direction, Design
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Kurt Cobain,
Robert Fisher
Bass
–
Krist Novoselic
Drums
–
Dave Grohl
Guitar, Vocals
–
Kurt Cobain
Illustration [Muscle System, Pregnant Woman]
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Alex Gray*
Illustration [Symbols]
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Roger Ferris*
Management
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Gold Mountain Entertainment
Mastered By
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Bob Ludwig
Photography By
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Charles Peterson ,
Karen Mason,
Kurt Cobain,
Michael Lavine,
Neil Wallace,
Robert Fisher ,
Wendy O'Connor
Recorded By
–
Steve Albini
Technician
–
Bob Weston*
Written-By [All Songs]
–
Kurt Cobain (tracks: 1, 3 to 12)
Notes
Not for sale outside Paraguay Prohibida su venta fuera de Paraguay Fabricado y distribuido por ENSA, en Industrias Fonograficas Sociedad Anonima bajo licencia de BMG International
Other versions
Category
Artist
Title (Format)
Label
Category
Country
Year
DGCD-24607
Nirvana
In Utero (CD, Album, DAD)
DGC, Sub Pop
DGCD-24607
US
1993
GED 24536, 424 536-2
Nirvana
In Utero (CD, Album, Promo, RE)
Geffen Records, Sub Pop, Helicon Records
GED 24536, 424 536-2
Israel
Unknown
0600753453049
Nirvana
In Utero (Blu-ray-R, Album, Unofficial, Multichannel)