Bleach is the debut studio album by American rock band Nirvana, released on June 15, 1989, by Sub Pop. After the release of their debut single “Love Buzz” on Sub Pop in November 1988, Nirvana rehearsed for two to three weeks in preparation for recording a full-length album.

Originally recorded over three sessions with producerJack Endinoat Seattles Reciprocal Recording Studios in December 1988 and January 1989,Bleachwas released in June of 89 and remains unequivocally/unsurprisingly Sub Pops very favouriteNirvanafull-length. The album initially sold 40,000 copies, but was brought into the international spotlight following the release and worldwide success of their 1991 sophomore effort,Nevermind. SubsequentlyBleachwent on to sell 1.7 million copies in the US alone, according to Nielsen SoundScan.

Tracklist

1. Blew
2. Floyd the Barber
3. About A Girl
4. School
5. Love Buzz
6. Paper Cuts
7. Negative Creep
8. Scoff
9. Swap Meet
10. Mr. Moustache
11. Sifting
12. Big Cheese
13. Downer