Artist page · 04/07/2026
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50 vinyl releases mixing punk, metal, and experimental noise; originals and rarities tracked live.
Melvins began as a trio in 1983 with members Buzz Osborne (guitar/vocals) and Dale Crover (drums) as constants, alongside various bassists throughout their history. Their name was inspired by a disliked supermarket manager where Osborne worked. Musically, they combine slow tempos, sludge metal, punk, and experimental noise, influencing the emergence of grunge and bands such as Nirvana. Crover notably contributed to Nirvana's early demos and performances. Their discography includes studio, live, and experimental albums, released on labels such as Ipecac Recordings, Boner Records, and Amphetamine Reptile Records.
Vinyl collectors will find a diverse catalog spanning originals, reissues, test pressings, and colored vinyl variants.
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Amphetamine Reptile Records · 2023
Amphetamine Reptile Records · 2022
Ipecac Recordings · 2021
Ipecac Recordings · 2021
Amphetamine Reptile Records · 2018
Ipecac Recordings · 2018
Ipecac Recordings · 2017
Sub Pop · 2016
Ipecac Recordings · 2016
Ipecac Recordings · 2014
Ipecac Recordings · 2013
Ipecac Recordings · 2013
Ipecac Recordings · 2012
Ipecac Recordings · 2011
Amphetamine Reptile Records · 2011
Ipecac Recordings · 2010
Ipecac Recordings · 2009
Ipecac Recordings · 2008
Ipecac Recordings · 2006
Ipecac Recordings · 2006
Alternative Tentacles · 2005
Ipecac Recordings · 2005
Alternative Tentacles · 2004
Ipecac Recordings · 2004
Ipecac Recordings · 2002
Man's Ruin Records · 2001
Ipecac Recordings · 2001
Ipecac Recordings · 2000
Ipecac Recordings · 1999
Ipecac Recordings · 1999
Amphetamine Reptile Records · 1998
Amphetamine Reptile Records · 1997
Atlantic · 1996
Atlantic · 1994
Atlantic · 1993
Boner Records · 1992
Your Choice Records · 1991
Boner Records · 1991
Boner Records · 1989
Alchemy Records · 1987Playlist
The tracks that sum up Melvins's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
A recent studio album featuring six tracks blending sludge metal and grunge, originally released on Amphetamine Reptile Records with multiple vinyl editions available.
An extensive double LP focused on acoustic and alternative rock styles, showcasing the band's range from their 2021 release on Ipecac Recordings with several vinyl pressings.
This album experiments with alternative, sludge metal, and experimental rock elements, released originally on Ipecac Recordings with European and US pressings in vinyl format.
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Artists who share part of Melvins's musical DNA.
Collectors
The hidden side of the catalogue: rare pressings, sought-after matrices, Discogs values.
For each reference edition, these cards summarise the state of the global Discogs market. Market position places the average price of a copy between the observed min and max prices. Average price is the price seen for a mint-condition copy. Copies available counts listings currently for sale. Collectors who want it is the number of Discogs users who added it to their wantlist without owning it — a good signal of upcoming demand.
Face B
Studio secrets, touring anecdotes and B-sides worth the whole album.
The drumming of Dale Crover is astonishing, powerful and bold.— Patrick Kennedy
Buzz Osborne and Dale Crover formed Melvins after playing in a trio with Matt Lukin, shifting from fast hardcore punk to slower, heavier tempos that helped define sludge metal and grunge.
The Melvins' first full album was recorded at Studio D in Sausalito, California in December 1986 and released in 1987 on Alchemy Records before later CD reissues with additional demos.
In 1988, Crover played drums for Nirvana during demo sessions and a concert in Tacoma, also influencing band connections by introducing Dave Grohl to the group which shaped grunge history.
Melvins' live performance in Azley, Germany on January 23, 1991 was released as Your Choice Live Series Vol.12, notable for missing the track "It's Shoved" which appeared on a separate compilation.
After Nirvana's success, Melvins signed with Atlantic Records releasing albums like Houdini (1993) and Stoner Witch (1994), with Mark Deutrom joining on bass and expanding their reach.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Melvins formed in 1983 in Montesano, Washington, starting as a hardcore punk trio before evolving their sound.
Melvins have released vinyl records on labels such as Ipecac Recordings, Boner Records, Amphetamine Reptile Records, and Atlantic Records.
Common formats include LP albums, some with colored vinyl, limited editions, test pressings, and gatefold sleeves.
Original pressings, especially early or limited editions, can be valuable with prices varying by edition and condition; price tracking helps collectors spot deals.
Their vinyl catalog displays sludge metal, punk, alternative rock, noise, and experimental influences over four decades.
French vinyl stores and online marketplaces often stock European and import pressings; availability fluctuates with collector demand.
Yes, Dale Crover of Melvins played drums on early Nirvana demos; the band influenced the grunge scene that Nirvana popularized.
Yes, some releases like 'Five Legged Dog' and 'Freak Puke' have special colored vinyl variants important for collectors.
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