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Which record label released Nirvana's 'Nevermind' in September 1991, marking a major shift for the band from their indie roots?
Answer
DGC Records
Nirvana signed with DGC Records (David Geffen Company) after releasing their debut 'Bleach' on Sub Pop. The major-label move was controversial among indie fans but allowed 'Nevermind' to reach a global audience.
💡 Did you know?
Nevermind's famous naked baby cover was inspired by a National Geographic photo; the photographer wasn't credited or compensated for 17 years.
Other options people guess
- Columbia Records
- Interscope Records
- Atlantic Records
Topics
- 1990s
- nirvana
- grunge
- record-labels
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