japanese "replica" cd reissue
year 2007
media cd
label geffen / universal
notes miniature replicas of the five albums released on vinyl in the usa by dgc.
the reproduction is very accurate, down to details like the font used on the sleeve spines, the "coloured vinyl" graphic on the cds and the reproduction of both picture inner sleeves for "muddy banks", even if it's a single cd.
the tracklists are those of the japanese cd releases, including the "in utero" hidden track and omitting the stage banter found on side four of the vinyl releases of "muddy banks".
clear plastic resealable outer sleeve, with a red info sticker, the same for all albums.
black obi, printed also on the inside. the web page addressed is a feedback form (in japanese).
card picture sleeve and picture inner sleeves. the cd is contained in a clear plastic pouch.
each album includes also a booklet and a picture calendar card for the year 2008.

variation buyers of the first copies got a free promo poster
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variation box set: promotion made by diskunion through an an exclusive licensing agreement.
buyers of the complete series of five albums got a bonus glossy cardboard box.
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nevermind
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code UICY-93358
matrix MVCG-67-2 14T V IFPI L236 IFPI 4011
pictures front sleeve (inside plastic sleeve), back sleeve and obi
cd, front and back inner sleeve
calendar card and booklet front
notes includes the hidden track "endless, nameless".
12 page booklet with text in japanese and lyrics in english and japanese.
calendar card for the months of march and april 2008.

incesticide
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code UICY-93359
matrix MVCG-100-1 5W V IFPI L244 IFPI 4011
pictures front sleeve (inside plastic sleeve), back sleeve and obi
cd, front and back inner sleeve
calendar card and booklet front
notes 8 page booklet with text in japanese.
"marbled blue vinyl" design on cd.
calendar card for the months of may and june 2008.

in utero
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code UICY-93360
matrix MVCG-126-1 18T 11 V IFPI L236 IFPI 4011 (4 universal logos)
pictures front sleeve (inside plastic sleeve), back sleeve and obi
cd, front and back inner sleeve
calendar card and booklet front
notes includes the hidden track "gallons of rubbing alcohol...".
16 page booklet with text in japanese and lyrics in english and japanese.
"clear vinyl" design on cd.
calendar card for the months of july and august 2008.

unplugged in new york
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code UICY-93361
matrix MVCG-163-1 2F 11 V IFPI L235 IFPI 4011
pictures front sleeve (inside plastic sleeve), back sleeve and obi
cd, front and back inner sleeve
calendar card and booklet front
notes 20 page booklet with text in japanese and lyrics in english and japanes.e
"white vinyl" design on cd.
calendar card for the months of september and october 2008.
"geffin records" misspelling on the cd.

from the muddy banks of the wishkah
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code UICY-93362
matrix MVCG-212-1 4F 12 V IFPI L235 IFPI 4011
pictures front sleeve (inside plastic sleeve), back sleeve and obi
cd, front and back inner sleeves
calendar card and booklet front
notes 16 page booklet with text and a nirvana chronology in japanese.
calendar card for the months of november and december 2008.
the vinyl release was on double 12", this is a single cd but both original picture inner sleeves have been reproduced.
"geffin records" misspelling on the cd.