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Lot #5519
Nirvana: Love Buzz and Big Cheese Single

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Estimate: $1000+
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Description

Sought-after limited edition Sub Pop 45 RPM record for Nirvana's debut single 'Love Buzz / Big Cheese,' numbered 489/1000, with matrix numbers to A and B sides: "SP-23-A Why Don't You Trade Those Guitars For Shovels? L-31540 Kdisc" and "SP-23-B L-31540X Kdisc." In fine condition. The record is included.

The first single in the Sub Pop Singles club, the 'Love Buzz / Big Cheese' single was the first in what’s become a long line of collectible Nirvana recordings, with only 1,200 copies of the single originally pressed. Numbered editions (1-1,000) have a number handwritten in red ink on the back sleeve; the 200 unnumbered editions have a red slash through the box.

During the early 1990s, the consignor of this single worked as security for Kurt Cobain and then later as a night watchman at his Seattle home at 171 Lake Washington Boulevard East. This single was one of several items gifted to him during his time of employment.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Marvels of Modern Music
  • Dates: #596 - Ended November 19, 2020