pearl jam ten vinyl cover<\/span><\/p> Pearl Jam<\/a> have the largest discography of any of the other groups on this list, but their 1991 debut\u00a0Ten\u00a0<\/em>is a masterpiece that everyone should have a copy of.<\/p>\n The album can be played on a loop seamlessly thanks to the atmospheric instrumental that opens and closes it and there’s not a moment of filler in between.<\/p>\n Whether you’re re-listening by yourself or looking for a crowd-pleaser to put on the turntable when some friends come over,\u00a0Ten<\/em> is a must for any record collector.<\/p>\n Buy it here<\/a>\u00a0or directly below.<\/em><\/p>\n soundgarden slaves and bulldozers<\/span><\/p> You may have expected to see\u00a0Superunknown\u00a0<\/em>as the designated entry for Soundgarden<\/a>, but 1991’s\u00a0Badmotorfinger\u00a0<\/em>was a monumental release in their catalog as well.<\/p>\n Songs such as “Outshined” and “Rusty Cage” received a lot of attention on the radio and MTV, helping to set the rockers up for even more success with its follow-up.<\/p>\n Put this one when you’re looking for something a little tougher, but still moody.<\/p>\n Buy it here<\/a>\u00a0or directly below.<\/em><\/p>\n Columbia Records<\/span><\/p> No record collection is complete without Alice In Chains<\/a>‘ sophomore effort Dirt.\u00a0<\/i>The album takes listeners on\u00a0an introspective that’s painful at times and everyone needs a record to turn to when they’re in need of a cathartic release.<\/p>\n It seems like everyone<\/em> loves Alice in Chains, too.\u00a0Seal, known for his popular hit “Kiss From a Rose,” called them his favorite grunge band<\/a> and even Insane Clown Posse are big fans<\/a>.<\/p>\n Buy it here<\/a>\u00a0or directly below.<\/em><\/p>\n stone temple pilots, core<\/span><\/p> Released on the same day as\u00a0Dirt<\/em>,\u00a0Core<\/em>\u00a0<\/em>was the debut record from Stone Temple Pilots<\/a>, a San Diego band that shared many sonic similarities with their Pacific Northwest contemporaries.<\/p>\n Core\u00a0<\/em>features some of their most iconic songs, from “Wicked Garden” to the acoustic “Creep” and the legendary “Plush.”<\/p>\n Buy it here<\/a>\u00a0or directly below.<\/em><\/p>\n nirvana, in utero, all apologies<\/span><\/p> Nevermind\u00a0<\/em>would have been too predictable a choice for Nirvana<\/a>.\u00a0Impress whoever is thumbing through your collection and show them you might have some other unexpected LPs, too.<\/p>\n In Utero<\/em>\u00a0was\u00a0<\/em>Nirvana’s\u00a0final release as a band before the death of Kurt Cobain<\/a>\u00a0and for the big-time fans, it’s just as notable a release that belongs in your record stand.<\/p>\n Buy it here<\/a>\u00a0or directly below.<\/em><\/p>\n With over 1,000 titles in stock, Loudwire’s vinyl shop<\/a> has something for any rock and metal fan!<\/p>\n Explore the biggest and best classics, anniversary editions, box sets, new releases, colored vinyl and more at our webstore<\/a>.<\/p>\n Grunge unfortunately wasn’t a long-lived subgenre, but these are the best releases that came out during each year that it reigned.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Gallery Credit: Lauryn Schaffner<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nSoundgarden, Badmotorfinger<\/em> (1991)<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Alice In Chains, Dirt<\/em> (1992)<\/b><\/h3>\n
Stone Temple Pilots, Core<\/em> (1993)<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Nirvana, In Utero<\/em> (1993)<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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