''Singles 1–12'' is a compilation
album by
Melvins
Melvins (sometimes The Melvins) are an American rock band formed in 1983 in Montesano, Washington. Their early work was key to the development of both grunge and sludge metal. Initially, they performed as a trio but later also sometimes appeare ...
which was released in 1997 through
Amphetamine Reptile Records
Amphetamine Reptile Records (or AmRep Industries) is a record label founded in 1986 by Tom Hazelmyer in Washington state. The label specializes in noise rock and also released '' Strap It On'', the debut album by alternative metal band Helmet w ...
. In 1996, The Melvins had released a
7 inch single each month on Amphetamine Reptile Records, each limited to 800 copies worldwide. This 1997 compilation contains all of these singles.
In January, Melvins played a series of three shows at Club
Spaceland. A special handmade digipak edition of album was sold here, limited to 50 copies.
Track listing (disc one)
All songs written by The Melvins except where noted. (Song descriptions from CD liner notes)
Track listing (disc two)
All songs written by The Melvins except where noted. (Song descriptions from CD liner notes)
Personnel
*
Buzz Osborne –
guitar,
vocals, misc.
*
Dale Crover
Dale Crover (born October 23, 1967) is an American rock musician. Crover is best known as the drummer for Melvins and has also been the drummer for Men of Porn, Shrinebuilder, Crystal Fairy and, for a brief time, Nirvana. He is also guitarist an ...
–
drums
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, vocals, misc.
*
Mark Deutrom –
bass
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, vocals, misc.
Additional personnel
*
Lori Black
Lori Black (born April 9, 1954), also known as Lorax, is an American musician born in Santa Monica, California. She played bass for Clown Alley and for the rock band Melvins.
Her father was the businessman Charles Alden Black and her mother ...
– bass (disc 1, tracks 7–8)
*
Matt Lukin – bass (disc 1, track 10)
*
Mike Dillard – drums (disc 1, track 10)
*Wayne Kramer – guitar, vocals (disc 2, track 1)
*
Sean Lennon (disc 2, track 10)
*
Timo Ellis (disc 2, track 10)
*Sam Koppelman (disc 2, track 10)
*Rich Hoak – drums (disc 2, track 12)
*
Dan Lilker – bass (disc 2, track 12)
*Brent McCarty – guitar (disc 2, track 12)
*Kevin Sharp – vocals (disc 2, track 12)
References
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Melvins compilation albums
1997 compilation albums
Amphetamine Reptile Records compilation albums