''Singles 1–12'' is a compilation

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which was released in 1997 through Amphetamine Reptile Records. 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

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. 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

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, misc. * Dale Crover –

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, vocals, misc. * Mark Deutrom –

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, vocals, misc.

Additional personnel

* Lori Black – 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) *

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(disc 2, track 10) * Timo Ellis (disc 2, track 10) *Sam Koppelman (disc 2, track 10) *Rich Hoak – drums (disc 2, track 12) *

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– bass (disc 2, track 12) *Brent McCarty – guitar (disc 2, track 12) *Kevin Sharp – vocals (disc 2, track 12)

References

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