Nirvana: Molly's Lips b/w The Fluid: Candy - Sub Pop 45
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Description
Nirvana: “Molly’s Lips”
The Fluid: “Candy”
Black Vinyl 45
Sub Pop SP 97 - 1991
"Molly's Lips" was recorded live on February 9, 1990, at the Pine Street Theatre in Portland, Oregon. It was written by the Scottish band The Vaselines about Molly Weir, according to band member Eugene Kelly, presumably because her Rentaghost television character, Hazel McWitch, typically appeared in whiteface with emphatic red lips. According to Michael Azerrad's 1993 Nirvana biography Come as You Are: The Story of Nirvana, Kurt Cobain was opposed to the release of the track, feeling that this version was not strong. However, the single constituted part of the band's buyout deal from Sub Pop Records. "Candy/Molly's Lips" was Nirvana's final release on Sub Pop Records. The word "Later" is etched into the single's run-out groove.
"Candy" first appeared on The Fluid's 1990 EP, Glue.
“Molly’s Lips”/“Candy” was only released as a Limited Edition of 7500 7” vinyl 45s. The first 4000 were pressed on green marble vinyl, the final 3500 on black vinyl. The single is also known for being The Fluid's most famous release, due to the fact it was split with Nirvana, which exposed them to a wider audience.
Track Listing:
1. Candy (Live) by The Fluid
2. Molly's Lips (Live) by Nirvana
This auction is for the 1991 Sub Pop 45 release of Nirvana’s “Molly’s Lips” backed with The Fluid’s “Candy,” pressed on black vinyl. Included with the picture sleeve is the Sub Pop Singles Club registration postcard. The record is in Near Mint+ condition. The sleeve is Very Good+.
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