Nirvana's 'Nevermind' 30th Anniversary Editions Released by Universal Music with Iconic Original Cover
Universal Music has released 30th anniversary editions of Nirvana's 'Nevermind' album featuring the original, unaltered cover art, despite an ongoing child-pornography lawsuit from Spencer Elden, who appeared on the cover as a baby.
Nirvana recording in radio booth
The anniversary editions include:
- Digital downloads (available now)
- CD versions (shipping November)
- 1LP version (shipping November)
- Deluxe 8 180-gram LP collection (shipping May 2022)
Universal Music's decision to proceed with the original cover suggests confidence in their legal position against Elden's lawsuit, which demands "all profits and unjust enrichment" from the album that has sold over 30 million copies worldwide.
Key legal developments:
- Mediation attempts have failed
- Elden must submit an amended complaint by November 22
- Defendants must respond by January 21
- A recent "intervenor defendant" attempt was dismissed
- Dave Grohl has suggested the cover might change in the future
Kurt Cobain's blue Fender guitar displayed
Naked baby swimming in pool, Nevermind
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