1990s
Grunge, Britpop, alt-rock, trip-hop and the golden era of hip-hop — flannel optional. 1990s vinyl at Wax Trax.
1990s Vinyl Records
The '90s was the sound of the underground going overground. Grunge dragged alternative rock to the top of the charts; Britpop answered from across the Atlantic; trip-hop made paranoia beautiful; and hip-hop entered its widely-agreed golden era. Don your coziest flannel; the decade aged better than anyone expected.
What You'll Find Here
1990s grunge and alt-rock, Britpop, indie, trip-hop, golden-era hip-hop, and electronic — on LP and 12-inch. The nostalgia is real, and so is the music.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are some '90s original pressings hard to find?
Because the '90s was the CD's peak — vinyl runs were often small, so original pressings of some '90s albums are genuinely scarce now. Reissues have filled a lot of the gap.
What's the '90s golden era of hip-hop?
The early-to-mid '90s explosion of classic albums — a widely-agreed creative peak for the genre. Our Hip-Hop section goes deep on it.