{"title":"311","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout 311\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e311 (pronounced three-eleven) formed in Omaha, Nebraska in 1988 by vocalist and guitarist Nick Hexum, original lead guitarist Jim Watson, bassist Aaron P-Nut Wills, and drummer Chad Sexton. Watson was replaced by Tim Mahoney in 1990, and Doug SA Martinez joined as a second vocalist and turntablist in 1992, completing the long-running lineup. The band released three independent albums on their own What Have You Records imprint before signing with Capricorn Records in 1992.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSound and style\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e311's sound blends alternative rock with reggae, funk, rap rock, and hip-hop. The band's recordings typically feature dual vocals from Hexum and Martinez, with reggae-influenced rhythm guitar and groove-based bass. Their breakthrough self-titled 1995 album reached number 12 on the Billboard 200 and produced the hit singles Down and All Mixed Up.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDiscography highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMusic (1993, Capricorn)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrassroots (1994, Capricorn)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e311 (1995, Capricorn) - certified triple platinum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransistor (1997, Capricorn) - certified platinum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoundsystem (1999, Capricorn)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrom Chaos (2001, Volcano)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDon't Tread on Me (2005, Volcano)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMosaic (2017, BMG\/311)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFor collectors\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginal Capricorn pressings of the 1995 self-titled album and Transistor remain in circulation. The band has issued multiple vinyl reissues and color variants in recent years across both Capricorn-era catalog and newer releases on their own 311 label.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhere to start\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eListeners new to 311 most often start with the 1995 self-titled album, the band's commercial breakthrough containing Down and All Mixed Up. Transistor (1997) is a common second entry point. \u003cspan class=\"related-collections\"\u003eExplore more: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/classic-rock-vinyl-records\"\u003eClassic Rock\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/1990s-vinyl-records\"\u003e1990s\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"311-from-chaos-vinyl","title":"From Chaos LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom Chaos is the sixth studio album by 311. Singles from this album include \"You Wouldn't Believe\", \"I'll Be Here Awhile\", and \"Amber\". 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Remastered and expanded on translucent orange vinyl with a specialized Pearl embossed cover this vinyl edition also includes 4 demos.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48541033005239,"sku":"210000084025","price":40.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/4226127-3398518.jpg?v=1781155162"},{"product_id":"311-self-titled-30th-anniv-blue-vinyl","title":"Self-Titled 2LP","description":"\u003cp\u003e311's third studio album, 311, celebrates it's 30th anniversary with a pearlized cover PLUS 7 bonus tracks pressed on blue smoke color vinyl.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48541053092023,"sku":"210000098701","price":45.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/311_5795b7fa-fb3e-4bec-ac9d-842d53a55cfc.jpg?v=1781155229"},{"product_id":"311-grassroots-clear-brown-vinyl","title":"Grassroots 2LP","description":"\u003cp\u003e311's second studio album, Grassroots, celebrates it's 30th Anniversary with an expanded 2-LP edition containing 5 bonus tracks on clear vinyl with brown swirls.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48785805148343,"sku":"210000092226","price":48.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/rassgrooys.jpg?v=1783045969"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.waxtraxrecords.com\/collections\/311.oembed","provider":"Wax Trax Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}