{"title":"Dinosaur Jr.","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Dinosaur Jr.\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDinosaur Jr. formed in Amherst, Massachusetts in 1984 around J Mascis, Lou Barlow, and Murph (Patrick Murphy). They were originally called Dinosaur until a legal dispute with another band of the same name forced the addition of Jr. in 1988. Their first three albums (Dinosaur 1985, You're Living All Over Me 1987, Bug 1988) are widely regarded as foundational documents of American indie and alternative rock, bridging hardcore-influenced underground rock with melodic songwriting and Mascis's distinctive guitar work. Lou Barlow departed in 1989 amid creative tensions with Mascis (forming Sebadoh and later Folk Implosion); Mascis continued with various lineups through the 1990s. The classic Mascis\/Barlow\/Murph trio reunited in 2005 and has remained together since, releasing six further studio albums.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSound and style\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDinosaur Jr.'s sound combines indie rock, alternative rock, noise rock, and slacker rock with Mascis's extended guitar solos (drawing on classic rock and hardcore traditions in equal measure) and his distinctive nasal vocal delivery. Their work is widely cited as foundational to American indie rock alongside contemporaries like Sonic Youth, Hüsker Dü, and the Replacements.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDiscography highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDinosaur (1985, Homestead)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou're Living All Over Me (1987, SST)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBug (1988, SST)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreen Mind (1991, Sire)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhere You Been (1993, Sire)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWithout a Sound (1994, Sire)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeyond (2007, Fat Possum)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFarm (2009, Jagjaguwar)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI Bet on Sky (2012, Jagjaguwar)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGive a Glimpse of What Yer Not (2016, Jagjaguwar)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSweep It Into Space (2021, Jagjaguwar)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFor collectors\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginal Homestead and SST pressings of the early Dinosaur Jr. catalog are foundational items in indie rock collecting. Multiple anniversary editions of You're Living All Over Me and Bug have been issued, alongside Jagjaguwar's vinyl pressings of the reunion-era catalog.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhere to start\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eListeners new to Dinosaur Jr. typically start with You're Living All Over Me (1987) or Bug (1988). \u003cspan class=\"related-collections\"\u003eExplore more: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/classic-rock-vinyl-records\"\u003eClassic Rock\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"dinosaur-jr-bug-cd","title":"Bug CD","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the raw energy of Dinosaur Jr. with their classic album \"Bug,\" a cornerstone of the Alt\/Indie Rock scene. Featuring tracks like \"Freak Scene\" and \"Let It Ride,\" this CD captures the band's signature sound and lyrical depth. Released on October 31, 1988, it remains a vital listen for any rock aficionado.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540739371191,"sku":"210000077066","price":14.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/4191260-2955756.jpg?v=1781154079"},{"product_id":"dinosaur-jr-sweep-it-into-space-purple-vinyl","title":"Sweep it into Space LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eIt's the breeziest and most melodically generous of the trio's reunion efforts, even flirting with power-pop on the compulsively hummable “And Me.”\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540766699703,"sku":"210000058069","price":20.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/dino.jpg?v=1781154190"},{"product_id":"dinosaur-jr-bug-vinyl","title":"Bug LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf you love grunge\/punk\/indie or the like, you love this. Originally released on the venerable SST labels in the 1980's, this reissue stays true to form.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540784328887,"sku":"210000026027","price":23.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/1881698.jpg?v=1781154255"},{"product_id":"dinosaur-jr-self-titled-vinyl","title":"Self-Titled LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eDinosaur (later to be renamed Dinosaur Jr.) recorded their debut album in 1985 for $500 at a home studio in the woods outside Northampton, Massachusetts. On the strength of that album, they begin to play shows down south in NYC. There they met Sonic Youth, who eventually invited the band on tour.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540784394423,"sku":"210000026025","price":23.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/1881696.jpg?v=1781154257"},{"product_id":"dinosaur-jr-without-a-sound-green-splatter-vinyl","title":"Without a Sound LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eLimited green splatter colored vinyl LP pressing. Without a Sound is the sixth studio album by Dinosaur Jr., originally released in 1994\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48541033693367,"sku":"210000097617","price":40.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/dinosaurjr.jpg?v=1781155163"},{"product_id":"dinosaur-jr-beyond-color-vinyl-w-7-single","title":"Beyond LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eCelebrating the 15th anniversary since it’s original release, Dinosaur Jr. Is reissuing “Beyond” on limited edition colored vinyl with a special edition white vinyl 7″ featuring album bonus tracks “What If I Knew” \/ “Yer Son”.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48541033791671,"sku":"210000074711","price":40.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/dinosaur-jr-beyond-15th-anniversary-edition-purple.webp?v=1781155163"},{"product_id":"dinosaur-jr-green-mind-deluxe-color-vinyl","title":"Green Mind 2LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eMascis plays most of the instruments on the album himself, but Green Mind sounds every bit as energetic and full-blooded as the explosive Bug.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48541041885367,"sku":"210000065956","price":42.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/green_c5207fb6-09d7-4305-b196-40a0a0deb48c.jpg?v=1781155194"},{"product_id":"dinosaur-jr-you-re-living-all-over-me-revinyl-random-color-vinyl","title":"You're Living All Over Me LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eExperience Dinosaur Jr.'s seminal work like never before with this ReVINYL edition of \"You're Living All Over Me.\" Pressed on Eco-Mix for the first time, this LP showcases the band's iconic noise rock sound in a visually striking random color vinyl format. Featuring classics such as \"Little Fury Things\" and \"In a Jar,\" this release is a must-add for any serious alt-rock vinyl collector.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48771582492855,"sku":"210000106055","price":23.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/4512947-3590439.jpg?v=1782828004"},{"product_id":"dinosaur-jr-without-a-sound-cassette","title":"Without A Sound CASSETTE","description":"\u003cp\u003eDinosaur Jr's Without A Sound on cassette melds gritty honesty with a surge of alt-rock velocity, echoing the grind of machinery in a desolate landscape. This collection pulsates with raw emotion, as jagged guitars clash against introspective lyrics, encapsulating a moment both fleeting and eternal. Released by Radiation Tapes, this tape stands as a resolute beacon for those seeking the sound of vulnerability woven into powerful riffs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48785620664503,"sku":"210000098558","price":13.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/3847852-2589238.jpg?v=1783045482"},{"product_id":"dinosaur-jr-green-mind-cassette","title":"Green Mind CASSETTE","description":"\u003cp\u003eDinosaur Jr.'s \"Green Mind\" on cassette is a study in solitary ambition, with J Mascis largely steering the ship following Lou Barlow's exit. The sound is raw yet polished, embodying the band's grappling with loss and transformation through its layered guitars and introspective lyrics. A must for fans who appreciate the tension in musical evolution, even in the quietest moments.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48785623154871,"sku":"210000053592","price":13.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/3847850-2589235.jpg?v=1783045485"},{"product_id":"dinosaur-jr-farm-cd","title":"Farm CD","description":"\u003cp\u003eDinosaur Jr. wields nostalgia as a weapon on Farm, plunging listeners into a kaleidoscope of classic rock influences while employing their signature fuzzed-out melodies. Each track seems steeped in contradictions; sorrow wrapped in shimmering guitars, as if they're inviting you to the party while quietly lamenting the disarray outside. Standout songs like \"I Want You to Know\" reveal a band both self-assured and riddled with doubt, perfectly illustrating the tension between youthful exuberance and the weight of time. With this release, Dinosaur Jr. reminds us that even decades in, they still have the power to stir both laughter and introspection amidst the distortion.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48785649369271,"sku":"210000026022","price":14.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/1514754.jpg?v=1783045548"},{"product_id":"dinosaur-jr-farm-vinyl-15th-anniv-ed","title":"Farm 2LP","description":"","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48785701404855,"sku":"210000101621","price":31.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"dinosaur-jr-sweep-it-into-space-vinyl","title":"Sweep it into Space LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eDinosaur Jr.'s \"Sweep It Into Space\" erupts like a faulty rocket launched from a punk garage, colliding familiar riffs with the sonic innovations of their golden years. With classic tracks like \"I Ain't\" and \"Garden,\" this LP digs deep into that grunge-soaked well where power chords and introspective lyrics meet, displaying their signature sound that feels at once timeless and refreshingly vibrant. Recorded with a touch of Kurt Vile's flair, it's a fierce reminder that even in the face of chaos, these legends of alt-rock keep charging ahead, undeterred and unapologetic.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48785933402295,"sku":"210000058067","price":23.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/3940364-2674247.jpg?v=1783046328"},{"product_id":"dinosaur-jr-there-near-clear-pink-vinyl","title":"There Near LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eDinosaur Jr.'s There Near LP lands with vibrant, clear pink vinyl that demands attention. You get the full force of their signature sound, a deliberate mix of gritty vocals and sharp guitar work, honed over years and a range of influences. Highlights like \"Blowin' Up\" and \"Put It Down\" feature biting lyrics wrapped in infectious riffs, revealing a continued evolution in their approach without losing the raw edge fans expect. This release confirms their steadfast presence in the alt\/indie rock scene, ensuring it will resonate on stage and at home alike.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48863722569911,"sku":"210000107175","price":24.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/4524803-3634219.jpg?v=1783776114"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.waxtraxrecords.com\/collections\/dinosaur-jr.oembed","provider":"Wax Trax Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}