These were 12" x 5.5" cardboard boxes that housed the CD jewel case inside. To prevent theft, they used a "tear strip" or —a perforated plastic or paper strip that, when pulled, severed the top of the box so you could slide the CD out.
The baby on the cover, Spencer Elden, recently spoke about regretting the photo. That controversy adds a layer of dark, complex history to the garment. To wear the zip top is to wear a piece of art that defined a generation's cynicism toward capitalism (the dollar bill) and the loss of innocence (the baby). nirvana nevermind zip top
: The front often features the classic "yellow smiley" logo or the word "Nirvana" in its signature Onyx font, while the back frequently displays the full Nevermind album art or tracklist. Styles : These were 12" x 5
Released in September 1991, Nevermind was the catalyst that pushed alternative rock into the mainstream. It knocked Michael Jackson off the top of the charts and introduced the world to "Smells Like Teen Spirit." The album’s cover art—featuring a baby swimming toward a dollar bill on a fishhook—was a biting commentary on consumerism. That controversy adds a layer of dark, complex
Nirvana Smiley Tee. $24.99. In Utero Tee. $24.99. Unplugged in New York Crewneck Sweatshirt (Black) $64.99. Official Nirvana Store Nirvana Nevermind: Clothing, Shoes & Jewelry - Amazon.com
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