Originally recorded over three sessions with producer Jack Endino at Seattles Reciprocal Recording Studios in December 1988 and January 1989, Bleach was released in June of 89 and remains unequivocally/unsurprisingly Sub Pops very favorite Nirvana full-length.

The album initially sold 40,000 copies, but was brought into the international spotlight following the release and worldwide success of their 1991 sophomore effort, Nevermind.