Official releases from the original trio, either still in print or still easily findable.
“In A Car” EP (1981)
The one that started it all.
All tracks are currently available on the reissue of our first album.
“Meat Puppets” (1982)
For most people, this one’s either their least favorite or their most favorite.
Originally released by SST Records, reissued by Rykodisc in 1999.
“Meat Puppets II” (1983)
Thanks to Nirvana, this will be the only album casual visitors to this site will have ever heard of. (I guess that’s better than nothing.)
Originally released by SST Records, reissued by Rykodisc in 1999.
“Up On The Sun” (1985)
The Puppets hit their stride and head into orbit.
Originally released by SST Records, reissued by Rykodisc in 1999.
“Out My Way” EP (1986)
The Puppets get guitar-god fever! First issued as a 12-inch EP, expanded later to album length.
Originally released by SST Records, reissued by Rykodisc in 1999.
“Mirage” (1987)
“Psychedelic rock,” Meat Puppets style.
Originally released by SST Records, reissued by Rykodisc in 1999.
“Huevos” (1987)
“Classic rock,” Meat Puppets style.
Originally released by SST Records, reissued by Rykodisc in 1999.
“Monsters” (1989)
Searching for a major-label deal, the Puppets survey the late-80s musical landscape and act accordingly.
Originally released by SST Records, reissued by Rykodisc in 1999.
“Forbidden Places” (1991)
Joined by country producer Pete Anderson, the Puppets completely misread the impending “alternative” trend, releasing their least grungy album to date.
Released by London Records.
“Too High To Die” (1994)
Originally issued with endorsement stickers by Kurt Cobain and Dave Perner on the front. Sold over 500,000 copies.
Released by London Records
“No Joke!” (1995)
The one that ended it all.
Released by London Records.
“Live In Montana” (1999)
We were pretty stoked that Ryko agreed to put out a live album as part of their reissue of our back catalogue. We hope the fans agree.
Released by Rykodisc.
“Alive In The Nineties” (2003)
Some fan footage, a couple of teevee clips, an ureleased song or two, and you’ve got yourself shelf space in the DVD section. Nothing to it.
Released By Cornerstone RAS.
“Classic Puppets” (2004)
Not so much a “best of” as a “retrospective.” Features several previously-unissued tracks and excellent remastering.
Released by Rykodisc.
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