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Nirvana – In Utero
1993 · US · DGC · CD Album
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Pressing identification
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- Matrix / runout
- DIDX-018824 3 🝊 🝊🝊 🝊🝊🝊🝊🝊DIDX-018824 4 🝊 🝊🝊 🝊🝊🝊🝊🝊DIDX-018824 6DIDX-018824 5DIDX-018824 6 🝊 🝊🝊 🝊🝊🝊🝊🝊
- Barcode (Text)
- 7 20642 46072 6
- Barcode (Scanned)
- 720642460726
- SPARS Code
- AAD
- Manufactured By
- Uni Distribution Corp.
- Pressed By
- DADC
Specifications
- Artist
- Nirvana
- Genre
- Rock
- Style
- Grunge, Alternative Rock
- Year
- 1993
- Label
- DGC, Sub Pop
- Catalog number
- DGCD-24607
- Country
- US
- Barcode
- 7 20642 46072 6
Tracklist
- 1Serve The Servants3:34
- 2Scentless Apprentice3:47
- 3Heart-Shaped Box4:39
- 4Rape Me2:49
- 5Frances Farmer Will Have Her Revenge On Seattle4:07
- 6Dumb2:29
- 7Very Ape1:55
- 8Milk It3:52
- 9Pennyroyal Tea3:36
- 10Radio Friendly Unit Shifter4:49
- 11Tourette's1:33
- 12All Apologies3:50
- Mastered By
- Bob Ludwig
- Written-By [All Songs]
- Kurt Cobain
- Art Direction, Design
- Kurt Cobain
- Art Direction, Design
- Robert Fisher
- Illustration [Muscle System, Pregnant Woman]
- Alex Grey
- Illustration [Symbols]
- Rodger Ferris
About this record
The DADC pressing of In Utero carries a distinct mastering pedigree—Gateway Mastering in Portland, Maine—that separates it from other 1993 CD variants. With 8757 collectors holding copies against 3623 who want one, this US release remains in steady circulation, though the want-to-have ratio signals ongoing collector interest in securing specific pressings of this canonical grunge album.
What drives its value
In Utero's market value hinges on pressing plant and mastering source rather than typical wear-and-tear grading. The DADC pressing, manufactured by Uni Distribution Corp. and mastered at Gateway, commands attention among collectors who track sonic differences across 1993 CD runs.
With 8757 copies in the community collection and 3623 active want-lists, supply outpaces immediate demand—a ratio that typically keeps prices moderate for standard CD copies in good condition. The original DGC catalogue number DGCD-24607 and the matrix runout DIDX-018824 variants (numbered 3, 4, 5, and 6) allow precise identification.
Condition matters less on CDs than on vinyl, but the Gateway mastering detail attracts audiophile buyers seeking the specific sonic character of this plant's work.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm this pressing by the DGC catalogue number DGCD-24607 and the barcode present on the jewel case. The matrix runout—DIDX-018824 followed by a number (3, 4, 5, or 6)—appears on the inner hub of the disc itself and identifies the specific manufacturing run.
The release notes credit Uni Distribution Corp. as manufacturer and distributor, and Gateway Mastering, Portland, Maine as the mastering facility; these details should appear in the booklet or on the disc label. The DADC pressing plant name may be stamped in the dead wax or noted in production documentation.
Grade by visual inspection of the polycarbonate layer (hairline scratches are common but do not degrade playback on CDs) and test playback for skips or audio dropout. A clean disc with no manufacturing defects (e.g., disc rot, delamination) and legible printing grades higher.
Further reading: grading a record, what makes a pressing valuable.
Listen
Hear the album before you buy.
Official videos via YouTube.
Release notes
This is the DADC pressing version.
Mastered at Gateway Mastering, Portland, Maine.
℗© 1993 Geffen Records, Inc. DGC, 9130 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90069-6197. Manufactured and distributed in the United States by Uni Distribution Corp. Made in U.S.A. Produced by special arrangement with Sub Pop Records
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Frequently asked
How do I know if I have the DADC pressing versus another 1993 US CD pressing?
Check the matrix runout on the inner hub of the disc: DIDX-018824 followed by 3, 4, 5, or 6 identifies the DADC pressing. The release notes inside the jewel case should credit Uni Distribution Corp. as manufacturer and Gateway Mastering, Portland, Maine as the mastering facility. The catalogue number is DGCD-24607 on all US DGC releases, so the matrix and mastering credit are your primary identifiers.
Why do collectors care about which pressing plant made this CD?
Different pressing plants (DADC, Uni Distribution, others) and mastering facilities produced subtly different sonic results in 1993. Gateway Mastering's work is sought by audiophiles and collectors who believe it captures a particular tonal character. The DADC pressing is one of several variants; identifying which one you own helps you understand its provenance and potential resale interest among buyers who prioritize mastering source.
Is this CD rare or common?
With 8757 copies in the community collection, this is a common CD in absolute terms—In Utero sold millions worldwide. However, the want-to-have ratio of 3623 to 8757 shows that collectors continue seeking specific pressings. Rarity is relative: the DADC pressing is not scarce, but it is actively collected by those who track pressing variants.
What condition should I expect in a used copy?
CDs degrade differently than vinyl. Look for hairline scratches on the polycarbonate layer (cosmetic and usually harmless), intact printing on the label side, and no visible delamination or disc rot (brown or cloudy patches). Test playback for skips or audio dropout. A copy that plays through without errors and has minimal visible damage grades as Very Good or better; most used copies from 1993 still play reliably if stored upright and away from heat.
Should I buy this pressing or hunt for a different variant?
If you want In Utero and value the Gateway Mastering sound, the DADC pressing is a solid choice. The community rating of 4.4 out of 5 across 792 ratings reflects broad satisfaction with the album itself. Pressing differences are subtle and matter mainly to audiophiles; casual listeners will not hear a significant difference. Price and condition should drive your purchase decision more than pressing plant, unless you are a variant collector.