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MTV Unplugged in New York by Nirvana — album cover art

MTV Unplugged in New York

Nirvana · 0

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Photographer
Frank Micelotta
Decade
Genre
Rock

MTV Unplugged in New York is the album by Nirvana. The cover was designed by Robert Fisher. Cover photography by Frank Micelotta. The full story behind this cover is being restored and will return shortly.

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