The band released its debut album, Bleach, in 1989 on independent label Sub Pop. Nirvana was formed in 1987 by vocalist and guitarist Kurt Cobain and bassist Krist Novoselic, with the position of drummer being filled by various musicians. The discography of Nirvana, an American rock band, consists of three studio albums, twenty-one singles, five live albums, two extended plays, four compilation albums, and three box sets.
Kurt Cobain (foreground) and Krist Novoselic of Nirvana performing at the MTV Awards in 1992