The Foo Fighters covers album released as a limited vinyl for Record Store Day 2011 was Medium Rare.
Medium Rare arrived on April 16, 2011, as a special Record Store Day vinyl release. Rather than presenting a conventional new studio album, it gathered cover versions the band had recorded for B-sides, compilations, and other limited releases.
The collection includes interpretations of songs associated with artists such as Gerry Rafferty, Prince, Thin Lizzy, and Cream. Most tracks had appeared elsewhere, although “Bad Reputation” and “This Will Be Our Year” were presented as new recordings for the release; “Young Man Blues” was a live performance.
A later CD edition was distributed through Q magazine, but it was not identical to the vinyl: “Darling Nikki” was omitted. That difference can cause confusion when comparing track lists, while the album’s Record Store Day identity remains tied to the limited-edition vinyl pressing.