Nirvana released Nevermind in 1991.
DGC Records issued the album on September 24, 1991. It was Nirvana’s second studio album and followed the band’s 1989 debut, Bleach. Producer Butch Vig helped shape its blend of heavy guitar sound, memorable melodies, and polished alternative-rock production.
Nevermind initially entered the charts modestly, but its popularity accelerated after “Smells Like Teen Spirit” reached radio and MTV audiences. The album eventually displaced Michael Jackson’s Dangerous at number one on the Billboard 200 in January 1992.
Some listeners remember Nevermind as a 1992 album because its greatest commercial impact came after release. The correct release year is 1991. Its success transformed Nirvana from an underground act into an international rock band and made grunge a major force in popular music.