Alternative

Alternative music is a broad term that covers a variety of rock subgenres that first emerged in the 1980s and 1990s. The “alternative” label was originally used to describe artists that made the type of music that was outside the mainstream pop and rock of the era. 

The emergence of grunge rock heralded a new shift in how rock music was made. Bands like Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Soudgarden and Alice and Chains were making grunge records that were distinct from the rock albums that came before. With a focus on electric guitar distortion, heavy drums and an emphasis on lyrics and song writing, Alternative rock albums came to dominate the rock scene in the late 80s and early 90s.

In addition to grunge, Alternative rock also covers subgenres like indie rock, college rock, emo, new wave, post punk and any form of experimental rock music.      

Need something to complete your stack of the best alternative records? We’ve got exactly what you’re looking for. The Sound of Vinyl’s extensive selection of indie and alternative LPs features some of the best works from the greatest alt artists of all time.

 

  • Mazzy Star

She Hangs Brightly (Limited Edition) LP

$25.98

  • Frank Turner

The Next Ten Years (Limited Edition Crystal Clear 3LP)

$99.98

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  • The All-American Rejects

Move Along (Translucent Grape) 1LP

$29.99

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  • Joan Osborne

Relish 30th Anniversary 2LP Limited Edition

$32.99

  • Phantogram

Voices 2LP Color

$37.99

  • Fall Out Boy

Fall Out Boy - From Under The Cork Tree 20th Anniversary 3LP Super Deluxe Edition

$174.98

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  • Mother Love Bone

Shine (LP)

$27.98

  • Mother Love Bone

Shine (Limited Edition Sky Blue Colored) LP

$29.99

  • Mother Love Bone

Apple (LP)

$27.98

  • Halsey

Badlands Live From Webster Hall (2LP)

$32.99

  • Fall Out Boy

From Under The Cork Tree

$27.98

  • Beck

Mellow Gold LP

$29.99

  • Scissor Sisters

Scissor Sisters (2LP)

$39.98

  • My Morning Jacket

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$25.98

  • The Verve

This Is Music The Singles (Limited Edition)

$39.98

  • The Verve

This Is Music The Singles

$37.99