COME AS YOU ARE

year 1992
pictures standard graphic layout: front sleeve, back sleeve (from the uk 7")
tracks come as you are - album version
endless, nameless - included as an hidden track on some issues of the nevermind cd
school / drain you - live from the concert at the Paramount Theatre (Seattle, WA), October 31st, 1991
notes related items: nevermind, singles box set

country australia
type retail
status
media cd
label dgc, distributed by bmg arista/ariola
code DGCDS-21715
matrix MADE BY DISCTRONICS B ** DGCDS21715 ** #01
tracks come as you are /endless, nameless /school (live) / drain you (live)
pictures front sleeve, cd
notes cardboard sleeve, different colours are used on the front sleeve (green text, pink profile).
copies in slim box (with standard sleeve colours) are later reissues contained in the singles box set

country australia
type retail
status
media mc
label geffen, distributed by bmg arista/ariola
code DGCCS19065
tracks come as you are /endless, nameless
pictures front box, cassette
notes card box, songs repeated on both sides

country brazil
type promo
status
media 12"
label dgc/mca, distributed by bmg ariola
code 990 4077
matrix machine stamped side a BMG 990.4077_A --- ISMAI side b BMG 990.4077_B --- ISMAI
tracks come as you are /endless, nameless /school (live) / drain you (live)
pictures front sleeve, side a label
notes according to different sources this record was either given to subscribers of the 'Folha de São Paulo' newspaper or given away by Geffen to the first 200 people who purchased tickets to see the band in São Paulo.

country costa rica
type promo
status
media 7"
label geffen / indica
code 7135292
matrix handwritten side a (Q ?) -71-352-92- 6 - 4 - 92 -
track come as you are
pictures record in sleeve, side a label, side b label
notes one sided, plain plastic sleeve, white label on side b.
related item: similar promos exist also for sliver, in bloom and smells like teen spirit
thanks to joel thuillier

country france
type retail
status
media 7"
label dgc, distributed by bmg france
code GES19120
matrix handwritten side a GES 19120 A (logo) side b GES 19120 B (logo)
tracks come as you are / drain you (live)
pictures barcode, side a label
notes silver painted injection labels

variation used also as a jukebox promo with an index label, and a sticker on barcode
status

variation sticker on barcode
status

variation different barcode
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country france
type retail
status
media cd
label dgc, distributed by bmg france
code GED 21745
matrix GED 21745 MPO 02 @
tracks come as you are / drain you (live)
pictures front sleeve, cd
notes card sleeve

country france
type retail
status
media mc
label dgc
code GEC 19120
tracks come as you are / drain you (live)
pictures cassette
notes card box

country germany
type retail
status
media 12"
label dgc/mca, distributed by bmg ariola
code GET21699
matrix machine stamped side a 201 DMF-8764 A-1 side b 201 DMF-8764 B-1 (‘eye’ relief near the hole)
tracks come as you are /endless, nameless / drain you (live)
pictures side b label
notes -

country germany
type retail
status
media 12"
label dgc, distributed by bmg ariola
code GET 21 714
matrix machine stamped side a 202 DM F-8764 A-2 C side b 201 DMF-8764 B-1
tracks come as you are /endless, nameless / drain you (live)
pictures side a, side b
notes picture disc, clear plastic sleeve

country germany
type retail
status
media 7"
label dgc, distributed by bmg ariola
code GES19065
matrix machine stamped side a 201 F-8763 A-2 side b 201 F-8763 B-1
tracks come as you are /endless, nameless
pictures side a label
notes silver painted injection labels

variation different matrix: machine stamped side a 201 F-8763 A-2 side b 201 F-8763 B-2
status

variation different matrix: machine stamped side a 202 F-8763 A-3 side b 202 F-8763 B-3
status

country germany
type retail
status
media cd
label dgc, distributed by bmg ariola
code GED21715
matrix SONOPRESS F-8797 / GED21715 B IFPI L024 DSC4 IFPI 0762
tracks come as you are /endless, nameless /school (live) / drain you (live)
pictures cd
notes slim box, transparent disc centre.
copies with the metal layer covering the disc centre are later reissues contained in the singles box set

variation used for promotion with a product facts sheet and a sticker on the box
status

variation different matrix: SONOPRESS F-8797/GED 21715 A (others may exist, depending on the production batch/plant)
status

variation used also for promotion with a 2-fold info sheet. the music is defined as 'crunch/seattle sound'...
different matrix: SONOPRESS F-8797 / GED21715 B
status

variation copies distributed in the usa may have 'import' stickers on the box
status

country holland
type retail
status
media mc
label dgc
code 300236 4
tracks come as you are / endless, nameless
pictures front box, back box, cassette
notes card box, same tracks on both sides

country italy
type jukebox promo
status
media 7"
label mca / geffen
code PR 039
matrix (handwritten) side a PRO39-A Hi side b PRO39-B Hi
tracks ooh-ah-aa (I feel it) (by eyc) / come as you are
pictures side b label
notes jukebox promo, split with eyc, plain sleeve, jukebox index label. 500 copies
related item: fake "radio promo" picture sleeve

country japan
type retail
status
media cd
label dgc, manufactured and distributed by mca victor
code MVDG-8 (DGCS7-19065)
matrix MVDG-8-1-A1F : 2 V
tracks come as you are /endless, nameless
pictures front sleeve, cd, opened 'snap-pack'
notes 3" cd in 'snap-pack'

country japan
type promo
status
media cd
label dgc, manufactured and distributed by mca victor
code MVDG-8 (DGCS7-19065)
matrix MVDG-8-1-A1F : 1 V
tracks come as you are /endless, nameless
pictures back sleeve, cd
notes same as the retail issue, with a 'sample' sticker on the back and a 'sample' print on the cd

country mexico
type promo
status
media 7"
label dgc
code RX-1086
matrix handwritten side a RX-1086-A/B 20-MARZO-92 ECA side b RX-1086-A/B 20-MARZO-92 ECA
track come as you are
pictures side a label
notes same song on both sides, plain paper sleeve or company (bmg or ariola) plastic printed sleeve
similar promos were made also for smells like teen spirit, in bloom, lithium, sliver

country new zealand / south asia (?)
type retail (unofficial?)
status
media mc
label dgc
code DGCCS 19065
notes info and pictures on the new zealand / south asia cassettes page

country spain
type retail
status
media 12"
label dgc/mca, distributed by bmg ariola
code GET 21699 (3A)
matrix machine stamped side a 850 GET 21699 A 1 side b 850 GET 21699 B 1
tracks come as you are /endless, nameless / drain you (live)
pictures side a label
notes -

variation very limited edition including a 24"x24" poster, with a sticker on the wrap
status

country spain
type test pressing
status
media 7"
notes detailed info on this page

country spain
type retail
status
media 7"
label dgc/mca, distributed by bmg ariola
code GES 19065 (1A)
matrix machine stamped side a 850 GES 19065 A 1 side b 850 GES 19065 B 1
tracks come as you are /endless, nameless
pictures side a label
notes -

country uk
type test pressing
status
media 12"
label dgc
code DGCT 7
matrix machine stamped, except for "STU." which is handwritten
side a DGCT 7 A-2U-1-1 STU. side b DGCT 7 B-2U-1-1
tracks come as you are /endless, nameless / drain you (live)
pictures side a label
notes white labels, plain paper sleeve, or cardboard sleeve with hand written codes and stamped date

country uk
type retail
status
media 12"
label dgc, distributed by bmg
code DGCT 7
matrix machine stamped, except for "STU." which is handwritten
side a DGCT 7 A-2U-1-1 STU. side b DGCT 7 B-2U-1-1
tracks come as you are /endless, nameless / drain you (live)
pictures side a label
notes mispelled title on side a label: "come as your are".

variation used for promotion with an A4 info sheet
status

country uk
type test pressing
status
media 12"
label dgc
code DGCTP 7
matrix handwritten side a DGCTP+7+Az Stu. ORLAKE side b DGCTP+7+Bz ORLAKE
tracks come as you are /endless, nameless / school (live)
pictures side a and b
notes test pressing for the picture disc, pressing done with plain paper inserts
thanks to jason wakeman and ross harkness

country uk
type retail
status
media 12"
label dgc, distributed by bmg
code DGCTP 7
matrix handwritten side a DGCTP+7+A2 Stu. ORLAKE side b DGCTP+7+B2 ORLAKE
tracks come as you are /endless, nameless / school (live)
pictures side a, side b, front sleeve, without the record inside
notes picture disc, die cut sleeve printed also on the inside, record in a clear plastic sleeve.
clear rim

variation black rim
status

country uk
type test pressing
status
media 7"
label dgc
code DGCS 7
matrix (?)
tracks come as you are /endless, nameless
pictures -
notes -

country uk
type jukebox promo
status
media 7"
notes see the uk 7" jukebox promos page

country uk
type retail
status
media 7"
label dgc, distributed by bmg
code DGCS 7
matrix machine stamped side a Stu. DGCS 7 A-1U-1-1 side b DGCS 7 B-1U-1-1
tracks come as you are /endless, nameless
pictures front sleeve, back sleeve, side a label
notes black paper labels, copies sold outside the uk may have a 'made in the uk' sticker

variation side a label on both sides
status
thanks to william aitkenhead

country uk
type retail
status
media 7"
label dgc, distributed by bmg
code DGCS 7
matrix machine stamped side a Stu. DGCS 7 A-1U-1-Q2 side b DGCS 7 B-1U-1-Q2
tracks come as you are /endless, nameless
pictures front sleeve, back sleeve, side a label
notes silver painted injection labels, with copyright info printed around

country uk
type retail
status
media cd
label dgc, distributed by bmg
code DGCTD 7
matrix DGCTD 7 l:l ·MASTERED· ·BY NIMBUS·
tracks come as you are /endless, nameless /school (live) / drain you (live)
pictures cd
notes digipak, the print on the box and cd can be of different shades of violet/purple

variation different matrix:
DGCTD 7 l:8 ·MASTERED· ·BY NIMBUS· ifpi 2306
DGCTD 7 l:9 ·MASTERED· ·BY NIMBUS·
DGCTD 7 l:9 ·MASTERED· ·BY NIMBUS· ifpi 2314
A2461 DGCTD 7 : 1:0 IFPI L122 _MASTERED BY NIMBUS_ IFPI L122 ifpi 2301
status
thanks to william aitkenhead

variation mispressing, plays the soundtrack from an unknown musical
status

variation used for promotion with a sticker on the back sleeve
status

country uk
type retail
status
media mc
label dgc, distributed by bmg
code DGCC 7
tracks come as you are /endless, nameless
pictures -
notes card box (?)

country usa
type promo
status
media 12"
label dgc
code PRO-A-4416
matrix side a SRC PRO-A 4416-A-SRI MASTERDISK Hw side b SRC PRO-A 4416-B-SRI
tracks come as you are
pictures side a label, title sticker
notes stickered die cut white sleeve, 'AEST' relief near the hole on side b

variation some copies included a press release and promo photo
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country usa
type retail
status
media 7"
label dgc
code DGCS7-19120
matrix handwritten, except for MASTERDISK, which is machine printed
side a DGC-S7-A-GLI/9120-A MASTERDISK side b DGC-S7-B-GLI/9120-B MASTERDISK
tracks come as you are / drain you (live)
pictures side a label, sleeve (with record inside)
notes 'geffen records, inc.' on label, blue dgc die cut sleeve

country usa
type retail
status
media 7"
label dgc
code DGCS7-19120
matrix handwritten, except for MASTERDISK, which is machine printed
side a DGC-S7-A-GLI/9120-A MASTERDISK side b DGC-S7-B-GLI/9120-B MASTERDISK
tracks come as you are / drain you (live)
pictures side a label, sleeve (with record inside)
notes 'david geffen company' on label, blue dgc die cut sleeve
originally packed in cardboard boxes of 25 copies with handwritten codes

variation two types of blue "dgc" die cut sleeves were used: glossy finish, or matte finish with 'printed in canada' written inside a small oval on the back - thanks to damien gutierrez
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variation misprinted side a label: double, misaligned print of the silver ink, grey "geffen records" die cut sleeve
status
thanks to andrè hött

variation misprinted side b label: misses the text and the barcode. blue "dgc" die cut sleeve with cut corner
status
thanks to christian rüh

variation used for promotion with a "sample copy" sticker on label
status

variation used as a jukebox promo with a white or pink jukebox index label, plain white sleeve, or blue "dgc" die cut sleeve, or grey "geffen records" die cut sleeve with "printed in canada" written inside a small oval on the back
status

variation different jukebox index label
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country usa
type promo
status
media cd
label dgc, manufactured and distributed by uni
code PRO-CD-4375
matrix 38 PRO CD 4375-2 SRC=01 M1S1
tracks come as you are
pictures cd, inside sleeve
notes gatefold card sleeve

country usa
type retail
status
media cd
label dgc, manufactured and distributed by uni
code DGCDS-21707
matrix DGCDS-21707 2B 13 MFD BY JVC
tracks come as you are /school (live) / drain you (live)
pictures cd
notes digipak, the print on the box and cd can be of different shades of violet/purple

variation different matrix: DGCDS-21707 2B 11 MFD BY JVC - thanks to patrick walpoel
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variation used for promotion in canada with a promo sticker. different matrix: DGCD S-21707 MFG BY CINRAM #920206B
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thanks to sylvain halupka

country usa
type promo
status
media cd
label dgc, manufactured and distributed by uni
code DGCDS-21707
matrix DGCDS-21707 1B 11 MFD BY JVC
tracks come as you are / school (live) / drain you (live)
pictures cd detail
notes digipak, same as the retail issue with a red 'promotional' print on the cd

country usa
type retail
status
media mc
label dgc, manufactured and distributed by uni
code DGCCS-19120
tracks come as you are /drain you (live)
pictures front box, cassette
notes card box