Dookie – Green Day (Vinyl 12" LP)
Released in 1994, Dookie is Green Day’s major-label debut and a defining album of the 1990s punk revival. Bursting with bratty energy, distorted guitars, and hook-laden anthems, the record catapulted the California trio from underground club stages to global fame. Produced by Rob Cavallo and recorded in just three weeks, Dookie won a Grammy and helped cement pop-punk as a dominant force in alternative music.
Key Highlights
- Features era-defining hits like "Basket Case", "When I Come Around", and "Longview"
- A concise, high-energy album filled with angsty humour and raw emotion
- Frequently reissued on 180-gram vinyl, often with faithful reproductions of the original artwork
- Produced by Rob Cavallo, known for his work with other major rock acts
- Widely credited with bringing punk rock back into the mainstream during the 1990s
Tracklisting
Side A
1. Burnout
2. Having a Blast
3. Chump
4. Longview
5. Welcome to Paradise
6. Pulling Teeth
7. Basket Case
Side B
8. She
9. Sassafras Roots
10. When I Come Around
11. Coming Clean
12. Emenius Sleepus
13. In the End
14. F.O.D.
15. All By Myself (Hidden track)
Fun Fact
The album’s iconic cover artwork—featuring a chaotic comic-style illustration of a city under attack by a dog—is packed with in-jokes and references, all drawn by punk artist Richie Bucher.
Why You Should Buy This Vinyl
- A punk-pop classic with lasting impact and endless replay value
- Vinyl edition captures the album’s gritty energy and DIY aesthetic
- A must-have for fans of alternative rock, 1990s culture, and high-speed riffs
- Essential listening that still resonates with rebellious youth and nostalgic fans alike
Dookie is a high-octane blast of catchy rebellion and teenage disillusionment. This vinyl edition brings out the full punch of Green Day’s breakthrough moment, just as it shook the airwaves in 1994.