Originally released in 1998, Celebrity Skin is the critically acclaimed third studio album from American alternative rock band Hole, fronted by the iconic Courtney Love.
Moving beyond the raw grunge sound of their earlier releases, Celebrity Skin delivers a polished yet powerful blend of alternative rock, catchy guitar riffs, infectious melodies and emotionally charged songwriting.
Featuring standout tracks such as "Celebrity Skin", "Malibu", "Awful" and "Northern Star", the album combines the band's rebellious attitude with a more melodic, radio-friendly sound.
Exploring themes of fame, Hollywood culture, relationships and personal struggles, Celebrity Skin became one of the defining alternative rock albums of the late 1990s.
An essential addition to any 1990s alternative rock or grunge-inspired vinyl collection. Perfect for fans of Garbage, The Smashing Pumpkins, Veruca Salt and PJ Harvey.
Original Release Year: 1998
Vinyl Reissue Year: 2026 (Remastered Edition)
Genre: Alternative Rock, Power Pop, Grunge
Label: Geffen Records
Format: 180g Vinyl LP (12-inch)
Producer: Michael Beinhorn
Track Count: 12 Songs
Running Time: Approximately 50 minutes
Catalogue Number: 5775267 (2026 reissue)
Barcode: 0199957752671 (2026 reissue)
Vinyl Colour: Black
Special Edition: Remastered vinyl reissue with restored original artwork and packaging.
TRACK LISTING
Side A
Celebrity Skin
Boys on the Radio
Hit So Hard
Malibu
Reasons to Be Beautiful
Dying
Side B
Awful
Use Once & Destroy
Northern Star
Heaven Tonight
Playing Your Song
Petals
Originally released in 1998, Celebrity Skin is the critically acclaimed third studio album from American alternative rock band Hole, fronted by the iconic Courtney Love.
Moving beyond the raw grunge sound of their earlier releases, Celebrity Skin delivers a polished yet powerful blend of alternative rock, catchy guitar riffs, infectious melodies and emotionally charged songwriting.
Featuring standout tracks such as "Celebrity Skin", "Malibu", "Awful" and "Northern Star", the album combines the band's rebellious attitude with a more melodic, radio-friendly sound.
Exploring themes of fame, Hollywood culture, relationships and personal struggles, Celebrity Skin became one of the defining alternative rock albums of the late 1990s.
An essential addition to any 1990s alternative rock or grunge-inspired vinyl collection. Perfect for fans of Garbage, The Smashing Pumpkins, Veruca Salt and PJ Harvey.
Original Release Year: 1998
Vinyl Reissue Year: 2026 (Remastered Edition)
Genre: Alternative Rock, Power Pop, Grunge
Label: Geffen Records
Format: 180g Vinyl LP (12-inch)
Producer: Michael Beinhorn
Track Count: 12 Songs
Running Time: Approximately 50 minutes
Catalogue Number: 5775267 (2026 reissue)
Barcode: 0199957752671 (2026 reissue)
Vinyl Colour: Black
Special Edition: Remastered vinyl reissue with restored original artwork and packaging.
TRACK LISTING
Side A
Celebrity Skin
Boys on the Radio
Hit So Hard
Malibu
Reasons to Be Beautiful
Dying
Side B
Awful
Use Once & Destroy
Northern Star
Heaven Tonight
Playing Your Song
Petals