Elliott Smith – Either/Or (STAFF PICK)

Year/Genre: 1997, Indie Rock / Singer-SongwriterCondition: New Description: Recorded in Portland, Oregon, Either/Or marked Elliott Smith’s transition from local indie acclaim to national recognition. Released in 1997 on Kill Rock Stars, it blended raw, home-recorded intimacy with more expansive studio work, bridging lo-fi traditions with polished songwriting. Songs from the album were later featured in Good Will Hunting, introducing Smith to a wider audience and leading to his Academy Award nomination. For collectors, this pressing represents a pivotal moment when indie songwriting broke into mainstream consciousness without losing its underground roots.