Nirvana Unplugged Album Turns 31: A Quiet Revolution in Grunge “All Apologies” – Nirvana (1993, Live for MTV Unplugged in New York) MTV Unplugged in New York – Nirvana (Released November 1, 1994) Recorded on November 18, 1993, at Sony Music Studios in New York, Nirvana’s MTV Unplugged session was a deliberate departure from their typical live presentation. The setlist omitted the band’s biggest hits and focused on deep cuts and covers, reflecting Kurt Cobain’s interest in underground influences