On October 31, 1988, “SST” label released “Ultramega OK”, the debut Soundgarden album. It was recorded in 1988, in Seattle, Washington and Newberg, Oregon, and was produced by Drew Canulette , Chris Cornell, Kim Rhayil, Hiro Yamamoto and Matt Cameron.

Personnel:

• Chris Cornell– lead vocals, rhythm guitar, bass, art direction, design
• Kim Thayil– lead guitar, art direction, design
• Hiro Yamamoto– lead vocals, bass, art direction, design
• Matt Cameron– drums, art direction, design
• Drew Canulette – engineer
• Lance Limbocker – engineer
• Kathryn Miller – art direction, design
• Lance Mercer – cover photo
• Gardener – back cover photo
• Sydney Taylor – insert photo

Track listing:

All lyrics by Chris Cornell, except where noted.

1. Flower – Kim Thayil
2. All Your Lies – Kim Thayil, Hiro Yamamoto
3. 665 – Hiro Yamamoto
4. Beyond the Wheel – Chris Cornell
5. 667 – Hiro Yamamoto
6. Mood for Trouble – Chris Cornell
7. Circle of Power – Hiro Yamamoto, Kim Thayil
8. He Didn’t – Matt Cameron
9. Smokestack Lightning – Howlin’ Wolf, Howlin’ Wolf
10. Nazi Driver – Hiro Yamamoto
11. Head Injury – Kim Thayil
12. Incessant Mace – Kim Thayil
13. One Minute of Silence – John Lennon