Loser (22 versions)
Type: Single
 
     
   
 The single that put Beck in the spotlight.
 
 
   
CDs
cd version a    
   
 
Title: Loser
Release type: Retail
Release date: 1994 (unknown date)
Format: CD (x1)
Number pressed: Unknown
Label: Bong Load Custom Records, DGC
Catalog number: DGCDM-21930
Country: United States
Notes:
Back cover says that Loser was recorded in 1982, Corvette Bummer, Soul Suckin Jerk (Reject) and Fume in 19666, and Alcohol in 1988. These are all lies.

1. Loser 
Mix: Rob Schnapf, Tom Rothrock
Produced by: Beck Hansen, Karl Stephenson
Vocals: Beck Hansen
Written by: Beck Hansen, Karl Stephenson

2. Corvette Bummer 
Produced by: Beck Hansen, Tom Grimley
Vocals: Beck Hansen
Written by: Beck Hansen

3. Alcohol 
Guitar (Acoustic): Beck Hansen
Mix: Rob Schnapf, Tom Rothrock
Produced by: Beck Hansen, Rob Schnapf, Tom Rothrock
Vocals: Beck Hansen
Written by: Beck Hansen

4. Soul Suckin Jerk (Reject) 
Produced by: Beck Hansen, Tom Grimley
Vocals: Beck Hansen
Written by: Beck Hansen, Karl Stephenson

5. Fume 
Produced by: Beck Hansen, Tom Grimley
Written by: Beck Hansen

 
Front (Photo) Inside (Photo) Back (Photo)  
   
cd version b    
   
 
Title: Loser
Release type: Retail
Release date: 1994 (unknown date)
Format: CD (x1)
Number pressed: Unknown
Label: Bong Load Custom Records, Geffen
Catalog number: GFSTD 67
Country: UK
Notes:
Liner notes say that Loser was recorded in 1982, Totally Confused and Corvette Bummer in 1997, and MTV Makes Me Want To Smoke Crack in 1988. These are all lies.

1. Loser 
Mix: Rob Schnapf, Tom Rothrock
Produced by: Beck Hansen, Karl Stephenson
Vocals: Beck Hansen
Written by: Beck Hansen, Karl Stephenson

2. Totally Confused 
Drums: Rachel Haden
Engineer: Tom Grimley
Guitar: Beck Hansen
Produced by: Beck Hansen
Violin / Fiddle: Petra Haden
Vocals: Beck Hansen
Vocals (Background): Anna Waronker, Petra Haden, Rachel Haden
Written by: Beck Hansen

3. Corvette Bummer 
Produced by: Beck Hansen, Tom Grimley
Vocals: Beck Hansen
Written by: Beck Hansen

4. MTV Makes Me Want to Smoke Crack 
Written by: Beck Hansen

 
Front (Photo) Inside (Photo) Back (Photo)  
   
cd version c    
   
 
Title: Loser
Release type: Retail
Release date: 1994 (unknown date)
Format: CD (x1)
Number pressed: Unknown
Label: Bong Load Custom Records, Geffen
Catalog number: GED 21891
Country: UK

1. Loser 
Mix: Rob Schnapf, Tom Rothrock
Produced by: Beck Hansen, Karl Stephenson
Vocals: Beck Hansen
Written by: Beck Hansen, Karl Stephenson

2. Totally Confused 
Drums: Rachel Haden
Engineer: Tom Grimley
Guitar: Beck Hansen
Produced by: Beck Hansen
Violin / Fiddle: Petra Haden
Vocals: Beck Hansen
Vocals (Background): Anna Waronker, Petra Haden, Rachel Haden
Written by: Beck Hansen

3. Corvette Bummer 
Produced by: Beck Hansen, Tom Grimley
Vocals: Beck Hansen
Written by: Beck Hansen

4. MTV Makes Me Want to Smoke Crack 
Written by: Beck Hansen

 
 
   
cd version d    
   
 
Title: Loser
Release type: Retail
Release date: 1994 (unknown date)
Format: CD (x1)
Number pressed: Unknown
Catalog number: BMG 19052
Country: UK
Notes:
Comes in a cardsleeve.

1. Loser 
Mix: Rob Schnapf, Tom Rothrock
Produced by: Beck Hansen, Karl Stephenson
Vocals: Beck Hansen
Written by: Beck Hansen, Karl Stephenson

2. Alcohol 
Guitar (Acoustic): Beck Hansen
Mix: Rob Schnapf, Tom Rothrock
Produced by: Beck Hansen, Rob Schnapf, Tom Rothrock
Vocals: Beck Hansen
Written by: Beck Hansen

 
 
   
cd version e    
   
 
Title: Loser
Release type: Retail
Release date: 1994 (unknown date)
Format: CD (x1)
Number pressed: Unknown
Label: Bong Load Custom Records, Geffen
Catalog number: GED 21905
Country: France

1. Loser 
Mix: Rob Schnapf, Tom Rothrock
Produced by: Beck Hansen, Karl Stephenson
Vocals: Beck Hansen
Written by: Beck Hansen, Karl Stephenson

2. Alcohol 
Guitar (Acoustic): Beck Hansen
Mix: Rob Schnapf, Tom Rothrock
Produced by: Beck Hansen, Rob Schnapf, Tom Rothrock
Vocals: Beck Hansen
Written by: Beck Hansen

 
 
   
cd version f    
   
 
Title: Loser
Release type: Retail
Release date: 1994 (unknown date)
Format: CD (x1)
Number pressed: Unknown
Label: Bong Load Custom Records, Geffen
Catalog number: MVCG-13016
Country: Japan

1. Loser 
Mix: Rob Schnapf, Tom Rothrock
Produced by: Beck Hansen, Karl Stephenson
Vocals: Beck Hansen
Written by: Beck Hansen, Karl Stephenson

2. Totally Confused 
Drums: Rachel Haden
Engineer: Tom Grimley
Guitar: Beck Hansen
Produced by: Beck Hansen
Violin / Fiddle: Petra Haden
Vocals: Beck Hansen
Vocals (Background): Anna Waronker, Petra Haden, Rachel Haden
Written by: Beck Hansen

3. Corvette Bummer 
Produced by: Beck Hansen, Tom Grimley
Vocals: Beck Hansen
Written by: Beck Hansen

4. MTV Makes Me Want to Smoke Crack 
Written by: Beck Hansen

 
 
   
cd version g    
   
 
Title: Loser
Release type: Retail
Release date: 1994 (unknown date)
Format: CD (x1)
Number pressed: Unknown
Catalog number: GEFDM-21891
Country: Australia
Notes:
Cardsleeve.

1. Loser 
Mix: Rob Schnapf, Tom Rothrock
Produced by: Beck Hansen, Karl Stephenson
Vocals: Beck Hansen
Written by: Beck Hansen, Karl Stephenson

2. Totally Confused 
Drums: Rachel Haden
Engineer: Tom Grimley
Guitar: Beck Hansen
Produced by: Beck Hansen
Violin / Fiddle: Petra Haden
Vocals: Beck Hansen
Vocals (Background): Anna Waronker, Petra Haden, Rachel Haden
Written by: Beck Hansen

3. Corvette Bummer 
Produced by: Beck Hansen, Tom Grimley
Vocals: Beck Hansen
Written by: Beck Hansen

4. MTV Makes Me Want to Smoke Crack 
Written by: Beck Hansen

 
 
   
cd version h    
   
 
Title: Loser
Release type: Promo
Release date: 1994 (unknown date)
Format: CD (x1)
Number pressed: Unknown
Label: Bong Load Custom Records, DGC
Catalog number: PRO-CD-4613
Country: United States
Matrix info:
[logo] 38 PRO CD 4613-2 SRC##01 M1S1
Notes:
One track promo single in standard jewel case.

1. Loser 
Mix: Rob Schnapf, Tom Rothrock
Produced by: Beck Hansen, Karl Stephenson
Vocals: Beck Hansen
Written by: Beck Hansen, Karl Stephenson

 
Front (Photo) Inside (Photo) Back (Photo)  
   
7"s
7" version a    
   
 
Title: Loser
Release type: Jukebox
Release date: 1994 (unknown date)
Format: 7" (x1)
Number pressed: Unknown
Label: DGC
Catalog number: DGCS7-19270
Country: United States
Matrix info:
Side A: DGCS7-19270-A-GLI RB Precision 1-1
Side B: DGCS7-19270-B-GLI RB Precision 1-1
Notes:
Jukebox 7". Has a label which says "David Geffen Company".

I also have another one that is in a plain white sleeve, but I suspect that somebody who had it before me just lost the blue sleeve and replaced it. Anybody else have one in a white sleeve?

a
1. Loser 
Mix: Rob Schnapf, Tom Rothrock
Produced by: Beck Hansen, Karl Stephenson
Vocals: Beck Hansen
Written by: Beck Hansen, Karl Stephenson


b
1. Alcohol 
Guitar (Acoustic): Beck Hansen
Mix: Rob Schnapf, Tom Rothrock
Produced by: Beck Hansen, Rob Schnapf, Tom Rothrock
Vocals: Beck Hansen
Written by: Beck Hansen

 
Sleeve Front (Photo) Sleeve Back (Photo) Side A (Photo) Side B (Photo)  
   
7" version b    
   
 
Title: Loser
Release type: Retail
Release date: 1994 (unknown date)
Format: 7" (x1)
Number pressed: Unknown
Label: Geffen
Catalog number: DGCS7-19270
Notes:
Jukebox 7". Has a label that says "Geffen Records, Inc."

a
1. Loser 
Mix: Rob Schnapf, Tom Rothrock
Produced by: Beck Hansen, Karl Stephenson
Vocals: Beck Hansen
Written by: Beck Hansen, Karl Stephenson


b
1. Alcohol 
Guitar (Acoustic): Beck Hansen
Mix: Rob Schnapf, Tom Rothrock
Produced by: Beck Hansen, Rob Schnapf, Tom Rothrock
Vocals: Beck Hansen
Written by: Beck Hansen

 
 
   
7" version c    
   
 
Title: Loser
Release type: Retail
Release date: 1994 (unknown date)
Format: 7" (x1)
Number pressed: 1500
Label: Bong Load Custom Records, Geffen
Catalog number: GFS 67
Country: UK

one
1. Loser 
Mix: Rob Schnapf, Tom Rothrock
Produced by: Beck Hansen, Karl Stephenson
Vocals: Beck Hansen
Written by: Beck Hansen, Karl Stephenson


two
1. Alcohol 
Guitar (Acoustic): Beck Hansen
Mix: Rob Schnapf, Tom Rothrock
Produced by: Beck Hansen, Rob Schnapf, Tom Rothrock
Vocals: Beck Hansen
Written by: Beck Hansen

2. Fume 
Produced by: Beck Hansen, Tom Grimley
Written by: Beck Hansen

 
 
   
7" version d    
   
 
Title: Loser
Release type: Jukebox
Release date: 1994 (unknown date)
Format: 7" (x1)
Number pressed: Unknown
Label: Geffen, MCA
Catalog number: GFS 67
Country: UK
Matrix info:
Side A: GFS 67 A-01-01- Q2
Side B: GFS 67 B-01-01- Q2
Notes:
UK Jukebox 7" resembles the UK retail version, except Loser repeats on both sides (both sides are called A) and info is printed directly onto the black vinyl (there is no printed sticker). Some copies come in a plain white sleeve, while others have a piece of cardboard which says "LOSER BECK LOSER GUILDFORD AUTOMATICS" glued to it.

a
1. Loser 
Mix: Rob Schnapf, Tom Rothrock
Produced by: Beck Hansen, Karl Stephenson
Vocals: Beck Hansen
Written by: Beck Hansen, Karl Stephenson


b
1. Loser 
Mix: Rob Schnapf, Tom Rothrock
Produced by: Beck Hansen, Karl Stephenson
Vocals: Beck Hansen
Written by: Beck Hansen, Karl Stephenson

 
 
   
7" version e    
   
 
Title: Loser
Release type: Jukebox
Release date: 1994 (unknown date)
Format: 7" (x1)
Number pressed: Unknown
Label: MCA
Catalog number: PR 006
Country: Italy
Matrix info:
Side A: PR 006-A Jh
Side B: PR 006-B Jh
Notes:
The Italian Jukebox 7" with a white MCA label. This is probably the only other 7" besides MTV which has another band on the B-Side. Has "(Beck - Karlo Stephenson)" & "VIETATA LA VENDITA SPECIAL FOR JUKE BOX" printed on label. Comes in plain white sleeve with a cardboard jukebox label that lists the 2 tracks and says "WELCOME MAROSTICA"

a
1. Loser 
Mix: Rob Schnapf, Tom Rothrock
Produced by: Beck Hansen, Karl Stephenson
Vocals: Beck Hansen
Written by: Beck Hansen, Karl Stephenson


b
1. Boston - I Need Your Love
 
 
   
12"s
12" version a    
   
 
Title: Loser
Release type: Retail
Release date: January 18, 1994
Format: 12" (x1)
Number pressed: 500
Label: Bong Load Custom Records
Catalog number: BL 5
Country: United States
Matrix info:
Side A: BL 5 - A k disc < L41077
Side B: BL 5 - B k disc < L41077-X
Notes:
First pressing limited to 500.

Back lists no distribution company and has no barcode. The Bongload address listed is:
BONGLOAD RECORDS
P.P.BOX 931538
HOLLYWOOD, CA 90093

a
1. Loser 
Mix: Rob Schnapf, Tom Rothrock
Produced by: Beck Hansen, Karl Stephenson
Vocals: Beck Hansen
Written by: Beck Hansen, Karl Stephenson


b
1. Steal My Body Home 
Mix: Rob Schnapf, Tom Rothrock
Produced by: Beck Hansen, Rob Schnapf, Tom Rothrock
Vocals: Beck Hansen
Written by: Beck Hansen

 
Outer Sleeve Front (Photo) Outer Sleeve Back (Photo) Inner Sleeve Front (Photo) Inner Sleeve Back (Photo) Side A (Photo) Side B (Photo)  
   
12" version b    
   
 
Title: Loser
Release type: Retail
Release date: February 1994 (unknown date)
Format: 12" (x1)
Number pressed: Unknown
Label: Bong Load Custom Records
Catalog number: BL 5
Country: United States
Matrix info:
Side A: BL-5-A 45 RPM "LOSER?" MASTERED BY Y-MIXX L-48565
Side B: BL-5-B 45 RPM MASTERED BY Y-MIXX L-48565-x
Notes:
Repressing of the Loser 12" single.

a
1. Loser 
Mix: Rob Schnapf, Tom Rothrock
Produced by: Beck Hansen, Karl Stephenson
Vocals: Beck Hansen
Written by: Beck Hansen, Karl Stephenson


b
2. Steal My Body Home 
Mix: Rob Schnapf, Tom Rothrock
Produced by: Beck Hansen, Rob Schnapf, Tom Rothrock
Vocals: Beck Hansen
Written by: Beck Hansen

 
 
   
12" version c    
   
 
Title: Loser
Release type: Retail
Release date: December 12, 2000
Format: 12" (x1)
Number pressed: 1000
Label: Bong Load Custom Records
Catalog number: BL 5
Country: United States
Matrix info:
Side A: BL5-A 1 LOOSER? 1661-1
Side B: BL5B
Notes:
1000 copies were repressed on sexy red transparent vinyl in 2000.

Back has a barcode and lists a distribution company:
Distributed by Proper Sales and Distribution, NYC (212)675-4268
Bongload address listed is:
BONGLOAD RECORDS
P.O. BOX 39557
LOS ANGELES, CA 90039

a
1. Loser 
Mix: Rob Schnapf, Tom Rothrock
Produced by: Beck Hansen, Karl Stephenson
Vocals: Beck Hansen
Written by: Beck Hansen, Karl Stephenson


b
1. Steal My Body Home 
Mix: Rob Schnapf, Tom Rothrock
Produced by: Beck Hansen, Rob Schnapf, Tom Rothrock
Vocals: Beck Hansen
Written by: Beck Hansen

 
Outer Sleeve Front (Photo) Outer Sleeve Back (Photo) Inner Sleeve Front (Photo) Inner Sleeve Back (Photo) Side A (Photo) Side B (Photo) Transparent Red Vinyl (Photo)  
   
12" version d    
   
 
Title: Loser
Release type: Retail
Release date: 1994 (unknown date)
Format: 12" (x1)
Number pressed: Unknown
Label: Bong Load Custom Records, Geffen
Catalog number: GET 21890
Country: Holland / The Netherlands
Matrix info:
Side One: 08 32568 20 1A1 GET 021890 A
Side Two: 08 32568 20 1B1 GET 021890 A

one
1. Loser 
Mix: Rob Schnapf, Tom Rothrock
Produced by: Beck Hansen, Karl Stephenson
Vocals: Beck Hansen
Written by: Beck Hansen, Karl Stephenson


two
1. Alcohol 
Guitar (Acoustic): Beck Hansen
Mix: Rob Schnapf, Tom Rothrock
Produced by: Beck Hansen, Rob Schnapf, Tom Rothrock
Vocals: Beck Hansen
Written by: Beck Hansen

2. Fume 
Produced by: Beck Hansen, Tom Grimley
Written by: Beck Hansen

 
Outer Sleeve Front (Photo) Outer Sleeve Back (Photo) Inner Sleeve Front (Photo) Inner Sleeve Back (Photo) Side One (Photo) Side Two (Photo)  
   
12" version e    
   
 
Title: Loser
Release type: Promo
Release date: 1994 (unknown date)
Format: 12" (x1)
Number pressed: Unknown
Label: Bong Load Custom Records, DGC
Catalog number: PRO-A-4629
Country: United States
Matrix info:
Side 1: PRO-A-4629-A/B SRI-DMM SD 1-1 RB Precision
Side 2: PRO-A-4629-A/B SRI-DMM SD 1-1 RB Precision
Notes:
Promo 12"

1
1. Loser 
Mix: Rob Schnapf, Tom Rothrock
Produced by: Beck Hansen, Karl Stephenson
Vocals: Beck Hansen
Written by: Beck Hansen, Karl Stephenson


2
1. Loser 
Mix: Rob Schnapf, Tom Rothrock
Produced by: Beck Hansen, Karl Stephenson
Vocals: Beck Hansen
Written by: Beck Hansen, Karl Stephenson

 
Outer Sleeve Front (Photo) Outer Sleeve Back (Photo) Inner Sleeve Front (Photo) Inner Sleeve Back (Photo) Side 1 (Photo) Side 2 (Photo)  
   
12" version f    
   
 
Title: Elektrik Haze Vs Beck - Electrik Loser
Release type: Promo (Unofficial)
Release date: October 2006 (unknown date)
Format: 12" (x1)
Number pressed: Unknown
Catalog number: EHEL01
Matrix info:
Side A: LHEL01A-1 G MURDER @ MASSIVE
Side B: EHEL B-1

That first L on Side A might be an E, but it really looks like an L.

a
1. Elektro Loser (Tek & Onex Mix) 
Remix: Elektrik Haze
Written by: Beck Hansen, Karl Stephenson

2. Elektro Loser (Elektribal Mix) 
Remix: Elektrik Haze
Written by: Beck Hansen, Karl Stephenson


b
1. Elektro Loser (Unity Level Remix) 
Remix: Elektrik Haze
Written by: Beck Hansen, Karl Stephenson

 
Sleeve Front (Photo) Sleeve Back (Photo) Side A (Photo) Side B (Photo)  
   
12" version g    
   
 
Title: Elektrik Haze Vs D.Ramirez Vs Plump Djs Vs Beck Vs Fedde Le Grand - Electric Disko Loser
Release type: Promo (Unofficial)
Release date: 2006 (unknown date)
Format: 12" (x1)
Number pressed: Unknown
Country: UK
Matrix info:
Side A: EHELOIR1 B-1 [the "R" and "1" kind of overlap]
Side B: EHELOIRA1
Notes:
The matrix numbers seem switched, which is weird.

My copy has a "PROMOTIONAL SAMPLER" sticker on the top right of the sleeve. There is another sticker beneath it that seems to have at least the title and some other info on there, but I can't make it out. Presumably some copies come without this top promo sticker.

a
1. Electric Disko Loser (Original Re-Mash) 
Mashed: Beck Hansen (Loser), D. Ramirez, Fedde Le Grand, Plump DJs
Remix (Mashup): Elektrik Haze
Written by: Beck Hansen, Karl Stephenson

2. Electric Disko Loser (Vegas Re-Mash) 
Mashed: Beck Hansen (Loser), D. Ramirez, Fedde Le Grand, Plump DJs
Remix (Mashup): Elektrik Haze
Written by: Beck Hansen, Karl Stephenson


b
1. Electric Disko Loser (London Re-Mash) 
Mashed: Beck Hansen (Loser), D. Ramirez, Fedde Le Grand, Plump DJs
Remix: Elektrik Haze
Written by: Beck Hansen, Karl Stephenson

 
Front (Photo) Back (Photo)  
   
Cassettes
cassette version a    
   
 
Title: Loser
Release type: Retail
Release date: 1994 (unknown date)
Format: Cassette (x1)
Number pressed: Unknown
Label: Bong Load Custom Records, DGC
Catalog number: DGCCS-19270
Country: United States
Notes:
US Cassette comes in a cardboard slip.

1
1. Loser 
Mix: Rob Schnapf, Tom Rothrock
Produced by: Beck Hansen, Karl Stephenson
Vocals: Beck Hansen
Written by: Beck Hansen, Karl Stephenson


2
1. Alcohol 
Guitar (Acoustic): Beck Hansen
Mix: Rob Schnapf, Tom Rothrock
Produced by: Beck Hansen, Rob Schnapf, Tom Rothrock
Vocals: Beck Hansen
Written by: Beck Hansen

 
 
   
cassette version b    
   
 
Title: Loser
Release type: Retail
Release date: 1994 (unknown date)
Format: Cassette (x1)
Number pressed: Unknown
Label: Geffen
Catalog number: GFSC 67
Country: UK
Notes:
UK Cassette comes in a standard plastic case with j-card.

1
1. Loser 
Mix: Rob Schnapf, Tom Rothrock
Produced by: Beck Hansen, Karl Stephenson
Vocals: Beck Hansen
Written by: Beck Hansen, Karl Stephenson

2. Alcohol 
Guitar (Acoustic): Beck Hansen
Mix: Rob Schnapf, Tom Rothrock
Produced by: Beck Hansen, Rob Schnapf, Tom Rothrock
Vocals: Beck Hansen
Written by: Beck Hansen

3. Fume 
Produced by: Beck Hansen, Tom Grimley
Written by: Beck Hansen


2
1. Loser 
Mix: Rob Schnapf, Tom Rothrock
Produced by: Beck Hansen, Karl Stephenson
Vocals: Beck Hansen
Written by: Beck Hansen, Karl Stephenson

2. Alcohol 
Guitar (Acoustic): Beck Hansen
Mix: Rob Schnapf, Tom Rothrock
Produced by: Beck Hansen, Rob Schnapf, Tom Rothrock
Vocals: Beck Hansen
Written by: Beck Hansen

3. Fume 
Produced by: Beck Hansen, Tom Grimley
Written by: Beck Hansen