Mellow Gold is the third studio album by American musician Beck, released on March 1, 1994, by DGC Records as Beck's major label debut album. Critics noted the album's hybrid of various styles including rock, hip hop, folk, blues, psychedelia, and country, as well as ironic and witty lyrics. Mellow Gold's anti-commercial attitude led to the album becoming an unexpected commercial success, peaking at number thirteen in the United States, and eventually being certified platinum. As of July 2008, Mellow Gold has sold over 1.2 million copies in the United States.