Minecraft has more than 20 music discs now, and slotting the right one into a jukebox is one of the game’s simplest joys. But some tracks are just built different.
Ask the community, and the same name comes up first almost every time: Pigstep. It’s the fan-favorite banger from the Nether Update, and it’s the disc most players agree is the best.
This ranking is based on what players actually say across Reddit and community polls, not just release order. For each disc, you’ll get the composer, how to get it, and why people love it. It’s opinion-driven by nature, so your personal #1 might sit at #6, and that’s fine.
Current for 2026: Minecraft now has 20+ music discs from C418, Lena Raine, Aaron Cherof, and others, including newer additions like Precipice, Creator, Tears, and Lava Chicken.
The Best Minecraft Music Discs at a Glance
| # | Disc | Composer | How to get |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pigstep | Lena Raine | Bastion remnant chests |
| 2 | Otherside | Lena Raine | Stronghold & dungeon chests |
| 3 | Stal | C418 | Skeleton kills a creeper |
| 4 | Mellohi | C418 | Skeleton kills a creeper |
| 5 | 11 | C418 | Dungeon/mineshaft chests |
| 6 | Wait | C418 | Skeleton kills a creeper |
| 7 | 5 | Samuel Aberg | Craft from fragments (Ancient City) |
| 8 | Cat | C418 | Skeleton kills a creeper |
| 9 | Precipice | Aaron Cherof | Trial chamber vaults |
| 10 | Chirp | C418 | Skeleton kills a creeper |
Short answer: Pigstep is the community’s favorite disc, with Otherside a close second. The C418 classics (Stal, Mellohi, 11, Wait, Cat) round out the most-loved tracks, and newer discs like 5 and Precipice have quickly earned their spots. Here’s the full breakdown.
1. Pigstep – The Fan-Favorite Disc
Composer: Lena Raine | How to get: bastion remnant loot chests | Added: 1.16 (Nether Update)
Ask “what’s the best music disc” in almost any Minecraft community and Pigstep wins. It’s the track everyone hunts for.
Lena Raine’s beat is moody, punchy, and completely different from anything C418 made, which is exactly why it hit so hard when the Nether Update dropped. It turned a music disc into a genuine flex.
You find it in bastion remnant chests in the Nether, which makes it a real trophy to track down. If you only chase one disc, make it this one.
2. Otherside – The Modern Banger
Composer: Lena Raine | How to get: stronghold altar and dungeon chests | Added: 1.18 (Caves & Cliffs Part II)
Otherside is the other Lena Raine disc, and it’s right behind Pigstep in nearly every community ranking.
It’s an upbeat, retro-flavored track that feels like a lost 80s synth tune. Where Pigstep is dark and heavy, Otherside is bright and driving, and a lot of players actually rank it first.
It’s rare, generating in stronghold altar chests and occasionally dungeon chests. Finding one feels like winning the lottery.
3. Stal – The Jazzy Classic
Composer: C418 | How to get: have a skeleton kill a creeper | Added: 1.0
If Pigstep and Otherside are the new-school kings, Stal is the old-school one. This jazzy, slightly melancholic organ track is a long-time community favorite.
There’s something timeless about it, part elevator music, part smoky lounge, and it’s endlessly replayable. It’s one of the C418 discs people specifically farm for.
To get it, lure a creeper in front of a skeleton and let the skeleton shoot it – the creeper drops a random C418 disc when killed this way.
4. Mellohi – The Melancholic Gem
Composer: C418 | How to get: have a skeleton kill a creeper | Added: 1.0
Short, haunting, and unforgettable, Mellohi packs a huge amount of mood into well under two minutes.
That slightly warped, music-box-like melody sticks with people, and it’s a staple pick whenever players list their favorites. Its brevity is part of the charm.
Like most C418 discs, you get it from a creeper killed by a skeleton.
5. 11 – The Creepy Cult Classic
Composer: C418 | How to get: dungeon, mineshaft, and woodland mansion chests | Added: 1.0
11 is the disc that isn’t really music. It’s a broken, distorted recording of footsteps, panicked breathing, and static that cuts off suddenly.
That’s exactly why the community loves it. It spawned countless creepypastas and theories, and it remains the most atmospheric, unsettling track in the game.
Unlike the other C418 discs, 11 can’t be obtained from creepers – you only find it in dungeon, mineshaft, and woodland mansion chests.
6. Wait – The Hidden Favorite
Composer: C418 | How to get: have a skeleton kill a creeper | Added: 1.4.2
Wait (originally the unnamed “Where Are We Now?”) is the disc people call the most underrated in the game.
It’s a warm, upbeat electronic remix of the classic Minecraft theme, and once players hear it, it becomes a permanent favorite. It’s a genuine hidden gem that regularly tops “most underrated disc” threads.
You get it the usual way, from a creeper killed by a skeleton.
7. 5 – The Deep Dark Standout
Composer: Samuel Aberg | How to get: craft from 9 Disc Fragment 5 pieces | Added: 1.19 (The Wild Update)
5 is different, and not just musically. It’s the only disc you have to build yourself from nine fragments.
Those fragments are found in the loot chests of Ancient Cities deep in the Deep Dark, which ties the disc to one of the tensest areas in the game. The track itself is ambient and eerie, a perfect match for where you find it.
Assembling it from scattered pieces makes it feel earned, and the community rates it highly among the modern discs. You’ll need to brave an Ancient City to get the fragments.
8. Cat – The Nostalgic Original
Composer: C418 | How to get: have a skeleton kill a creeper | Added: Alpha (2010)
Cat is one of the two original discs, and for a lot of players, it’s pure nostalgia in audio form.
Its playful, bubbly synth melody is the sound of early Minecraft, and it still holds up. Longtime players rank it high for the memories alone, and it’s genuinely catchy on its own merits.
It drops from a creeper killed by a skeleton.
9. Precipice – The Modern Epic
Composer: Aaron Cherof | How to get: trial chamber vaults and reward chests | Added: 1.21 (Tricky Trials)
Precipice is the standout from the newer discs, an emotional, building track that feels cinematic.
It fits the tension of the trial chambers perfectly, and players quickly took to it as one of the best post-C418 additions. It proves the newer composers can still deliver a disc worth farming.
You get it as a rare reward from trial chamber vaults. Our trial chambers guide covers how to work them efficiently.
10. Chirp – The Classic Jukebox Banger
Composer: C418 | How to get: have a skeleton kill a creeper | Added: 1.0
Rounding out the list, Chirp is the upbeat, sample-heavy C418 track that’s been a jukebox staple since the early days.
It’s warm, groovy, and instantly recognizable, the kind of disc you’re happy to leave playing in your base. It represents the whole beloved classic set (alongside Blocks, Strad, Mall, and 13) that defined Minecraft’s sound.
Like the rest, it comes from a creeper killed by a skeleton.
How to Get and Play Music Discs
Most music discs come from one clever trick, plus a few from exploration.
- The skeleton trick: get a skeleton or stray to shoot and kill a creeper. The creeper drops a random C418 disc (Stal, Mellohi, Cat, Wait, Chirp, Blocks, Far, Mall, Strad, Ward, 13). Position yourself so the skeleton’s arrow hits the creeper instead of you.
- Chest discs: 11 and 13 appear in dungeon, mineshaft, and woodland mansion chests.
- Rare loot discs: Pigstep (bastions), Otherside (strongholds), and Precipice (trial chambers) come from specific structures.
- Crafted: 5 is assembled from nine fragments found in Ancient Cities.
To play one, place a jukebox (8 planks + 1 diamond) and right-click it with the disc. A note-block-powered speaker setup can even broadcast it further.
Frequently Asked Questions
By community consensus, Pigstep is the best and most sought-after disc, with Otherside a very close second. Both were composed by Lena Raine. After them, C418 classics like Stal, Mellohi, 11, and Wait are the most-loved.
Pigstep and Otherside are among the rarest, since they only generate in bastion and stronghold chests. 5 is also uncommon because you must find nine fragments in Ancient Cities to craft it.
As of 2026, there are more than 20 music discs, from the original C418 set to newer tracks by Lena Raine, Aaron Cherof, Samuel Aberg, and others.
Have a skeleton or stray shoot and kill a creeper. When a creeper is killed by a skeleton’s arrow, it drops one random C418 music disc. This does not work for Pigstep, Otherside, 5, or the other structure-based discs.
The newest additions include Tears (from deflecting a ghast’s fireball) and Lava Chicken (from the Minecraft Movie tie-in, dropped by a chicken jockey), alongside the 1.21 discs Creator and Precipice.
Craft a jukebox from 8 wooden planks and 1 diamond, place it, and right-click it while holding the disc. Right-click again to eject the disc.
Music discs are one of the most collectible things in Minecraft, and hunting down all of them is a goal in itself. Start with the community favorites, Pigstep and Otherside, then farm the C418 classics with the skeleton trick. For more rare finds worth chasing, see our guide to the rarest mob in Minecraft.
