Return of the Rentals is the debut album by
alternative rock band
The Rentals, released on October 24, 1995, through
Maverick Records, a subsidiary of
Reprise Records. The album features
Matt Sharp—
Weezer's bassist at the time—on
vocals and
bass, as well as Weezer drummer
Patrick Wilson. Other contributors include Tom Grimley (
Moog,
production),
Petra Haden (
violin, vocals),
Rachel Haden (vocals),
Guy Oseary (album artwork), and
Stephen Marcussen (
mastering).