The Clambakes Series Volume 1 is the first of three limited edition live albums by Superchunk known as the Clambakes series.

Released in 2002 The Clambakes Series Volume 1 (limited to 1,500 copies) is a handful of acoustic live sets recorded in various record stores across the United States in tour support of the studio album Here's to Shutting Up .

Tracks 1 - 5 were recorded live at CD Alley in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

Tracks 6, 7 were recorded live at Crooked Beat in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Tracks 8 - 12 were recorded live at Gate City Noise in Greensboro, North Carolina.