Epic Records and Legacy Recordings celebrate Pearl Jam’s 20th
anniversary with the release of newly restored and expanded editions of
Vs. and Vitalogy.
Vs. and Vitalogy will each be available
in Definitive Legacy Editions, Deluxe Editions and together in a Limited
Edition Collector’s Boxed Set on Tuesday, March 29th. Each album will
also be released in new commemorative, vinyl editions on April 12th in
time for Record Store Day 2011 (April 16th).
Pre-orders
for the Vs. and Vitalogy Limited Edition Collector’s Boxed Set begin
today at www.PearlJam.com.
Details
on the new Reissue Formats of Vs. and Vitalogy are as follows:
1. Vs
and Vitalogy Expanded Editions (CD and Digital) The
definitive Legacy editions of Vs. and Vitalogy -- including the original
studio albums, newly remastered, along with album-era bonus tracks --
will each be available on CD and digital formats:The definitive
Legacy edition of Vs. includes three bonus tracks recorded by Brendan
O’Brien at The Site studio during the Vs. sessions: - a
previously unreleased acoustic version of "Hold On"; - "Cready
Stomp" - a previously unreleased studio outtake; - and the
band’s cover of Victoria Williams’ "Crazy Mary" featuring Williams on
backing vocals and guitar.The definitive Legacy edition of
Vitalogy includes three bonus tracks: - the previously unreleased
guitar/organ-only mix of "Betterman"; - a previously unreleased
alternate take of "Corduroy" from the Vitalogy session (recorded by
Brendan O’Brien); - a previously unreleased demo version of
"Nothingman," taken from the original DAT (recorded at John and Stu’s in
Seattle on October 14, 1993, featuring Richard Stuverud on drums).
2.
Vs and Vitalogy 3-CD Deluxe Edition (3 CDs or Digital Download Bundle
at Various Digital Service Providers) Deluxe Edition CD
version - Vs. and Vitalogy will be available together in a CD deluxe
edition which includes:- the Legacy edition of each album;-
a copy of Live at the Orpheum Theater, Boston, April 12, 1994. A
special performance recorded at the tail end of the mythic Vs. tour,
Live at the Orpheum Theater showcases a dream setlist created especially
by the Pearl Jam crew and has for years been one of the most
sought-after recordings among serious aficionados.
3.Vs
and Vitalogy Limited Edition Collector’s Boxed Set (5
LPs, 3 CDs, 1 Cassette, Digital Download, Composition Notebook,
Memorabilia-filled Envelope)Vs. and Vitalogy will be
available together in a limited edition collector’s boxed set that
includes 59 unique Pearl Jam performances on three CDs, five LPs and one
cassette in addition to a number of guest artist performances. The
Limited Edition Boxed set is only available for sale at pearljam.com. Contents
include:- Definitive Legacy editions of Vs. and Vitalogy
remastered with bonus tracks on CD;- Remastered vinyl editions of
Vs. (single LP) and Vitalogy (double LP);- Double vinyl LP and
CD of Live at the Orpheum Theater, Boston, April 12, 1994 plus an
exclusive digital download of the concert. A special performance
recorded at the tail end of the mythic Vs. tour, Live at the Orpheum
Theater showcases a dream setlist created especially by the Pearl Jam
crew and has for years been one of the most sought-after recordings
among serious aficionados;- Exclusive collector’s cassette
featuring live tribute and studio performances from a number of Pearl
Jam’s fellow artist friends. Broadcast on January 8, 1995, this
recording is part of the legendary Monkeywrench/Self-Pollution Radio
series produced by the band;- 80-page composition book filled
with photos, drawings and artwork by Eddie Vedder and Jeff Ament;-
A glassine envelope containing a collection of Vs. and Vitalogy- era
memorabilia including beautiful lithographs of each band member,
postcards, posters and much more.
4. Record Store
Day Vinyl Editions (LP) - Available April 12thVs. and
Vitalogy will be available at independent record retailers in new
commemorative, vinyl editions on April 12th in time for Record Store Day
2011 (April 16th). - Vs. (single LP) and Vitalogy (double LP) -
both remastered Please
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