Pearl Jam – Vs. & Vitalogy (5LP, 3 CD, 1 Cassette tape, Box set)
Rarity - Sealed
COMPILATION
Pearl Jam:
- Eddie Vedder – vocals, rhythm guitar on "Rearviewmirror" and "Elderly Woman Behind the Counter in a Small Town", accordion on "Bugs"
- Dave Abbruzzese – drums, percussion
- Jeff Ament – bass, upright bass, backing vocals
- Stone Gossard – rhythm guitar, lead guitar on "Rats", Mellotron, backing vocals
- Mike McCready – lead guitar, rhythm guitar on "Rats", EBow on "Rearviewmirror", , backing vocals
5 LPs, 3 CD, 1 Cassette tape, Box Set
Deluxe Limited Edition
Original analog Master tape : YES
Heavy Press : 180g
Record color : Black
Speed : 33RPM
Size : 12”
Stereo
Studio & Live
Record Press: MPO (France)
Label : Epic
Original Label : Epic
Recorded :
- Vinyl 1 : February–May 1993 at The Site (Nicasio) & Potatohead Studio (Seattle)
- Vinyl 2-3 : November 1993 – October 1994 at Fox Theatre (Atlanta)
- Vinyl 4-5 : April 12, 1994 at Orpheum Theatre Boston
Engineered by Nick DiDia (vinyl 1-3), Brett Eliason (cassette tape)
Produced by Pearl Jam, Brendan O’Brien
Mastered by Ed Brooks (vinyl 1-3), Bob Ludwig (vinyl 4-5), Ed Brooks (cassette tapes)
Originally Released in 2011
Reissued in 2012
Tracks:
Vinyl 1 – Vs.
Side A
- Go
- Animal
- Daughter
- Glorified G
- Dissident
- W.M.A.
Side B
- Blood
- Rearviewmirror
- Rats
- Elderly Woman Behind The Counter In A Small Town
- Leash
- Indifference
Vinyl 2 – Vitalogy (LP 1)
Side A
- Last Exit
- Spin The Black Circle
- Not For You
- Tremor Christ
Side B
- Nothingman
- Whipping
- Pry, To
- Corduroy
Vinyl 3 – Vitalogy (LP 2)
Side C
- Bugs
- Satan's Bed
- Betterman
- Aye Davanita
Side D
- Immortality
- Stupid Mop
Vinyl 4 – Live At The Orpheum Theatre (LP 1)
Side A
- Oceans
- Even Flow
- Sonic Reducer
- Immortality
Side B
- Glorified G
- Daughter
- Not For You
- Rats
Vinyl 5 – Live At The Orpheum Theatre (LP 2)
Side C
- Blood
- Release
- Tremor Christ
- Once
Side D
- Fuckin' Up
- Dirty Frank
- Rearviewmirror
- Small Town
CD 1 – Vs.
- Go
- Animal
- Daughter
- Glorified G
- Dissident
- W.M.A.
- Blood
- Rearviewmirror
- Rats
- Elderly Woman Behind The Counter In A Small Town
- Leash
- Indifference
- Hold On (Demo)
- Cready Stomp (Studio Outtake)
- Crazy Mary
CD 2 – Vitalogy
- Last Exit
- Spin The Black Circle
- Not For You
- Tremor Christ
- Nothingman
- Whipping
- Pry, To
- Corduroy
- Bugs
- Satan's Bed
- Better Man
- Aye Davanita
- Immortality
- Stupid Mop
- Better Man (Guitar/Organ Only)
- Corduroy (Alt. Take)
- Nothingman (Demo)
CD 3 – Live At The Orpheum Theatre
- Oceans
- Even Flow
- Sonic Reducer
- Immortality
- Glorified G
- Daughter
- Not For You
- Rats
- Blood
- Release
- Tremor Christ
- Once
- Fuckin' Up
- Dirty Frank
- Rearviewmirror
- Small Town
Cassette – Self Pollution Radio
Side A
- EV Modern Intro
- Aye Davanita
- Teenage Riot
- EV DJ
- Away From Home
- PT Rant
- Spin The Black Circle
- Satan's Bed
- Not For You
- Immortality
- Pitchshift
Side B
- I Don't Know Anything
- JA DJ
- Solitude
- Lukin Phone Message
- Generation Spokesmodel
- What Moves The Heart
- EV Intro
- Run No More
- Gas Chamber
- EV, Kim & Steve
- Kyle Petty
- No Attention
- Bass Tuning
- Starboy
- EV
- Laurelhurst Blues
- Blood
- Porch
- Indifference
Reviews:
“Pearl Jam took to superstardom like deer in headlights. Unsure of how to maintain their rigorous standards of integrity in the face of massive commercial success, the band took refuge in willful obscurity -- the title of their second album, Vs., did not appear anywhere in the packaging, and they refused to release any singles or videos. (Ironically, many fans then paid steep prices for import CD singles, a situation the band eventually rectified.) The eccentricities underline Pearl Jam's almost paranoid aversion to charges of hypocrisy or egotism -- but it also made sense to use the spotlight for progress. You could see that reasoning in their ensuing battle with Ticketmaster, and you could hear it in the record itself. Vs. is often Eddie Vedder at his most strident, both lyrically and vocally. It's less oblique than Ten in its topicality, and sometimes downright dogmatic; having the world's ear renders Vedder unable to resist a few simplistic potshots at favorite white-liberal targets. Yet a little self-righteousness is an acceptable price to pay for the passionate immediacy that permeates Vs. It's a much rawer, looser record than Ten, feeling like a live performance; Vedder practically screams himself hoarse on a few songs. The band consciously strives for spontaneity, admirably pushing itself into new territory -- some numbers are decidedly punky, and there are also a couple of acoustic-driven ballads, which are well suited to Vedder's sonorous low register. Sometimes, that spontaneity comes at the expense of Ten's marvelous craft -- a few songs here are just plain underdeveloped, with supporting frameworks that don't feel very sturdy. But, of everything that does work, the rockers are often frightening in their intensity, and the more reflective songs are mesmerizing. Vs. may not reach the majestic heights of Ten, but at least half the record stands with Pearl Jam's best work. AllMusic Review by Steve Huey
“Thanks to its stripped-down, lean production, Vitalogy stands as Pearl Jam's most original and uncompromising album. While it isn't a concept album, Vitalogy sounds like one. Death and despair shroud the album, rendering even the explosive celebration of vinyl "Spin the Black Circle" somewhat muted. But that black cloud works to Pearl Jam's advantage, injecting a nervous tension to brittle rockers like "Last Exit" and "Not for You," and especially introspective ballads like "Corduroy" and "Better Man." In between the straight rock numbers and the searching slow songs, Pearl Jam contribute their strangest music -- the mantrafunk of "Aye Davanita," the sub-Tom Waits accordion romp of "Bugs," and the chilling sonic collage "Hey Foxymophandlemama, That's Me." Pearl Jam are at their best when they're fighting, whether it's Ticketmaster, fame, or their own personal demons.” AllMusic Review by Stephen Thomas Erlewine
Ratings :
Discogs : 4.71 / 5 ; AllMusic : 4 / 5 for Vs & 4.5 / 5 for Vitatology