Pearl Jam – Vitalogy

This must be one of the most affordable OGs from the mid-'90s for any major band. They must have pressed more than most did in that era?

Got a copy on eBay that sounds amazing for $30 bc the cover had some damage in the top corner. The record sounds really good. Never listened to the remastered version to compare it but I don't feel the need to bc it's perfect

Dont let the sketchy “dat” discussion scare you away. These people have no clue how these were cut. My first 3 albums are definitive. They sound miles ahead of any other presses. They sound perfect in every way. Brendan O’Brien and Nick Didia didn’t mess around. This press and the first press of the other sound amazing too. I will say the ten club exclusive box of VS and Vitalogy sound pretty darn good too.

i have this pressing but am considering selling it and replacing it with the repress to put some money into my collection/stereo.

is it really THAT much better than the praised 2 LP 2015/2016 reissue? i have a hard time believing how it can be, since it's almost an hour shoved onto one LP! side 2 is especially cramped.

Their best album by a country mile, they were never the same after this masterpiece. Sacking Dave Abbruzzese had a lot to do with that.

I purchased this album in 1994 and at the time vinyl was a 2ndary thing if anything. But...I must say that this vinyl completely blew away the cd version at the time. IMO this is what Pearl Jam sounded like...not remastered...not redefined...not remixed ...just the way it sounded. Thats all.

It sounds great overall, but sadly the first three (maybe No Code also) albums were cut from digital DAT masters back in the day. So there’s a little bit of punch missing from the original pressings. That said it still sounds great. I bought my copy new in ‘02 with all the same matrix numbers so I’m assuming Epic did non-distinguished represses. Oddly my copy had visible scratches on side b when I opened it up which is a bummer, as I like to take care of my records. But it still plays well and is enjoyable for sure.

Wondering does this entry include promo? I do not see any other entries with cat. # E 66900.

My copy has a clear rectangular sticker similar to Pearl Jam - Vitalogy but with rounded edges and over the plastic (still sealed) that reads "pearl jam" and underneath in extremely small font is "66900-S1".

Also has a white rectangular sticker with blue print in the upper rightmost corner on back that reads:

"FOR PROMOTION ONLY
Ownership Reserved By Sony
Sale Is Unlawful".

I have a sealed vinyl copy with the bar code 074646690017. Nothing comes up on Discogs for it. Would this be a counterfeit and how would I be able to investigate further without opening it up?

I’ve found that original Pearl Jam vinyl sounds rad. They were recorded and mastered well for vinyl and the vinyl releases really exemplify their sound. Ten, Vs., Vitalogy...all sound downright exceptional on vinyl. With a rich, full, thick sound that is clear and concise with beautiful clarity. The vinyl versions really hone in on the intimate details of the recordings. I never thought hard rock could translate so well into vinyl but after hearing these original Pearl Jam vinyl releases, I’m a believer. Deep bass, punchy drums, full low end and crisp/clear highs make the records a joy to listen to for the fans. The records just seem to pull you in and Vedder’s voice is more up front and direct than anything I’ve ever heard on CD. Really in-your-face, kick-in-the-gut sound on this Vitology LP. Heavy and defined. Perfectly balanced and aimed to please. Nothing wrong with this recording.