Pearl Jam Reveal Reissue Details

Pearl Jam have revealed the full details of what fans can expect from their forthcoming reissues of Vs. and Vitalogy, and they look pretty fine indeed.

Each of the albums is released in a couple of different formats and each has been remastered and packaged with a couple of bonus tracks.

There are various box set editions containing both albums, and a couple of the boxes include a full live show recorded in 1994 in Boston.

Here's the full details:

1. Definitive Legacy 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. Deluxe Edition (3 CDs or Digital Download Bundle)

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. 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 four 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 12th
Vs. 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