Pearl Jam Vitalogy Vinyl LP Shrink Wrap First Press 1994 EPIC PROMO NM/ M/ M
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150
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199
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Description
MINT/MINT/MINT!!
This is a highly sought-after 1994 European first pressing of Pearl Jam's landmark third studio album, Vitalogy.This particular copy is an exceptionally rare Promo Edition, distinguished by the original white "Property of Sony Music - Demonstration Only - Not for Sale" sticker affixed directly to the Side A label.
This has only been opened by the previous owner to confr the Promo/Demo status and the Mint first pressing condition!
Product OverviewArtist: Pearl JamTitle: VitalogyLabel: EpicCatalogue Number: 477861 1Format: 12" Vinyl LP, 33 ⅓ RPMRelease Year: 1994 (Original First Pressing)Country of Origin: Europe / United KingdomCollector's FeaturesPromo Status: Features a rare Sony Music "Demonstration only" sticker on the label, typically reserved for radio stations and industry professionals prior to the official retail launch.First Press Identifiers: Includes the specific 1994 Epic label design
Historical SignificanceReleased on vinyl nearly two weeks before the CD version, Vitalogy was a deliberate tribute to the analog format. The album's hit single, "Spin the Black Circle," serves as a direct homage to the experience of playing vinyl records. Original 1994 pressings are prized by audiophiles for their dynamic range compared to later digital remasters.
Key Identification Markers:-
This copy features several specific indicators that confirm its status as an original 1994 release rather than a modern reissue:
Catalogue Number: The label displays 477861 1 (and the secondary code 01-477861-20), which is the standard catalogue number for the original UK and European Epic Records release.
Rights Societies: The presence of SACEM, SDRM, BIEM, and LC 0199 are distinctive markers of the 1994 European first press.
Promo Sticker: The white sticker stating "Property of Sony Music Demonstration only Not for Sale" indicates this was a promotional copy sent to radio stations or retail outlets before the official commercial release.
Physical Features: Authentic first pressings typically feature a gold embossed gatefold sleeve and an 8-page lyric booklet styled after a 1920s medical book.
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