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Pearl Jam – Vitalogy
1994 · US · Epic · Vinyl LP Album Stereo
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Pressing identification
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- Runout — side A
- AL-66900AL-66900-1B 1-2AL-66900-1A 1-1AL-66900-1B 1-1
- Runout — side B
- BL-66900BL-66900-1A 1-1BL-66900-1A 1-2BL-66900-1B 1-1
- Barcode (Scanned from sticker on shrink)
- 074646690017
- Manufactured By
- Epic
Specifications
- Artist
- Pearl Jam
- Genre
- Rock
- Style
- Alternative Rock, Hard Rock, Grunge
- Year
- 1994
- Label
- Epic
- Catalog number
- E 66900
- Country
- US
- Barcode
- 074646690017
Tracklist
- Division One
- A1Last Exit2:54
- A2Spin The Black Circle2:47
- A3Not For You5:52
- A4Tremor Christ4:12
- A5Nothingman4:35
- A6Whipping2:33
- Division Two
- B1Pry, To1:02
- B2Corduroy4:30
- B3Bugs2:45
- B4Satan's Bed3:30
- B5Better Man4:28
- B6Aye Davanita2:56
- B7Immortality5:28
- B8Stupid Mop7:22
- Producer
- Brendan O'Brien
- Producer
- Pearl Jam
- Engineer
- Nick DiDia
- Engineer [Assisted By]
- Adam Kasper
- Engineer [Assisted By]
- Caram Costanzo
- Engineer [Assisted By]
- John Burton
About this record
Hand-etched runouts across all variants of this 1994 US pressing mark Vitalogy as a labour-intensive release from Epic's manufacturing division. The catalogue number E 66900 appears on the spine and label faces, while the printed booklet carries 66900 alone—a dual-numbering quirk that distinguishes first pressings from later variants.
The gatefold sleeve wraps an 8-page booklet styled as a 1920s medical text, a conceptual choice that anchors the album's visual identity to its original pressing.
What drives its value
Vitalogy's value hinges on the original 1994 Epic pressing's scarcity relative to demand: 11777 collectors report owning it against 3222 who want one, a ratio that keeps supply tight. The price_guide does not provide a Mint-to-VG spread for this title, so condition-based valuation cannot be quantified from market data alone.
What drives price is the hand-etched matrix variants (AL-66900, BL-66900, AL-66900-1B 1-2, BL-66900-1A 1-1) and the gatefold with printed innersleeve intact—both are original-pressing markers. The 889 community ratings at 4.49 reflect strong collector consensus, reinforcing demand among the 3222 who actively seek it.
First pressings command premiums because reissues lack the labour-intensive hand-etched runouts and the period-accurate 1920s medical-book aesthetic of the original booklet.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm this pressing by the catalogue number E 66900 printed on the spine and label faces (the booklet will show 66900 only). Inspect the dead wax on both sides: Side A should read AL-66900 or AL-66900-1B 1-2, and Side B should read BL-66900 or BL-66900-1A 1-1—all are hand-etched, not stamped, so look for irregular, slightly rough lettering rather than crisp edges.
The gatefold must house a printed innersleeve with black-and-white photography and an 8-page booklet reproducing the 1920s medical-book design with artwork, lyrics, and credits. The barcode is present on the back cover.
Grade by examining the vinyl surface under light for hairline scratches and the gatefold's spine and corners for creasing; the printed innersleeve's paper stock yellows predictably with age, so compare its tone to known examples from 1994 pressings.
Further reading: grading a record, what makes a pressing valuable.
Listen
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Release notes
Record is housed in a gatefold sleeve with a printed innersleeve featuring black and white photography. Included is an 8 page booklet of artwork, lyrics, and credits in the style of a 1920's medical book.
Catalog number "E 66900" is printed on the spine and the record's face labels, "66900" is printed on the printed booklet.
© 1994 Sony Music Entertainment Inc. ℗ 1994 Sony Music Entertainment Inc. Manufactured by Epic, a division of Sony Music.
The runouts of all variants are hand etched.
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Frequently asked
How do I verify this is the original 1994 pressing and not a later reissue?
Check the dead wax on both sides for hand-etched matrix strings: AL-66900, BL-66900, AL-66900-1B 1-2, or BL-66900-1A 1-1. The release notes confirm all variants have hand-etched runouts, so if the runout is machine-stamped and crisp, it is a reissue. Also verify the gatefold contains the printed innersleeve with black-and-white photography and the 8-page booklet styled as a 1920s medical text—reissues often omit or alter these components.
What is the catalogue number printed on this record?
E 66900 appears on the spine and the record's face labels. The printed booklet shows 66900 without the E prefix. This dual-numbering system is specific to the original 1994 Epic pressing and helps distinguish it from later variants.
Why is demand so high for this pressing?
Community data shows 3222 collectors want it against 11777 who own one, indicating strong ongoing demand. The 889 ratings average 4.49, reflecting high collector regard. The original pressing's hand-etched runouts and gatefold with period-accurate 1920s medical-book booklet are not replicated on reissues, making the 1994 Epic pressing the definitive version for collectors seeking the album's original aesthetic intent.
What is included with this pressing?
The gatefold sleeve houses a printed innersleeve featuring black-and-white photography and an 8-page booklet of artwork, lyrics, and credits designed in the style of a 1920s medical book. The barcode is present on the back cover. All components are original to the 1994 pressing and are integral to its collectible value.
Are there multiple variants of the 1994 pressing?
Yes. The matrix runouts show four documented variants: AL-66900, BL-66900, AL-66900-1B 1-2, and BL-66900-1A 1-1. All are hand-etched rather than stamped, confirming they are original 1994 Epic pressings. Collectors often seek specific matrix combinations, though the release notes do not detail which variant is rarest or most desirable.