Tracklist
Go | 3:13 | ||
Animal | 2:49 | ||
Daughter | 3:56 | ||
Glorified G | 3:27 | ||
Dissident | 3:35 | ||
W.M.A. | 5:59 | ||
Blood | 2:51 | ||
Rearviewmirror | 4:44 | ||
Rats | 4:15 | ||
Elderly Woman Behind The Counter In A Small Town | 3:16 | ||
Leash | 3:09 | ||
Indifference | 5:03 |
Credits (16)
- Joel Zimmerman (2)Art Direction
- Ames*Artwork, Photography By [B/W Photography]
- Eddie*Lyrics By
- Kelly CurtisManagement
- Dave Abbruzzese*Music By
Notes
Vs. is the second studio album by American rock band Pearl Jam, released on October 19, 1993 through Epic Records. After a relentless touring schedule in support of their 1991 debut album Ten, Pearl Jam headed into the studio in early 1993 facing the challenge of following up the commercial success of its debut. The resulting album, Vs., featured a rawer and more aggressive sound compared with the band's previous release. It was the band's first collaboration with producer Brendan O'Brien, and their first album with drummer Dave Abbruzzese.
Pearl Jam decided to scale back its commercial efforts for Vs., including declining to produce music videos for any of the album's singles. Upon its release, Vs. set the record for most copies of an album sold in its first week, a record it held for five years. Vs. occupied the number one spot on the Billboard 200 chart for five weeks, the longest duration for a Pearl Jam album. The album has been certified seven times platinum by the RIAA in the United States.
Pearl Jam decided to scale back its commercial efforts for Vs., including declining to produce music videos for any of the album's singles. Upon its release, Vs. set the record for most copies of an album sold in its first week, a record it held for five years. Vs. occupied the number one spot on the Billboard 200 chart for five weeks, the longest duration for a Pearl Jam album. The album has been certified seven times platinum by the RIAA in the United States.
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![]() | Vs. CD, Album, Orange Disc | Epic – EPC 474549 2, Epic – 474549 2 | Europe | 1993 | Europe — 1993 | ||||
![]() | Vs. CD, Album | Epic Associated – ZK 53136 | US | 1993 | US — 1993 | ||||
![]() | Vs. LP, Album, Gatefold | Epic – 474549 1, Epic – EPC 474549 1 | Europe | 1993 | Europe — 1993 | Recently Edited | |||
![]() | Vs. LP, Album, Stereo, Gatefold | Epic Associated – Z 53136, Epic Associated – 53136 | US | 1993 | US — 1993 | Recently Edited | |||
![]() | Vs. CD, Album, Stereo, Pitman | Epic Associated – ZK 53136 | US | 1993 | US — 1993 | ||||
![]() | Vs. CD, Album, Stereo, Eco Pak Jewel Box | Epic Associated – ZK 53136 | US | 1993 | US — 1993 | ||||
![]() | Vs. CD, Album, Club Edition | Epic Associated – CZK 53136 | Canada | 1993 | Canada — 1993 | ||||
![]() | Жемчужное Варенье LP, Album, Unofficial Release | AnTrop – ATR 30265 | Russia | 1993 | Russia — 1993 | Recently Edited | |||
![]() | Vs. CD, Album | Epic – 474549 2 | Australia | 1993 | Australia — 1993 | ||||
![]() | Vs. CD, Album | Epic – EPC 474549 2, Epic – 474549 2 | Europe | 1993 | Europe — 1993 | ||||
![]() | Vs. Cassette, Album | Epic – ZT 53136 | US | 1993 | US — 1993 | Recently Edited | |||
![]() | Vs. Cassette, Album, Unofficial Release | Elbo – 1521 | Poland | 1993 | Poland — 1993 | New Submission | |||
![]() | Vs. LP, Album, Blue | Epic – 91 474549 | Colombia | 1993 | Colombia — 1993 | Recently Edited | |||
![]() | Vs. CD, Album | Epic Associated – ZK 53136 | Canada | 1993 | Canada — 1993 | New Submission | |||
![]() | Vs. LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Unofficial Release, Grey Marbled | Epic (2) – EP 4745-0 TP | 1993 | 1993 | New Submission | ||||
![]() | Vs. Cassette, Album | Epic – EPC 474549 4, Epic – 474549 4 | Europe | 1993 | Europe — 1993 | New Submission | |||
![]() | Vs. CD, Album | Sony – SRCS 6827 | Japan | 1993 | Japan — 1993 | Recently Edited | |||
![]() | Vs. LP, Album, Gatefold | Epic – EPC 474549 1 | Spain | 1993 | Spain — 1993 | New Submission | |||
![]() | Vs LP, Album, Stereo | Epic – CPL-1392 | South Korea | 1993 | South Korea — 1993 | ||||
![]() | Vs. CD, Album, Club Edition | Epic Associated – ZK 53136 | US | 1993 | US — 1993 | New Submission | |||
![]() | Vs. LP, Album, Gatefold | Epic – 237.029/1-474549 | Brazil | 1993 | Brazil — 1993 | Recently Edited | |||
![]() | Vs. CD, Album | Epic – 758.146/2-474549 | Brazil | 1993 | Brazil — 1993 | New Submission | |||
![]() | Pearl Jam Cassette, Album, Unofficial Release | MG Records (2) – MG1-118 | Poland | 1993 | Poland — 1993 | Recently Edited | |||
![]() | Vs. Cassette, Album, Dolby | Epic – ZT 53136 | Canada | 1993 | Canada — 1993 | New Submission | |||
![]() | Vs. LP, Album | Epic – 91 474549 | Colombia | 1993 | Colombia — 1993 | New Submission | |||
![]() | Vs. Minidisc, Album | Epic – ZM 53136 | US | 1993 | US — 1993 | New Submission | |||
![]() | Pearl Jam Cassette, Album, "Pearl Jam" Version | Epic – ZT 53136 | US | 1993 | US — 1993 | New Submission | |||
![]() | Vs. Cassette, Album | Epic – 474549-4 | Malaysia | 1993 | Malaysia — 1993 | New Submission | |||
![]() | Five Against One Cassette, Album | Epic Associated – ZT 53136, Epic Associated – ZT53136, Epic Associated – 53136 | US | 1993 | US — 1993 | New Submission | |||
![]() | Vs. LP, Album, Unofficial Release, Stereo, Gatefold | Epic Associated (2) – Z53136 | US | 1993 | US — 1993 | New Submission | |||
![]() | Vs. Cassette, Album | MJM Music PL – MJM 227 M, Epic – MJM227M | Poland | 1993 | Poland — 1993 | New Submission | |||
![]() | Vs. Cassette, Album | Epic – 94 474549 | Colombia | 1993 | Colombia — 1993 | New Submission | |||
![]() | Vs. Cassette, Album, Matte Texture Shell | Epic Associated – ZT 53136, Epic Associated – ZT53136, Epic Associated – 53136 | US | 1993 | US — 1993 | New Submission | |||
![]() | Vs. Cassette, Album | Epic – 474549 4 | UK | 1993 | UK — 1993 | New Submission | |||
![]() | Vs CD, Album | Epic – 474549-2 | Taiwan | 1993 | Taiwan — 1993 | New Submission | |||
![]() | Vs. Cassette, Album, Unofficial Release | Max Records International – M 32.247 | Poland | 1993 | Poland — 1993 | New Submission | |||
![]() | Vs. Cassette, Album | Epic Associated – 127641 | Gulf Cooperation Council | 1993 | Gulf Cooperation Council — 1993 | New Submission | |||
![]() | Vs. CD, Album | Epic – CDEPC 3805 K | South Africa | 1993 | South Africa — 1993 | New Submission | |||
![]() | Vs CD, Album, Limited Edition, Mask | Epic Associated – ZK 53136 | US | 1993 | US — 1993 | ||||
![]() | Vs. Cassette, Album | Epic Associated – ZRIT-474549 | Mexico | 1993 | Mexico — 1993 | New Submission |
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Reviews
- As someone said before me, this is a great-sounding pressing!!! it absolutely blown my head off with its first spinning!
Sparking clean records, loud and clear, perfectly equalized, amazing volume, no surface sound! What a beautiful piece of work!.
Finally, welcome to my collection dear! - Edited 23 days agoThis is definitely a great sounding record, but I was expecting a bit more given how this was cut at 45 RPM. Almost all my 45 RPM 12 inch records are audiophile grade for example: Radiohead In Rainbows, A Tribe Called Quest Low End Theory, Porcupine Tree Closure/Continuation, Foo Fighters Wasting Light and Nirvana - In Utero (2013 Remix). None of these are from audiophile labels like MoFi or Analog Production yet they sound super dynamic. This pressing, while sounds great, doesn’t sound as dynamic as any of the albums I mentioned above.
It is cut well from a hi-res master and I am sure the dynamic compression was already in there. When volume matched properly with Qobuz, they sound quite similar. Everything sounds clear and seemingly punchy but lacks body. This doesn’t mean the record sounds bad, in fact it sounds good but I was just expecting more.
This is my favorite Pearl Jam record both in terms of production (Brendan O’ Brien is one of my favorite 90s producers) and the compositions. referencing Vs. (LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, 180 Gram, Gatefold. United Record Pressing ) 88697843131-jk1
It is both sad and somewhat disturbing that someone printed a sticker that reads, “Audiophile Pressing; Newly Remastered for vinyl”, listened to this finished product and decided, “Yep, let’s go with it” And here I was assuming Pearl Jam both understands and knows vinyl (Spin the Black Circle), and yet — they approved this?referencing Vs. (CD, Album) ZK 53136
Letting this album marinate for thirty years, I’d say that this far exceeds 10.- dscgs editors of this record argued to fistacuffs whether this was a "europe" or "world" release. meanwhile i got this at walmart in the discount bin for 15 dollars
- Edited 2 months agoI would avoid this pressing. Rarely buy records without checking these reviews first, but saw it in the SubPop store in Seattle airport and took a chance. Brand new and ultrasonic cleaned before playing. Quiet pressing with disappointing level of surface noise. Sounds like a shitty version of the CD release with more distortion and muddy sound. It’s not terrible, but if you’re picky (and this is a weird site to end up on if you’re not) skip this one.
referencing Vs. (LP, Album, Stereo, Gatefold) Z 53136
Ditto to all that said this album sounds fantastic and is the definitive version. I closed my eyes listening to this and envisioned myself in the studio watching them play this album. Happy to report my copy doesn't have the groove problem on Dissident.- Edited 3 months agoRelatively clean and balance is decent, just way too quiet. Don’t overpay for this pressing.
- A bit disappointed with this pressing actually, with having read the glowing reviews here before purchase. It sounds ok, good treble and no real issues, but there is some punch and dynamics missing in my oppinion. Everything sounds a bit bunched together and flat. Go with the 2023 45rpm version for sure
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