Alice In Chains – Alice In Chains

Found a sealed copy in a trash can when out looking for my pet raccoon.....words words words words.

Records are like stocks. They increase or decrease based on supply and demand. People who weren’t around in 1995 to buy this record will either post negative comments about the “mix” or “soundstage” wo being a verified owner of said titles trying to sway the price downward because they think they are entitled to getting it cheap. However on the great albums released during the cd boom vinyl decline, I doubt you’ll find anyone willing to let them go at 1995 prices. Wait for the digitally sourced reissues you’ll pay $30 for and then bark about your patience and thriftiness. We will keep our $800 AIC and be happy.

Can the homie who "paid" $70 for this record lmk if that's the truth??

I stumbled at this one around in 1997 in a local record shop which only had a very modest LP-collection left. I already had the CD and liked the artwork so much that I bought it also on vinyl. And it was one of my first LP's. I didn't even own record player at that point.

It got a little damaged during a fire I had in my dorm room several years later. But I couldn't sell it for obvious reasons.

AIC records are not to be re-sold. This, their weakest Staley-era LP, still towers above most heavy rock nowadays.

I have had a couple different copies of this original US press..and I have to say I disagree with other opinions on this one. The yellow bootleg that is floating around now sounds better and it is 50 bucks..it is an insanely well done bootleg and it is punchier than this pressing. Did a comparison recently and I know people are gonna call me crazy, but on my hifi setup, that is my verdict.

The sound quality on this record is absolutely incredible. The sound stage is massive, the harmonies are clear and blended masterfully with the guitars (the guitar tones are crystal clear). The bass is heavy and the kick drum is loud and center-staged. This is an audiophile record, no doubt.

Here's hoping AIC does box sets and standard vinyl reissues of Dirt, Jar of Flies, and Tripod.. give the people what they want. Plus the Facelift box set was really nice quality and sounded excellent.

Does anyone know why this has never been officially reissued on vinyl? I can't imagine it's a rights issue; all their 90s-era records are on Columbia and have been reissued except for this one. It’s just weird that MoV acquired the rights for Dirt, JoF/Sap, Unplugged, and one of Jerry’s solo albums but not this one. Maybe the master recordings don't exist anymore or Columbia is holding onto it for some reason? I'm very curious what it could be as it seems like a no-brainer of an album to reissue.

Every RSD I hope for a re-release but we just keep getting EPs… pleaseeee soon

If anyone is wondering about the sound quality it is excellent. Dynamic and balanced with great clarity. I’m hearing a few things I haven’t noticed before.

Lucked out on a free copy from my neighbor. I love the songs on this album. The pressing is beyond amazing.