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February 25, 2011

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In 2009, Pearl Jam reissued Ten, their debut album, in a deluxe edition. And on March 29, the band celebrates its 20th anniversary when Epic/Legacy reissue albums two and three, 1993's Vs. and 1994's Vitalogy, in expanded editions.

The albums will be available separately, with three bonus tracks each.

The Vs. reissue features an acoustic version of "Hold On", a studio outtake called "Cready Stomp", and the band's cover of Victoria Williams' "Crazy Mary", the latter of which features Williams herself on acoustic guitar and vocals. The Vitalogy reissue includes a mix of "Betterman" that features guitar and organ only, an alternate take of "Corduroy", and a demo version of "Nothingman".

Other than the Williams cover, all the bonus tracks are previously unreleased. Both albums will be out in remastered vinyl editions on April 12.

You'll also be able to get both albums along with a concert LP Live at the Orpheum Theater, Boston, April 12, 1994 all together in a three-disc package. Of course, there's a limited edition box set, too, which features all the albums (including the live one) on CD and vinyl, as well as a cassette featuring live and studio covers from Pearl Jam's artist friends, an 80-page composition book with photos and artwork, and a glassline envelope featuring memorabilia from the era (we're not sure what that last bit means either).

These releases are part of the band's yearlong celebration of its 20th anniversary. Last month, we got a live compilation album, Live on Ten Legs.

In summer, the band will host what a press release calls a "destination weekend bash". In fall, we'll get Pearl Jam Twenty, a new film from director Cameron Crowe, who directed most of the band in Singles back in the day; the movie will also have an accompanying book and soundtrack album.

And along the way, we'll also get special events and surprise new releases.