Europe
1991- Label and catalog number
- Epic 657572 7Epic EPC 657572 7
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
01 657572 00 1A1Runout side A
01 657572 00 1B1Runout side B
Pearl JamAlive
Vinyl pressings
Alive
by Pearl Jam · 1991
12 pressings5 countriesGrungeAlternative RockRock
Alive was first pressed on vinyl in 1991. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
How to spot a first pressing of Alive
7 pressings came out in 1991, the album's first year, in 3 countries. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
UK
1991- Label and catalog number
- Epic 657572 6
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single · Poster Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
31 657572 22 1A1Runout side A, variant 1
31 657572 22 1B1Runout side B, variant 1
31 657572 22 1A1 ARunout side A, variant 2
31 657572 22 1B1 ARunout side B, variant 2
UK
1991- Label and catalog number
- Epic 657572 7Epic 31-657572-04
- Format
- 7", Single, Limited Edition · White
- Runout / matrix
657-572-7-A ORLAKEEtched, Runout Side A
657-572-7-B ORLAKEEtched, Runout Side B
UK
1991- Label and catalog number
- Epic 657572 7Epic 31-657572-04
- Format
- 7", Single, Limited Edition, Stereo · White Marble
- Runout / matrix
657-572-7-A ORLAKEEtched, runout side A
657-572-7-B ORLAKEEtched, runout side B
UK
1991- Label and catalog number
- Epic XPR 1728
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single, Promo
Spain
1991- Label and catalog number
- Epic ARIE 3077
- Format
- 7", Single Sided, Promo, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
ARIE-3077-A0
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Europe | Epic 657572 7 / Epic EPC 657572 7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1991 | Spain | Epic ARIE 3077First year7", Single Sided, Promo, 45 RPM · Promo | 7", Single Sided, Promo, 45 RPM · Promo |
| 1991 | Spain | Epic ARIE 3077First year7", Single Sided, Promo, 45 RPM · Promo | 7", Single Sided, Promo, 45 RPM · Promo |
| 1991 | Spain | Epic ARIE 30777", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Test Pressing, White Label, Stereo · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Test Pressing, White Label, Stereo · Test pressing |
| 1991 | UK | Epic 657572 6First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | UK | Epic 657572 7 / Epic 31-657572-04First year7", Single, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | 7", Single, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 1991 | UK | Epic XPR 1728First year12", Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo | 12", Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1991 | UK | Epic 657572 7 / Epic 31-657572-04First year7", Single, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | 7", Single, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 1992 | Mexico | Sony Music PRLP-24512", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1992 | Spain | Epic ARIE 3138 / Epic ARIE - 31387", Single Sided, Promo, 45 RPM · Promo | 7", Single Sided, Promo, 45 RPM · Promo |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Europe | Epic 19439853991 / Legacy 1943985399112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, Record Store Day, Etched | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, Record Store Day, Etched |
| 2021 | USA & Canada | Epic 19439853991 / Legacy 1943985399112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, Record Store Day, Etched, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, Record Store Day, Etched, Limited Edition · Limited |
Tracklist
- AAlive5:40
- BOnce3:51
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Alive are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Alive are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1991 and 2021.
When was Alive first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1991, in Europe, UK, Spain. One of them is Epic 657572 7.
How do I tell if my copy of Alive is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 657572 7, 657572 6, XPR 1728, ARIE 3077) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 01 657572 00 1A1 and 01 657572 00 1B1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Alive on vinyl worth?
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.
