Vitalogy Vinyl - Original 1994 vs 2011 Repress?

mwplum
mwplum Posts: 1,543
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For anyone who has both, is there a noticeable difference in sound between the two? When it came out back in 1994, I lined up outside A&B Sound on a snowy night to get the CD, but unfortunately wasn't into vinyl then and have since bought the repress back in 2011. I have the chance to get a 1994 now for only $30 CAD, and it's a little beat up but plays without pops/skips. I'm thinking I'll get it, but was just interested if there was a noticeable difference as I saw a comment by one member in another thread regarding the sub-par quality of the 2011. Thanks in advance.
1992-07-21 Vancouver
1993-9-4 Vancouver
1996-9-16 Seattle
1998-7-19 Vancouver, 7-21 Seattle, Memorial Stadium
2000-11-6 Seattle
2001-10-22 Seattle
2002 -12-09 Seattle
2009-8-17 Manchester, 9-25 Vancouver
2011-6-16 Seattle (EV), 9-3/4 PJ20, 9-25 Vancouver
2012-6-27 Amsterdam (#2!)
2013-11-29 Portland, 12-4 Vancouver, 12-6 Seattle
2014-AUS - 1-26 Sydney, 1-31 Adelaide, 2-11/12 EV Sydney State Theatre, 2-13 EV Opera House
2014 - USA - Memphis, Detroit, MOLINE, St. Paul, MILWAUKEE, Denver, 25/26 Bridge School
2016 - Lexington, Philly x 2, MSG x 2, Quebec City, Ottawa, Toronto x 2, Pemberton, Fenway x 2, Wrigley x 2
2018 - Seattle x 2, Missoula, Fenway x 2

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  • dudeman
    dudeman Posts: 3,164
    The consensus here seems to be that the original is better than the reissue. I am of the minority opinion that the reissue sounds better. 

    For $30.00, you should definitely get the OP and know for sure with your own system and ears. 

    Good luck! 
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  • Red Lukin
    Red Lukin Canada Posts: 2,994
    I did a comparison with a friend. He brought over the original and I had the reissue. I preferred the his and he preferred mine. 

    Huge difference. As I remember the original sounded more raw.  Reissue definitely cleaner and refined.
  • RoleModelsinBlood31
    RoleModelsinBlood31 Austin TX Posts: 6,242
    Def go with the OG.  I'm in the camp of the originals all sound better than the reissues (except yield which sounds fine as a repress). No code is a toss up I think the repress sounds as good, but I don't want no stinkin' alternate lyrics.
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  • 2-feign-reluctance
    2-feign-reluctance TigerTown, USA Posts: 23,462
    Both sound outstanding 
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  • RoleModelsinBlood31
    RoleModelsinBlood31 Austin TX Posts: 6,242
    Hey op I was just thinking- one area of definite difference is that the OG is only one disc but the repress is 2.  If you aren't lazy then it doesn't matter but my fat American ass prefers 1
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  • MedozK
    MedozK Tennessee Posts: 9,212
    Not close to me, get the original.
  • Daron Oshay
    Daron Oshay Middletown, NJ Posts: 2,592
    RoleModelsinBlood31 said:
    Def go with the OG.  I'm in the camp of the originals all sound better than the reissues (except yield which sounds fine as a repress). No code is a toss up I think the repress sounds as good, but I don't want no stinkin' alternate lyrics.
    Alternate lyrics?
  • Air23
    Air23 Roma Posts: 1,401
    I am looking for a sealed 1994 OP
  • Spiritual_Chaos
    Spiritual_Chaos Posts: 31,513
    Daron Oshay said:
    RoleModelsinBlood31 said:
    Def go with the OG.  I'm in the camp of the originals all sound better than the reissues (except yield which sounds fine as a repress). No code is a toss up I think the repress sounds as good, but I don't want no stinkin' alternate lyrics.
    Alternate lyrics?
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  • tbergs
    tbergs Posts: 10,437
    Spiritual_Chaos said:
    Daron Oshay said:
    RoleModelsinBlood31 said:
    Def go with the OG.  I'm in the camp of the originals all sound better than the reissues (except yield which sounds fine as a repress). No code is a toss up I think the repress sounds as good, but I don't want no stinkin' alternate lyrics.
    Alternate lyrics?
    Who You Are has a line changed from the original version. No one knows really why.
    http://community.pearljam.com/discussion/256804/altered-who-you-are-lyrics-on-spotify-whats-the-deal
    It's a hopeless situation...
  • Zod
    Zod Posts: 10,909
    edited August 2017
    I prefer the original.    Something about the mix/mastering on the originals sound better to my ears.  Plus it's not buried inside of a box.    It's probably only 30 seconds to deal with the box, but the lazy part of me goes for the original as a result.
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  • mwplum
    mwplum Posts: 1,543
    Thanks so much for the input everyone!
    1992-07-21 Vancouver
    1993-9-4 Vancouver
    1996-9-16 Seattle
    1998-7-19 Vancouver, 7-21 Seattle, Memorial Stadium
    2000-11-6 Seattle
    2001-10-22 Seattle
    2002 -12-09 Seattle
    2009-8-17 Manchester, 9-25 Vancouver
    2011-6-16 Seattle (EV), 9-3/4 PJ20, 9-25 Vancouver
    2012-6-27 Amsterdam (#2!)
    2013-11-29 Portland, 12-4 Vancouver, 12-6 Seattle
    2014-AUS - 1-26 Sydney, 1-31 Adelaide, 2-11/12 EV Sydney State Theatre, 2-13 EV Opera House
    2014 - USA - Memphis, Detroit, MOLINE, St. Paul, MILWAUKEE, Denver, 25/26 Bridge School
    2016 - Lexington, Philly x 2, MSG x 2, Quebec City, Ottawa, Toronto x 2, Pemberton, Fenway x 2, Wrigley x 2
    2018 - Seattle x 2, Missoula, Fenway x 2
  • PJ_Soul
    PJ_Soul Vancouver, BC Posts: 50,720
    2-feign-reluctance said:
    Both sound outstanding 
    I actually think the Vitalogy reissue sounds like total shit. The Original sounds good.
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  • pjpitt89
    pjpitt89 Posts: 1,874
    I much prefer the original, same with Vs. 
    9/1/00, 4/28/03, 7/5/03, 7/6/03, 7/12/03, 10/1/04, 9/28/05, 5/27/06, 5/28/06, 6/1/06, 6/27/08, 6/30/08, 8/7/08 (EV), 6/12/09 (EV), 10/27/09, 10/28/09,10/30/09, 10/31/09, 5/21/10, 6/15/11 (EV), 9/2/12, 7/19/13, 10/21/13, 10/22/13, 10/27/13, 4/28/16, 4/29/16, 8/7/16, 11/4/16 (TOTD), 8/18/18, 8/20/18, 9/24/21 (EV&Earthlings), 9/26/21, 9/11/2022, 9/14/2022, 9/7/2024, 9/9/2024, 9/12/2024, 5/16/2025, 5/18/2025
  • pjpitt89
    pjpitt89 Posts: 1,874
    I much prefer the original, same with Vs. 
    9/1/00, 4/28/03, 7/5/03, 7/6/03, 7/12/03, 10/1/04, 9/28/05, 5/27/06, 5/28/06, 6/1/06, 6/27/08, 6/30/08, 8/7/08 (EV), 6/12/09 (EV), 10/27/09, 10/28/09,10/30/09, 10/31/09, 5/21/10, 6/15/11 (EV), 9/2/12, 7/19/13, 10/21/13, 10/22/13, 10/27/13, 4/28/16, 4/29/16, 8/7/16, 11/4/16 (TOTD), 8/18/18, 8/20/18, 9/24/21 (EV&Earthlings), 9/26/21, 9/11/2022, 9/14/2022, 9/7/2024, 9/9/2024, 9/12/2024, 5/16/2025, 5/18/2025
  • Dr. Delight
    Dr. Delight Posts: 11,210
    edited August 2017
    Reissue of vitalogy sounds muddy as hell, like listening to it with several towels wrapped around your speakers.
    Go for the OG...sounds much better and there are tons out there to buy.
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  • mwplum
    mwplum Posts: 1,543
    Just picked it up tonight, looking forward to spinning it after dinner!
    1992-07-21 Vancouver
    1993-9-4 Vancouver
    1996-9-16 Seattle
    1998-7-19 Vancouver, 7-21 Seattle, Memorial Stadium
    2000-11-6 Seattle
    2001-10-22 Seattle
    2002 -12-09 Seattle
    2009-8-17 Manchester, 9-25 Vancouver
    2011-6-16 Seattle (EV), 9-3/4 PJ20, 9-25 Vancouver
    2012-6-27 Amsterdam (#2!)
    2013-11-29 Portland, 12-4 Vancouver, 12-6 Seattle
    2014-AUS - 1-26 Sydney, 1-31 Adelaide, 2-11/12 EV Sydney State Theatre, 2-13 EV Opera House
    2014 - USA - Memphis, Detroit, MOLINE, St. Paul, MILWAUKEE, Denver, 25/26 Bridge School
    2016 - Lexington, Philly x 2, MSG x 2, Quebec City, Ottawa, Toronto x 2, Pemberton, Fenway x 2, Wrigley x 2
    2018 - Seattle x 2, Missoula, Fenway x 2
  • goldrush
    goldrush everybody knows this is nowhere Posts: 7,808
    My original sounds exactly as you'd expect a record to sound after constant playing for 20+ years, but I still prefer it to the reissue.
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  • mrk2
    mrk2 Finland Posts: 2,093
    There's a 2016 re-press released in Europe that sounds a whole lot better than the 2011 versions. Also one exists for VS.
    https://www.discogs.com/Pearl-Jam-Vitalogy/release/8392718
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  • PB11041
    PB11041 Earth Posts: 2,845
    Without having all three to listen to this is hard to say.  I know I recently purchased the 2011 pressing and it sounds fine.  That being said a friend of mine purchased the vinyl release in 1994 and that too I remember sounding quite good.  I listen to my original pressings of Ten, VS, No Code, Binaural and Riot Act quite a bit recently.  They all sound very good.  Particularly No Code and Binaural.   
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