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Brother’ Available As Bonus Cut On Forthcoming Reissue of Band’s Debut Album, ‘Ten,’ Available Everywhere Tuesday, March 24, 2009

The quintessential modern rock band Pearl Jam is making radio history this week as “Brother,” a previously unreleased track recorded more than 18 years ago, rockets into the #1 slot on the BDS/R&R Modern Rock Chart a mere four weeks after entering the chart.

With the #1 success of “Brother,” Pearl Jam joins the Beatles (“Free As A Bird”) and Elvis Presley (“A Little Less Conversation”) as one of the select few bands or artists to ever hit #1 with a track recorded decades prior.

Recorded in 1991 during the sessions that produced Ten, the band’s classic breakout debut album, “Brother” is Pearl Jam’s fourth #1 Modern Rock single, joining the ranks of “Daughter,” “Who You Are,” and “Worldwide Suicide.” A fifth Pearl Jam single, “Last Kiss,” peaked at #2 on the Modern Rock Chart.

In addition to its #1 Modern Rock status, “Brother” is bulleting up the charts on a variety of rock radio formats including BDS Alternative (#1), BDS Active (#7), Mediabase Alternative (#2), Mediabase Active (#8), Mediabase Mainstream (#3) and Mediabase Classic Rock (#20), garnering a total listening audience to-date of some 53.38 million listeners.

Pearl Jam’s “Brother” is available for the first time as a bonus cut on the upcoming reissue of Ten on Epic/Legacy Recordings.

On Tuesday, March 24, Legacy will release four special edition packages of Ten, each of them featuring two versions of the album: the remastered version of the original album PLUS an accompanying remixed version done by the band’s long-time producer, Brendan O’Brien (Bruce Springsteen, AC/DC, Audioslave).

The new editions will include:

Legacy Edition (a 2-disc set in a mini-LP style slipcase featuring six bonus tracks: “Brother,” “Just A Girl,” “State of Love and Trust,” “Breath and a Scream,” “2,000 Mile Blues” and “Evil Little Goat”);

Deluxe Edition (a 2-disc set plus the long-awaited first-ever release of Pearl Jam’s mythic 1992 MTV Unplugged concert including never-before-seen bonus performance of “Oceans” with a 5.1 Surround Sound audio remix);

Vinyl Collection (two 12″ LPs of the original Ten tracklisting remastered for vinyl including the new Brendan O’Brien remix);

Super Deluxe Edition (a 2-disc set plus DVD, 4 LPs including 1992′s “Live at Magnuson Park” mixed by Brendan O’Brien, a cassette replica of the legendary “Momma-Son” demos of “Alive,” “Once” and “Footsteps” and an Eddie Vedder-style composition notebook filled with replica personal notes, images and mementos from the collections of Eddie Vedder and Jeff Ament, a vellum envelope with replicated era specific ephemera from Pearl Jam’s early work and a two-sided print commemorating the Drop in the Park concert).

Rock Band

On December 15, 2008, Harmonix, the world’s premier music video game development company, and MTV Games, a part of Viacom’s MTV Networks, confirmed that Ten, the debut album that sold 12 million copies and introduced the world to Pearl Jam in 1991, would be offered for download in the Rock Band Music Store day-and-date with the re-issue of the album in stores on March 24, 2009.

In addition to the track “Alive” which is already available on the Rock Band 2 game disc, the Pearl Jam Ten download pack will include the additional 10 songs from the album: “Once,” “Even Flow,” “Why Go,” “Black,” “Jeremy,” “Oceans,” “Porch,” “Garden,” “Deep,” and “Release.”

Ten

Pearl Jam first released Ten on August 27, 1991. The album reached #2 on the Billboard 200 chart, sold over 12 million copies and became one of the cultural touchstones of the 1990s. Songs such as “Alive,” “Black,” “Even Flow” and “Jeremy” became staples of rock radio, and still make frequent appearances on the band’s ever-changing concert setlists. The album was produced by Rick Parasher. Pearl Jam’s 1991 lineup was Jeff Ament (bass), Stone Gossard (guitar), Dave Krusen (drums), Mike McCready (guitar) and Eddie Vedder (vocals/guitar).

Source: Legacy Recordings

Multi-Dimensional Campaign Includes Exclusives With Amazon.com & Verizon and the Release of a ‘Ten’/Download Pack for MTV Games/Harmonix’ Top-Selling ‘Rock Band’ Video Game

Newly Remixed & Remastered Editions of “Ten” Available Tuesday, March 24

Legacy Recordings is celebrating its monumental re-issue of “Ten,” the breakthrough debut album from Pearl Jam, with a multi-dimensional campaign designed to surprise and delight the band’s long-time fans while awakening a whole new generation to one of rock’s iconic all-time classic collections.

“The original release of ‘Ten’ in 1991 helped open the door on a new rock era while establishing Pearl Jam as one of the most potent and influential bands in the world,” said John Ingrassia, President, Commercial Music Group, Sony Music Entertainment. “Legacy Recordings is pleased to be working with Amazon, Verizon, and MTV/Harmonix in providing innovative new venues for this superbly remastered edition of ‘Ten,’ a classic album that continues to give voice to the heart and soul of young America.”

Legacy Editions

On Tuesday, March 24, Legacy will release four special edition packages of “Ten,” each of them featuring two versions of the album: the remastered version of the original album PLUS an accompanying remixed version done by the band’s long-time producer, Brendan O’Brien (Bruce Springsteen, AC/DC, Audioslave).

The new editions will include:

Legacy Edition (a 2-disc set in a mini-LP style slipcase featuring six bonus tracks: “Brother,” “Just A Girl,” “State of Love and Trust,” “Breath and a Scream,” “2,000 Mile Blues” and “Evil Little Goat”);

Deluxe Edition (a 2-disc set plus the long-awaited first-ever release of Pearl Jam’s mythic 1992 MTV Unplugged concert including never-before-seen bonus performance of “Oceans” with a 5.1 Surround Sound audio remix);

Vinyl Collection (two 12″ LPs of the original “Ten” tracklisting remastered for vinyl including the new Brendan O’Brien remix);

Super Deluxe Edition (a 2-disc set plus DVD, 4 LPs including 1992′s “Live at Magnuson Park” mixed by Brendan O’Brien, a cassette replica of the legendary “Momma-Son” demos of “Alive,” “Once” and “Footsteps” and an Eddie Vedder-style composition notebook filled with replica personal notes, images and mementos from the collections of Eddie Vedder and Jeff Ament, a vellum envelope with replicated era specific ephemera from Pearl Jam’s early work and a two-sided print commemorating the Drop in the Park concert).

Amazon.com

January 12, 2009 marked the launch of Amazon.com’s official Pearl Jam artist store where fans who pre-order the Deluxe or Collector’s Editions of “Ten” will receive a free, Amazon exclusive MP3 from the album: the song “Once,” recorded live 10/6/91 at the Palladium in LA, mixed by Brendan O’Brien and previously unreleased in any form. Amazon will also feature other exclusive content from Pearl Jam and “Ten” on its online Pearl Jam store.

Verizon

On January 8, 2009, Verizon announced that V CAST Music with Rhapsody from Verizon Wireless would be the first digital music service to deliver the highly-anticipated re-master of Pearl Jam’s “Ten,” overseen by acclaimed producer Brendan O’Brien. “Ten Weeks of Ten” will bring a full-track song from the new, digitally re-mastered album to V CAST Music with Rhapsody each week beginning Jan 13. “Once” will be the first song from “Ten” available for download and purchase, followed in subsequent weeks by “Even Flow,” “Alive” and the remainder of the album, including two additional tracks during the final week. Fans can check out the “What’s New” and “Features” section of V CAST Music on their handsets each Tuesday to find out which exclusive Pearl Jam song is available that week.

Rock Band

On December 15, 2008, Harmonix, the world’s premier music video game development company, and MTV Games, a part of Viacom’s MTV Networks , confirmed that “Ten,” the debut album that sold 12 million copies and introduced the world to Pearl Jam in 1991, would be offered for download in the Rock Band Music Store day-and-date with the re-issue of the album in stores on March 24, 2009.

In addition to the track “Alive” which is already available on the Rock Band 2 game disc, the Pearl Jam “Ten” download pack will include the additional 10 songs from the album: “Once,” “Even Flow,” “Why Go,” “Black,” “Jeremy,” “Oceans,” “Porch,” “Garden,” “Deep,” and “Release.”

About “Ten”

Pearl Jam first released “Ten” on August 27, 1991. The album reached #2 on the Billboard 200 chart, sold over 12 million copies and became one of the cultural touchstones of the 1990s. Songs such as “Alive,” “Black,” “Even Flow” and “Jeremy” became staples of rock radio, and still make frequent appearances on the band’s ever-changing concert setlists. The album was produced by Rick Parasher. Pearl Jam’s 1991 lineup was Jeff Ament (bass), Stone Gossard (guitar), Dave Krusen (drums), Mike McCready (guitar) and Eddie Vedder (vocals/guitar).

Source: Legacy Recordings

Newly Re-mastered Full-Track Songs Coming to V CAST Music with Rhapsody Each Week Beginning Jan. 13; Brand New Ringtones, Ringback Tones and Ringback Jukeboxes also Available

Verizon Wireless said today that V CAST Music with Rhapsody will be the first digital music service to deliver the highly anticipated re-master of Pearl Jam’s “Ten” — the band’s debut album that introduced the world to the band in 1991 and has sold more than 12 million copies to date.

10 Weeks of “Ten” will bring a full-track song from the new, digitally re-mastered album to V CAST Music with Rhapsody each week beginning Jan. 13. “Once” will be the first song from “Ten” that will be available for download and purchase, followed in subsequent weeks by “Even Flow,” “Alive” and the remainder of the album, including two additional tracks during the final week. Fans can check out the “What’s New” and “Features” sections of V CAST Music with Rhapsody on their phones each Tuesday to find out which exclusive Pearl Jam song is available that week (see full list and schedule below).

“Pearl Jam fans have been waiting to commemorate the musical genius of ‘Ten,’ and Verizon Wireless is proud to be the exclusive over-the-air retailer of digital downloads from the re-mastered debut album,” said Ed Ruth, director of digital content at Verizon.

Ringtones, ringback tones and ringback Jukeboxes from “Ten,” including never-before-released tones from “Once” and “Why Go,” will be available exclusively to Verizon Wireless customers who have downloaded the VZW Tones application on their phones and in the online music store at www.mediastore.verizonwireless.com beginning Jan. 9.

Pearl Jam fans can also download the “Jeremy,” “Even Flow,” “Alive” and “Oceans” music videos straight to their V CAST-enabled phones from the Music Videos channel on V CAST Video. A unique Pearl Jam video message will be sent via MMS directly to many Pearl Jam fans to let them know about 10 Weeks of “Ten” and to tell them how to get the music directly on their phones from anywhere in the V CAST coverage area at anytime.

For more information on 10 Weeks of “Ten,” fans can visit www.PearlJamTen.com.

Pearl Jam has been an innovator of rock and alternative music since 1990. Their global success puts them in an elite category of artists that produce exceptional music, and they continue to play to sold-out crowds all over the world. Pearl Jam has sold in excess of 60 million albums worldwide and won numerous prestigious music industry accolades, including Grammy(R) Awards, American Music Awards, MTV Video Music Awards and Esky Awards.

Fans have the option to purchase the newly re-mastered Pearl Jam “Ten” titles as full songs, ringtones and ringback tones over-the-air direct to their phones or online. Pearl Jam fans can also download and purchase nearly 30 songs that were recorded live during Pearl Jam’s concert tour last year.

Customers who subscribe to V CAST Music with Rhapsody, Verizon Wireless’ online music service that includes a library of more than 5 million songs, can download music to their PCs free of digital rights management (DRM) software that restricts how and where music can be played. The music can then be side-loaded on select phones.

For more information on mobile music from Verizon Wireless, visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or visit www.verizonwireless.com/music. For information on Pearl Jam, visit www.pearljam.com.

Re-mastered “Ten” songs will be available to download and purchase over-the-air according to the following schedule:

• “Once” – 1/13/09
• “Even Flow” – 1/20/09
• “Alive” – 1/27/09
• “Why Go” – 2/3/09
• “Black” – 2/10/09
• “Jeremy” – 2/17/09
• “Oceans” – 2/24/09
• “Porch” – 3/3/09
• “Garden” – 3/10/09
• “Deep” – 3/17/09
• “Release” – 3/17/09
• “Master/Slave” – 3/17/09

Source: Verizon Wireless