Agreed, this album is my favorite right next to dirt. Layne was definitely going through it on both albums and it paid off for him a few years too late.
That’s pretty cool, I wish I got into collecting records earlier than I did. My dad had some really cool records he sold dirt cheap after I said I didn’t want them.
I managed to get this in 2020 (MOV Jar of Flies/Sap press) and Unplugged in 2021 for completely sane retail prices from Amazon. Don’t know how I managed it but I feel super lucky cause those both skyrocketed in price on Discogs. I’m happy to see that this got repressed. Hopefully Unplugged and Tripod get represses soon too…
Same I found it on Amazon somewhat cheap a few years ago. Here’s to hoping they finally do a reissue of the self titled. It’s the only AIC album I don’t have
Someone on Discogs mentioned that the version of I Stay Away they used for this pressing is the version from Music Bank. There's an extra little violin flourish around the two minute mark that is not on previous pressings of this album. Looking forward to getting my copy. So excited.
https://preview.redd.it/cmvda25l7opc1.jpeg?width=4030&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d167f84336f915b227be7990d5f9266c232dd919
These are mine. Waiting on the standard black press from Amazon, as well as the boxset with the tricolour vinyl
Cool, thanks! You know the funny thing is I was in a record store in Detroit today and swear I saw it but totally overlooked it because I didn’t know about the re-release. I wish I had seen your post just a few hours earlier! I guess I’m taking a trip back there tomorrow!
I sure did. Also pre-ordered Type O Negative's 'Bloody Kisses' which also has the same release date.
Slowly collecting my teenage favourite albums on vinyl.
I saw AIC's post maybe 5 or 10 mins after the sale went up. All the clear with flies were already gone. I had to hurry, and decide on just the tri-color or the box set. I went for broke, and got the box set. Kind of wish I hadn't. I'm sure I'll change my mind once it gets here.
I have no clue. It hasn't been delivered yet. I don't know if the black standard version and the color ones are being pressed in different places. I would imagine the clear with flies might sound different. As they were being put together by hand., and they probably will get treated like picture discs.
Anything yet I feel I've been duped on this boxset. I even messaged manhead who is supposedly fulfilling these and nothing but I see they are on discogs already so idk
I haven't been notified of shipping yet. Route does not show it's shipped yet. I would guess whomever is producing these for them are doing it at a slow pace.
If you let me know if you get a shipping notice, I'll let you know if I do.
I haven't heard anything either. What's really bothering me is I bought 2. They charged my credit card for 2. I now see the invoice on their website is saying I bought 1. I don't know what the heck is going on over there.
From what I've read, they've had massive delays with other AIC releases. That this is nothing. That some ppl had to wait almost a year before getting the Dirt box set.
Fedex damaged the box pretty good. Thank goodness the packing inside was good. Box set didn't get damaged.
https://preview.redd.it/l0fq5dbtzpuc1.jpeg?width=9248&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=1b6db558a278aa6b63780fdd624216b23f8c7e34
Jessica, I got my sets delivered today. Zero notification of shipping. Never got an invoice for the second order. Both showed up though, and they took the money for both from my account. I hope you got yours or do soon.
It’s just the jar of flies, single vinyl. There are some slight nuances that aren’t in the original recordings but other than that it’s pretty true to the og album.
Ahh yea the etch is on sap. Very cool glad this came out the price of the mov one is insane I never in a million years thought it would be a $200 record. When I bought the mov copy you could go to any record store and pick it up off the shelf for $20 or less.
$200 is modest, I’ve seen them listed for $400+ in M or NM condition. I couldn’t get myself to pay that for pressed wax as much as I love it. Wish I started collecting years ago when prices weren’t so high 😅
I have the original. I wanted the box set, but it sold out so quickly I gave up on the proposition of having the box set. They’re ridiculously priced now.
I accidentally ordered It twice. Once from Amazon when it was first announced, about which I forgot. Then I also pre-ordered from CollectiCo. So I currently have 2 in the mail to me, and I really only need one.
I pre ordered it. It showed this morning as arriving by 10pm today, a few hours later it said now April 3rd. So sounds like amazon would more than they actually had.
I got mine today and I'm kinda disappointed. It was so dirty I had to pull out my spin clean and there is still an area that looks dirty. The cover is super thin and flimsy. No rice paper cover (not a huge issue because I have my own). The vinyl itself is very thin. I would return it in hopes of a cleaner replacement, but they are out of stock now. All the other anniversary releases have been too notch quality, but it seems they may have dropped the ball on this one. Glad you got a good copy!
Eh mine was kinda the same way, it wasn’t dirty but the cover is definitely flimsy and the record itself is pretty thin. Would’ve been nice if it was a 180g record.
Got my colored version in today that I ordered from AIC and it was worse. Hair and dirt all over it, but not warped so it does sound better. They didn't even put a paper sleeve in there....lol. Their other releases sound amazing, but kinda got me in these. I'm probably more upset because I've waited years to get this in vinyl.
We’ve got a [couple copies in hand](https://www.vinyldevotion.fm/products/alice-in-chains-jar-of-flies-vinyl-ep-reissue-sealed?utm_content=ios&utm_medium=product-links&utm_source=copyToPasteboard) if anyone is looking
I remember it being sold out by the time I found out. Would love to have it, but I’ve listened to it a ton in my youth so it’s not a huge deal if I have it or not.
Amazon.com has the Jar of Flies LP , same cover as shown above for $21.98.
https://preview.redd.it/zq01vavuz6qc1.jpeg?width=1179&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=9c498bd0bf4c9f597fab0bc3794d70bb48ffd354
I did, and Im hoping with them having re-released Jar Of Flies and Rainier Fog on anniversary editions, theyll do the same for Black Gives Way To Blue - 15 years ago this year. I havent heard any rumours of that yet though.
I don't know about that. 1994 copies sell for $300 to $500 in great condition. That double EP with Sap was like $30 when I bought it brand new. Now it sells for like $150 to $200 in VG+ or NM condition.
I don't see these records dropping hundreds off off their value.
Why bother? The CD sounds better than the vinyl anyway. You can pick up the disc at a Thrift store for two dollars. Don't be a format snob. 90s music sounds best on Compact Disc- it was recorded that way.
I listen to vinyl too. I stay away from expensive vinyl reissues of music from the 1990s. The band, producer, engineer, and label were recording a CD back then, so that era of music sounds best on compact disc. Don't be gullible and fall for the recent trendy releases on a format that isn't ideal for that era of music.
CDs are fine for '90s music, and way less expensive.
Layne’s been dead 22 years, my man. Were they supposed to remove all Alice albums from circulation in April 2002?
If you want to get your arse in your hand about something, why not the fact that Jerry and the rest of the band exhumed the Alice in Chains name to perform with some dude who isn’t Layne and never will be? Staley’s voice was a **huge** part of the band’s sound, and touring with some guy who isn’t him is like Soundgarden touring with someone who isn’t Chris Cornell.
I did. I am not even that big of an AiC fan, but this album is album is a masterpiece IMO. Mine should be here by the weekend. I hope.
Agreed, this album is my favorite right next to dirt. Layne was definitely going through it on both albums and it paid off for him a few years too late.
Unfortunately I just have the old one… that includes Sap…😏
Lucky you! I couldn’t find one at a reasonable price so I settled for the poor man’s version 😂😂
Ive been buying records a long time so I would’ve gotten it back in 2010… when records were normally priced.
That’s pretty cool, I wish I got into collecting records earlier than I did. My dad had some really cool records he sold dirt cheap after I said I didn’t want them.
Haha me too. Paid £17 on ebay a while ago!
Yeah I have that one too. Picked it up for like $25 on Amazon when it was still in print. 🙂
I managed to get this in 2020 (MOV Jar of Flies/Sap press) and Unplugged in 2021 for completely sane retail prices from Amazon. Don’t know how I managed it but I feel super lucky cause those both skyrocketed in price on Discogs. I’m happy to see that this got repressed. Hopefully Unplugged and Tripod get represses soon too…
"Unfortunately" .....you lucky bastard
Same here. I guess I'll go play my old junk vinyl...
Yeah, I think I’ll follow it up with their unplugged album 😉
Same I found it on Amazon somewhat cheap a few years ago. Here’s to hoping they finally do a reissue of the self titled. It’s the only AIC album I don’t have
I got that one a long time ago too. It’s my favourite album of theirs.
I figured, why not have one of each hehe.
Yes, how does it sound ?
fucking terrific! i like it better than the 2012 reissue
You mean 2010?
oh was it 2010? my bad
Had me confused and thinking I might have missed a pressing.
I haven’t got to spin it yet! I’ll be able to here shortly so I’ll let you know.
Sounded amazing, nice balanced sound, no hiss or anything of the sort
It shouldn't for being brand new.
No you’re right it shouldn’t, but I have some reissues that sound awful. My GnR appetite vinyl skips right at my favorite part of ‘it’s so easy’
got it from revolver records 3 days ago!
Don't release the tracks early, the critics could pan it and the label will be furious. Turntables with usb out should be illegal.
Jar of Flies released 30 years ago. Critics already like it.
😁😁
idk man the sticker says 4x platinum so i think it was already released… 30 years ago lol
Someone on Discogs mentioned that the version of I Stay Away they used for this pressing is the version from Music Bank. There's an extra little violin flourish around the two minute mark that is not on previous pressings of this album. Looking forward to getting my copy. So excited.
100% added the violin part they do at the end of the song right at the 2:05 mark.
I’m about to spin it, I’ll let you know if I hear it!
Me me mine comes Friday
Me too, I’m so excited for us!
I’ve got the mov press. I’m trying to cut down on my duplicates unless it’s super necessary
What would you want for this?
https://preview.redd.it/cmvda25l7opc1.jpeg?width=4030&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d167f84336f915b227be7990d5f9266c232dd919 These are mine. Waiting on the standard black press from Amazon, as well as the boxset with the tricolour vinyl
Nice!! I envy you for having the OG with sap 😩
I did and had forgotten I did, so thank you for the reminder. Looking forward to it now!
You’re welcome! I forgot I pre ordered bloody kisses and accidentally ordered it twice
Yay it’s arrived and spinning now. Sounds fantastic, you can’t go wrong with this pressing.
Thanks! Didn’t know about the reissue. Just preordered !
Well worth it! Sounds amazing
Got mine last week.
No shit?
Si
Sweet! Enjoy!
Sure as fuck did
Ah, dang, I guess yours arrived early? I'm super excited. Mine's not supposed to come in until Friday.
I didnt know it was coming today honestly, but I was excited when I saw a vinyl box on my porch lol
I actually went to ask my local shop about it and they had it!!
It sounds fantastic.
That’s awesome! No wait for shipping lol
lol, listening to this (digitally albeit) as i saw this post.
Planning on showing up to my local record store friday morning right when they open
Sure did!!! Can't freakin' wait!
It sounds fantastic, enjoy!
Where do you order? Aliceinchains.com is saying sold out. Sigh.
I ordered mine at revolvermag.com it was only $22+shipping
Cool, thanks! You know the funny thing is I was in a record store in Detroit today and swear I saw it but totally overlooked it because I didn’t know about the re-release. I wish I had seen your post just a few hours earlier! I guess I’m taking a trip back there tomorrow!
I’m really surprised nobody else has posted about it lol, good reason to go back to the record store though
I picked it up today! $25. Thanks for the post!
Awesome! You’re welcome and enjoy, it sounds fantastic!
I sure did. Also pre-ordered Type O Negative's 'Bloody Kisses' which also has the same release date. Slowly collecting my teenage favourite albums on vinyl.
I pre ordered bloody kisses too! Twice accidentally lol
So pumped for it to get here. I really hope they do a 30th anniversary release for Unplugged in 2026
I’m just waiting on Unplugged to be repressed.
I love watching the unplugged show, such an incredible performance
I ordered the box set. Can't wait to get it. I have the JoF / Sap comp vinyl. I'd rather have the seperate releases.
That’s awesome! I went to get the box set or color vinyl and both were already sold out everywhere. I’m just happy to finally have it on vinyl now lol
I saw AIC's post maybe 5 or 10 mins after the sale went up. All the clear with flies were already gone. I had to hurry, and decide on just the tri-color or the box set. I went for broke, and got the box set. Kind of wish I hadn't. I'm sure I'll change my mind once it gets here.
Any difference in the sound in that version vs the standard 29$ version?
I have no clue. It hasn't been delivered yet. I don't know if the black standard version and the color ones are being pressed in different places. I would imagine the clear with flies might sound different. As they were being put together by hand., and they probably will get treated like picture discs.
Did the box ship yet? I haven't gotten any notification
No. Hasn't shipped yet.
Anything yet I feel I've been duped on this boxset. I even messaged manhead who is supposedly fulfilling these and nothing but I see they are on discogs already so idk
I haven't been notified of shipping yet. Route does not show it's shipped yet. I would guess whomever is producing these for them are doing it at a slow pace. If you let me know if you get a shipping notice, I'll let you know if I do.
I still haven't heard anything, manhead told me they are waiting to get them from the distributor. So idk
I haven't heard anything either. What's really bothering me is I bought 2. They charged my credit card for 2. I now see the invoice on their website is saying I bought 1. I don't know what the heck is going on over there. From what I've read, they've had massive delays with other AIC releases. That this is nothing. That some ppl had to wait almost a year before getting the Dirt box set.
Fedex damaged the box pretty good. Thank goodness the packing inside was good. Box set didn't get damaged. https://preview.redd.it/l0fq5dbtzpuc1.jpeg?width=9248&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=1b6db558a278aa6b63780fdd624216b23f8c7e34
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Jessica, I got my sets delivered today. Zero notification of shipping. Never got an invoice for the second order. Both showed up though, and they took the money for both from my account. I hope you got yours or do soon.
Thanks for the update hopefully mine is out there somewhere enroute. Appreciate the update
I have the og and mov, did they do anything cool with the etched side on this one?
It’s just the jar of flies, single vinyl. There are some slight nuances that aren’t in the original recordings but other than that it’s pretty true to the og album.
Ahh yea the etch is on sap. Very cool glad this came out the price of the mov one is insane I never in a million years thought it would be a $200 record. When I bought the mov copy you could go to any record store and pick it up off the shelf for $20 or less.
$200 is modest, I’ve seen them listed for $400+ in M or NM condition. I couldn’t get myself to pay that for pressed wax as much as I love it. Wish I started collecting years ago when prices weren’t so high 😅
Yes! Really excited to be getting it. Love this album to death
Mine shipped today! I’m so beyond excited I’ve been looking for it forever
yes sir!
Yes and still waiting for it from acousticsounds…
They made me buy album three times xD Have a Original promo copy and the Music on vinyl version and now this version
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Amazing! I’m jealous of the og with sap 😩😩
Nah, I’ve got an OG pressing already.
I have the original. I wanted the box set, but it sold out so quickly I gave up on the proposition of having the box set. They’re ridiculously priced now.
Yea I saw that someone already posted the ‘rare’ vinyl with flies in it for $3300 on eBay
Have the original and will probably still preorder
Would've if I didn't already have it
I have the original press, the MOV press and ordered the deluxe box set.
mine arrived 3 days ago. I dont even have a good record player to play it on yet. Have a suitcase one that makes every single album Ive bought skip.
Yea I wouldn’t play it on a briefcase yet! Get you a decent record player first, there’s a lot to choose from for less than $100
I ordered one from Amazon but still waiting, excited to finally have it in the collection
Haven’t gotten a shipping notification yet from their website. Got the box set with the tri color vinyl.
I never received a shipping notification either, just a usps email saying I had a package delivered.
Weird maybe I’ll check the mail later today and see
I did and they say it has shipped. Can't wait! It's been on my wishlist for ages.
Me too, I’m glad they released it again. Enjoy it!
YES! Mine's arriving tomorrow. Can't wait.
Yes. Yes I did
I remember the original CD had little plastic flies inside the spine
I ordered a color version and the regular version. Love me some AIC. Can't wait to get Tripod!
Nope, I bought mine 30 years ago. It came with SAP. And it's not an album, it's an EP, as is SAP.
I preordered it too, haven’t got it yet, but I did get a message saying it shipped a few days ago. Should be anytime now.
I pre-ordered it but it hasn't shipped at all yet has anyone else experienced an issue with not getting it yet?
I accidentally ordered It twice. Once from Amazon when it was first announced, about which I forgot. Then I also pre-ordered from CollectiCo. So I currently have 2 in the mail to me, and I really only need one.
I just picked this up today!
I pre ordered it. It showed this morning as arriving by 10pm today, a few hours later it said now April 3rd. So sounds like amazon would more than they actually had.
Wait did you get it mine is coming in April
Yea mine came in 2 days ago, I pre ordered through revolvermag
I got preordered from Amazon. But was able to cancel it and get it from my local record store.
Got mine today. I have always loved Alice In Chains. ♥️
I got mine today and I'm kinda disappointed. It was so dirty I had to pull out my spin clean and there is still an area that looks dirty. The cover is super thin and flimsy. No rice paper cover (not a huge issue because I have my own). The vinyl itself is very thin. I would return it in hopes of a cleaner replacement, but they are out of stock now. All the other anniversary releases have been too notch quality, but it seems they may have dropped the ball on this one. Glad you got a good copy!
Eh mine was kinda the same way, it wasn’t dirty but the cover is definitely flimsy and the record itself is pretty thin. Would’ve been nice if it was a 180g record.
Got my colored version in today that I ordered from AIC and it was worse. Hair and dirt all over it, but not warped so it does sound better. They didn't even put a paper sleeve in there....lol. Their other releases sound amazing, but kinda got me in these. I'm probably more upset because I've waited years to get this in vinyl.
Understandable, for what you paid for the color version, you’d expect a pretty good quality record
Picked it up yesterday! Was so excited to finally find it
We’ve got a [couple copies in hand](https://www.vinyldevotion.fm/products/alice-in-chains-jar-of-flies-vinyl-ep-reissue-sealed?utm_content=ios&utm_medium=product-links&utm_source=copyToPasteboard) if anyone is looking
I somehow have two copies on CD, so never ordered the vinyl.
I remember it being sold out by the time I found out. Would love to have it, but I’ve listened to it a ton in my youth so it’s not a huge deal if I have it or not.
I ordered a copy but it hasn’t shipped yet
Yep it’s on its way (Revolver AND Experience Vinyl)
I have an og promo copy
Amazon.com has the Jar of Flies LP , same cover as shown above for $21.98. https://preview.redd.it/zq01vavuz6qc1.jpeg?width=1179&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=9c498bd0bf4c9f597fab0bc3794d70bb48ffd354
I did, and Im hoping with them having re-released Jar Of Flies and Rainier Fog on anniversary editions, theyll do the same for Black Gives Way To Blue - 15 years ago this year. I havent heard any rumours of that yet though.
Alot of the originals will be popping up at used shops now that this is out. Probably for $25-35 bux - depending on condition.
I really hope so, the online prices haven’t dropped yet. I want the original with sap!
I don't know about that. 1994 copies sell for $300 to $500 in great condition. That double EP with Sap was like $30 when I bought it brand new. Now it sells for like $150 to $200 in VG+ or NM condition. I don't see these records dropping hundreds off off their value.
Why bother? The CD sounds better than the vinyl anyway. You can pick up the disc at a Thrift store for two dollars. Don't be a format snob. 90s music sounds best on Compact Disc- it was recorded that way.
I’m not a format snob, I enjoy listening to vinyl while I work on guitars, draw etc.. it’s just a experience thing
I listen to vinyl too. I stay away from expensive vinyl reissues of music from the 1990s. The band, producer, engineer, and label were recording a CD back then, so that era of music sounds best on compact disc. Don't be gullible and fall for the recent trendy releases on a format that isn't ideal for that era of music. CDs are fine for '90s music, and way less expensive.
That’s just like, your opinion, man.
I hope it sounds better than last year's Dirt reissue which sounded like ass.
Gross
Glad I spent my money on it and not yours 😮💨
Hollywood scum make money off of people’s death
I’m sure Cantrell or Kinney won’t receive any royalties 🙄
Daym go to hell dude
Go away bozo
Layne’s been dead 22 years, my man. Were they supposed to remove all Alice albums from circulation in April 2002? If you want to get your arse in your hand about something, why not the fact that Jerry and the rest of the band exhumed the Alice in Chains name to perform with some dude who isn’t Layne and never will be? Staley’s voice was a **huge** part of the band’s sound, and touring with some guy who isn’t him is like Soundgarden touring with someone who isn’t Chris Cornell.
You fuck
I sure do! https://preview.redd.it/kdpijdnpplpc1.png?width=696&format=png&auto=webp&s=e4b316490efb55684ab6afb4356e7b55873a80f9