Is the sound quality good on the purple pressing?

It's decent for the price, but audiophiles find it too quiet, compressed, and lacking bass. It's the same master as the 2017 reissue.

Is this really a limited edition?

It was marketed as limited, but restocks and wide availability suggest it may not be as limited as initially claimed.

LEGACY RECORDINGS

Pearl Jam Ten Purple Limited Edition Vinyl

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This is a limited edition purple vinyl LP of Pearl Jam's iconic debut album 'Ten,' released in 2020. It is used for listening to classic grunge rock tracks like 'Alive,' 'Even Flow,' and 'Jeremy,' or as a collectible for fans. The single LP uses the same stampers as the 2017 black reissue, offering decent sound quality with some compression due to long sides, as noted by reviewers.

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GTIN: 194398086514
MPN: LEGACYRECORDINGS-194398086514-GENTLYUSED

Specifications

Material: Vinyl
Gender: unisex
Age Group: adult
Condition: used

Image Analysis

2 images

01high: Vinyl record in a paper sleeve featuring a magenta pink background with a brick texture, white PEARL JAM title at top, a group of dark silhouetted figures raising hands at center, and a rectangular limited edition sticker with a red round exclusive badge. Sleeve is in plastic shrink wrap with reflective glare.
OCR: PEARL JAM. limited edition. exclusive. pressed on purple vinyl
paper record sleevewhite block capital PEARL JAM textpink magenta gradient backgroundbrick texture backgroundgroup of people in dark silhouette raising handsjeans on one silhouetted figureboots on silhouetted figuresround red exclusive badgerectangular limited edition stickerplastic shrink wrapreflective glare on sleeveedge wear on sleeve
02medium: Back cover of a vinyl album showing textured abstract artwork with a central printed tracklist column, barcode at top right, and a small label logo near the bottom. The surface shows a glossy reflection.
OCR: SIDE ONE. ONCE. EVEN FLOW. ALIVE. WHY GO. BLACK. JEREMY. SIDE TWO. OCEANS. PORCH. GARDEN. DEEP. RELEASE. Produced by PEARL JAM and RICK PARASHAR
vinyl record back coverprinted tracklist columnsmall production credit textbarcode in top rightsmall record label logo near bottomglossy surface reflectiontextured abstract artworkbrick wall texturelarge dark vertical block shape

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Reddit Insights

6 threads · r/pearljam, r/VinylReleases, r/vinyl

Reddit generally views the Pearl Jam Ten Purple Vinyl as a cool limited edition collectible with decent quality for the price, but audiophiles find the pressing mediocre and compressed.

mixed sentiment100% match

Positive about the color, collectability, and value; negative about the sound quality and pressing limitations. Sentiment leans positive due to collector appeal.

Themes

Sound quality and pressing criticismnegative

Limited edition collectability and hypemixed

Availability and restocks at Targetpositive

Use Cases

Collecting limited edition colored vinyl
Listening to a classic album on vinyl

Watch Out For

mediumThe single LP has very long sides (~29 min), resulting in compressed dynamics and low volume.

lowSome copies may have surface noise or warping; quality control varies.

lowDespite being called 'limited edition,' it was widely restocked, so it may not hold long-term collectible value.

Community Q&A

Is the sound quality good on the purple pressing?: It's decent for the price, but audiophiles find it too quiet, compressed, and lacking bass. It's the same master as the 2017 reissue.
Is this really a limited edition?: It was marketed as limited, but restocks and wide availability suggest it may not be as limited as initially claimed.

Compared To

vs 2017 black reissue

The purple version is the same cut and stampers as the 2017 reissue, just on colored vinyl. Sound quality is identical.

vs Original 1991 pressing

Original pressing is preferred by audiophiles for better dynamics and sound, but the purple version is more affordable and accessible.

Source Threads

Discussion on rarity of Pearl Jam vinyl, including the purple Ten pressing
The purple Target exclusive is a nice addition. Not super rare, but a cool color variant to have. Pearl Jam vinyl in general seems to have limited pressings compared to demand, which drives up aftermarket prices.
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Comparison of sound quality across Pearl Jam albums on vinyl, including Ten
The Ten reissues (including the purple one) are pretty flat and quiet. The original pressing is better, but expensive. This purple one uses the same stampers as the 2017 black reissue. It's okay for the price, but definitely not an audiophile pressing.
r/pearljamView thread →
Request for special edition vinyl suggestions including Ten purple
I have the purple Ten from Target and it looks great. It's a nice edition to have if you're collecting special releases. The album itself is a classic, and the colored vinyl makes it stand out.
r/pearljamView thread →
Deal alert and discussion about the Target exclusive purple Ten vinyl
Ended up getting two from Target. Sound quality is decent but nothing spectacular. It's the 2017 plates, so same mix. Some surface noise on quiet parts. For $20-$25, it's worth it for the color and the album. They seem to be restocking regularly now.
r/VinylReleasesView thread →
Questions about the purple Ten reissue pressing details
It's the same pressing as the 2017 black version, just on purple vinyl. The deadwax has MPO job numbers starting with 20-####, meaning it was pressed in 2020. Originally limited, but restocks made it widely available.
r/pearljamView thread →
Completion of Pearl Jam vinyl collection including the purple Ten
Finally got the purple Ten to complete my collection. It's a nice-looking record, and it plays fine. Nothing special in terms of sound, but I'm happy to have it as a collector.
r/vinylView thread →