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Alice in Chains’ ‘Unplugged’ gets first vinyl reissue in years for 30th anniversary (exclusive vinyl)
Alice in Chains’ live album *Unplugged* is being reissued on vinyl to mark the 30th anniversary of the band’s MTV Unplugged performance. The release is notable because it is the first vinyl reissue of the album in several years, giving collectors and fans another opportunity to buy the acoustic set on the format.
The original performance featured the Seattle band playing stripped-back versions of songs including “Nutshell”, “Rooster” and “Down in a Hole”, and is widely associated with vocalist Layne Staley’s final period with the group. The new edition is being offered as an exclusive vinyl release, although the supplied article text does not provide further details on its pressing, price or release date.
In short
- Alice in Chains’ *Unplugged* returns to vinyl for its 30th anniversary.
- It is the album’s first vinyl reissue in years.
- The release commemorates the band’s acclaimed acoustic performance.
Explained simply
Alice in Chains is a rock band from Seattle that became popular in the early 1990s. MTV Unplugged is a television programme where musicians perform acoustic versions of their songs without the usual electric instruments and production.
The band recorded their MTV Unplugged performance three decades ago, featuring stripped-back versions of songs including "Nutshell", "Rooster" and "Down in a Hole". This performance holds particular significance as it took place during the final period of vocalist Layne Staley's time with the band.
The album is now being reissued on vinyl for the first time in several years, allowing collectors and fans who prefer physical records to obtain the acoustic performance again.