"Mad Season - Above (IEX)" - (Indie Exclusive, Limited Edition, Colored Vinyl, Gray, Booklet, 2 LP) - Mad Season

Mad Season Above 30th Anniversary Edition 2LP (Limited Edition – Gray & Black & White Vinyl)

There are supergroups, and then there is Mad Season. The formation of Barrett Martin (Screaming Trees), Mike McCready (Pearl Jam), Layne Staley (Alice in Chains), and John Baker Saunders (The Walkabouts) — released a phenomenon of an album, Above, in 1995. With over a million units sold, the grunge alt-rock record — to the underground and at large — was a massive success and this year celebrates its 30th anniversary.

For the first time in 30 years, this special edition LP will be pressed on variants other than black vinyl and is set to be released March 2025.

In addition, the packaging has been restored to the ’95 artwork with original cover, inside gatefold, back photo, and center labels. We’ve included a new 20-page 12x12 booklet embossed with the same illustration as album cover with new liner notes from McCready and Martin, additional photos, and song lyrics.

Audio has been recently mastered for vinyl and Lacquers were cut by Levi Seitz. In addition to the original 10 tracks this includes three with Mark Lanegan on vocals and a cover of John Lennon’s I Don’t Want To Be a Soldier with Layne singing.

All copies are limited and editioned with foil stamped numbering.

Mike McCready: “Playing with Baker, Barrett, Layne, and Mark was a privilege I will always cherish. As Above is re-released, I hope you enjoy it. I remain grateful for the opportunity to share that time, that music, and those memories with all of you.”

FEATURES:

• Original 1995 Artwork Packaging (including cover, inside gatefold, back photo, center labels)
• Foiled Stamp Numbered out of 3,000
• 20-Page 12”x12” Booklet with Embossed Cover w/ New liner notes, lyrics, and extra photos