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Pearl Jam & Eddie Vedder Releasing Japan-Exclusive CDs
Limited quantities available for Pearl Jam Ten Club members
Published on Mar. 2, 2026
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Pearl Jam and lead singer Eddie Vedder are releasing two new CDs exclusively in Japan to coincide with Vedder's upcoming debut solo tour in the country. One CD is a reissue of Pearl Jam's 2003 live album recorded at the Nippon Budokan in Tokyo, while the other is an expanded edition of Vedder's 2022 solo album "Earthling" that also includes his 2020 "Matter of Time" EP and 2024 covers of Tom Petty and The English Beat songs.
Why it matters
The Japan-exclusive CD releases highlight Vedder and Pearl Jam's enduring popularity in the country, where the band has a strong fanbase. The reissue of the 2003 live album also taps into nostalgia for the band's earlier work, while the expanded Vedder solo album provides fans with additional previously unreleased material.
The details
The 2003 Pearl Jam live album features performances of classic songs like "Even Flow," "Alive," "Better Man," "Corduroy," and "Daughter." The expanded Vedder solo album includes his 2022 "Earthling" release as well as his 2020 "Matter of Time" EP and 2024 covers of "Room at the Top" by Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers and "Save It for Later" by The English Beat.
- The Japan-exclusive CDs will be released in April 2026 to coincide with Eddie Vedder's debut solo tour in the country.
- Vedder's Ohana Festival will return to Dana Point, California on September 25-27, 2026.
The players
Pearl Jam
An American rock band formed in 1990 in Seattle, Washington. They are one of the most popular and influential alternative rock bands of the 1990s and 2000s.
Eddie Vedder
The lead singer and co-founder of Pearl Jam, known for his distinctive baritone vocals and socially conscious lyrics.
What’s next
Vedder's Japan tour kicks off in April 2026, and the Ohana Festival will return to Dana Point, California on September 25-27, 2026.
The takeaway
The Japan-exclusive CD releases demonstrate Pearl Jam and Eddie Vedder's enduring popularity and connection with their international fanbase, particularly in Japan where the band has maintained a strong following over the decades.
