Pearl Jam Frequently Asked Questions : Part 5

SECTION 5.0 - BOOTLEGS

5.01 What is Hallucinogenic Recipe?
It is a huge (now out of date) 5 CD import compilation of un-released and demo tracks by various members of Pearl Jam. This 5 cd box set retailed about ~$95-$125 when it first came out. It also contains a booklet with pictures and brief bio of the band. The sound quality of this boot is good except for the Eddie Vedder home demos. For more information on track listings, etc.. Please consult the CD Boot Discography found in many of the Pearl Jam web pages.

5.02 On the Mookie Blaylock bootleg, there are 2 songs ("Mystery" and "Hold Your Head Up") that don't sound like Pearl Jam. Why?
Well, it's because the lead vocals are by other people. "Hold Your Head Up" is a Mother Love Bone cover. "Mystery" is by Blind Horse (according to the Release 'zine). Some people have also maintained that the lead vocals on "Mystery" is Shawn Smith, who is in Stone Gossard's side band, Brad and also in the band Satchel. To further deepen the mystery behind "Mystery", someone also has posted awhile back in alt.music.pearl-jam that the song was by Nirvana playing an old Velvet Underground song. The name of the song was not posted but the album it is from is one of a series called Heaven and Hell - A tribute to the Velvet Underground. There are two or three volumes and it is the one Nirvana is on. Any of these are plausible explanations to "Mystery". All we know for sure that it is probably not sung by Eddie Vedder.

5.03 I am looking for a good boot, where do I go? Any recommendations?
Well, if you're looking for CD bootlegs, you can usually find them at smaller, "Mom and Pop," record stores that sell "rare, imported" cd's. CD boots are usually released under labels like KTS (Kiss the Stone), Goregon, Cocomelos, Backstage, On Stage, Papercorn, etc. Be warned that these bootlegs are expensive! Single cd's cost ~$23.99-$29.99, Double cd's ~$40-$50, 5-cd box sets are ~95-$125.
A good source to find bootlegs is a publication called GOLDMINE, a paper for record collectors. You can purchase GOLDMINE thru record stores (Tower Records) or book stores.
Other sources for bootlegs are:

CDC Co.
618 S. Northwest Hwy Suite #120
Barrington, Il 60010
(They'll send you a free catalog if you write them)

Motoring Music
P.O. Box 1096
Manhassett, NY 11030
(Send them $2 for their catalog)

CD Warehouse
4779 Transit Road Apt. 11-172
Depew, NY 14043
(Write them for a catalog)

The Right Choice 40-19
164th Street
Flushing, NY 11358
(Write them for a catalog)

You may also purchase bootlegs thru the Internet: e-mail COMPACTDISC@delphi.com and he'll e-mail you back his extensive catalog! Also, Michael Burstin has a compiled list of boot dealers/ mail order places etc. on his WWW home page. To access his list: http://cs.brandeis.edu/USER/UGRAD/mikeb/dealers.boot Last of all, there a TON of people out there on the Internet who would be glad to trade tapes with you..All you need is to ask around. Happy Hunting! And as always, TRADE rather than buying. I have provided the information for your own use but remember, the sale of these discs harms Pearl Jam in a way because they are not getting compensated for their work that is being sold on these discs. This could eventually lead to the end of Pearl Jam's very liberal policy on taping and trading!

5.04 Where can I get a copy of the Bootleg Discography?
Personally I don't think you'll really need it. There are plenty of good tape traders on the Internet and they won't charge $40 for a show! But, if you must have it the Pearl Jam bootleg discography can be obtained by E-mailing csmith@bentley.edu and requesting it.