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Rare promotional pressing of Alice In Chains – We Die Young (Columbia CAS 2095, 1990), a demonstration-only 12” vinyl issued to radio stations and industry insiders before the band’s first full-length album release.

Release Details

• Title: We Die Young

• Artist: Alice In Chains

• Label: Columbia Records (CAS 2095)

• Year: 1990

• Format: 12” Vinyl, 33 ⅓ RPM

• Type: Promotional Copy – “DEMONSTRATION NOT FOR SALE”

• Tracks:

• Side A: “We Die Young” (2:31)

• Side C: “It Ain’t Like That” (4:38), “Killing Yourself” (3:59)

Key Features

• Cover: Full-color glossy sleeve with photo by Rocky Schenck

• Drill hole: Top-left corner punch (typical for promo copies to prevent retail sale)

• Labels: Cream-colored Columbia “DEMONSTRATION NOT FOR SALE” promo labels

• Matrix Numbers:

• Side A: XSS 2095A (etched)

• Side C: XSS 2095B (etched)

• Condition (visual):

• Vinyl: Appears VG+ with light surface swirl (no deep scratches visible)

• Sleeve: VG with promo punch, edge wear, light creasing and some rubbing

Historical & Collectible Context

• This is one of Alice In Chains’ earliest official Columbia releases, issued shortly before their debut album Facelift.

• “We Die Young” became a defining early grunge anthem, with these demo pressings distributed to college radio and press.

• Promo-only 12” versions are far rarer than the standard cassette or CD singles, especially in this condition.

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