Alice In Chains – Black Gives Way To Blue (CD, Album, Sony DADC, Pitman Pressing, 2009, Virgin / EMI 509999 67159 2 5)

Why This CD Matters
Black Gives Way To Blue marked Alice In Chains’ return after a long hiatus and introduced a new era for the band while maintaining their signature heavy, melancholic sound. The album balances grunge-rooted songwriting with modern hard rock production and includes standout tracks like “Check My Brain” and “Your Decision.”

Collector Note
2009 US Sony DADC Pitman pressing on Virgin and EMI with catalog number 509999 67159 2 5. Early pressings of the band’s comeback album maintain steady collector demand among grunge and alternative metal fans.

Availability
Single copy available—once it’s gone, it’s gone.

Condition & Details
CD: VG+ with light signs of normal handling
Case: VG+ with light shelf wear
Booklet: VG+ with light handling wear

Technical Details
Format: CD, Album, Sony DADC, Pitman Pressing
Label: Virgin – 509999 67159 25, EMI – 509999 67159 2 5
Country: US
Released: Sep 29, 2009
Genre: Rock
Style: Alternative Rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal

Matrix / Runout
Not specified

Tracklist
All Secrets Known 4:43
Check My Brain 3:58
Last Of My Kind 5:53
Your Decision 4:43
A Looking In View 7:06
When The Sun Rose Again 4:00
Acid Bubble 6:56
Lesson Learned 4:17
Take Her Out 4:00
Private Hell 5:38
Black Gives Way To Blue 3:04

Shipping & Handling
Cleaned with alcohol swabs.
Shipped in protective CD bags.
Cracked cases replaced before shipping.
Packed securely for safe delivery.

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