Vintage Pearl Jam The New Album 1996

The vintage Pearl Jam “The New Album” t-shirt from 1996 is a promotional piece for the band’s fourth studio album, No Code. The shirt’s artwork, a close-up black and white photograph of a figure—possibly a boxer or wrestler—with their face pressed against what looks like a wire fence or boxing ring ropes, is one of the many Polaroid photos featured in the album’s unique packaging. No Code was a deliberate departure from the band’s signature stadium rock sound, exploring a more experimental, art-rock direction. The choice of this specific, somewhat ambiguous image for a promotional shirt reflects the album’s overall aesthetic of deconstructing the band’s public image, moving away from celebrity culture, and putting the focus squarely on the music. This shirt, therefore, is not just tour merchandise but a tangible artifact of a pivotal moment in Pearl Jam’s career when they prioritized artistic expression and authenticity over commercial expectations.

SIze 68x57cm
Condition 9/10 (Stains&Pin Hole And Repair)