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    May 1977: Get Shown The Light (All Music Edition)

    WHAT'S INSIDE:
    Four Complete Shows on 11 discs
    Four folios housed in a slipcase
    5/5/77 Veterans Memorial Coliseum: New Haven, CT
    5/7/77 Boston Garden: Boston, MA
    5/8/77 Barton Hall, Cornell University: Ithaca, NY
    5/9/77 Buffalo Memorial Auditorium: Buffalo, NY
    50-page book of liners and photographs
    Sourced from the Betty Cantor-Jackson soundboard recordings, transferred by Plangent Processes
    Mastered in HDCD by Jeffrey Norman
    Artwork by Grammy-winning graphic artist Masaki Koike
    Release Date: May 5, 2017

    WHAT DEAD HEADS HAVE BEEN SAYING ABOUT...

    NEW HAVEN 5/5/77
    "Here is a prime example of the saying ‘the whole is greater than the sum of the parts’ … It’s called synergy and the Dead wrote the book on it.”

    BOSTON 5/7/77
    “The music they laid down brought me places I had not been before.”

    CORNELL 5/8/77
    “...the single best rock performance anywhere, anytime, by anyone.”

    “There was just some kind of magical connection this night between the band members and the band and the audience - some texture, or some type of cosmic or celestial force is in the room.”

    "This show is, was, and always will be Mecca.”

    BUFFALO 5/9/77
    "...an awesome display of the Dead’s captivating power"

    If you've been following this site for quite some time, then you will know we are often flush with hyperbole when it comes to our releases. We can't help it, really - for we, like you, are Grateful Dead fans above all else. Just like you, we've spent countless hours debating the merits of show over show, year over year. We've kept a watchful eye on your wish-lists and carefully considered how to make - excuse the cliché - your dreams come true. And once we've made our commitments, we are steadfast in our determination to conjure up those dreams fully-formed and nearly perfect. Sometimes these heights cannot be reached without physical and cosmic elements aligning, and that, dear friends, is why it has taken so long for us to bring you THE ONE and the epic shows that surrounded it. No need for even the slightest embellishment here, 5/8/77 Barton Hall, Cornell University: Ithaca, NY, has for decades, been THE resounding favorite; you've said it yourselves - the "holy grail" of Grateful Dead shows. Thanks to the passion and perseverance of Dead Heads like you, we are beyond pleased to finally be able to present this show and its brethren, the fabled four of Spring '77, in sonically pristine condition.

    MAY 1977: GET SHOWN THE LIGHT is a collection of what is unanimously believed to be the most sought-after previously unreleased complete shows the Grateful Dead ever played. Collected, traded, and debated for decades, "the beloved Golden Trinity" of Boston, Ithaca, and Buffalo, along with their New Haven prelude, have inspired fans to "get on the bus," converted critics, and even garnered national attention (Cornell was added to the Library of Congress’ National Recording Registry). But until now, you've never really heard them quite like this!

    The Dead is in the details... how serendipitous is it that the notorious Betty Cantor-Jackson soundboard recordings were returned to the archive just in time for the 40th anniversaries of these shows? Lovingly sourced from these well-reputed recordings, we invite you to experience four utopian shows just like they happened, to "be inside the music" as engineer Betty Cantor-Jackson intended. Whether you listen to each night on its own or imbibe the whole lot at once, we suspect you'll hear why every note mattered. Much like we were, you will be hard-pressed to determine which of these fine documents - will it be the understated but nuanced New Haven, Boston's festive fantasy vibes, the monumental catharsis of Ithaca, or Buffalo’s dreamy exuberance - is truly "the best." Does it really matter? We think not.

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  • mcgruber
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    I only bought one because I just spent a my nut on Phish's Bakers Dozen. Theoretically, if 750 people bought the 20 copy max, it would be sold out. The 20 limit was insane. Practically most people did not do that. I wish I was able to buy 2 or 3 and trade back for some sets which I only have digital copies of, specifically the other May 77, but whatever. The limited edition will continue to be collectible even with the music only edition out now. People like numbered things for some reason, myself included. Life goes on
  • Mytime
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    even that has vanished now, as well as the convenient individual show set lists.
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    Mornin' rockers There seems to be bit too much bad juju going around here on this board. I think some need to take a step back and take a deep breath. I have bought many cds, concert tickets, etc. on ebay. Regardless of the sales price, I never felt like I got gouged or ripped off because IT WAS ME WHO AGREED TO THE SALES PRICE! Nobody forced me to buy. I found what I wanted, at a price I felt was commensurate with the value of the item to me, and I bought it. NOBODY is ever ripped off on ebay. If the price is too much for me, I don't buy. Pretty simple no? And let's also remember ebay is legal. Who among us does not have a cd that someone copied for us? Or did you ever make a copy for someone else? That is illegal. Oh sure. "Everybody does it" does not make it legal. So be careful with your accusations. Isn't this the way it works throughout the market place every day? Sure, I would love a Mercedes, but I cannot afford it. Do I go around complaining about those dirty scumbag German auto makers? Of course not. The price is the price. If you don't want to pay, or can't pay, that is the end of it. I move on. Back in the ancient times of my college days, I used to have more money then my buddy. So when we went out for a midnite run for pizza or subs, I paid. He always said he felt bad that he could not contribute. I told him not to think about it because the money in my pocket could be used for various things, but if I chose to buy him a sub, I was getting my value for the money spent. Sure, I could have bought gas for my car, or another record (!) but I chose to buy him food and that gave me the same amount of pleasure. Not to preach, but another thing that brings a smile to my face is when I see folks on this board comment on how much they think there Dead collection is worth. Remember, it is only worth what someone will pay you for it. So when you see the FW69 box on ebay for $750., that doesn't mean the seller will actually get that. He is asking for $750, but who knows what he will actually get? Rock on
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    I find this whole conversation funny.Every time a limited something comes out, ebay becomes the devil. There are some people out there (SFN1989) who gouge the fool out of people. There are others who sell their own collection, sell their excess, and ebay is simply a marketplace. There are costs to doing the business and anyone who thinks that you get rich off ebay sales is uneducated. Every sale takes up to 10% off the top for the house, 10% off the shipping fees (again for the house), 2-4% from PayPal. Then there's the costs of shipping materials and such. If you're lucky (?) enough to sell a lot on ebay you get the added bonus of a 1099K form so you can pay income tax on that money. And if you're even luckier, your ebay sales added onto your income from your day job, push you into a new tax bracket. There's ways to buy and sell on ebay without being the demon. I should know, I do it, and I sell a lot and I sell for folks a lot on consignment. It's supply and demand. Personally for me, I'm a completist. What's that mean? Well, I have the 2 CD release of Grayfolded, plus the individual original releases of Transitive Axis, and Mirror Ashes. I also have the Grayfolded Radio Edits. My Dicks Picks collection? Complete, original releases. Not Rhino, Not Real Gone. I upgraded over time. The 2 Dicks Picks Samplers? Got em. The Dick's Dex? Got it. Ask a Corvette collector, does he want an original '63, or a kit car replica? For some, the '63 is the only way to go. Not deep pockets? The kit car. Will each get spurn and disdain from the other? Sure. Is there a market for both? Of course there is. The Europe 72 trunk... sells at a premium on ebay. There's an All Music edition. It also sells for a little more. There's a market for both. And eventually, the factories shut down and stop pressing cd's of the run... so that they can start pressing new stuff. And if they didn't make 4 billion copies, well, then there's not one for everyone in the world. So it's a limited edition, in theory. And eventually someone will resell it, and the price commanded will be the price that one person wants to pay who doesn't have it. The All Music edition is a great way for people to get the music they want.... And Cornell IS a different beast than FW69. People are pissed about FW69 because they missed out and it's so expensive. ... oh well, too bad. Sorry, that's just how it is. I really really REALLY REALLY REALLY fucking REALLY want a black, 1957 Chevy Bel Air. I mean, it's the coolest car ever and I think I should have one. Unfortunately, I was born in 1972, I have 2 kids, a wife, a house, and I don't have enough in my savings to buy one. But I'll be damned that in 1957 a Bel Air model # 2413 didn't cost $2,364.00 new. And I'm pissed off that Chevy doesn't at least make the same car, and put it out now at the same price. Sure it's a 2017 1957 Bel Air... but I missed out and that's not fair. Everyone should drive that car. Sound ludicrous? Ebay also has other purposes rather than people "getting rich". I have done consignment sales for folks who are selling their collections because of financial difficulty, loss in the family, or even just retiring and focusing on other things in life. Most people here a long time know me, I work both sides, I try and get folks a fair deal and not overpay... but a true collector knows that you have to pay sometimes. And for consignment, not everyone is ebay savvy. And it DOES take a lot of time and effort if you do it in an ongoing way. No one who is a long time ebay seller should EVER have expected to get rich off Cornell. That simply doesn't happen. I agree, there's scalper type folks out there now selling at 2-300 a piece. That's wrong... just like I think some stuff some sellers do on a daily basis is wrong (SFN1989). But a lot of folks also just do it for the hobby, to make a few bucks, and to each his own. I have no problem with people making a buck, I do have problems with people gouging other people without folks being informed. Anyway... suffice to say... again, I think this whole conversation is funny. Hadn't posted on here in a long time, but this conversation always sucks me back in. To those who I haven't spoken to in a long time, hope ya'll are doing well. I'm excited about this release.... can't wait. Great stuff.
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    Gave some of this show a listen last night, and I was really surprised. First of all, it sounds so different from the May 1977 stuff. It seems like Jerry has a different tone on his guitar, and maybe there is not as much reverb used? Anyway, the Playin' is spectacular. It might be the last true stand alone Playin, and in classic '73 fashion it's the first set closer. It's fast, has a meltdown in the middle and when the song materializes at the end again they are just on fire. The Scarlet>Fire also has a different feel to it. Jerry does some really interesting things. Also, Keith is using some interesting effects and sounds throughout the PLayin' and the Scarlet>Fire. Anyway, if you're looking for something a little different, check out this show. It doesn't sound like typical 1977. I guess they were working their way towards that May sound, but this show is just raw. Got to give a nod to Donna's vocals as well. Weir does some strange things too, during the Playin'
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    I bought this release last Thursday. Yeah it was a struggle for a couple hours but in the long run didn't really effect my life that much. I could really care less if they sold 15,000 or a million of them. Sure I love the music as much as anyone, but my life will not suddenly be less because I didn't get a copy or I cant re sell it for some inflated price. I buy most of the releases that I can afford too. I skipped the TATS box because at the time I couldn't shell out that much. Would have I liked to be able to cherry pick a few of the shows included in the box that I went to or other wise really dug? sure. But that is not being offered. I got over it pretty fast lol. I woke up the next day just like any other day.
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    What I paid for, was the opportunity to hear these 4 concerts in Normanized Glory. I didn't pay for the book, or the number, or the opportunity to feel special. I'm not trying to be insensitive or smug, but if you paid for those things, then maybe you should consider reallocating your money to something more worthwhile.
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    i myself can see both sides here. i want everyone to have the music too, but i paid for something Dave told me was a limited run. i hope betty is getting paid.
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    When they announced this limited release (we can debate the merits to limiting this set in the first place), there were only two possible outcomes. Someone was going to be upset either way. If they did not extend the release beyond the original 15,000, there were going to be thousands of Deadheads shut out from this anticipated release. They would not get to experience these legendary shows without paying an arm or a leg on Ebay. They would lose, not just a product, but an experience. They would lose the ability to LISTEN to a Dead show in the format of their choice. Last I checked, most Deadheads are fans because they want to LISTEN to the band. If they extended the run (as they did), there were going to be those who were upset that their limited copy is no longer limited and therefore "loses value". They can claim that value is not monetary, and that it gives them satisfaction to see a rare item on their shelf, but I suspect most are saddened by their future Ebay profit margin going down the tubes. They're not losing an experience. They're losing an intangible "value" the is solely driven by the secondary market. The Dead were always about listening to and experiencing the music, not staring at memorabilia on a wall or price gouging on the internet. The question is, which of the purchasers in these two scenarios do you sympathize with? Frankly, I can't find the sympathy for those in the latter scenario. And if you are someone in the latter scenario, I ask, what are you losing (besides potential dollars) by this All Music Edition?
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May 1977: Get Shown The Light (All Music Edition)

WHAT'S INSIDE:
Four Complete Shows on 11 discs
Four folios housed in a slipcase
5/5/77 Veterans Memorial Coliseum: New Haven, CT
5/7/77 Boston Garden: Boston, MA
5/8/77 Barton Hall, Cornell University: Ithaca, NY
5/9/77 Buffalo Memorial Auditorium: Buffalo, NY
50-page book of liners and photographs
Sourced from the Betty Cantor-Jackson soundboard recordings, transferred by Plangent Processes
Mastered in HDCD by Jeffrey Norman
Artwork by Grammy-winning graphic artist Masaki Koike
Release Date: May 5, 2017

WHAT DEAD HEADS HAVE BEEN SAYING ABOUT...

NEW HAVEN 5/5/77
"Here is a prime example of the saying ‘the whole is greater than the sum of the parts’ … It’s called synergy and the Dead wrote the book on it.”

BOSTON 5/7/77
“The music they laid down brought me places I had not been before.”

CORNELL 5/8/77
“...the single best rock performance anywhere, anytime, by anyone.”

“There was just some kind of magical connection this night between the band members and the band and the audience - some texture, or some type of cosmic or celestial force is in the room.”

"This show is, was, and always will be Mecca.”

BUFFALO 5/9/77
"...an awesome display of the Dead’s captivating power"

If you've been following this site for quite some time, then you will know we are often flush with hyperbole when it comes to our releases. We can't help it, really - for we, like you, are Grateful Dead fans above all else. Just like you, we've spent countless hours debating the merits of show over show, year over year. We've kept a watchful eye on your wish-lists and carefully considered how to make - excuse the cliché - your dreams come true. And once we've made our commitments, we are steadfast in our determination to conjure up those dreams fully-formed and nearly perfect. Sometimes these heights cannot be reached without physical and cosmic elements aligning, and that, dear friends, is why it has taken so long for us to bring you THE ONE and the epic shows that surrounded it. No need for even the slightest embellishment here, 5/8/77 Barton Hall, Cornell University: Ithaca, NY, has for decades, been THE resounding favorite; you've said it yourselves - the "holy grail" of Grateful Dead shows. Thanks to the passion and perseverance of Dead Heads like you, we are beyond pleased to finally be able to present this show and its brethren, the fabled four of Spring '77, in sonically pristine condition.

MAY 1977: GET SHOWN THE LIGHT is a collection of what is unanimously believed to be the most sought-after previously unreleased complete shows the Grateful Dead ever played. Collected, traded, and debated for decades, "the beloved Golden Trinity" of Boston, Ithaca, and Buffalo, along with their New Haven prelude, have inspired fans to "get on the bus," converted critics, and even garnered national attention (Cornell was added to the Library of Congress’ National Recording Registry). But until now, you've never really heard them quite like this!

The Dead is in the details... how serendipitous is it that the notorious Betty Cantor-Jackson soundboard recordings were returned to the archive just in time for the 40th anniversaries of these shows? Lovingly sourced from these well-reputed recordings, we invite you to experience four utopian shows just like they happened, to "be inside the music" as engineer Betty Cantor-Jackson intended. Whether you listen to each night on its own or imbibe the whole lot at once, we suspect you'll hear why every note mattered. Much like we were, you will be hard-pressed to determine which of these fine documents - will it be the understated but nuanced New Haven, Boston's festive fantasy vibes, the monumental catharsis of Ithaca, or Buffalo’s dreamy exuberance - is truly "the best." Does it really matter? We think not.

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There was one year when they announced the next pick real late , like on the 28th or something. How has Dave's 23 not leaked yet? Ii have a feeling the announcement will be Monday, but I hope I'm wrong..... Here's hoping for an uncirculated Betty from '79 or an upgraded Eugene '78..
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Yes I spun Duke too. That was my first LP by them. Ah mammeries........oops. Memories!
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Hold off on the Dave's announcement. Sure, I'm excited to see what it is. In another week or so I'll stop coming on here and just wait til mine arrives. Opening that mail would be like Xmas! Although it kind of is anyway. Just would be fun to not know 'til it arrives.
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is anyone else getting tired of dreaming they announced it only to get up to find out its not true? and yes to a mike who said something about a late announcement. I said it many a time it was for daves 20 (Boulder '81) it wasn't announced until the day before Halloween. cuz I remember thinking "seriously? a two day pre order??". it was rough. it was a rough month. i'm about to say I'm not checking back in here so when it shows up at the house it will be a total surprise. easier said than done. whatever it is I'm sure it will be worth the wait. might be taking longer cuz they might have to do some clean up on the tape. so id rather have a late release announcement and have them take time to clean up/fix a tape the best they can than have a rush job on it (unlike Europe '72 box)
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I made it to 7-21,22 Made the mistake of thinking I should go to work on 7/23...
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I had And Then There Were Three on cassette in the late 80's and listened to it a lot. I thought it was pretty good.
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Actually, watching it too, great show, Jerry is playing the Wolf again. They are having fun,Seems they are always good at Winterland. DP 10 was my second Dick's Picks. That was 12/29/77 with some songs from this show. Wow, incredible Estimated Prophet, Jerry has Mutron on. Gotta go, they just went into Eyes of the World. Show is on Music Vault Channel. https://youtu.be/yqZP8ihyfs8
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So I go for my beloved Winterland 73 box, and get a disc out. Well it's stuck in the sleeve. I have to pull it out and it's stuck. When I do get it out 2 big spots of glue on the disc make it skip and stall.I am very unhappy as I tried soap and water then goo gone, and this shit is not coming off my disc! If you have any CDs in these shitty little sleeve packages do yourself a favor and get them out of that package asap. Wrap in a tissue or put in a jewel case, but don't risk getting glue on your disc and ruining it. Now I have 1 last option which is to go across town and have it polished. Suck Job! If this disc can't be saved, I will be pissed as this is one of my favorite sets! Don't risk it folks. Take action before it's too late.
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One of my GSTL discs had glue.I dissolved it off with Everclear, 190 proof. Worked great. So, some of you may ask why is 190 proof Everclear legal in Georgia? If you can buy it in the store you don't have to go into the woods and make your own, and the state gets their taxes...
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I haven't been here for a while so I went through all the comment, interesting discussions. Regarding 1977, after listening to the GSTL box set, this year is still tops. However I think a lot of you have called it right: setlist and variety of songs are limited. They dropped a lot of songs out of the 77 shows when compared pre-hiatus shows and only just the year before - 76. Of course Estimated and Terrapin were added. I think what makes 1977 so good is the consistent high level of playing. Pretty much any 1977 show that I put on is good. In my mind there are not too many other post-hiatus years where I can say that. However I still think 1972 and 1973 are the best. As for 12/30/77, I have a mild obsession with that show, ever since I came across it on YouTube. There is something about that Row Jimmy that really gets me. Incidentally, the uploader - Music Vault has a bunch of Grateful Dead and other bands shows on there. I am sure all of you know about Vodoonola too, who has 3 channels of Grateful Dead and JGB shows. Great stuff. For the next Dave's Picks, I am hoping for another Betty Board release of a good show. DaP 22 was nice, but the band at that time in 1971 was not in a jamming state of mind, at least not like the level that they woukd be a year later. Even if it is not a Betty Board, I am hoping we get a show with more jamming. I don't care what year. I always think there are shows that are great but just havent had the circulation and attention , so they fly under the radar. 10/18/72 is one that comes to mind for me. I am anxious for the anouncement.
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Hey FloridaBobalooToo (and anyone else with a similar problem): By any chance, is your disc skipping/freezing on disc 2 track 8 Bertha? If so, the glue drops may not be the problem. I remember when this box first came out, a lot of people were complaining about this same problem (I have the same problem) I think there may have been a manufacture defect. If you get a magnifying glass (or not if you have good eyes) look at the playing side of your CD towards the end of the disc (the outer edge). Normally, you can see the section of the disc that is used and unused (there is a slight difference in color/silver). Find that defined circumference line, and let your eyes follow it around the full 360o. If you have one of these defective discs, you will see that at one point of this line, you can see the circle bow outwards ... like an egg instead of a circle. It almost looks like if it were a record, you are looking at the grooves, but instead of the groves going in a circle, they are wavy at one point. Now, I'm no CD engineer, but the disc freezes up at the end of the last track, and this defect is right around the end of the used space on the CD. I know it's only about the last 2 min. of Bertha, but for us "complete-ists" that hurts. Before you scrub your disc too hard, (if it is disc 2 that's in question) check to see if this could be the problem. Good luck!
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(SPACEBROTHER wrote):...with a bonus disc consisting of the remainder of Pembroke Pines show not included with Dicks Picks #3 5/22/77... Years ago, they played the Dick's Picks out-takes on The Grateful Dead Hour. I reconstructed a copy of the complete show for my own collection, and realized how much better of a show 5/22/77 is when it's complete! It's a shame it was edited for release. Yes I agree, they might as well release 5/18 too! (and the rest of Spring '77 :o))
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For sure it's glueDisc 1 of the box Gonna try alcohol Buying sleeves tomorrow for this whole box and others in same packages Being cheap don't pay! Use digipaks GD Thanks thou
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Success with 70% isopropyl alcohol.Water rinse very heavy after to get any residue gone. I hope there's no long term trouble. Maybe I'll burn a backup to be safe
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FloridaBobalooToo,I found the exact same thing to the exact same box last month! Must be a time bomb. I used rubbing alcohol.
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I need to check my Box.Maybe the summer heat makes the glue melt. Time to invest in a temperature controlled storage vault.
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I think paper sleeves will be the answer. I have a few of these issues so I plan to buy 100 which are cheap and will solve the issue once and for all, I hope anyway!
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1) White paper CD sleeves are the answer. I've been storing them this way since 30 Trips was released. Zero scratches. Prior to that I tried CD binders / suitcases, with the felt backing and plasticy front - you know, the basic generic CD holder type thingy. I adorned it with awesome Dead stickers and it looked great. But there is still too much friction. You get some particles in there unawares, and the next thing you know your slamming the cat's tail in the door because your 2011 Road Trips bonus disc with the 43 minute Dark Star and Kung fu grip got scratched. Bad scene man, b.a.d. scene. The question becomes, what do you do with them once you have them in the white sleeves? I put mine in the 30 Trips crates. One 30 Trips crate isn't nearly big enough, so you'll need to buy something else. I've seen some crates at Walmart and Target that look suitable. I'm sure once you get one or three of those all gussied up with some Dead stickers, life will be grand (and the cat will be happier). 2) Sonically speaking, I believe 30 Trips 1977 is the best sounding 1977 recording. Performance and set list great too. Not sure how this one ended up so good, but the separation is perfect, the reverb factor is perfect. Bobby's guitar has not yet "thinned out" badly, as it eventually did (you can actually hear a distortion pedal in use). The only things holding this one back is a couple of songs weren't quite as developed as they became even a couple of weeks later (Scarlet/Fire for example). There is also the organ Keith plays. Not a fan. I prefer the piano and electric piano he moved toward later in 77 (check out Estimated Prophet Dicks Picks 18 to hear exactly the sound). From what I've read, he wasn't into those synths that we hear in the first half of 77, but he didn't really have a choice in the matter. But the sound on this show is fantastic, and I'm pretty picky with the organ thing - you may not even notice.
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on the treadmill. figured I'd give it a spin since it is constantly being brought up in every '77 release. it's criminal that sugaree wasn't included but there's so many gems in that set that it doesn't matter. 2 '74 playing in the bands. and what may possibly be the last Dark Star till Winterland '78. this will be a first time full listen since I bought the Package deal they had when it came out (Beyond Description, Grateful Dead Movie DVD, Movie T shirt, Movie Soundtrack). so far has a great Eyes of The World, China Doll and China>Rider. song selections are from Scattered dates but I don't mind it as long as its from the same venue and run.
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As Keithfan is famous for saying; check out the full unedited version of that Eyes on the So Many Roads box set. It's a doosy clocking in at 18:30!
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Kyle, Can you tell me which 77 show is on 30 trips box, I'd like to check it out on the ar- chives. Music Vault is a great person, I watched his Dec 30 show on youtube, great so I would like to check out this other 77 show you are talking about, sounds good. Jim PS- I want to get a miniature Wall Of Sound to use for my stereo
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I just checked out the store and found info about 30 setlists, they still had the info there, 77 was 4/25/77 - Passaic , NJ. Here is the setlist,looks like a great setlist. New Minglewood Blues Deal Mama Tried They Love Each Other Looks Like Rain Peggy-O Lazy Lightnin' Supplication Ship of Fools El Paso Brown Eyed Women Music Never Stopped Scarlet Begonias Fire on the Mountain Samson and Delilah Terrapin Station Playin' in the Band drums Wharf Rat Playin' in the Band U.S. Blues
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That's funny, I guess I do always mention that the Movie Soundtrack's Eyes of the World has been edited. I didnt realize it for years, and it eas my favorite version. Imagine my surprise first time listening to So Many Roads. Strange that they did this, when you consider that it's a 5 CD set, where time is spent on multiple Drums, He's Gones, and a Weirdness. Work drive, on to DP 24.
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..announcement should happen today, but at this point, I would rather have my mailman tell me the show. I like blind taste tests....
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Basically I think any track that was originally featured on the Steal Your Face album is an edited version. but playing that edited Eyes on the treadmill is still a pretty good one. I'd rather have edited tracks and have the Movie Soundtrack than Steal Your Face anyday
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I too, have had a shipping notice - what a mystery.
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Yes, I have had a shipping notice, too - without any indication of what it might be. I guess the intention is that we receive it without knowing its provenance. Living over here in England, I guess that many will receive theirs before I get mine, and understandably spill the beans. So maybe I will check out for a while, and then reconnect when I have got it. The last 5 cds I have listened to have been Balboa Island by The Pretty Things 1st Album by The Pretty Things Get The Picture? by The Pretty Things S.F. Sorrow by The Pretty Things Parachute by The Pretty Things ...all culled from the excellent box set Bouquets From Cloudy Sky. If you haven't heard this band, S.F Sorrow is the one to go for. They also made a couple of the best psychedelic singles not made by The Beatles or Pink Floyd-Defective Grey/Mr Evasion and Talking About The Good Times/Walking Through My Dreams. Seriously groovy. Bye for now.
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I have not received my notice yet, i am usually latter then most. This is how they did the second 45 release last month. I had mine in hand way before the posted on the site for individual sale. Maybe this is there new model they are following, taking care of the subscribers first.
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has been exhausting. They must be setting a new record for page views this month, from me alone. its all good though. I'm not angry. If there weren't some sort of snafu it wouldn't be the dead. Bring on the pick(le)!!!!
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Eugene OR, now showing on the new Dave's Picks message board!
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Not such a secret after all, then! I am not familiar with this show, but I am surprised that another show from this era has been released after the 78 box set last year, and Get Shown The Light earlier this year. It seems the heavy stuff is out of vogue for the time being.
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Yea.. but this one's a classic. For that matter, so is the July 78 box. Outstanding stuff.
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Hey good folks, I have an updated list of a few Dead items still available for any collectors out there that may have missed the chance. I bought them and listened only once or so and put them in a case and sleeves so they are as new as can be and all play without issues. For the Boxset, I didn't read the book and have the complete Boxset for you. PM me. Thanks Grateful Dead- May 1977: Get Shown the Light Boxset #1394 out of 15,000- $125- OPENED plus shipping and insurance Includes: 5/5/77, 5/7/77, 5/8/77, and 5/9/77. Grateful Dead- Dave's Picks Volume 20: Boulder Colorado, CO 12/9/81-$20- OPENED plus shipping and insurance Grateful Dead- Dave's Picks Volume 20: Boulder Colorado, CO 12/9/81-$25- UNOPENED plus shipping and insurance Grateful Dead- Dave's Picks Volume 22: Felt Forum, NYC 12/7/71 with Bonus Disc of 12/6/71- $50-OPENED plus shipping and insurance Grateful Dead- Dave's Picks VOLUME 23: EUGENE, OR 1/22/78- $20 - OPENED plus shipping and insurance
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Do you happen to still have DP 20 and 23?
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I'm predicting an announcement on Wednesday......
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You may have read about it, and you may have seen my photos in the Get Shown the Light box set and the Cornell CD set. Well, I am proud, excited and thrilled to announce that my high-quality coffee table book of photos from this great show is now available! Please check out my site: www.GDBartonHall1977.com Thanks, Larry
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$99 for one 8x11 print is ridiculous. A quarter of them are so out of focus you can barely tell which band member they are, they're all in B&W, none feature the whole band, and none of Keith. This is the kind of insulted I feel when I see out of print Dead shows listed on eBay for $800. I think the Zapruder film went for less money. No thanks
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You could have left it at that, MLB; while entitled to your opinion, there's an emotional immaturity to your perception of a personal slight in this situation that radiates nothing but mean-spirited negativity. Whatever complaint you have with GDP/Rhino's limited release distribution model, it's wholly incomparable to Mr. Reichman's prerogative with respect to price-setting the sale of his personal photographs./K
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