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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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  • #441
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    The Tapes
    Gone are the days of my cassette days. I miss them and there was an episode of Hoarders that featured just me in a shed surrounded by, and sleeping upon, a bed of Maxell Tapes. They were all I needed. By the way, Carmelized High Bias Tapes were the cornerstone of my magnetized diet. But really, I kind of had a moment of realization after reading Blair Jackson's Golden Road article- Goodbye To My Cassettes. At that time I still had well over 1000 tapes, and it made me realize they don't sound very good anymore, and virtually every tape I had is available in much better quality, with the click of a mouse. Suppose it's one of the benefits of having insights of those whose GD journey started well before mine. I still have about 30 tapes, refusing to say goodbye completely to my cassettes. The rest of my tapes were slowly brewed into a thick Maxell Stew that was served with 8-Track Applesauce. Kind of bittersweet (not just the sauce) that Vinyl has had a resurgence of sorts, but Cassette Tapes are becoming some forgotten art. To paraphrase- People will come Ray. Cassette Tapes- they're a part of our past. It reminds us of all that once was good, and that could be again. People will record on those tapes Ray- People will cherish those Maxell Tapes. Maybe the actual quote was a bit different (James Earl Jones loves High Bias Hash- with Hushpuppies).
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    Good post. Definitely share your appreciation of the comments on these threads and the shared passion for the Grateful Dead amongst the posters here. Kind of weird as I have an aversion towards social media in general, so this is the only site that I post to other than an occasional review on Amazon.
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    Great posts GHan. Interesting perspective on things GD. I used to have great tape decks for getting the best possible copy I could of shows, it was a Nakamichi guy and I bought the best tapes I could afford at the time. I haven't done this for a while.. but I used to have all my old eqpt. set up in the basement, tape deck, turntable, my old Marantz amp from circa 1980?? and I'd get a little ripped, head down to the basement, crank it way up and have retro nights. Alas.. my Nak no longer works, the belts and bands that make it run eventually dry rotted and I never replaced it. I moved in 2010 and have not yet had the opportunity to set up my turntable.. so retro night is long overdue. I guess I have embraced my inner digital and joined the modern era. I don't think you came to the party too late and none of us can control the year in which we were born. I liked thin's post with the movie reference Midnight in Paris.. so relevant. I dropped out of the GD scene for the most part in 1991 because I just got too busy finishing school and getting my career off the ground. By pure happenstance I was on business travel in 2007, got off the subway on Halloween and Phil and Friends were playing in Times Square.. I went, had a blast and ended up befriending this guy from Pittsburgh who has been my main show buddy ever since. I had such a blast.. I kicked myself in the ass for missing out on so much over the 15 years I was not involved.. it was still going on and it was still rewarding and fresh. One of the coolest things about it besides the many interesting and usually kind, considerate folks out there is seeing the seeds of a new generation become totally absorbed by the whole thing and the music. People that weren't even born when Jerry passed are having as much fun as me and seem to get it. It is different, but in a way the same. I think its a statement that this wheel keeps turning 52 years later and counting. There isn't another band out there that has enjoyed this kind of life cycle. Again, its very rewarding new folks join in and see it all continue, grow and morph its way into the future. Great posts.. thanks for sharing.
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    You are definitely right. When I wrote that I was trying to think of the best way to convey what I was (and still) thinking. Honestly I am being critical of myself and basically kicking out some regret. Every time a Post Jerry line up has come up, there are the criticisms of which some are more legitimate than others. At the heart of it is that everyone does agree that they miss Jerry and how the band was back then. That’s inevitable for anything that has happened since 95. For me once I got on the bus, I was all about learning about the band and getting tapes of shows. When Jerry died, I wanted to get EVERY show, because that was it. In doing that I also picked up a Deadbase JR, which I still have. I read set lists and of all of these shows, over all of these years. That made think as I still do about what ifs. Plus just recently watching the LST and with Dead and Company touring it added that dimension of look at what used to be, and of course I hear more about what was. So basically my regret that sometimes comes with the ravages of time came, through there and I lacked the vernacular to describe effectively. It is the inevitableness of hindsight. Again, I do feel like the post Jerry line ups have brought good things. I read these boards daily and even though I got my better half on the bus, I can’t talk about things like the best Dark Star or the difference a 77 show versus and 78 show with her. I have plenty of friends that love the Dead, not all are Deadheads per say, but even then I don’t see them very often. So these comments sections keep me going on this passion of mine. The other thing that keeps me going is getting to listen to more shows. My little project is a throwback/nostalgia thing where I am taking various partial shows that have been released and putting them on tape. It seemed like back when tapes where it, I always seemed to have shows that had many songs cut, sometimes even huge sections of shows. I also had some tapes that had songs out of order (not fillers either). Don’t know why. For what ever reason, there is something about that time when I had tapes and these partial shows, that many years later appeals to me. Now when I put these tapes together, I will sequence the shows correctly but they will not be complete. Of course to do this, I went to purchase my old tapes of choice- Maxell Hi Bias XLII recently. They are so expensive now because they are discontinued – a 5 pack runs for $44! Who would have thought nostalgia would be so pricy?
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    Overrated?
    I would agree with JiminMd that these recordings are excellent, including 5/5, but there are definitely shows I like more. Don't get me wrong, they are all top tier recordings and shows, but I like the first May '77 box and just as much. Really a good time to be a deadhead. As far as shows to get lost in, I followed up the '81 Cornell show with DP19 from 10/19/73 and that has a nice PITB to finish out the first set and one of my favorite Darkstars in the second set. You really can't go wrong with anything from '73, either Dead or Jerry side projects. I guess I'll start the DP 25 discussion - two nights, one recorded by Betty (Springfield, May 11, '78) and one by Owsley (New Haven, May 10, '78) with the same set up. Compare and contrast next time you give it a spin.
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    Overrated
    Well.. I did say 'not that overrated'.. which leaves a bit of wiggle room. In truth, I prefer the return of the Wolf 77 stuff a bit more. I even posted some such nonsense not that long ago that compared the July 78 box to May 77, and I think I gave it even st. stephen. How could it not be more overrated.. well they didn't use ALL CAPS in the title.. which would clearly mean its better then the proper case labeled Charlie Millers of the Archive. I do think its 5/7-5/9 are really good shows, the recordings.. excellent.. but there are honestly a dozen or two shows that I can easily get lost in for longer than anything in 1977. But I really don't think they are that much overrated.. they are really good shows. I prefer Buffalo of the three but I have never met a Morning Dew I did not like and the Cornell Dew is the best from 75-?? which certainly has to stand for something.
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    well...im also planning a two
    well...im also planning a two hour discussion on the last 2 discs of dicks 25 after the treadmill exercise :P
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    It says free stream https://youtu.be/OqFVp26t12I Although the stream just froze.
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    Re: 81 Cornell
    How could it NOT be over rated? Unless you think it's the greatest show that ever appeared on Earth! That is the hype on this web site and elsewhere. Heck, there was a book written about that one show, LOL! And I don't get it. It's good, but gee there are plenty better, including in '77. Are you just hoping about '68-'70 shows in the vault? I hope it's true! Those are their best years hands down without the slightest doubt! Kiss discussion?
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    Its a big step in the right direction from the Kiss discussion.. and at least its got the word Cornell in it. I'd give them a pass. I don't think Cornell is that overrated.. but there are a lot of shows I enjoy more.. Besides, in another couple weeks all this will be moot when Dave announces the next pick and his discovery of the hidden room in the vault with all those 1968 and 1970 formerly lost reels.
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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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Submitted by mike dunn on Fri, 07/21/2017 - 10:37

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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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Submitted by FloridaBobalooToo on Fri, 07/21/2017 - 11:02

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Yes I spun Duke too. That was my first LP by them. Ah mammeries........oops. Memories!
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Submitted by OldeEnglish800 on Fri, 07/21/2017 - 16:06

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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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Submitted by kyleharmon on Fri, 07/21/2017 - 16:15

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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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Submitted by icecrmcnkd on Sat, 07/22/2017 - 08:02

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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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Submitted by icecrmcnkd on Sat, 07/22/2017 - 08:08

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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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Submitted by guit30 on Sat, 07/22/2017 - 18:37

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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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Submitted by FloridaBobalooToo on Sat, 07/22/2017 - 18:49

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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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Submitted by icecrmcnkd on Sat, 07/22/2017 - 21:51

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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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Submitted by Gratefulhan on Sun, 07/23/2017 - 05:57

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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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Submitted by friscokid77 on Sun, 07/23/2017 - 06:46

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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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Submitted by friscokid77 on Sun, 07/23/2017 - 06:45

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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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Submitted by FloridaBobalooToo on Sun, 07/23/2017 - 10:09

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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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Submitted by FloridaBobalooToo on Sun, 07/23/2017 - 10:37

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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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Submitted by Erikandjenn on Sun, 07/23/2017 - 14:56

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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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Submitted by icecrmcnkd on Sun, 07/23/2017 - 16:02

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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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Submitted by FloridaBobalooToo on Sun, 07/23/2017 - 16:57

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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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Submitted by KeithFan2112 on Sun, 07/23/2017 - 17:43

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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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Submitted by kyleharmon on Sun, 07/23/2017 - 19:13

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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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Submitted by Erikandjenn on Sun, 07/23/2017 - 21:31

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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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Submitted by guit30 on Sun, 07/23/2017 - 22:15

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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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Submitted by guit30 on Sun, 07/23/2017 - 22:38

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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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Submitted by KeithFan2112 on Mon, 07/24/2017 - 07:03

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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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Submitted by Vguy72 on Mon, 07/24/2017 - 10:08

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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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Submitted by kyleharmon on Mon, 07/24/2017 - 10:10

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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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Submitted by rogo on Sun, 07/30/2017 - 11:02

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I too, have had a shipping notice - what a mystery.
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Submitted by daverock on Mon, 07/24/2017 - 10:54

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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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Submitted by NCDead on Mon, 07/24/2017 - 11:45

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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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Submitted by Slow Dog Noodle on Mon, 07/24/2017 - 12:06

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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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Submitted by andoverdeadhead on Mon, 07/24/2017 - 12:20

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Eugene OR, now showing on the new Dave's Picks message board!
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Submitted by daverock on Mon, 07/24/2017 - 12:31

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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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Submitted by JimInMD on Mon, 07/24/2017 - 18:11

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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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Submitted by Diggey on Sun, 08/06/2017 - 12:39

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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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Submitted by tsardaniel1 on Wed, 09/06/2017 - 06:28

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Do you happen to still have DP 20 and 23?
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Submitted by Dusty.rambler@… on Mon, 10/16/2017 - 20:05

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I'm predicting an announcement on Wednesday......
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Submitted by Larry Reichman on Mon, 10/30/2017 - 13:43

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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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Submitted by Mind-Left-Body on Mon, 12/04/2017 - 12:09

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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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Submitted by Kate_C. on Thu, 12/07/2017 - 15:04

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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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