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    "When we began discussing audio projects to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Grateful Dead back in 2012, we knew we wanted to do something completely unprecedented. We could think of nothing more exciting or ambitious than a career-spanning overview of the band's live legacy focused on what best tells the story: complete concerts. Our first criterion was the very best live music to represent any given year in the band’s history. We wanted to make sure that there were not only the tent-pole shows that fans have been demanding for decades but also ones that are slightly more under the radar, but equally excellent. For those who listen to the entire box straight through, chronologically, the narrative of the Grateful Dead's live legacy will be seen as second to none in the pantheon of music history." - David Lemieux

    We are more than pleased to announce the Grateful Dead's most ambitious release ever: 30 TRIPS AROUND THE SUN. Available as both an 80-disc boxed set and a custom lightning-bolt USB drive, the collection includes 30 unreleased live shows, one for each year the band was together from 1966 to 1995, along with one track from their earliest recording sessions in 1965. Packed with over 73 hours of music, both the boxed set and the USB drive will be individually numbered limited editions.

    The 80-disc boxed set is individually numbered and limited to 6,500 copies, a nod to the band’s formation in 1965. Along with the CDs, it also includes a gold-colored 7-inch vinyl single which bookends the band’s career. The A-side is “Caution (Do Not Stop On Tracks)” from the band’s earliest recording session in 1965 with the B-side of the last song the band ever performed together live, “Box Of Rain” recorded during their final encore at Soldier Field in Chicago on July 9, 1995.

    The box also comes with a 288-page book that features an extensive, career-spanning essay written by Nick Meriwether, who oversees the Dead archives at the University of California, Santa Cruz, along with special remembrances of the band submitted by fans. Also included is a scroll that offers a visual representation of how the band’s live repertoire has evolved through the years.

    The USB drive version* will be shaped like a gold lightning bolt with the Grateful Dead 50th anniversary logo engraved on the side. The drive includes all of the music from the collection in both FLAC (96/24) and MP3 formats and is an individually numbered limited edition of 1,000 copies. Digital version of the book also included on USB.

    Shows will NOT be sold individually on CD. This release is sure to sell out quickly so pre-order your copy today and stick around as we will be revealing a mighty fine selection of music, art, and much, much more right here.

    (Looking for a smaller 50th Anniversary commemorative keepsake? September 18th will see the release of a four-CD version of the collection titled 30 TRIPS AROUND THE SUN: THE DEFINITIVE LIVE STORY 1965-1995. More on that here.)

    ROLLINGSTONE.COM SONG PREMIERE AND EXCLUSIVE DAVID LEMIEUX INTERVIEW
    Head on over to Rollingstone.com for the very first listen of "Morning Dew" 9/18/87 Madison Square Garden, David Fricke's exclusive interview with archivist David Lemieux, and the reveal of 30 TRIPS AROUND THE SUN's '69 and '84 shows.

    *Helpful hints for using your USB:

    Running the 30 Trips Player / Reader program:
    On Windows – Navigate to the USB drive and double click the PCStart.exe file to run.
    On MacOS – Open the GD 30 Trips drive, and double click the MacStart to run.

    Viewing the digital book:
    You can either view it within the program that comes on the drive, or by opening the PDF directly.

    To view the PDF, open the PDF folder on the drive and the USB_bk_spreads_08-31 file within. Selecting the option within your PDF reading application to view as a “single page” might be preferable to viewing as a continuous document.

    Importing music into iTunes and other library programs:
    When you import the songs from the USB into your library, the information used to identify the track will likely leave them sorted incorrectly. Please use the song list found here to re-number the songs for each show so that they playback in the correct order.
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  • DJMac520
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    I could have sworn that 10-12-84 was on that collage. As for selling the book separately, that would be a good idea but that should be done now for the folks who buy the USB version. I personally did not want all the discs or the packaging that is going to accompany 80 CDs from a storage perspective. But I bought the box because that was the only way to get the book.
  • Zuckfun
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    When Dave's Picks was first announced, and the collage of dates appeared, there were two '84 shows mentioned, neither of which are included with this Box (10/9 and 11/2). While this may be the last we see from '86 and '95, hopefully we're not done with '84. If interested, there are at least 7 shows from the Dave's Picks collage that are included in this box: 9/28/75 10/3/76 5/16/81 10/21/83 9/18/87 10/26/89 10/27/90
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    Shout out to Brent!!!!
    Its gonna be a long long long....crazy night!!!CRAZY NIGHT!
  • dantian
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    Well said. Thank you.
  • Ridin that Train
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    That is the perfect way to do it. Just like you said.
  • Born Cross Eye…
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    Europe 72 box set sold out in ...
    The Europe 72 box set sold out in about 4 days, much more faster than expected. It was then "The Powers That Be" decided to sell the full set of music as "Music Only Edition" and not too long after that, each show was also made for sale individually. And that's the way it still is at least for awhile. I wouldn't mind if that would be the case with this "30 Trips ..." box. Also sell the book as an individual item. The 7" vinyl single and scroll and the housing box are for the lucky ones who bought the box set before it sold out.
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    One of my favorite t-shirts of all time... I would buy one now if I could find one, however I am saving up for this ridiculous box. Too big? Yes. Too expensive? Absolutely. Must I have it? Damnit, yes. Peace
  • Ridin that Train
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    I agree that if they say they will only make a certain number and then go back on it that is false advertising. I just don't think they should say anything about anything in relation to limited quantities or this is your only chance to get this. It just isn't the way it's supposed to be in relation to the Grateful Dead and their music. They ARE different and I just don't see them like I see other things in life. And saying get to work so you can afford this box, I have to laugh. It's not that simple for some of us. I have the money for this box, I could buy 10 of them if I wanted to, but I have a wife and a child and a mortgage and all that other life stuff that you have to pay for and it is not a good idea to plunk down that much cash in one shot for a box set of music. It's just not responsible to me. If they sold these a la carte for 30 bucks each I would eventually buy them all and spend 900 dollars to do it in the long run. I just am not a fan of limited edition anything, it just seems like a cash grab or a way to make people panic buy something because they think they won't be able to get it if they don't or a way to drive up prices on the secondary market. not the GD way to me at least. I mean they weren't even going to tell us what all the shows were until it got leaked. They just wanted us to buy it without even knowing what would be in it and we still don't know how it will be packaged, what the box will actually look like, etc. Think about buying a car or really any major purchase. Would you buy it without even really knowing what it was, takes quite the leap of faith.
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    What research etc do you have on 4-26-84?? I am a HUGE fan of that show and have openly lobbied for it, however, with 10-12-84 in the Box, I believe we have seen the last official 1984 release. Would love to be wrong though and am curious to hear what you base that upon.
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    Dopesmoker is quite the dirge. Try it on vinyl with on a good set of speakers with nice, defined bottom end. It will definitely shake the house, and you will feel it in your chest cavity, for those who love Phil bombs. If you haven't heard, I also recommend the album by Fuzz with Ty Segall. Sooooo good, and great guitar tone.
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"When we began discussing audio projects to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Grateful Dead back in 2012, we knew we wanted to do something completely unprecedented. We could think of nothing more exciting or ambitious than a career-spanning overview of the band's live legacy focused on what best tells the story: complete concerts. Our first criterion was the very best live music to represent any given year in the band’s history. We wanted to make sure that there were not only the tent-pole shows that fans have been demanding for decades but also ones that are slightly more under the radar, but equally excellent. For those who listen to the entire box straight through, chronologically, the narrative of the Grateful Dead's live legacy will be seen as second to none in the pantheon of music history." - David Lemieux

We are more than pleased to announce the Grateful Dead's most ambitious release ever: 30 TRIPS AROUND THE SUN. Available as both an 80-disc boxed set and a custom lightning-bolt USB drive, the collection includes 30 unreleased live shows, one for each year the band was together from 1966 to 1995, along with one track from their earliest recording sessions in 1965. Packed with over 73 hours of music, both the boxed set and the USB drive will be individually numbered limited editions.

The 80-disc boxed set is individually numbered and limited to 6,500 copies, a nod to the band’s formation in 1965. Along with the CDs, it also includes a gold-colored 7-inch vinyl single which bookends the band’s career. The A-side is “Caution (Do Not Stop On Tracks)” from the band’s earliest recording session in 1965 with the B-side of the last song the band ever performed together live, “Box Of Rain” recorded during their final encore at Soldier Field in Chicago on July 9, 1995.

The box also comes with a 288-page book that features an extensive, career-spanning essay written by Nick Meriwether, who oversees the Dead archives at the University of California, Santa Cruz, along with special remembrances of the band submitted by fans. Also included is a scroll that offers a visual representation of how the band’s live repertoire has evolved through the years.

The USB drive version* will be shaped like a gold lightning bolt with the Grateful Dead 50th anniversary logo engraved on the side. The drive includes all of the music from the collection in both FLAC (96/24) and MP3 formats and is an individually numbered limited edition of 1,000 copies. Digital version of the book also included on USB.

Shows will NOT be sold individually on CD. This release is sure to sell out quickly so pre-order your copy today and stick around as we will be revealing a mighty fine selection of music, art, and much, much more right here.

(Looking for a smaller 50th Anniversary commemorative keepsake? September 18th will see the release of a four-CD version of the collection titled 30 TRIPS AROUND THE SUN: THE DEFINITIVE LIVE STORY 1965-1995. More on that here.)

ROLLINGSTONE.COM SONG PREMIERE AND EXCLUSIVE DAVID LEMIEUX INTERVIEW
Head on over to Rollingstone.com for the very first listen of "Morning Dew" 9/18/87 Madison Square Garden, David Fricke's exclusive interview with archivist David Lemieux, and the reveal of 30 TRIPS AROUND THE SUN's '69 and '84 shows.

*Helpful hints for using your USB:

Running the 30 Trips Player / Reader program:
On Windows – Navigate to the USB drive and double click the PCStart.exe file to run.
On MacOS – Open the GD 30 Trips drive, and double click the MacStart to run.

Viewing the digital book:
You can either view it within the program that comes on the drive, or by opening the PDF directly.

To view the PDF, open the PDF folder on the drive and the USB_bk_spreads_08-31 file within. Selecting the option within your PDF reading application to view as a “single page” might be preferable to viewing as a continuous document.

Importing music into iTunes and other library programs:
When you import the songs from the USB into your library, the information used to identify the track will likely leave them sorted incorrectly. Please use the song list found here to re-number the songs for each show so that they playback in the correct order.
PDF
Text

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This offering from 30 Trips is a classic Bruce/Vinnie show! The whole fall 1990 tour really. For a band who just hired two new players this tour has some mighty fine moments. New York to the UK and more! Good stuff!
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That'd be 4 CD @Felt Forum '71 4-CD Set!
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if someone could provide me with a copy on cd of this show from 30 trips around the sun I would be eternally grateful. a gorgeous show that you just have to listen to to know its one of the best ever. please let me know and I will provide my details.

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