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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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April 4, 2017 - 12:32pm

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mhammond12

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Welcome Penpig

Awesome story. I have some questions. What was your knowledge of the Dead before Europe 72? Were you a fan? Had you seen them before? How were you exposed to the Dead? How did you like the concerts? What other bands did you see around that time frame? What do you think of Brent?* *KIDDING!!! Welcome to the show that never ends.
April 4, 2017 - 12:22pm

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NCDead

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Long Strange Trip Soundtrack

Further looking on Amazon, it looks like there is 2 versions available for this. One that states 2CDs and is 19.98, and another one that says Amazon exclusive and is 29.98. So I would assume the exclusive will have at least one additional disk.
April 4, 2017 - 11:48am

#2543

Sixtus_

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agree penpig

...and now you're gonna make me go home and pull out my steamer truck booklet and look up these caricatures and your photo. What an awesome story. I hope you have those autographs framed and in the vault somewhere. Or, on display, better yet. Welcome! Sixtus
April 4, 2017 - 11:29am

#2544

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@penpig72

wow, thanks... where you been for the past 45 years?
April 4, 2017 - 11:24am

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mdboucher

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penpig72

Thoroughly enjoyed that, thanks and welcome
April 4, 2017 - 11:04am

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Penpig72

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Last one!

In my next post, I will tell you how I felt, in no more than 500 words (oops), 6 or so weeks later at the Lyceum in London, looking through my newly purchased programme, only to see my handsome face gleaming back out at me, especially, when the man seated next to me, whom I had never met, recognised me and asked me how on this earth, I knew Bob Weir!? ... next time out, I will let you in on something about the first Ally Pally show, that most people don't know. Hold on to your seats folks.Sorry about the ramblin'. Till next time folks!
April 4, 2017 - 11:02am

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Penpig72

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Cont.

After a quick glance around the room, we spied Pigpen, sitting all on his lonesome enjoying a soft beverage. We realised, that the likelihood of this happening again was minimal, we jumped at the chance to go and sit by him. We chatted with him for roughly 15 minutes or so, safe to say we were on cloud 9! What a truly, truly lovely chap! Pigpen, then too, had to leave to get ready for the show at Wembley Stadium. Just another days work .... I guess? My buddy and I went to the bar, where Bobby, Billy and Keith were enjoying a cold beer together. Again, jumping at the chance, we asked Billy for his autograph. When Billy had finished his autograph, he went to pass the pen and paper to Bobby, to which he replied, "it's cool, I saw these guys outside!" My immediate thought, wow, Bob Weir, recognised me!? We then proceeded to get Keith's autograph. A few hours had passed and these guys had went on stage and played that legendary Dark Star, Sugar Magnolia and Caution Jam. During the day intermission, I was proudly fawning over the autographs and noticed that Jerry had signed his name, doodling the outline of his face .... beard included! Looking back, I now wonder if that was the beginning of Jerrys foray into the world of fine art?If any of you guys have the Europe '72 steamer trunk, if you have a quick glance at the tour programme with the black cover, page 3 or 5 ... I think, there is a bunch of pen pictures of the band members. The picture of Bob Weir, with his hands in the air, chatting with a guy with long black hair. That guy is me ... holding him to ransom for my coveted autograph!
April 4, 2017 - 10:59am

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Penpig72

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First comment, second attempt... oops!

Since this is my first post, I'd like to engage you in a story about the Europe '72 tour. I was at all the British shows, other than Newcastle (logistically impossible for me). On the second night at Wembley Stadium, my buddy and I had arrived early, eagerly awaiting at the stage door, hoping to get a glimpse of the band. We hung about for a short time, when in the distance, we could see a coach arriving! As the coach arrived at the stage door, a bunch of people departed the bus and made way into the arena. We noticed BOB WEIR heading in, took our chance and asked for an autograph ... which he duly signed and continued on his path to the arena stage. A short time later, was the arrival of a second coach and there, sitting in the coach, facing out the window, was ol' Jerry himself. Once everyone had departed the coach, we once again took our chance to ask the great man himself for an autograph too! Upon hearing my accent, Jerry asked where we were from, we informed him we were from Scotland. Jovially, Jerry asked "tell me something about Scotland then?" Chuckling whilst signing our autographs. Jerry, much to our excitement, invited us, two young Scottish lads, to go with him, into the back stage area. Once inside we were in the backstage 'bar'. Unfortunately Jerry had to leave us, as he was needed elsewhere.
April 4, 2017 - 10:57am

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Penpig72

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First post

Since this is my first post, I'd like to engage you in a story about the Europe '72 tour. I was at all the British shows, other than Newcastle (logistically impossible for me). On the second night at Wembley Stadium, my buddy and I had arrived early, eagerly awaiting at the stage door, hoping to get a glimpse of the band. We hung about for a short time, when in the distance, we could see a coach arriving! As the coach arrived at the stage door, a bunch of people departed the bus and made way into the arena. We noticed BOB WEIR heading in, took our chance and asked for an autograph ... which he duly signed and continued on his path to the arena stage. A short time later, was the arrival of a second coach and there, sitting in the coach, facing out the window, was ol' Jerry himself. Once everyone had departed the coach, we once again took our chance to ask the great man himself for an autograph too! Upon hearing my accent, Jerry asked where we were from, we informed him we were from Scotland. Jovially, Jerry asked "tell me something about Scotland then?" Chuckling whilst signing our autographs. Jerry, much to our excitement, invited us, two young Scottish lads, to go with him, into the back stage area. Once inside we were in the backstage 'bar'. Unfortunately Jerry had to leave us, as he was needed elsewhere.
April 4, 2017 - 10:31am

#2550

Born Cross Eye…

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Welcome Penpig72

Welcome to dead dot net, PenPig72

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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.

kate_c.

i've seen two of your posts in one weekcomplaining about someone's negative comments-guess what, when someone has an opinion that is not aligned with your thoughts,even if it's about someone setting a price for something they selling or the band is slop before pigpen.its gonna be negative.it's their prerogative to say it's not worth it or no thanks.i think it's your emotional immaturity to anything negative or something you don't agree with.you could have left it to-"that's your opinion and i don't agree."instead you feel it's necessary to put someone down.earth without rain is a desert.

My Favorite Version

I just love this.

Pauses between tracks?

Hi all, A technical issue I'm hoping to resolve: Recently ordered this set, promptly downloaded the CDs to my iTunes collection. Getting 1-2 second pauses between most of the tracks which disturbs the flow of the music. Does anyone know what might be causing this, and how to fix it? Gareth

Gareth

It’s most likely caused by a setting in iTunes. Go into the iTunes preferences and see what is listed for import settings, as well as for playback settings.If you still can’t fix it then google it, there should be instructions somewhere.

Testing

1,2

Recommendations for a Newly Grateful Deadhead?

To icecrmcnkd, Thank you for your reply, much appreciated! If I may, I'd like to followup with a second question: it was only a year ago that I first discovered the Grateful Dead, and I'd love to hear recommendations from older fans about which live albums to listen to next? Thanks again, Gareth

Gareth

Real gone music is reissuing the Road Trip series. https://shop.realgonemusic.com/products/grateful-dead-road-trips-vol-4-…

Gareth

Newly Grateful Recommendations

You know, Gareth, it really comes down to what you like about the Dead... When I put in the Dead, I rarely want to listen to songs, so to speak. I tend to go for the long, inspired jams. For this, I would suggest the Winterland 1973 boxed set as No. 1, so far... though in general, shows from the 1973-1974 will be your best bet for this... That said, there are gems of shows throughout the years, though I've never personally been impressed by anything later than 1977. May 1977: Get Shown the Light (All Music Edition) is a great collection from this year. I also really love One from the Vault, Sunshine Daydream, & Dick's Picks, Vol. 14... The Grateful Dead Movie Soundtrack is an all-too-looked-over gem, too. Finally, if you can afford it, I'd recommend getting a copy of the Pacific NW '73-'74 boxed set while it's still available on this site. When these sell out on dead.net, they price-inflate like crazy to 2x their original cost or more.

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

Get Shown the Light, the box with the book, was limited to 15,000 copies, I read somewhere.But I can’t find anything on the All Music Edition that’s still available. Can somebody tell me how many of those were printed?

Best digital format?

So, I'm totally showing my newbie-ness, but when the formats are digital, which is the best to download? I'm thinking about uploading to iphone for maximum bluetoothing. Also, is the first selection a CD collection of the four shows? I didn't see it listed behind the All Music Edition, so I figured it must be sold out.

Schrodd, formats

16/44.1 is CD format, so you could convert to WAV or AIFF on a computer and burn CDs if you wanted to, as well as have the digital file on a music player.

The higher resolution files are for a computer or music player. If you wanted to burn CDs from those files you would lose the higher resolution that you paid more for.

Holiday of a lifetime?

First time I've ever seen R.I.P. included in the name of a firm pushing you to go on holiday ! Maybe its a plug for euthanasia.

maybe

they thought they were going for dead people as a marketing niche. Dead heads, dead people, I'm so confused... Anyway, they're gone for the moment.

Hi there, I downloaded the…

Hi there,

I downloaded the ALAC of this digital download but when I import into iTunes it is not recognizing the artist or songs and not creating an album. For the same ALAC download for Pacific Northwest ’73-’74: The Complete Recordings Boxed Set it worked perfectly in iTunes. Why does this download now import correctly? Thanks if anyone knows or can help.

Howdydoody

You should ask on the Dave's Picks 30 thread…there's more people on there and very few if any on here…hope it helps.

will do! thank you.

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

Since they sold out of the regular box set with all the bells and whistles, and had a huge demand, Dead.Net is selling an All Music Edition that "...only includes the 11 CDs in four folios and a booklet of liners, housed in a simple slipcase."

So, still the four shows, just without the special packaging and the unpublished book. This time, the order went through. Nothing on the website about this also being a limited release -- it's not numbered, but they don't specify if it's another set amount.

May 77 - Henryben

Excellent news ! I wonder if they will re-release other box sets in this format that originally sold out. Fillmore West 1969 is the one I sadly missed out on and would shell out for in a heartbeat.

Does somebody have problems with tracking number?

Hello,
I've purchased the fantastic Lyceum LPs more than a month ago and still nothing arrived.
I've searched for the tracking number done by the GD store on the DHL site but nothing appears.
I've yet written to the customer helpdesk, but I'm curious if somebody encountered my same problem.
Thanks a lot,
Fabianope

Fabian

Send a PM to Marye, she can help.

yes please

Fabian, send me a PM and I'll see if the Doc can shed some light here.

Fabian

Just to state the obvious, they are indeed fantastic records. I am half way through 5/25/72 at the moment - one that no-one really mentions. Probably because of the night after, which is a shame as it's a great show in it's own right. Curious "Good Lovin" - 14min 53 seconds, and no Pigpen rap - he just sings the opening the verses and the closing ones some 12 minutes later. In between we have spot on r'n'b jamming like no-one else.

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