May 1977: Get Shown The Light (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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February 21, 2017 - 5:08am

#3931

Oroboros

Joined:
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I was involved in family health issue all weekend, so I missed

this release. But then I rationalized this must the powers of the universe telling me I had enough Dead in my collection, possibly similar to what others have posted. Then I told myself I was sad as I would not be able to have this pristine sound from those great shows. Of course I am constitutionally incapable of making a long story short, but here is my take. I welcome the 'music only' opportunity. I also echo SpaceBrother, Antonjo (and others) that a 'no frills' music only (even download, maybe I could get my sons to help me with that) version of that 1969 box set would be very welcome for those of us who did not jump on that opportunity. I recognize others do not agree with this and view this approach as reducing the 'worth' of their collections. Once upon a time, some of us recorded the Deads shows. One of my best 'pulls' was from the Dead's original Red Rocks jaunt in 1978 (now available here). Many of you already had the audience tape that I provided of those shows, prior to the official versions release. I shared those with all who wanted them. Some tapers would not share the best or finest from their collections. There were even tapers who would place a 'pause' within a critical part of a song to imprint their 'mark' on that Dead show they were sending out to others. Controlling the music or 'marking my territory' is not part of what I wanted to participate in. As we Deadheads do, we can disagree, bicker, ask for more, argue on the best era, line up, show, tour, etc. But from where I sit, I believe what Jerry said regarding the music (and I am paraphrasing here) "we played it, we are done with it". They were fine with the taping, their music 'model' had the music industry shaking their heads, and now look at how much live music is recorded and shared. And you don't even have to mail the tapes to someone else! ;o) I am thankful for another bite at the musical apple. And not at double the price from Ebay. Sure I wish all the bells and whistles were included, but since I can get upgrades on these shows, despite being awol from Deadnet over the weekend, I really have no complaints and appreciate this added chance to get the upgrade. And I will be forever grateful for the help of all who have provided access to the aural record of this transportive band of hooligans (including tapers, many kind persons on this site, etc.). "every time that wheel goes round, bound to cover just a little more groud..." you know the rest. Teachers open the door, but you have to enter by yourself.
February 21, 2017 - 4:20am

#3932

FloridaBobalooToo

Joined:
February 17, 2017

KeithFan2112

Thanks brother........
February 21, 2017 - 3:45am

#3933

Oxford 88

Joined:
April 28, 2012

Undershot

This one is on the bean counters... They knew the demand was double that of any other box they have released (I don't recall any previous releases of more than 7500-maybe the Spring 90 sets) They blew it wicked bad. Obviously, the selected shows and nearly three decades of hype brought this all to a fine froth. For me, the size and price of the box is a big factor. I didn't go for the steamer trunk due to the size and cost. I did purchase TATS, but I am not really digging the whole thing it is too much to digest and doesn't fit on a shelf. 3-5 show boxes hit a sweet spot for me. What did they know and when did they know it? I don't think they called an emergency meeting yesterday morning to hastily pull together the All Music package. The model already existed with E72. It would be really interesting to know how many All Music E72's have sold as well as the individual shows from the run.(Am I correct in remembering that both E72's were priced the same?) When this box went haywire on Thursday, the framework was already built for releasing more music. I don't have a problem with this-the more the merrier. I got caught up in Thursday's sausage grind and eventually got a confirmation on early Friday morning. I camped for plenty of concert tickets only to have additional shows added. Was I pissed at the band for meeting demand? Was I pissed at the people who walked into the record store and scooped up tickets without any hassle? For those who are pissed about paying a little more for a little less (but the music is still all there) I look at it like an early subscription with free shipping or a bonus disc, etc. Early buyers are getting a book and groovier packaging. Big deal. Spread this set of shows far and wide! Let the Dew cry out from every mountaintop! And of course, eat more ice cream!
February 21, 2017 - 1:40am

#3934

Kjohnduff1

Joined:
November 2, 2010

Downloads of past releases

I agree with Antonjo I wish that they would at least release download versions of past sets like FW69. I made the mistake of pausing on that one at the time. Since I only really care about the music, I would have gladly paid for a download. A very kind person burned the whole set for me but I would have bought it from GDM. They have it sitting there all remastered and ready to go. I don't think that collectors would be upset at all about a download reissue. I don't get that one...
February 21, 2017 - 1:02am

#3935

SPACEBROTHER

Joined:
June 4, 2007

The Monetary Value Paradigm

It is and always should be about the music. I will never understand those who would hope and/or want to deny others from the opportunity to acquire this music in order to maximize the resale value of their own purchase.
February 21, 2017 - 12:41am

#3936

mhammond12

Joined:
September 15, 2009

But...

...listen to the music play"
February 21, 2017 - 12:37am

#3937

mhammond12

Joined:
September 15, 2009

But...

You say the value of the limited numbered collectible version took a hit when the umlimited unnumbered version was announced, but you also say the collector shopping for this will insist on a numbered item. Not sure that adds up.
February 20, 2017 - 11:28pm

#3938

KeithFan2112

Joined:
August 6, 2014

What It Is

After reading the posts and having a personal Ebay experience, I think I understand why this All Music Edition has some people pissed off. I wasn't around for Dave's Picks until 2015. In my scramble to backfill my collection, I ended up with two copies of DaP 1, aka "Hokey Religions & Ancient Weapons". I sold one on Ebay, and was met with a furious response from the buyer who demanded a refund, stating that the CD set was "not as advertised" Why? Because it wasn't a numbered copy. Everything else looked and was manufactured the same as every other copy, just no number. Apparently these numbers are important to some folks, I gathered, because it makes their set a "Collectible". So I assume anyone who just bought a numbered copy of the Cornell box set (or several), just felt they lost future value in their own personal CD set(s). I believe they feel Rhino just worked both sides of the street, after advertising the set as their typical limited edition release, then turning around in 3 days and watering down the value of the limited edition by basically re-releasing an unlimited amount more. Whether you bought 1 copy for yourself, or 20 for resale purposes, your investment just lost equity. And here's the kicker for those who are really interested in the "collectible" value - this All Music Edition was completely planned. It's being framed like an oh gee, we didnt anticipate the demand, but who wouldnt anticipate 15K easily sold for these particular shows, and when has Rhino ever responded this quickly and decisively with a plan as they did with this All Music Edition? It was literally ready to go as soon as the 15K sold out - it was planned. So, as someone mentioned, the whole Limited Edition marketing schema IS a sales device to not only get people to buy quickly, but to make them feel they bought something MORE than the music (which they have been in every other Limited Edition product thus far, except E72 - but there are big differences there); the Limited Edition / numbered copy marketing schema is an unstated, assumed promise to the buyer, that they are investing in a Collectible that will apprecite over time. To some extent, Warner has devalued the original 15K, for casual Collectors and resellers alike. I think there will be backlash from the resellers. I think they may have just double crossed a large portion of the market. Or maybe not, what do I know - I have a psychology degree and a job as a software engineer (not to mention a PhD in E72). Personally, I paid a lot of money for my Dead collection, so I am not interested in seeing anything reissued or published as an All Music Edition - I would like it to maintain its worth, and maybe appreciate some. I'm not complaining about what I paid, because after all, I'm the moron who didn't buy FW 1969 Complete box set, on the grounds that I didn't need multiple versions of the same songs, when the best of the set was being released on a 3 disc compilation. What a maroon! FloridaBobaloo - I gotta say - I don't recall you ever being mean spirited.
February 20, 2017 - 10:44pm

#3939

snafu

Joined:
April 23, 2008

Favorite Dark Star

Was july 13 1984. Not necessarily because of the music but it was the encore at the Greek and they had a killer vid screen of photos that had just come back from God knows what space flight. It was phenominal
February 20, 2017 - 10:28pm

#3940

FloridaBobalooToo

Joined:
February 17, 2017

sticking to my guns

when I resurrected FloridaBobaloo, I pledged NOT to be nasty or say mean things, therefore I won't.Wishing ALL you Heads Happy Listening............

John Perry Barlow

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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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