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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March 8, 2017 - 9:47am

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purpleerik69

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Dennis...

you`re so damn right. What is best ? Who knows ? Who determines ?Thank god we got such a lot of shows to choose from...
March 8, 2017 - 9:45am

#3372

purpleerik69

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re before and after....

Florida , not everyone has a good copy of Cornell , at least i Know two or three heads in the old world that don`t own a good copy, hence we appreciate this box-set, wether it is limited or not does not matter....it`s the music that matters like Jerry said...
March 8, 2017 - 9:14am

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FloridaBobalooToo

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And in the end....

The way I see itThere still are 15,000 limited editions There are un limited editions a plenty. Reminds me of a lot of releases I have bought. The McCartney archives being one. I paid near 100 for the limited edition super deluxe Ram release. I'm still happy with the buy, and the set is top notch. The Rub occurred in the handling of orders, ( being way under prepared for the web traffic ) and in the huge frustration caused simply by not properly being ready for the wave of business you create. Never cause your customer any discomfort. Gospel Rule there friends at the top. Just humbly throwing that out there.
March 8, 2017 - 9:05am

#3374

FloridaBobalooToo

Joined:
February 17, 2017

Hey Thin and Dennis

I was just commenting, it's been interesting the history of this show with folks.Hope you guys are well.........
March 8, 2017 - 8:53am

#3375

Dennis

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Florida Boo Boo - before and after

You posted - Everybody has a great copy of Cornell. Its overhyped! Its a great show, but not the best! Reminded me of Spencer Tracy in Inherit the Wind talking about the bible. "Cornell, it's a show, it's a good show, but it's not the only show"
March 8, 2017 - 8:42am

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cbgd21

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Family Dog at the Great Highway 2/4/70 - Download Series

@ Sixtus, thanks for the reply about the forum posting! Sometimes I analyze things way too much. Allow me to change the subject to one of the Download Series releases: Family Dog at the Great Highway. I was listening to this one last night and I really love the Dancing which apparently is not from Feb 4, 1970 but rather Oct 5, 1970. I can't find anything else from that 10/5/70 show. The Dancing is really lovely, rather mellow I would say. Anyone else have examples of a Dancing similar to this one? Also there is great PBS footage of the 2/4/70 show that was originally broadcast along w Santana and Jefferson Airplane. Here is the link: https://archive.org/details/ANIGHTATTHEFAMILYDOG
March 8, 2017 - 8:12am

#3377

Thin

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"Limited" box - "Loose with the truth"

Floridabob - You wrote: "Holy Smokes I gotta buy 4 of these sets, there's only 15,000. being made! etc......" Yes, the folks on the business end at Rhino/GD are laughing at us all the way to the bank. They started with a huge media push that had my phone vibrating for days: "Hurry - Only 15,000 CD copies to be printed - OH MY GOD get 'em before they're gone FOREVER!!!" followed by "...actually, we're releasing an unlimited number of CD's" once it sold out. There ought to be a law against that, but in the absence of a law I would think someone (especially at GD) would have stood up and said "Guys, we can't lie and call it 'Limited' when we know it's not - that would be sleazy." And to those who say "Well the only thing that matters is the music anyway, and you're getting it". OK, agreed. But if it's just about the music, then promote it on its own merits without humping my leg via Facebook, internet, multiple e-mails and RollingStone.com with your "HURRY - Gotta buy it RIGHT NOW - it's 'LIMITED' - Don't miss out!" BS. My phone was buzzing with urgent messages for days. Dishonest manipulation. Many thanks to Dave for all the continuing good work - Hoping your counterparts on the business side see the light.
March 8, 2017 - 8:10am

#3378

lebowski99

Joined:
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Berkeley/Veneta 72

I hear ya, Jim, on preferring DS>Dews, but....on the Veneta transition, the El Paso is so surreal and unexpected that it works beautifully for me. It's like they are cruising along at the chaotic edges of the galaxy on some spaceship with some ancient AM radio tuned to earth "just in case." They've heard nothing but ghostly silence out of that radio for years, but just when the spaceship slips into range at the tail end of Dark Star, El Paso, sparkles out of the static. It's like a wormhole back to earth. Or it could just be I like both songs.
March 8, 2017 - 8:00am

#3379

Thin

Joined:
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"Limited" box - "Loose with the truth"

Floridabob - You wrote: "Holy Smokes I gotta buy 4 of these sets, there's only 15,000. being made! etc......" Yes, the folks on the business end at Rhino/GD are laughing at us all the way to the bank. They started with a huge media push that had my phone vibrating for days: "Hurry - Only 15,000 CD copies to be printed - OH MY GOD get 'em before they're gone FOREVER!!!" followed by "...actually, we're releasing an unlimited number of CD's" once it sold out. There ought to be a law against that, but in the absence of a law I would think someone (especially at GD) would have stood up and said "Guys, we can't lie and call it 'Limited' when we know it's not - that would be sleazy." And to those who say "Well the only thing that matters is the music anyway, and you're getting it". OK, agreed. But if it's just about the music, then don't hump my freakin' leg via the internet, multiple e-mails and RollingStone.com with your "HURRY - Gotta buy it RIGHT NOW - it's 'LIMITED'" BS. My phone was buzzing for days. Dishonest manipulation. At least now we know what to expect in the future. Many thanks to Dave for all the continuing good work - Hoping your counterparts on the business side see the light.
March 8, 2017 - 7:09am

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Sixtus_

Joined:
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my take on forum topics

Hey cbdg21....all good questions and i think the short answer is that these forums tend to have a mind of their own at any given time. but the general trend that i tend to see is once a new release hits, the majority of the discussion sways to that particular page. any topics are welcome for the most part (it seems politics are not - which is understandable), and i think the thing that makes these boards fun is the fact that there are so many different viewpoints and topics that come up on a daily basis. so, if you have something to mention or bring up, i'd say its fair game and indeed people will jump onto interesting points or ideas and things tend to morph from there. all in all, this seems to be a fine place to hang out, with some fine peeps around these parts. Sixtus

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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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