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    2017 marks the 50th anniversary of the Grateful Dead's eponymous debut studio album. What better way to celebrate than with a special album reissue series that will include two-disc deluxe editions and limited edition vinyl picture disc versions of all the group’s studio and live albums! These two-disc deluxe editions will include the original album with newly remastered sound, plus a bonus disc of unreleased recordings.

    THE GRATEFUL DEAD: 50th ANNIVERSARY DELUXE EDITION contains the original album — newly remastered from the original tapes by David Glasser, and restored by Plangent Processes — along with a bonus disc that features the complete unreleased concert from July 29th, 1966 and select cuts from July 30th, 1966 at the P.N.E. Garden Auditorium in British Columbia, mastered by Jeffrey Norman. Only a few recordings from the Dead’s first two years exist, but each one reveals corners of the band’s repertoire not captured anywhere else. That’s especially true here, with three songs making their last appearance on any surviving Dead recording: “Standing On The Corner,” “You Don’t Have To Ask Me,” and “Cardboard Cowboy.”

    SHIPS 1/20/2017

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    I pre-ordered this, the 12-inch vinyl and the 7-inch singles subscription along with the early bird Dave's Picks subscription and got free domestic shipping on all of them which helped ease the pain a little. Whether I get a psychedelic sleeve is yet to be seen.
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    I saw this after the fact...
    ... and now I am kicking myself. My order came to $28+ - I will always be checking from this point on. Really a shame, as I would rather buy from the source, but it ain't worth over $10! In addition, I have a feeling I will be getting the same version you will be. Live and learn.
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    The dead.net list price on this release
    For me, I think the $19.98 is a little too much, then I add shipping charges ($6.99) and my state's sales tax of 6% ($1.62) and the total is $28.59. Too much.So I went elsewhere online to that major online store that's named after that river in Brazil, and for $1.50 LESS, I bought this release AND Jerry Garcia's "Hart Valley Drifters: Folk Time" CD release. I'm not too sure if I'll get a "distinctive psychedelic sleeve" copy, but that doesn't matter too much. So sorry www.dead.net
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    Mono Mix?
    Maybe no one else cares but I think they missed a golden opportunity to give us the mono mix with this edition. Not complaining though as it's nice to have this music celebrated. I celebrate it almost every day!
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    If you're still having this problem send me a PM and I'll get somebody on the case. Sorry for the trouble!
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    My order was cancelled
    My card is legit. Plenty of funds. How did you talk to someone? I want to make sure I get the pre-order deal. That's what I signed up for. Got a phone #?
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    sorry to hear about the order snafu's. I missed out on the advent deals by a day. Tried to talk to someone from support, but after being on hold for an exorbitant amount of time I finally got thru to customer service. To say that English was not their primary language is an understatement. The rep kept asking me to repeat myself because of a "phone line" issue. After 15 minutes of "diss-cussion", I asked to speak to his supervisor. The supervisor was in a meeting and not available. I went to Mary, but she confirmed I was a day late, so dead.net got a little less money from me. Sorry for the rant, but wanted to pass on that that famous retailer that destroyed the book retailers is offering this set minus the ltd cardboard for under 16 bucks as a preorder. They've also got three of the Real Gone Dick Picks as well (33, 34, 35). I sent an email to Real Gone asking if they were going to rerelease the Dick's Picks series or possibly release the Road Trips or Dave's Picks series and their cryptic answer was they were working on a couple of these. Hopefully this will happen!
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    distinctive psychedelic sleeve
    I never did get an answer regarding the distinctive psychedelic sleeve on the first 10,000 CD orders so I am guessing I will pass on the pre-order. I called the toll-free number and spoke with a nice gentleman who could not give me an answer regarding this matter. His suggestion was to go to the "contact us" link on this site and send an email. I have done that and have received no response. I guess customer service at dead.net is dead.
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    I've been charged $31.82 and have had the charges reversed on the same day at least three times since I ordered Dave's Picks, the 7" series, and the reissues. Glad to know I'm not the only one, but what in the heck are they doing?Has anyone talked with the Rhino folks?
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    I'm assuming that this regular 2CD version will be available at local records stores. I find that Newbury Comics in Mass. usually gets whatever isn't a limited edition Deadnet exclusive. I never preorder these releases. The price in stores is usually comparable or less. Why pay shipping costs and deal with the hassle? Sorry to Deadnet. I love the releases and all but I try not to over subject myself unless there's no alternative. On that note, happy weekend and happy holidays.
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2017 marks the 50th anniversary of the Grateful Dead's eponymous debut studio album. What better way to celebrate than with a special album reissue series that will include two-disc deluxe editions and limited edition vinyl picture disc versions of all the group’s studio and live albums! These two-disc deluxe editions will include the original album with newly remastered sound, plus a bonus disc of unreleased recordings.

THE GRATEFUL DEAD: 50th ANNIVERSARY DELUXE EDITION contains the original album — newly remastered from the original tapes by David Glasser, and restored by Plangent Processes — along with a bonus disc that features the complete unreleased concert from July 29th, 1966 and select cuts from July 30th, 1966 at the P.N.E. Garden Auditorium in British Columbia, mastered by Jeffrey Norman. Only a few recordings from the Dead’s first two years exist, but each one reveals corners of the band’s repertoire not captured anywhere else. That’s especially true here, with three songs making their last appearance on any surviving Dead recording: “Standing On The Corner,” “You Don’t Have To Ask Me,” and “Cardboard Cowboy.”

SHIPS 1/20/2017

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Submitted by cheyler196 on Fri, 06/16/2017 - 14:47

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Vintage is great all the way through, sound quality-wise. Half of Historic is good quality too, but half is pretty much unreleasable. I'd settle for Vintage plus the two good quality songs from Historic as a release. That version of Baby Blue remains my favorite version ever.
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Submitted by cheyler196 on Fri, 06/16/2017 - 14:54

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There's a great studio version of Baby Blue on the expanded CD version of 'Never Before', if you can still find it.
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Submitted by seabirdman on Sun, 09/17/2017 - 07:15

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I have many versions now of this - but it's a must have. Why? It was this Viola Lee Blues that turned me on to the Dead. I'm curios to see if this remastering fixed some of the known issues with the original, like it being too fast. I love the early Dead so the 66 show is a sweet bonus.
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Submitted by dobrodoom777 on Wed, 11/22/2017 - 08:12

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I am a big fan of the Elevators too! So thankful that I got to see Roky Erickson a fee months back in Asheville NC. He sat down but hot-diggity-damn he played and sang his SOUL out. Very thankful I finally got to see that Legend. If anyone gets the chance, do not hesitate!!!!Peace, E-Dub
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Submitted by dobrodoom777 on Wed, 11/22/2017 - 08:29

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I love the release, don't get me wrong.However like others have stated, the Mono mix would have fit onto the first disc,easy peasy. As for a second disc, I think it would have been nice to get the bonus tracks from the reissue from awhile back. Then I believe they could have filled the rest with other out-takes, maybe the other track from the Fire In The City single, and I'm going to guess there are enough demos and whatnot to fill the rest of my "dreamer version" Then the 3rd disc I have zero complaints about! Just my 2¢ E-Dub
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Submitted by dobrodoom777 on Wed, 11/22/2017 - 08:37

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Can you pm me or let me know where to score this. I have heard that when the Elevators reached California that the Dead really dug them and that's when they started to improvise more. Not saying it's true, just something I read.But now I find out that they cover an Elevators tune???! This has me foaming at the mouth to hear it. Anu help would be gratefully appreciated!
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Submitted by bjorn cross-eyed on Tue, 01/09/2018 - 11:42

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I haven't heard that about the Elevators influencing the Dead. I don't think its true. There's an interview out there from 66 where Garcia mentions them as a band that sounds like the GD, he gets their name wrong though. Garcia wasn't shy about naming his influences, and knew a lot about many other local bands (in the same interview IIRC they inform the DJ that a certain band is no longer together.) It's at the Grateful Dead sources blog if you want to check it out - they are organized by year.
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Submitted by John Bonham on Sat, 03/03/2018 - 03:43

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Either one of the Jan '68 Seattle shows, or 8-21-68 Fillmore West
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Submitted by RanDownByADream on Sat, 04/14/2018 - 11:18

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March 2017 the kick off of the Anniversary Series, and it was pretty depressing to hear at the time that the releases were not going to be spaced a few a year, but is Anthem coming out? https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/7717115/grateful-dead-50th-anni… Outlined Rhino's grand plan and one would have thought there would be an announcement of some kind by now. Also around this time is the announcement for the year's big box so we can all get annoyed on how we can bot get our orders through on the first day or two. How about simply acknowledging these are happening, even if one can't get into to many details. Its kinnda like working somewhere were management does not let you know someone gave notice to quit until that person's last day. Bad for morale. And in this world, at this time, we all could use a little sunshine. What gives? And by the way...speed up the releases for the 50th Anniversary series (if it is going to continue).
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