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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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June 22, 2017 - 6:07am

#561

Sixtus_

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re: The Hunt

Hey Zuck, funny you mention the Al Franken Althea hunt, cause I just watched 'Long Strange Trip' last night and of course that was a memorable moment when he talks about that. So much of this fun is in the hunt, I think many could agree. Yours is definitely worthy; I Know I got hooked on that kind of jam out of He's Gone the minute i listened to Dick's Pick's One - Jerry makes some absolutely beautiful runs following that one; there is so much personality oozing from his guitar; so much whimsy. I know exactly what you are looking for, and my ears know it when they hear it. Good luck in the hunt and turning over the stones. Sixtus
June 21, 2017 - 10:05pm

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Zuckfun

Joined:
March 18, 2010

Ten Mile Riders

The Al Franken Althea jam hunt reminded me of one of my own quests- to find the greatest post He's Gone jam. While it's easy to concede the jam on 5/6/81 places this version in a special class, it's not really a He's Gone jam that happens. The versions I love are those bluesy, jazzy post- He's Gone jams, that I wish lasted half an hour. And it's really the Fall of '72 to the end of '73 when the quest for gold nuggets is often fulfilled. But I can't really say I've found the equivalent of Al Franken's '81 Nassau Althea, in terms of a post He's Gone jam. That's to say there isn't a singular version that clearly separates itself as my all-time favorite. On the flip-side, there are a bunch of equally thrilling performances that hit the spot. 9/10/72, 2/19/73, 11/18/72, 12/2/73, 5/26/73...And there's so many more. Anyways, just a He's Gone ramble. It's almost always a rewarding hunt, with some exceptions like 6/22/73- where they launch into Truckin immediately after the vocal ending. Just to keep us guessing I suppose.
June 21, 2017 - 7:44pm

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JimInMD

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Re: GFar - Trifecta

I did catch Ventura, the Greeks and Alpine in 87, in my old Toyota Corolla hatchback. I blew a water pump in the Chihuahuan desert on the way out.. but other than that it was smooth sailing. My gf at the time was a great tour buddy. Rock on Terry. I think I enjoyed the Greeks the most of the three.. great venue. My fondest memory of the run was the second set of 6/20. Coming out of space with: Gimme Some Lovin' All Along The Watchtower (first performed) The Wheel The Other One Wharf Rat Sugar Magnolia The Desolation Row the night before was memorable as well. Good times.. some of the fondest memories of my youth..
June 21, 2017 - 5:12pm

#564

Cousins Of The…

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Slide!!??

Count me with the 1978 Bob Slide haters!I'll go even further: Bob's (mostly out of tune)slide playing altered the way the instruments mixed, that year in a bad way. When he plays slide over Jerry soloing, he not only competes with him but also gives up his support role, making the band sound much thinner. They must have told him at some point to settle down, he did stop sliding on Sugaree, Scarlet/Fire, Deal among others. The whole thing was/is frustrating knowing how great a slide player Jerry was.
June 21, 2017 - 5:12pm

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Cousins Of The…

Joined:
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Slide!!??

Count me with the 1978 Bob Slide haters!I'll go even further: Bob's (mostly out of tune)slide playing altered the way the instruments mixed, that year in a bad way. When he plays slide over Jerry soloing, he not only competes with him but also gives up his support role, making the band sound much thinner. They must have told him at some point to settle down, he did stop sliding on Sugaree, Scarlet/Fire, Deal among others. The whole thing was/is frustrating knowing how great a slide player Jerry was.
June 21, 2017 - 5:00pm

#566

Gary Farseer

Joined:
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Thanks

I think Oroborous (spelling) posted that he received a GSTL box from IC Kid. That is awesome, and I love the furthur delving into the story of meeting the man. I was fortunate enough to get a box from Kevin that posts on this site on occasion. Wanted to give a shout out and a thanks to Kevin for the incredible box that this is. He was kind enough to reach out when I posted that I was sick when the box went on sale and so missed the opportunity. Thanks again Kevin. We do still have a great community if we all pull together.
June 21, 2017 - 4:55pm

#567

Gary Farseer

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Hard to Believe IV

Hey Jim, in case you read this, I remember that you posted you attended those Ventura shows. Something about you, a girl, and an old beater if I remember correctly. I think you also saw the two other weekends (Greek and then Alpine), as this would have been the next weekend at Berzerkly Greek. Those were fun shows also, as it was my first time at the Greek. I just preferred Ventura's playing to the Greek shows on 6/19.20.21. But it was a hell of a fun weekend, especially bouncing around San Fran and up around San Rafael and all. I know I owe some other's some answers which I will try to go back to last week and find the questions. Hope all are well (and maybe high), smile!
June 21, 2017 - 4:20pm

#568

kyleharmon

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12/31/90

does anyone have SBD or matrix copy of 12/31/90?
June 21, 2017 - 2:09pm

#569

kyleharmon

Joined:
June 5, 2007

@ JIMinMD

lol I don't even think I know what trolling is. I just really like bob's slide guitar some people really don't like it. I liked it for the small era it happened I don't think i would've wanted it to keep going on forever it was a nice brief period. hearing it on Dicks 25 I was taken aback and pleasantly surprised. I do like it on fire on the mountain actually lol. it worked ok on several songs with me on dicks 25 and I think it was really awesome on Werewolves Of London. what I don't think that worked on '78 was probly when Keith was parroting Jerry's Guitar live. apparently this got under jerry's skin and pissed him off immensely to the point the band played really loud to drown him out. I would like to hear a show where keith started doing that just to hear it. cuz I don't think they will ever release a show where that happened.
June 21, 2017 - 1:46pm

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JimInMD

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Slide

You're not trolling us, are you Kyle? :D (kidding)

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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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