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    Pacific Northwest ’73-’74: The Complete Recordings Boxed Set

    WHAT'S INSIDE:
    6 Complete Shows On 19 Discs
    • 6/22/73 P.N.E. Coliseum, Vancouver, B.C.
    • 6/24/73 Portland Memorial Coliseum, Portland, OR
    • 6/26/73 Seattle Center Arena, Seattle, WA
    • 5/17/74 P.N.E. Coliseum, Vancouver, B.C.
    • 5/19/74 Portland Memorial Coliseum, Portland, OR
    • 5/21/74 Hec Edmundson Pavilion, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
    Mastered in HDCD from the original master tapes by Jeffrey Norman at Mockingbird Mastering
    Masters transferred and restored by Plangent Processes
    Original Art by First Nations Artist Roy Henry Vickers
    Photos by Richie Pechner
    Individually Numbered, Limited Edition of 15,000

    Includes an immediate digital download of "Eyes Of The World (P.N.E. Coliseum, Vancouver, Canada 5/17/74)"

    "We were in the Pacific Northwest...between somewhere in Washington and some other where in Oregon. The road took us to the lip on a ridge, from where we could see around us for many miles in all directions … It was breathtaking to behold, but as we watched, we had a firm realization that we were witnessing something even more beautiful than our eyes could ever take in … Life causes life. Heaven and Earth dance in this way endlessly, and their child is the forest. And so there we were, epiphanously watching that grandest and most glorious dance of life—of which we are just a tiny part—awed by a magnificence without beginning, without end..."

    Bob Weir, “Sell Headwaters—Everyone Wins,” San Francisco Chronicle

    The Pacific Northwest offers up a rich feast of land, sky, and water. It is ripe with influences, abundant with symbols, deep and spirited. It should, therefore, come as no surprise that the Grateful Dead played some of their most inspired shows on these fertile grounds. It does, however, sometimes take a breath for the elements to re-align years later. It seems for us, they finally have and we are able to present not just a glimpse of the band's extraordinary exploratory tour through the region, but a two-tour bounty as the PACIFIC NORTHWEST ’73-’74: THE COMPLETE RECORDINGS.

    For PACIFIC NORTHWEST ’73-’74: THE COMPLETE RECORDINGS, we've paired two short runs made up of six previously unreleased shows - P.N.E. Coliseum, Vancouver, B.C. (6/22/73); Portland Memorial Coliseum, Portland, OR (6/24/73); Seattle Center Arena, Seattle, WA (6/26/73); P.N.E. Coliseum, Vancouver, Canada (5/17/74); Portland Memorial Coliseum, Portland, OR (5/19/74); and Hec Edmundson Pavilion, University of Washington, Seattle, WA (5/21/74). Each show has been mastered in HDCD from the original master tapes by Jeffrey Norman at Mockingbird Mastering. The transfers from the masters were transferred and restored by Plangent Processes, further ensuring that this is the best, most authentic that these shows have ever sounded.

    PACIFIC NORTHWEST ’73-’74: THE COMPLETE RECORDINGS comes in an ornate box created by Canada’s preeminent First Nations artist Roy Henry Vickers (more on this tremendous artist soon). To complement the music, the set also includes a 64-page book with an in-depth essay by Grateful Dead scholar Nicholas G. Meriwether and photos by Richie Pechner.

    Due September 7th, this release is limited to 15,000 individually numbered copies and available exclusively from dead.net. You'll want to grab a copy while you can and sit back, relax, and enjoy all the exclusive content we'll be rolling out over the next few weeks.

    Looking for something a little more byte-sized? The collection will also be available for HD digital download in FLAC and ALAC, exclusively at dead.net, on release day. You can pre-order it now too.

    Get it while you can.

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  • #3521
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    I would guess by the time the box comes out, and deadheads comment on how nice the box looks, that will "seal the deal" for a lot of people.I am not familiar with the NW shows so I am very much looking forward to sitting down, pouring a cold beverage, lighting up one of my dead meerschaum pipes, and enjoying each show. I am sure the quality of the sound will be...excellent! A lot of us forget how bad cassettes were in the day. Not all...but most! Have a great day! Mr. Pete-----------------> aging hippie
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    Total run time for 6/1 @ Camden was 2 hrs, 54 minutes (18 songs including encore) per my Nugs download. For 6/2, it was 1 hr, 46 minutes (10 songs). I don't have the specific Set 1 vs. Set 2 breakdown at the moment. In listening, I felt like the 6/2 first set seemed longer than usual. On a related note, hoping to catch the boys at Blossom tomorrow if time permits!
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    Not sure why you feel entitled to a refund. You don't get a refund if a baseball game gets called early due to rain. You don't get a refund if you buy a ski pass for the season and it does not snow. Our plow guy certainly does not offer a refund if it does not snow. The same thing happened in Canandaigua a few years back. Sucks, but that is how life works.
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    ....Dead & Co busted out The Eleven on the eleventh show of the tour. I don't believe in coincidences....Haha. Poop. Congrats Sixtus.
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    Lucky you, daverock and Jim. Have only seen him live once, back in 1979 or 80 (edit: oops, not that anybody cares, but I remember now that it was in 1976. 42 years ago? Ouch) not long after Wired came out, so that and Blow by Blow made up a good portion of the show. How could anyone not like that? Seems he'll be in southern Cal this tour but I'm up north, so will miss him again. In the age of youtube, though, it's easy to see parts of these tours that I cannot attend. He's still among the pinnacle of my rock guitar favorites, with that rare blend of technique, emotion, and inventiveness. I can listen to Garcia endlessly, but when I'm in the right mood, JB has that different sort of mojo that's a cut above. Guys like Clapton, Santana, Robbie Robertson, and name 20 others always had lots of talent, but Beck continued to evolve and innovate, and damn does he ever age? I think his adventurous spirit, constant playing with new and talented sidemen, and restraint on overexposing himself has helped him maintain his longevity and freshness. Just re-read your post daverock, and somehow I missed the Imelda May reference as the warm up act on my first read. Wow, would I have liked to have been at that show! Jim, you'll be lucky if she comes along on his US tour too.
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    Thx Jimbo. And I did some quick math on your numbers below - they are eerily similar in terms of % unique songs played; FW 69 is 35.4839% 'unique songs' vs. PNW 73/74 being 36.5854% unique songs. Moral of the story seems to be that repeats have long been A Thing across runs. I ain't complainin'! Fun w/#'s Sixtus P.S. and it was the China > Rider transition from 5/19/74, while listening on my Walkman strolling to my French class that had me repeatedly rewinding that Feelin Groovy jam which has since had me 1000% hooked on that little snippet whenever and wherever it pops up.
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    Re: Sixtus III, I'm Shocked, Songs..
    First.. congrats and best of luck Sixtus. Seond.. I got a nice chuckle out of thin being "shocked!" Chortled my coffee a bit.. I suspect the frequent visitors of these threads are mostly all-in on this one with some that are interested but passing for various reasons. I think it's worth it for a cleaned up, pristine PNE 73 alone, add in Seattle 74 and the rest is bonus material. I cannot get enough WRS's either, Truckin' had legs back then, China Riders were going through a pivotal evolution, there are some first set novelties like The Race is On, early Peggy-O's and others and you have the makings for a great box set. ..and that's before the extra time and effort mastering, Plangent, etc. As for songs. Just for kicks and giggles I compared to FW 69. I know there is no comparison, FW was an explosive early high water mark. ..but this is how they match up: FW 69 Shows 4 Songs 62 Avg. Songs per Show 15.5 Unique Songs 22 PNW 73/74 Shows 6 Songs 164 Avg. Songs per Show 27.3 Unique Songs 60
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    On a different note, I decided I wanted to know where it said in my ticket agreement that the BB&T Pavilion can cancel a show at some point through it without offering a refund. They are offering some free streaming stuff, but to be frank, I was treated rather belligerently by the woman I spoke to. She actually interrupted me, and said the words, "you're not getting a refund" after cutting me off several times in an impatient tone. I was very cordial in my questions and demeanor, so, clearly no respect for the customer (not because I wasn't given a refund right), but because I was talked down to and interrupted. This woman, after not knowing the answers, told me to Google it. I guess I can't be too surprised at poor customer service, but I can't remember the last time congeniality was reciprocated by condescension. I asked for her manager and was forwarded to his voice mail, so I left him a message. I don't know about you guys, but this sort of thing sticks in my craw, and frankly the discussion on Hell Freezes Over and increased ticket sales prices is what really got me to thinking I'm not happy with this outcome, and that I was going to call about it. I believe that the cost to either BB&T Pavilion and or Dead and Company to redo the show is going to hurt their pocketbooks a lot less than a great number of fans who attended, once you break it down to percentages and household income, etc. If it says in my ticket or anywhere in my purchase agreement that they have a right to do this, then it is what it is and I'm fine with it. If anyone out there has statistics on the number of minutes played at any Dead & Co shows, I would be grateful for them (like, if you have a show loaded up on your iPod, and the total runtime for both sets and Encore equals x number of minutes, that would be great thanks). The June 1st and 2nd Camden shows especially.
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    Hey Now Just checking in after a bit of a hiatus - life's curveballs, you know? Busy times and not so busy times but busy times will indeed REIGN when Sixtus III arrives this Friday AM so long as all goes as scheduled. Then, crazy train. Good to catch up from the last several days, here. Psyched for this Big Box. Just looking forward to the smooth sound upgrade and some monster shows, just gimme it All. Dead & Co have been a lot of fun lately - that Billy Tell > Eleven rolled me over (sounds like VGuy too). Also coming out of Space into Eyes? My cup O' Tea. Be well people! revel in the summertime - I will certainly try and will do my best to check in and offer some candid updates. That may or may not involve poop. Sixtus
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    It's almost impossible to compare sales performance of any one Grateful Dead box set to another. Some we don't know how many they produced (Winterland 1973 & 1977); some are from extremely famous runs (Cornell, Europe '72); some are relatively expensive; some are relatively inexpensive; and some are available for download, so we can't even measure their sales. In hindsight, it seems clear why Cornell, Europe 72, Fillmore West 1969, and 30 Trips Around the Sun sold out quickly. It is interesting that Winterland June 1977 and Winterland 1973 took about five years to sell out, while the May 1977 box set took less than a year. Judging by eBay prices, the Winterland '77 Box is in much higher demand. This has me thinking they either manufactured an assload of Winterland June 1977 boxes, or the "Limited Edition" marketing scheme is hugely effective. I can't see Pacific Northwest box being on the shelves for more than 6 months after the September 7th release date for the following reasons: * The time of their career it encompasses, '73 / '74 * The 15K Limited Edition production run (a number we know doesn't last too too long) * The fact that it's in the medium to low price range * Its availability for the holiday season * The "word of mouth" advertising this box is sure to get (I believe it's a foregone conclusion that it's going to sound great and contain outstanding performances - we are going to be raving about it after it hits our doorsteps, and if it didn't sell out by then, they will start selling like hotcakes as the holiday season approaches) * The Grateful Dead's back catalogue is arguably in higher demand than ever. Dead & Co's impact, I believe, has contributed greatly to this. Even if one doesn't think there is any relevance there, the fact remains the back catalog is in higher demand than ever based on the increased production numbers of Dave's Picks. So yeah, good times good times. I'm not surprised that this didn't sell out overnight. It's not Europe 72. I think it's most akin to the Dave's Picks yearly subscription sales. We all know the boxes are out there in comparatively high numbers, and we all know the rate at which they're selling. Some of us are taking our time because we have time to take. But the window will shorten once the product hits the street and the holidays are upon us. You can't keep half a dozen brand new releases from one of the Grateful Dead's most cherished eras out of the hands of Deadheads for long. This is not Cornell or Europe 72, but it is also no July 1978 or RFK '89. I think after all is said and done, the Pacific Northwest box may reflect the sales pattern of 30 Trips Around the Sun.
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Pacific Northwest ’73-’74: The Complete Recordings Boxed Set

WHAT'S INSIDE:
6 Complete Shows On 19 Discs
• 6/22/73 P.N.E. Coliseum, Vancouver, B.C.
• 6/24/73 Portland Memorial Coliseum, Portland, OR
• 6/26/73 Seattle Center Arena, Seattle, WA
• 5/17/74 P.N.E. Coliseum, Vancouver, B.C.
• 5/19/74 Portland Memorial Coliseum, Portland, OR
• 5/21/74 Hec Edmundson Pavilion, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
Mastered in HDCD from the original master tapes by Jeffrey Norman at Mockingbird Mastering
Masters transferred and restored by Plangent Processes
Original Art by First Nations Artist Roy Henry Vickers
Photos by Richie Pechner
Individually Numbered, Limited Edition of 15,000

Includes an immediate digital download of "Eyes Of The World (P.N.E. Coliseum, Vancouver, Canada 5/17/74)"

"We were in the Pacific Northwest...between somewhere in Washington and some other where in Oregon. The road took us to the lip on a ridge, from where we could see around us for many miles in all directions … It was breathtaking to behold, but as we watched, we had a firm realization that we were witnessing something even more beautiful than our eyes could ever take in … Life causes life. Heaven and Earth dance in this way endlessly, and their child is the forest. And so there we were, epiphanously watching that grandest and most glorious dance of life—of which we are just a tiny part—awed by a magnificence without beginning, without end..."

Bob Weir, “Sell Headwaters—Everyone Wins,” San Francisco Chronicle

The Pacific Northwest offers up a rich feast of land, sky, and water. It is ripe with influences, abundant with symbols, deep and spirited. It should, therefore, come as no surprise that the Grateful Dead played some of their most inspired shows on these fertile grounds. It does, however, sometimes take a breath for the elements to re-align years later. It seems for us, they finally have and we are able to present not just a glimpse of the band's extraordinary exploratory tour through the region, but a two-tour bounty as the PACIFIC NORTHWEST ’73-’74: THE COMPLETE RECORDINGS.

For PACIFIC NORTHWEST ’73-’74: THE COMPLETE RECORDINGS, we've paired two short runs made up of six previously unreleased shows - P.N.E. Coliseum, Vancouver, B.C. (6/22/73); Portland Memorial Coliseum, Portland, OR (6/24/73); Seattle Center Arena, Seattle, WA (6/26/73); P.N.E. Coliseum, Vancouver, Canada (5/17/74); Portland Memorial Coliseum, Portland, OR (5/19/74); and Hec Edmundson Pavilion, University of Washington, Seattle, WA (5/21/74). Each show has been mastered in HDCD from the original master tapes by Jeffrey Norman at Mockingbird Mastering. The transfers from the masters were transferred and restored by Plangent Processes, further ensuring that this is the best, most authentic that these shows have ever sounded.

PACIFIC NORTHWEST ’73-’74: THE COMPLETE RECORDINGS comes in an ornate box created by Canada’s preeminent First Nations artist Roy Henry Vickers (more on this tremendous artist soon). To complement the music, the set also includes a 64-page book with an in-depth essay by Grateful Dead scholar Nicholas G. Meriwether and photos by Richie Pechner.

Due September 7th, this release is limited to 15,000 individually numbered copies and available exclusively from dead.net. You'll want to grab a copy while you can and sit back, relax, and enjoy all the exclusive content we'll be rolling out over the next few weeks.

Looking for something a little more byte-sized? The collection will also be available for HD digital download in FLAC and ALAC, exclusively at dead.net, on release day. You can pre-order it now too.

Get it while you can.

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Submitted by ticktocktyler on Mon, 09/10/2018 - 13:36

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I like having the physical thing as well as the digital. I have no real intention of selling the box on ebay as a speculator. Not my jam. I am more likely to give the thing away to a fan as a result of a random conversation. But I do like keeping them sealed. I opened the E72 trunk because at the time, there was no digital download option for the individual shows. Now there is. I've gotten so many free shows over the years it doesn't bother me to pay "twice" for the same thing. I can afford it and it's cool to have the box nice and sealed. At some point in the future there will be a LOT less sealed boxes than opened ones. I like rarity.
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Submitted by Thats_Otis on Mon, 09/10/2018 - 14:00

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What a beautiful box, and what a wonderful project! I did not listen to any of the listening parties, nor did I DL the Bird Song they sent a couple of weeks ago, and I am glad that I saved my self for the arrival of the box. On the Vancouver Bird Song, and it is gorgeous! Everything it was hailed to be and more! Really looking forward to digging into this more! Happy listening, DeadLand! Peace
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Submitted by MDJim on Mon, 09/10/2018 - 14:33

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..but it's still great to read these positive reviews. Keep em coming. Happy day, high hopes for the box. Today feels like that scene in the Grinch when no one got any presents.. and they were joyous nonetheless which lead to the greatest Christmas of all. Still super psyched.. looking forward to tomorrow's mail. (getting the box, carving the roast beast and my heart and mind hopefully growing three times its normal size).
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Submitted by iGrateful on Mon, 09/10/2018 - 15:10

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Me, I'm waiting so patientlyFor my delivery notice to hit the floor I'm just trying to do this jigsaw puzzle Before it rains anymore... iG
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Submitted by boblopes on Mon, 09/10/2018 - 15:49

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I'm feeling those blues too. Psyched for those who is enjoying it now.Hoping tomorrow is the day - but UPS is still showing waiting to be picked up - but that won't be the first time I got it before UPS knew it was on the way from WMG. Hoping Florence is not a machine to our southeastern friends!
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Submitted by ummmmm... on Mon, 09/10/2018 - 16:07

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Snagged the package from the front porch before the wife saw! Thank you, Jesus! No need to explain the content or, more importantly, the cost. The box looks great, although it seems a bit large for the 19 discs. Could have shrunk it a bit. But I have one minor complaint: some dipsh*t taped the protective paper to the top of the box. When removing most of the tape, some of the print came off with it. And there is still some tape stuck to the top that I am afraid to remove! And there is tape goo left where I did manage to get most of it off! When you spend bucks to buy a set like this, you shouldn't expect some ignorant person to mess up the packaging! It really isn't terribly noticeable, but it's kind of like buying a new Maserati and finding a ding in the door. Not pleased.
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Submitted by wilfredtjones on Mon, 09/10/2018 - 16:31

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Arrived a day early...checking it over and ripping now...Wow, this looks great! All smiles here, so far. :-) -edit- God, was I careful with that tape! eeeeeeeee
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Submitted by Ursa Minor on Mon, 09/10/2018 - 16:29

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I also had the same issue, however; I’m so used to mail order that I’m almost surgical upon inspection and opening a package. Furthermore, I need to mention that the actual discs are lodged so tight that I’ve almost broken one upon removal. It’s a good thing that CD audio can take the stress of bending; a DVD is not so lucky. I’m not sure how much is done by hand on the assembly; if I recall that some of the Rhino productions are assembled in Mexico. I would pay 5 more bucks to have a quality assembly since these releases are for COLLECTORS, a priority should be there for quality and design. Of which, the overall design package is excessive as have been many of the last releases as well; there is almost no way to preserve the quality because the packaging is so “flimsly” and “delicate”. I suppose it will be like baseball cards in the long run, but why not download the HQ stuff. When will the GDM make that big mainframe of downloads or even better a subscription of HQ streaming of the vault. Only time will tell... PS Yes, it’s the best box set since Europe 72 !!!!!!
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Submitted by nappyrags on Mon, 09/10/2018 - 16:59

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it's in Phoenix as of 3:00 AM today...that's a 190 miles south of me...maybe tomorrow, for sure Wednesday!!! PSYCH!!!
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Submitted by phil_head on Mon, 09/10/2018 - 17:00

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That my box is getting here on Thursday especially since I paid for expedited shipping. But alas, only 3 more days at the most. SO ready to dig into this.
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Submitted by ummmmm... on Mon, 09/10/2018 - 17:11

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Vguy 72, My wife has no idea that there is a copy of the Europe '72 huge box in the house. Figure if I should drop dead, she might sell it to help pay for the kids' college educations. phil_head, If you live in the U.S., you should get a refund for expedited shipping. I'm cheap, so I chose regular and received it today! And a last complaint: whoever quickly uploads tracks into online databases should really check his/her spelling. "El Past"?
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Submitted by Garrett H on Mon, 09/10/2018 - 17:17

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So like everyone else who enjoys having pretty things I was a little disappointed when I opened the box. The cover of the box had come apart during shipping. It seams the movement inside the shipping box has pulled the seams apart on the corners and is not exactly perfect. I know the music will bring me back home with smiles and life goes on.
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Submitted by I Woke Today on Mon, 09/10/2018 - 17:55

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Just listened to Seattle '73 show and it is awesome. Can't wait to let the rest of this set merinade on my brain. If you have the money, i would definitely buy this box!!
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Submitted by Russyarrow@gmail.com on Mon, 09/10/2018 - 18:40

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These are a few of my favorite things Incredible sound Great set lists Outstanding playing (Bird Song on Vancouver 73, the appregio on China Cat; that’s as far in as I’ve been so far, savoring this shit) Terroir Liner notes by Mr Meriwether (including shoutouts to Gary Snyder) The box (just exactly perfect) This is my wheelhouse, saw all my shows from 70-74 Got the vinyl box of the Portland show too. Looking forward to that with a nice Willamette Valley Pinot and some Blue Dream
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Submitted by Russyarrow@gmail.com on Mon, 09/10/2018 - 18:44

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The real-time adjustments to the mix is so much fun. When it finally clicks in it’s like the switch from B&W to color in the Wizard of Oz.
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Submitted by MDJim on Mon, 09/10/2018 - 18:50

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I don't like the tape and mailing labels either. Careful use of a heat gun removes them without peeling the cardboard. As for hiding things from the wife/husband/gf/bf... why would you ever tell them how much this thing costs or what it is. :D It will only come back to haunt you during divorce proceedings. Careful use of a heat gun removes the tape without damaging the box.
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Submitted by Vguy72 on Mon, 09/10/2018 - 19:02

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....$499.98. I got a discount for being deadicated. Yessir. That's my story and sticking to it.And that Oz reference is 100% correct.
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Submitted by mmckenna on Mon, 09/10/2018 - 19:16

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exploring pacific box, where can I find the box number? thanks
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Submitted by CaseyJanes on Mon, 09/10/2018 - 19:21

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Mine arrived on Saturday by 11:00am...just in time to sneak in Vancouver 73 before heading off with my wife and daughter to Taylor Swift for the evening. Box is gorgeous...truly a work of art that can be displayed. Aside from a few very minor blemishes everything seems to be in good shape, although I have only ripped 2 of the shows so far. All CD's are flawless so far and housed very snugly in their digipacks. The wooded box contained only the certificate of authenticity and my number which is #12,963. There are no other "goodie" other than the book which is very nicely done. Overall a beautiful piece that I have already started enjoying immensely. Thank you to Dave and all the other PTB! Vancouver 73.....Monster show with a nice mellow flow and vibe. Sound quality is excellent except for Bertha which is the first track, and as someone else stated, I think they were trying to get the soundboard set up "just exactly right". First set highlights for me are Bird Song & Row Jimmy. Nice China Cat > Rider to get the second set going and it never really slows down from there although that mellow vibe is present throughout. The third disc is phenomenal with highlights for me of He's Gone > Truckin > The Other One, and then a very nice Wharf Rat, followed by a classic ending SugarMags, Casey Jones & Johnny B. Goode......Not a bad way to kick off this box set. So good in fact that I listened to it again on Sunday while prepping for the Chiefs game. Tonight....on to Portland 73.....just hitting China Cat now and let me say....this show is smokin hot people...Monster first set that does not disappoint! If this whole show keeps the pace it will get multiple plays for me! taking a look ahead at that Dark Star > Eyes > China Doll combo, it should be a very nice night indeed. Side Note: Taylor Swift put on a great show...made me happy to make my daughter happy, and quick fun fact.....that show set the all time record for attendance at Arrowhead...more than the Stones two summers ago, more the GOGD, and sadly more than any one game for the Chiefs. Playoffs included! Hope everyone gets their's soon.....Enjoy! KCJ
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Submitted by MDJim on Mon, 09/10/2018 - 20:06

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CaseyJanes, music to my eyes. Thanks for taking the time. Krell, Jeff Smith is our resident photoshop philanthropist and offered to post high res JPGs as soon as he gets back in town and opens his box. I have a weird feeling even if Rhino did it and posted it somewhere, no one would look in the right place and post here looking for it anyway. They will be here soon, they always appear almost exactly as the releases arrive. It looks like I get mine on Wednesday. With Gordon still pissing on us and Florence on the way.. I will be calling this box Wake of the Flood or Here Comes Sunshine depending on if my house washes away. :D
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Submitted by Vguy72 on Mon, 09/10/2018 - 20:31

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....did you know the Dolphins/Titans game yesterday was officially the longest NFL game ever played? 7 hrs 20 min. Two weather delays due to Lazy Lightin' strikes in the vicinity. I stuck it out like a trooper. Thank God Miami won, otherwise I would've wasted a day....and maybe punched a pillow or two.Flo looks to be a bitch of a storm. My step daughter lives in NC. Sent her some $$ today in case evacuation orders come in. There's $$ for boxes, and there's $$ for family.
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Submitted by Mytime on Mon, 09/10/2018 - 20:30

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Can be found inside the wooden box insode what turns out to be a CARDBOARD box. Case is beautiful but I was expecting it to be painted wood somehow..
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Submitted by bflat on Mon, 09/10/2018 - 21:17

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Can’t say enough about how much I like this selection. My favorite era. The sound is just pristine. As for this packaging... c’mon Dave! If you want me to keep buying these things every year, then you have to be reasonable about the packaging. it’s not fair to people (like me) who live in apartments and have limited space. Can I suggest two packaging options next time - one with the beautiful packaging (and it is beautiful, really) and one with just the CDs? This will conclude my rant.
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Submitted by g1u2i3 on Mon, 09/10/2018 - 22:00

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I haven’t posted in a long time, but now I simply must. I was already familiar with the PNE, 6-22-1973 show, so I started with the Portland OR, 6-24-1973 show. Man oh man! I was really excited to hear the show that followed the famed PNE ‘73 show. Of course, in real time, I’m sure the band didn’t realize how significant a show people would consider PNE ‘73. But the GOGD rolls into Portland and does it again. This show is so good! First, the sound is excellent. Great separation of all the instruments and voices. I love the single drummer line up and this mix really presents it well. The show has a nice and easy vibe. The band’s playing seems effortless and the ballads are beautiful. Jerry, in particular, is in good voice. A special shout out to Phil Lesh. He sings “Box of Rain” as well as can be expected in a live performance. Amazingly, of all the voices on “Box of Rain”, Phil stays in key more than everyone else. Even as others try to tempt him away from the melody with their “not quite in tune” harmonies. Bravo Phil! Ha ha ha. The set list, as many have commented, is so good. This show is perfect for winding down an evening, but engaging enough to keep you pleasantly captivated. The box itself is awesome! I agree, it’s second only to “Europe ‘72 - The Complete Recordings”. Materials aside, the design and layout is pretty cool. It presents the shows as though they are special and to be savored. On a personal note, the color scheme and design of the book took me back to my childhood in the 1970s. So when I opened the box, it immediately gave me a great emotional hit. I was ready to imbibe! Next show on the road trip, Seattle WA, 6-26-1973. And the band played on . . . Peace friends!
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Submitted by Dogon on Mon, 09/10/2018 - 23:21

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My tracking is now turned on, says its going to be delivered in Sweden tomorrow wednesday! Um, I dont think so...
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Submitted by Alain on Tue, 09/11/2018 - 00:48

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The tracking of my package (for France) is finally activated. The excitement goes up. For me too, the delivery is scheduled for tomorrow, but it is not likely.
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Submitted by jaydoublu on Tue, 09/11/2018 - 01:28

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Friends, Check all of your CDs. Even a quick glance, you should be able to know, if a problem is potential. Both my dics 14 and 15 are damaged. Nice size scratch on the 14th. The 15th had a splotch on it. Cd will not read. Package is undamaged.
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Submitted by chilly1214 on Tue, 09/11/2018 - 02:06

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Interesting. It seems Australian orders are due to begin arriving end of this week which would be great if it happens! (Mine is scheduled for Friday.) Fingers crossed.
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Submitted by Kayak Guy on Tue, 09/11/2018 - 03:45

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i think the box is actually the same plywood as the certificate of authenticity box. if you knock on the small box it makes the same sound as the big box, cardboard doesn't make that sound. there is no plastic bag inside the shipping box, so if it gets wet during delivery it won't be good. they should have bagged the contents like they did with the E72 box. they do offer a space saving non deluxe version, which is the downloads. they also offer a 3 CD version and starting to roll out the vinyl versions, where the real profit is made. we should be happy they still offer premium CD sets, soon it will be vinyl boxes and memory sticks only as alternatives to downloads with maybe a pdf of the book that comes with the records. these GD boxes have become a yearly nominee for the grammy for box set packaging, they won't get any less intricate as long as Rhino's trying for the award. the whole idea that originally Rhino wanted a drum for the package and the artist went with a treasure chest instead is probably a good thing as a drum sounds like a dumb package concept. Thanks again Roy for not going with the drum idea.
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Submitted by nappyrags on Tue, 09/11/2018 - 04:56

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...tracking says it arrived in Flagstaff at 3:30 AM today...85 miles south of me so hopefully today is the day!
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Submitted by daverock on Tue, 09/11/2018 - 05:02

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It all seems to be gathering momentum in Sweden, which is good to read. Over here,in England, after the initial email a few days ago its all gone quite again. I thought it would pitch up sometime in October, but from what you say-maybe it will be sooner.
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Submitted by Trainwrecked on Tue, 09/11/2018 - 06:01

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I have all this great new music, I listened to the first show which was just glorious, but now I'm in the mood for some Anthem of the Sun bonus disc live concert music from October 22nd 1967. What the heck's the matter with me. I think the Box itself and the artwork is just awesome! But I will say this, the artwork looks strange on my iTunes when the music is playing and I look up at it. I guess I'm used to skeletons, Stealies, alligators, and Grateful Dead bears. It's very Pacific Northwesty but not very Deady. To me at least.
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Submitted by MinasMorgul on Tue, 09/11/2018 - 06:07

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Haven't been around for awhile. Had a long hospital stay and some surgery. Came through it just fine and haven't been this stoked about the Dead in months. I can't believe I'm staring at 6 brand new fully Normanized shows from 73 / 74. This is the stuff I dare not wish about.
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Submitted by jimmyjack on Tue, 09/11/2018 - 06:20

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When it's only vinyl boxes and memory sticks as alternatives to downloads and pdfs of the books that come with the records, it will be the end of my Dead collecting. Maybe it won't be a bad thing: I can finally catch up on the CDs I do have, many of which I have only listened to once or twice. My box is due to arrive today. You guys got me worried about defective discs. :(
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Submitted by MDJim on Tue, 09/11/2018 - 07:00

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Sorry to hear Minas, glad it seems you are making a complete recovery. Be good, stay healthy and play Dead. I got my tracking last night, looks like my box shows up tomorrow.
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Submitted by Sixtus_ on Tue, 09/11/2018 - 07:11

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...and out for delivery. Hopefully Iggy snags this off the stoop since it's a bit rainy up here today. She's still rocking that maternity leave. Good to see/hear folks are getting these and experiencing audio epiphanies. I know I have mine coming. As an aside...a day to reflect as well...on all that we have lost and gained over the past 17 years. Be well and look out for one another today, and always. Sixtus
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Submitted by JeffSmith on Tue, 09/11/2018 - 07:11

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Glad you're back Minas. Wondered where you'd been hiding out – so glad you made it back from Mordor! Onward brother! BTW: tracking finally kicked in late yesterday – PNW 73-74 should reach my P.O. by Friday. I should reach my P.O. by Sunday, Monday latest.
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Submitted by NCDead on Tue, 09/11/2018 - 07:27

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Got the box yesterday, everything seems to be in good form. Can't wait to get this ripped so I can dive into it. This box is going on display beside the 30 trips box. on a side note I saw last night the Justin Helton on Instagram is teasing things to be coming soon saying "40 years ago..." Hope all get their box soon and those in the path of Florence make it out unscathed.
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Submitted by Mr. Pete on Tue, 09/11/2018 - 07:41

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I was looking at reddix/dead the other day and someone has posted the cover art for the NW box set. This might help some of you out. Mr. Pete--------> aging hippie
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Submitted by simonrob on Tue, 09/11/2018 - 07:59

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Tracking is indeed now working. The package allegedly left Louisville, KY at 8:47 local time today and will be delivered to me in the Netherlands by the end of the day tomorrow. I will believe it when I see it, but Dogon's comments give me hope. Stranger things have happened - like the pig I just saw fly past my window!
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Submitted by Mr. Pete on Tue, 09/11/2018 - 08:00

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I am not a big usb stick kind-of-guy but I do think putting out box sets in this format, as an option, would be a good idea. I am sure that if they put out a "limited" edition of them, say 250 copies, they would sell out very fast.I, personally, like cd/lp configurations. I'm old and like the tactile feeling of holding things in my aging wrinkled hands. I also do NOT like digital books. I guess if I lived in one of those mini houses on wheels I would have to rethink all of this. Still have not gotten my box set yet...suppose to get here Wednesday. I do agree that the packages for the cd's are too small. I do NOT understand why Rhino insists on making them so very tight...not necessary and an extra sixteenth of an inch bigger would not cost them many more. If so, I would gladly pay the five dollars more per box, not to have to feel like I am pulling the cd's out of a tight womb. Hope all of you are safe where the hurricane is gong to hit. Mr. Pete-------------> aging hippie
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Submitted by sheik yerbones on Tue, 09/11/2018 - 08:08

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Yes I may expect the box for wednesday 12 in the evening in south of France ? very positive before end of the week. Once I paid tax import, likely The Spring 90 and/either The Other One Boxset. Great 73-74 music on the way, we are the lucky guys...and the taxman forgets us ?
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Submitted by drshakedown74 on Tue, 09/11/2018 - 08:41

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where the fuck is jerry in the mix. did jill lesh do the mix? fuckin sounds like 1990 box #1.....booo.
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