GIANTS STADIUM 1987, 1989, 1991 BOXED SET

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Buckle up as we take a deep dive into Giants Stadium!

What's Inside:

5 Previously Unreleased Complete Giants Stadium Shows On 14 Discs

7/12/87 (24-track masters)

7/9/89 (24-track masters)

7/10/89 (24-track masters)

6/16/91 (48-track masters)

6/17/91 (48-track masters)

Blu-ray/DVD video of the complete 6/17/91 show, mixed in surround sound Mixed from the multitrack master tapes by Jeffrey Norman at Bob Weir's TRI Studios Mastered in HDCD by David Glasser at Airshow Mastering with Plangent Processes restoration Individually Numbered, Limited Edition of 10,000

By 1987, the Grateful Dead had lived many of their nine lives but were about to embark on one not a soul had seen coming. In The Dark, their first studio album in seven years, had spawned a hit (A TOP 10 SINGLE FOR THE GRATEFUL DEAD?!) and "Touch Of Grey" begat a new generation with their fanny packs and their MTV and their undeniable quest to join the party already in progress. And boy, did the Dead let them in! But not without fine-tuning their sonic vibes to meet the new demand.

"The Swamp," as Giants Stadium was affectionately known, along with the grandstands the Dead had been frequenting, would seemingly equate with BIGGER and LOUDER, but the band "remained determined to give equal weight to the more subtle, oblique elements; to the exploratory improvisation and rhythmic complexities; to the fine details of the most heart-rending ballads as well as the weirdest dissonances in the jams."

With GIANTS STADIUM 1987/1989/1991, we retrace this journey from their 1987 breakthrough to their 1989 revelation ("the closest they ever came to sounding like a really polished stadium-level rock act, but the band’s penchant for breaking out of the constraints of song structure and into freewheeling improvisation will remind you just who you’re listening to here") to their transformative return in 1991, aided by elegance of Vince Welnick and Bruce Hornsby.

GIANTS STADIUM: 1987, 1989, 1991 features five previously unreleased shows that were recorded at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ on: July 12, 1987; July 9 and 10, 1989; and June 16 and 17, 1991. Originally recorded by John Cutler, each show has been mixed from the multitrack master tapes by Jeffrey Norman at Bob Weir's TRI Studios in San Rafael, CA, and mastered in HDCD by David Glasser at Airshow Mastering. The first three shows are mixed from 24-track masters. The final two from 1991 are the only Grateful Dead shows ever recorded to 48-track masters. We’re rounding things out with a little visual stimuli - the entire multi-camera 6/17/91 concert recording on either two DVDs or a single Blu-ray, both with a surround mix by Norman.

Due September 27th, this release is limited to 10,000 individually numbered copies and available exclusively from Dead.net. We highly suggest you grab a copy while you can so you can sit back, relax, and enjoy all the exclusive content we'll be rolling out.

Prefer your boxed set 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.

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August 2, 2019 - 2:07pm

#1741

Oroborous

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Old enough to know better, but not old enough to do anything about it!
August 2, 2019 - 1:47pm

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Charlie3

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Age

Old enough to know better, young enough not to care, that's how I plan to stay. 53 going on 17.
August 2, 2019 - 1:07pm

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delhead

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59 yrs old
First show 1978-05-13. Which I think will never see the light of day as 5-10, 5-11, 5-14 are all released.

I probably would have bought this box if the 1978 Giants Stadium show was included, since I was there.

As it is, I'll just get the single show release. Count me in as one who wishes we could purchase the Blu-ray or DVD separately.
August 2, 2019 - 1:04pm

#1744

SPACEBROTHER

Joined:
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HBOB1995

Your post a few pages back is spot on. The hostilities here frequently get directed towards me because I've been an outspoken advocate for the second half of the Deads career.

Went from being ridiculed when the focus wasn't on variety with plenty of "ha ha's" to direct personal attacks now that a variety is being put out. It's like they get everything they want then lash out the moment they don't. The "privilege" here for a couple of individuals is off the chart.

Awesome you got to see them in 72. I turn 52 on the release date of this Giant box, so that plus some Nevilles thrown in for good measure will make the second year past a half century fun. I'm enjoying life more the older I get. I even shed 100 pounds this year. Getting healthy, loving life and now Dave is releasing shows from the time I was going to shows. Not old enough to have caught them during the first 18 years of touring, but onboard ever since 84. Technically not quite a Touch Head, but I love that song so wear that label with pride.

btw- Dave is about the same age as me and came into the Dead around the same time as me. Funny how people bash "Touchheads", while the guy picking these himself is a Touchhead.

As Jerry sung...
Bite the hand
Bite the hand that bakes your bread

Hey, there's a version in the new box.
August 2, 2019 - 1:02pm

#1745

jaydoublu

Joined:
December 8, 2008

Bashing Brent

Get over it...

Ever consider, Jerry really enjoyed playing with him.

But, he was only a band member, why should we care what they want?

So, do you think if the Grateful Dead stopped in 1975, you would be getting vault releases of 1969, in 2020?

Food for thought, don't choke
August 2, 2019 - 12:45pm

#1746

SPACEBROTHER

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Trainwrecked

Your first post in response to mine was to insult and attack me. You're so full of crap. Calling me a "moocher"? You seriously need mental help.

Seriously, it's as if all you do is wait for me to post everytime a new release comes put just to attack me. Why? What's your fucking point?

You hate Brent. Oh well. Thanks for not buying this. Somebody who will appreciate it thanks you too.

Have a good life. I wish all the best for you. May you be blessed with an abundance of good fortune.
August 2, 2019 - 12:40pm

#1747

boblopes

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Re-showing tonight at The Cabot in Beverly MA

The Cabot in Beverly MA is doing another showing tonight if you missed it and interested in checking it out. A+B Burger and Bonefish Harry's just a short walk down the street for some nice pre & post game fun.

No Band warming up at this showing
August 2, 2019 - 12:23pm

#1748

mhammond12

Joined:
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Re: Dr. Rock

65 years old.
First show 12/15/72

P.S. I am not buying this box because I have too much already and I know it won't get played much. Why should I take one away from someone who really wants it? All good.
August 2, 2019 - 12:21pm

#1749

reijo29

Joined:
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also 51 first show March 1985 Nassau

I was at the Giants Stadium 1987, one of the 1989 and both 1991. I guess that means I shave to own this box set. I consider myself kind but that Weir guitar tone from 1991 is simply awful. His chord comping and playing is as tasteful as ever but that scratchy, computer processed tone should be mixed way down in the mix. It's my only gripe from re-experiencing that 6/19/91 concert last night. I could deal with Bobby's shorts and Mickey's acid wash jeans but that guitar tone has aged miserably...
August 2, 2019 - 12:16pm

#1750

Thats_Otis

Joined:
May 12, 2011

Box Set

Count me as one of those happy with this release. I've been waiting for some officially released "In the Dark" material... songs like West LA and Throwing Stones are some of my favorites, and I like the diversity of the later years set lists.

Peace

John Perry Barlow

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Buckle up as we take a deep dive into Giants Stadium!

What's Inside:

5 Previously Unreleased Complete Giants Stadium Shows On 14 Discs

7/12/87 (24-track masters)

7/9/89 (24-track masters)

7/10/89 (24-track masters)

6/16/91 (48-track masters)

6/17/91 (48-track masters)

Blu-ray/DVD video of the complete 6/17/91 show, mixed in surround sound Mixed from the multitrack master tapes by Jeffrey Norman at Bob Weir's TRI Studios Mastered in HDCD by David Glasser at Airshow Mastering with Plangent Processes restoration Individually Numbered, Limited Edition of 10,000

By 1987, the Grateful Dead had lived many of their nine lives but were about to embark on one not a soul had seen coming. In The Dark, their first studio album in seven years, had spawned a hit (A TOP 10 SINGLE FOR THE GRATEFUL DEAD?!) and "Touch Of Grey" begat a new generation with their fanny packs and their MTV and their undeniable quest to join the party already in progress. And boy, did the Dead let them in! But not without fine-tuning their sonic vibes to meet the new demand.

"The Swamp," as Giants Stadium was affectionately known, along with the grandstands the Dead had been frequenting, would seemingly equate with BIGGER and LOUDER, but the band "remained determined to give equal weight to the more subtle, oblique elements; to the exploratory improvisation and rhythmic complexities; to the fine details of the most heart-rending ballads as well as the weirdest dissonances in the jams."

With GIANTS STADIUM 1987/1989/1991, we retrace this journey from their 1987 breakthrough to their 1989 revelation ("the closest they ever came to sounding like a really polished stadium-level rock act, but the band’s penchant for breaking out of the constraints of song structure and into freewheeling improvisation will remind you just who you’re listening to here") to their transformative return in 1991, aided by elegance of Vince Welnick and Bruce Hornsby.

GIANTS STADIUM: 1987, 1989, 1991 features five previously unreleased shows that were recorded at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ on: July 12, 1987; July 9 and 10, 1989; and June 16 and 17, 1991. Originally recorded by John Cutler, each show has been mixed from the multitrack master tapes by Jeffrey Norman at Bob Weir's TRI Studios in San Rafael, CA, and mastered in HDCD by David Glasser at Airshow Mastering. The first three shows are mixed from 24-track masters. The final two from 1991 are the only Grateful Dead shows ever recorded to 48-track masters. We’re rounding things out with a little visual stimuli - the entire multi-camera 6/17/91 concert recording on either two DVDs or a single Blu-ray, both with a surround mix by Norman.

Due September 27th, this release is limited to 10,000 individually numbered copies and available exclusively from Dead.net. We highly suggest you grab a copy while you can so you can sit back, relax, and enjoy all the exclusive content we'll be rolling out.

Prefer your boxed set 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.

Dennis

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If someone types in the song names and uploads the info, it becomes available to everyone.
For that reason, when I import CD’s to my hard drive I do it on a computer that isn’t connected to the internet. I then type in the info in the format I want it in.

Hi all, Is anyone looking to…

Hi all,

Is anyone looking to sell or trade their box set? I would love this set and unfortunately was unable to order it at the time it came out. It was up on the website, which got me excited, as I was hoping to purchase it for my birthday. Alas, it is on there but is totally sold out. Let me know. Thanks!

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