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What's Inside:
•144-page paperback book with essays by Nicholas G. Meriwether and Blair Jackson
•A portfolio with three art prints by Jessica Dessner
• Replica ticket stubs and backstage passes for all eight shows
•8 complete shows on 23 discs
      •3/14/90 Capital Centre, Landover, MD
      •3/18/90 Civic Center, Hartford, CT
      •3/21/90 Copps Coliseum, Hamilton, Ontario
      •3/25/90 Knickerbocker Arena, Albany, NY
      •3/28/90 Nassau Coliseum, Uniondale, NY
      •3/29/90 Nassau Coliseum, Uniondale, NY (featuring Branford Marsalis)
      •4/1/90 The Omni, Atlanta, GA
      •4/3/90 The Omni, Atlanta, GA
Recorded by long-time Grateful Dead audio engineer John Cutler
Mixed from the master 24-track analog tapes by Jeffrey Norman at Bob Weir's TRI Studios
Mastered to HDCD specs by David Glasser
Original Art by Jessica Dessner
Individually Numbered, Limited Edition of 9,000

Announcing Spring 1990 (The Other One)

"If every concert tells a tale, then every tour writes an epic. Spring 1990 felt that way: an epic with more than its share of genius and drama, brilliance and tension. And that is why the rest of the music of that tour deserves this release, why the rest of those stories need to be heard." - Nicholas G. Meriwether

Some consider Spring 1990 the last great Grateful Dead tour. That it may be. In spite of outside difficulties and downsides, nothing could deter the Grateful Dead from crafting lightness from darkness. They were overwhelmingly triumphant in doing what they came to do, what they did best — forging powerful explorations in music. Yes, it was the music that would propel their legacy further, young fans joining the ranks with veteran Dead Heads, Jerry wondering "where do they keep coming from?" — a sentiment that still rings true today, a sentiment that offers up another opportunity for an exceptional release from a tour that serves as transcendental chapter in the Grateful Dead masterpiece.

With Spring 1990 (The Other One), you'll have the chance to explore another eight complete shows from this chapter, the band elevating their game to deliver inspired performances of concert staples (“Tennessee Jed” and “Sugar Magnolia”), exceptional covers (Dylan’s “When I Paint My Masterpiece” and the band’s last performance of the Beatles’ “Revolution”) and rare gems (the first “Loose Lucy” in 16 years) as well as many songs from Built To Last, which had been released the previous fall and would become the Dead’s final studio album. Also among the eight is one of the most sought-after shows in the Dead canon: the March, 29, 1990 show at Nassau Coliseum, where Grammy®-winning saxophonist Branford Marsalis sat in with the group. The entire second set is one continuous highlight, especially the breathtaking version of “Dark Star.”

For those of you who are keeping track, this release also marks a significant milestone as now, across the two Spring 1990 boxed sets, Dozin At The Knick, and Terrapin Limited, the entire spring tour of 1990 has been officially released, making it only the second Grateful Dead tour, after Europe 1972, to have that honor.

Now shipping, you'll want to order your copy soon as these beautiful boxes are going, going, gone...

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July 13, 2014 - 2:06pm

#1381

brianhahne

Joined:
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Terrapin Limited...

Since it's now sold out... does that mean that The Terrapin Station project is now fully funded and we will have a Dead museum to go to? Kidding, I think that was scrapped... would still be cool
July 13, 2014 - 1:55pm

#1382

44moose

Joined:
November 2, 2010

It's Déjà Vu all over again

Hello dead nation This is a quarterly ritually we all enjoy. Guessing next release, hoping for a tour or a show. In reality, we probably all have more than well ever be able to listen to. But like the sports fanatic, music guru, we crave more, and it's a healthy way to stay in the game. Statistics, clues, And general community is the takeaway. Some generous folks have offered to donate $$ to support a guy. That is awesome. I am encouraged by spirit of the folks on line, that may simply look to this board as a source of connection. I don't post often at all, but love the build up and anticipation we all get, like Christmas morning to the next release. It's fun, and allows some great dialogue. Thanks to the a Dead mgmt Dave and the folks that fill a nice void.... As Yogi Berra said Deja Vu all over again, because I hope as the shows get released these boards will allow us to express opinions on music and lifestyle that has clearly defined us in our adult lives, and do it again. God bless our wives. Peace, and Enjoy every sandwich. 44Moose
July 13, 2014 - 1:23pm

#1383

cjm

Joined:
April 10, 2013

re: FL Bobaloo - Winterland 73

Check Amazon. Often they have the same material as dead.net, sometimes for a few dollars less. I almost pulled the trigger on Winterland 73 last week (at Amazon for $88) but read a review that said the sound quality was not so good, especially on the vocals. I'm glad I waited because I ordered Spring 90 TOO as soon as I got the email that it was available. I missed the first Spring 90 Box by waiting too long. After ordering I watched Dave's video and was pleased to hear that these are not just the leftovers, but (according to Dave) every bit as good as the shows in the first box.
July 13, 2014 - 12:57pm

#1384

boblopes

Joined:
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re: FL Bobaloo - Winterland 73

I sent you a pm to help you with your quest - a worthy quest in deed...
July 13, 2014 - 11:58am

#1385

floridabobaloo

Joined:
April 30, 2014

bitten by fate or you snooze you lose!

My dumb slow ass did it once more. I grabbed the credit card and said, OK I'll get the winterland 73 box having just enjoyed the heck out of DP#19. SOLD OUT/ I had to laugh at myself! I let it happen with Winterland 77 and now 73. Im thinking by just a couple hours this time. The last recommendation came in, and I decided to do it!Serves me absolutely right thou friends, I gotta say, I did it to myself. Hesitate and it can happen. Alright so all thats left to do is eat a BIG order of Crow! Um Waiter!!!! Hoping Germany sees the Cup win. Be Well Folks and Enjoy.
July 13, 2014 - 11:39am

#1386

WharfratWhitey

Joined:
May 19, 2013

Thanks antonjo! Rhino was in

Thanks antonjo! Rhino was in the forefront of issuing obscure or out of print garage and 60's band material in the 80's and 90's. The Historic/Vintage Dead would be right up their alley. Despite my occasional pre-release gripes regarding the fiscal part of some of these releases, we all know they are doing a bang up job with the Dead stuff.
July 13, 2014 - 11:10am

#1387

antonjo

Joined:
June 4, 2007

rdevil, wilfred, spacebro, future releases!

Rdevil, Thanks a bunch for the shoutout. I couldn't accept a charity box in good conscience even if it were offered, because I've got a decent-paying job and others are likely more in need than me. It just so happens I've got some priority expenses just 'round the corner and I've shelled out for some other hobbies recently (comic book art and a 5th row Steely Dan ticket). So can I really justify another $250 on GD given the bank of releases I've already got. There's obviously going to be must-haves every year, but, wow, does this become a lifetime budget expense? I skipped the '77 box, but still danced around ordering it like a moth to flame. Because everything's limited now (not a complaint, just a business reality), the option of picking up something later, as in the Dick's days, no longer exists. Spring 90 was the last peak of my show-going glory years, when all my core friends were still going faithfully and as a group, etc. And first night Landover was a fine show. It was the first show for one among us, and she came in wanting "Crazy Fingers." I was like, great, though, um, they don't play that too often, but who knows, MAYBE they will.... And then the Crazy Fingers > Playin to open 2nd set. (The song was pretty much a staple after that.) Of course, this same person, being both female & feminist, was less thrilled with "Never Trust a Woman"...! Another rare tune that reappeared in force for Spring '90. Mr. Wilfred, there's only one Dave's I don't have (vol. 1)--but, again, thanks for the thought. As for the 'Bro, just Google Facebook donations, looks pretty easy to set a giving tree up. (Though not everyone's on Facebook.) Or someone could volunteer to shell out and coordinate the donations via PM. I don't see the GD site taking the lead on that, though I shouldn't dismiss the notion either. Spring '90 glee notwithstanding, still hoping for a mid-80's Dave's.... Whitey, I'll raise a toast to Rhino release of the Vintage/Historic stuff!, or a complete show release of the Danish Center (whatever its true date is, Feb or 3/12/66), for which various bits have trickled out on So Many Roads, Rare Cuts, and Taper's section. If vault tapes existed for 5-05-67, that would be something. Lastly, I'm happy to see the Fox back in the neighborhood....
July 13, 2014 - 11:07am

#1388

laughingwater

Joined:
April 10, 2008

Share the excitement!

I'm happy for those that jumped on this box and I enjoy the enthusiasm. I opt'd for the Brandford show and am very happy they made it available as a one off. That show alone will keep me busy for awhile. We are close to the unveiling of DaP 11 and seems we are leaning towards 11/17/72 and I would definitely scoop that up. It's hard to beat anything from 72. If one were to select 2 or 3 shows from the Europe '72 box, pull a date from a hat at random. I'm sure it wouldn't disappoint. I'm curious about the Bickershaw Fest, 5/7/72, Billy's birthday. I predicted this would be one of the best but haven't seen it mentioned by you guys. Perhaps being outdoors the sound is different? Any feedback on this one? 50 years of Dead! Please bring us 1967. It's long overdue. While at the same time, this sunny summer weather has got me in the mood for early eighties. I think DaP 8 was flawless and continues to draw me in. I think a show from 81-85 would do me some good. What do you guys think?
July 13, 2014 - 10:57am

#1389

marye

Joined:
May 26, 2007

The spirit of giving

Speaking personally, I've been quite heartened by the spontaneous kindness of people helping spacebro get a copy of this set. The second-guessing and laundry list of "more worthy" recipients, not so much. There is always going to be somebody "more worthy" by somebody's lights, but in my opinion it's kind of rotten to throw disapproval on someone else's generous impulse because you'd rather people gave to someone else. If you want to give money to spacebro's box set, great. If you want to give to the food bank, also great. If you want to sit the whole thing out, ditto. We all make our own choices here, and that's as it should be. Speaking as the forum moderator, I mention in passing that giving away illegal copies of the box set involves being generous with what does not belong to you. Obviously I cannot come to your house and keep you from making as many copies of whatever you like as suits your fancy, whatever the legal status, but proclaiming your intention of doing so in the house of the people who are making the music available -- please don't. Thank you. Mod hat off. Back to your regularly scheduled discussion. As to setting up something more formal in the way of a charitable fund, my instinct is that it would be best to have you guys brainstorm it and set it up; I'm pretty sure TPTB would not want to be involved in administering other people's money on something like that even it it were possible (and hey, I am not a lawyer etc.). But if you guys can put it together and make it work (and figure out how to deal with the inevitable conflicts), I think a lot of folks would be into it.
July 13, 2014 - 8:33am

#1390

claney

Joined:
July 20, 2007

AJS

AJS - no worries, I know :0 In fact, thanks for sharing that 2012 post, which showed how innocuous Space's post really was. And I should have also mentioned how cool iI thought it was that you started this off in the first place. Deadegad, I'd be all over either a Fall 79 or Europe 81 Box! EDIT - unless it's 8 shows and 240 bucks.

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What's Inside:
•144-page paperback book with essays by Nicholas G. Meriwether and Blair Jackson
•A portfolio with three art prints by Jessica Dessner
• Replica ticket stubs and backstage passes for all eight shows
•8 complete shows on 23 discs
      •3/14/90 Capital Centre, Landover, MD
      •3/18/90 Civic Center, Hartford, CT
      •3/21/90 Copps Coliseum, Hamilton, Ontario
      •3/25/90 Knickerbocker Arena, Albany, NY
      •3/28/90 Nassau Coliseum, Uniondale, NY
      •3/29/90 Nassau Coliseum, Uniondale, NY (featuring Branford Marsalis)
      •4/1/90 The Omni, Atlanta, GA
      •4/3/90 The Omni, Atlanta, GA
Recorded by long-time Grateful Dead audio engineer John Cutler
Mixed from the master 24-track analog tapes by Jeffrey Norman at Bob Weir's TRI Studios
Mastered to HDCD specs by David Glasser
Original Art by Jessica Dessner
Individually Numbered, Limited Edition of 9,000

Announcing Spring 1990 (The Other One)

"If every concert tells a tale, then every tour writes an epic. Spring 1990 felt that way: an epic with more than its share of genius and drama, brilliance and tension. And that is why the rest of the music of that tour deserves this release, why the rest of those stories need to be heard." - Nicholas G. Meriwether

Some consider Spring 1990 the last great Grateful Dead tour. That it may be. In spite of outside difficulties and downsides, nothing could deter the Grateful Dead from crafting lightness from darkness. They were overwhelmingly triumphant in doing what they came to do, what they did best — forging powerful explorations in music. Yes, it was the music that would propel their legacy further, young fans joining the ranks with veteran Dead Heads, Jerry wondering "where do they keep coming from?" — a sentiment that still rings true today, a sentiment that offers up another opportunity for an exceptional release from a tour that serves as transcendental chapter in the Grateful Dead masterpiece.

With Spring 1990 (The Other One), you'll have the chance to explore another eight complete shows from this chapter, the band elevating their game to deliver inspired performances of concert staples (“Tennessee Jed” and “Sugar Magnolia”), exceptional covers (Dylan’s “When I Paint My Masterpiece” and the band’s last performance of the Beatles’ “Revolution”) and rare gems (the first “Loose Lucy” in 16 years) as well as many songs from Built To Last, which had been released the previous fall and would become the Dead’s final studio album. Also among the eight is one of the most sought-after shows in the Dead canon: the March, 29, 1990 show at Nassau Coliseum, where Grammy®-winning saxophonist Branford Marsalis sat in with the group. The entire second set is one continuous highlight, especially the breathtaking version of “Dark Star.”

For those of you who are keeping track, this release also marks a significant milestone as now, across the two Spring 1990 boxed sets, Dozin At The Knick, and Terrapin Limited, the entire spring tour of 1990 has been officially released, making it only the second Grateful Dead tour, after Europe 1972, to have that honor.

Now shipping, you'll want to order your copy soon as these beautiful boxes are going, going, gone...

allllrighty, then.

open yer wallets. gotta listen to NOD.

On order

Got my order in.awesome.

Where's the download-only

Where's the download-only option?

Is this the mult-track ?

I hope it sounds better than the first box. If I take the plunge send me copy #1990 or #9000 , I always wondered who gets those ?

Sweet

This is going to be nice. The music will play. I'm happy with this release, I'm sure it will sound awesome. I am surprised that another 1990 was released so soon. Deadheads were talking about the 80's so much that I believed it would be 80's. I'm sure some heads will be disappointed. i'm always glad just to get anything. 24 year old shows will entertaining for sure. I passed on the print, it's nice but just not for me. I bet it sales out in a few weeks at the most, 9000 copies is not really that many. Looking for hints on DP11. Peace

.....need advice

I like the Brandford show.....but I have a copy. As a 70's fan, will I listen to the rest enough to warrant buying this? Need some honest advice from the 80's and 90's guys (or the 70's guys) to help me make up my mind. I'm asking VERY sincerely and NOT trying to start up an ugly war of words! Just want HONEST feedback please. Peace.

Jesus

Yes, Multi-Track

Recorded by long-time Grateful Dead audio engineer John CutlerMixed from the master 24-track analog tapes by Jeffrey Norman at Bob Weir's TRI Studios Mastered to HDCD specs by David Glasser

I'm a 60s and 70s guy, but I loved the first box set

If you have the first box, I would say that's all you need. With the exception of 3/29/90, the better shows are on there. If you missed the first one, you might want to look into getting this one. The shows are well-played, but lack the power of the 6 from the first box.

Hey Now everyone......

.....nice to see you. Nice release BTW....Hopefully Spacebro will be pleased, but probably not...

Thrusday's Child Answer

$240 for 3-29-90 and the other shows that aren't as good as the first box? C'mon now...

Darn it!

Before I met a wonderful woman and got married and had a wonderful child I could have afforded this! I had to pass on the first Spring90 box and have to pass on this one too. The only show I knew I loved on the first box was 3/22, but this has two I love: 3/25 and (of course) 3/29! Sob...I desperately hope that in a year or so GDM will issue the Spring90 shows individually like they did with the E72 shows. I will jump on about half of them! Ooooh I want this!

I'm in the same place. Got &

I'm in the same place. Got & love the BM show & really like the 80's & 90's too. This is kinda steep for me at the moment but will see if I can dig up the cash. Always dug Myland & the Drums & Space from this era so most likely........Good luck & good rocking! Ken

shipping costs

a whopping € 41, sigh... I guess a completist's gotta do what a completist's gotta do, even if it means skipping eating out for a month. Anyway, apart from the 3/29 Marsalis set there is enough to savour. It may not be the years Spacebrother wants released, but at least the later years are not ignored. @Thursday's child: I'm basically a pre-hiatus fan, but especially if you missed out on 1990/the first one, you'll need this. Great playing, Brent & Jerry in top shape, some nice rearrangements (Death don't have no mercy, Loose Lucy) and, as far as I'm concerned, nice warm sound. It works whether you play it loudly or just as background music. Now for some October/November 72 or some 67 or some 70?

Comes to $30 per show....

....price is right. I'm probably on board. I too enjoy the Drumz/Space from this era....

Thursday

Just purchase the 3/29 show by itself. Save the remainder of your money or pick up a few road trip shows from the 70s. Easy decision.

branford show

looks like the branford show will be a sep. release (check rollingstone, amazon pre-orders, etc.)

Thank you

My sincere appreciation to TPTB for releasing the Branford show on it's own. The box looks fantastic but with a wife and two busy teenagers I just can't afford the big bucks on a 1990 release. I would LOVE to buy a couple of these shows a la carte, much the way the Europe '72 shows have been offered.Personally, I'd like to see more boxes in the $100 range but that's not meant to be a complaint, just input. There's a ton of great music in this box and cheers to those of you placing your orders; I'm getting a bit of a vicarious thrill knowing how much you will all enjoy it!

SWEET!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

....but at $30 a show its quite pricy. i guess we're getting a keith show for dave's picks 11. : (

It's not Spring 1976?

I think on this one the quality of the recordings made this the reason for the box. I would much rather see a lot of other spring tours (such as 76) but the recording quality and vault availability are probably challenges. If you love this era, then congratulations and enjoy! I got the first box (no regrets) but I'd be lying if I said it gets a lot of rotation on my IPOD.

Analog?

We were making DATs and Minidisc not T6 on this tour. Of course I will order and continue to wonder why Barton Hall is held Ransom when things go out at about $270,000 for the remaster and boxing per show. Anyways back to work on West High 6/21.

@rdevil

Could not agree with you more, well put... also two teenagers, one going into his sophomore year at college... $100.00 would be more manageable... but, nice box nonetheless "Thank You My sincere appreciation to TPTB for releasing the Branford show on it's own. The box looks fantastic but with a wife and two busy teenagers I just can't afford the big bucks on a 1990 release. I would LOVE to buy a couple of these shows a la carte, much the way the Europe '72 shows have been offered. Personally, I'd like to see more boxes in the $100 range but that's not meant to be a complaint, just input."

Any Digital?

Will these be released on digital or CD only? A lot of us don't use CDs.

Just ordered 3/29 solo release

"My sincere appreciation to TPTB for releasing the Branford show on it's own. The box looks fantastic but ... I just can't afford the big bucks... I would LOVE to buy a couple of these shows a la carte, much the way the Europe '72 shows have been offered.Personally, I'd like to see more boxes in the $100 range but that's not meant to be a complaint, just input." Thank you RDevil, that comment was just exactly perfect!

Roland - Re: Shipping

Shipping to the Netherlands is $41.99 (not €41.99). This works out to €30.88 at the current exchange rate. The $239.98 for the box itself is €176.51. Box + shipping together is €207.39.

If I never post again, you'll know my wife killed me!

Wow, $239.98, ok roughly $10 a disc, not bad, $14.95 for shipping? Really? $22.94 for sales tax? $277.87, man. How to come up with the fund to pay the credit card bill now, how much is blood going for these days? Can't wait, love this tour, these are all solid shows with lots of highlights. And Branford, ooh yeah!

Dave's Picks

I have the first two years of Dave's Picks sealed with the bonus discs for anyone who might want to exchange a copy of this for those. PM me if interested.

Got it

Just when I had convinced myself I didn't need anymore GD box sets I go and press buy!! Hefty postage tho' at $41.99!!! Ouch!!

Digital downloads

Click on the RollingStone link and read the article.

Re: Seth Hollander

I'd love to see them go back to more reasonably priced box sets. Not that I don't love these massive sets, but even a music only edition without all the boxes and trinkets (never look at 'em twice!) for us poorer folk would be nice.

This is great!

now for all the people who complain about the Dave's Picks all being from the 70's..."settle down easy" (~);}

Multi-Track

Mixed from the 24-track tapes to full Normanized Glory. Thank You. Thank You.

riggsjr

Don't forget that the customs will also take their cut before it gets to you. Ouch again!!

PatagonianFox.....

....Where the hell have you been? Thought you were Dead. (Head)....

€ / $

@Simonrob: I stand corrected. It did not deter me from ordering it anyway. But at € 26/show plus book (plus the box & ticket stubs that I do not really need), it works out OK I guess.

Shipping price has jumped?

Coworker of mine is ordering the box, shipping price jumped $10 for each delivery option. Weird!

Customs

Already thought of that probably another £34 ($58) OUCH again but what's a guy gonna do. Once you start collecting/listening to these things when do you stop.What if the best show/song I've aver heard is out there and I just haven't actually heard it yet!!!

This made my day

Confirm order Check. My wife's gonna kill me oh well got till September to cool her down.

WAHOO !!

:0)

Great News

Saved me a lot of money. I push "buy" on almost everything here but not 250$ for more 90's shows. Dodged a bullet.

@MLavallee

Blood isn't bringing much these days... you might want to consider selling an organ or two....!

Spring '90 #2

I love all Dead eras, with my favorite probably being the pre-hiatus time along with '77.But I could not pull the trigger on this fast enough! I loved the first '90 box and I am sure I will love this one also. To me, this is the last great tour and I cannot have too much of that. Order soon as it will disappear quickly I suspect. Rock on

Too much

Just what we need: another over-packaged behemoth. Seriously kids, just give us the music at a lower price and we'd still be happy. Does anybody really spend time fondling their "replica ticket stubs and backstage passes" while listening to 'Loser' from 3/24/90? (And I don't want to know if you do ...). I picked up the first one and truth be told, ditched the actual box once the discs found their new home on my shelf. As for the ephemera, it's out there . . . somewhere.

Ditto Rdevil and others

My first thought was, "oh, shit. My wife will kill me, but I have to get 3/29." Then I saw that it's available by itself. Thanks to TPTB for having the vision to put that out by itself.

woohoo!

this is great!

Another 90 Box?!?! How long did the the 1st 90 Box sell out in?

While Spring 1990 is great GD, I think that the GD legacy would be better served by a box set from an altogether different time period. Having said that, I'll still enjoy it. How long did it take the first Spring 90 box to sell out in? $$$ are tight at the moment.

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