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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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October 10, 2014 - 2:03pm

#151

antonjo

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First taste o' 77....and RT MSG '90

I finally shelled out on eBay for the MSG '90 Road Trips with bonus disc awhile back, just to get that To Lay Me Down, which I remembered being pretty special on the Listening Party. Overall, the mix is a little muddy for my tastes. Half-Step is a serious highlight, wonderful version. Predictably enough from an 80’s guy, my first taste of ’77 was 2nd set Cornell. I worked in a silkscreen shop, and it made an incredible soundtrack when we were heads down. I remember marveling that the Dead could ever play so perfectly, and wondering what it would’ve been like to behold that performance right in front of you. (The audience tapes on Archive now offer a little taste.) They weren’t actually perfect, of course. As wasn't a rare thing, they muff the ascent in Dew that drops into the big first solo pretty badly. But get to that finale and all is forgiven. Still my favorite St. Stephen, too (post-60’s)—that version IS perfection. Apart from that tape and first set 5/13, I really didn’t hear much ’77 till Dick’s 3, which was an instant classic. Acquired 10/29 at some point, and while it’s utterly solid, my heart doesn’t cry out for its release. Dave’s 12 is my kind of set list, I’m pretty psyched to hear it. Not going to cheat and listen on the Archive first! WILL finally check out the Listening Party this weekend, though.
October 9, 2014 - 7:26am

#152

hbob1995

Joined:
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@ kaustin7

Great article! Thanks for the link. I had read some of the Eaton story but this is much more inclusive. I hope these tapes find their way back to The Vault and that Betty gets some compensation.Rock on
October 9, 2014 - 6:49am

#153

gfink

Joined:
November 1, 2010

9/18/90

Thanks for that heads-up. I have DP9 but I've generally avoided shows after Brent. A complete informal video of this show can be found online. I agree they do a bang-up job on To Lay Me Down, of course it was the first time playing it since Brent's passing so I think it had more resonance than usual.
October 9, 2014 - 6:33am

#154

kaustin7

Joined:
November 13, 2010

2015 "Project" and the Betty Boards

Might the 2015 project be the negotiation and return of the long lost Betty Boards that Rob Eaton has been working on?An article ran earlier this year about the state of those tapes, who has them and who has been working on them. If you have not read the article it is well worth the read: http://www.relix.com/articles/detail/whats_become_of_the_bettys The return of these tapes could lead to the release of the Cornell show, much of the rest of Spring 77 and trove of other tapes. Food for thought.
October 8, 2014 - 7:10pm

#155

TN Dead

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Re Keys to The Vault.

Considering everyone that would have to sign off or on to let this happen, I don believe it will. Although having the keys would be nice.
October 7, 2014 - 5:50pm

#156

wjonjd

Joined:
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I Agree

It's easy to see why they wanted to release these. Very passionate performances. And, most importantly, they're fun to listen to. I never downloaded full copies of these shows, so all I have is the RT (and bonus disc) to go by.
October 7, 2014 - 2:19pm

#157

DJMac520

Joined:
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9-20-90

Not sure how anyone can listen to that Truckin>China>Rider and wonder why it was released. And then the Star sandwich and post-space. Even Vince is a bit muted in those shows, unlike the cacophonous hurricane he became in 1991. I don't think the chopping up of that show, and the 19th, did either any justice. The first set of the 19th is tremendous, especially the H>S>F that closes it.
October 6, 2014 - 3:52pm

#158

Mar-T

Joined:
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Keys to the Vault

I think Dogstar is on to something by predicting the opening of the vault next year. DL2 has referred to "the project" that lands in 2015, in a way that sounds way bigger than tinkering on the margins with the next box set or DaP. "Things are in flux for at least the next 3 or 4 months in terms of specifics of the project. If it falls the way we’re expecting it to, it’s going to be extremely cool. So standby." I think they'll continue to release Normanized box sets of outstanding tours and/or runs, and Dave's Picks that are new to our ears in 2015, but I believe it's appropriate to speculate about the Holy Grail - access to everything that's in the vault, warts and all. I believe the hurdles to doing so earlier have been technological but also answering the question of how to monetize something like that. Not to mention that it would be a crapload of work... I think the time has come and really... no better time than the 50th anniversary. After disallowing downloads of soundboard recordings from archive.org, it seemed clear to me that TPTB wanted to keep the genie in the bottle to preserve consumer demand for all their shows, for WHEN they decided to open up the entire vault. Archive.org allows streaming of all the great soundboards, but let's face it... we all prefer to have the actual recordings in our possession. So, how would that shake out? If I were DL2, I'd flag all the recordings in the vault that would never make it as DaP, box or other vault release. Whether it's due to recording medium (how do you mix a quality product from a Maxell XLII source tape?) or low quality show, I'm sure Dave has a good idea of what will never pass the muster. Then, hire low level audio technicians to do warts and all transfers to a digital medium and sell the puppies on a service like livedownloads.com on steroids. They could proceed through the vault, tour to tour, and roll them out as they complete the process. I'd say this ought to be a download only venture. Most of us here seem capable of working with digital files. Perhaps people can pay a premium to have CDs burned for them, should they need such a service. Pricing could be similar to Livedownloads.com, where you can download mp3s of an entire show for $10, flacs for $13 and $23 for CDs. Equally importantly, people could download individual songs for $1. Crowd source the cover art, along with reviews, ratings, etc, so people can navigate the vast ocean with guidance from fellow heads. It could be a pretty low-impact, high profit venture for the Dead. The powers that be, not to mention their fans, are aging rapidly and the opportunity to simply open the vault becomes less technically daunting with each passing day. Certainly, it would be an overwhelming project for TPTB to turn something like this into reality, but all the pieces are feasible. This is a digital world, and we increasingly prefer digital files as the way to deliver our music. We'll all cherish the vinyl or CDs of our desert island shows, but wouldn't we all be fine with mp3s or flacs from that 83 show your friend told you to check out? DL2's doing his thang in 15 minutes. Can't wait to hear what's next!
October 6, 2014 - 12:17pm

#159

wjonjd

Joined:
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1990

@senorsenor - I know the sound quality doesn't come close, but did you listen to the to lay me down on 9/18 RT right after the one on 4/1 from the box?? Yes, different strokes is definitely true, and subjectively one can certainly prefer a more subdued and cooler rendition, but objectively speaking, toward the end of the 9/18 version, the drummers are locked and keep increasing the intensity of their playing as, most importantly, Jerry keeps increasing the intensity and emotional range of his vocals with passionate ad-libs and even through the so-so sound you can hear the audience erupting repeatedly as they are being taken to that special place and in return helping the band go further. As beautiful as the 4/1 version is, nothing like that is happening - they are content to let its beauty speak for itself; but, the 9/18 one reaches farther by both band and audience resulting in an x-factor destination reached. Maybe it's just me?
October 6, 2014 - 12:10pm

#160

johnny361

Joined:
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The big 50!

I love the 89 Alpine vid/Blu-ray idea. Some other 50th date's 2/74 Winterland, 6/9-10/73, Some 1975 or a big fall 73 box!!! Who Knows!! This is exciting

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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...

sale out

I bet this sale's out in a week two at tops

New Spring 1990 Box

This was ordered immediately!! Here's hoping 6-30-85 or 7-1-85 for Dave's Picks 11!! Thank you Dave & the powers that be!!

3-24-90 how to complete the show

for the compiler /completionist in all of us.. if you want full 3/24/90 show.... Dozin at Knick has entire second set on disc 2 and 3. And Walkin Blues on Disc 1 "Playing in the Band" (Hunter, Hart, Weir) – 10:08 > "Uncle John's Band" (Hunter, Garcia) – 10:01 > "Lady With A Fan" (Hunter, Garcia) – 6:35 > "Terrapin Station" (Hunter, Garcia) – 6:45 > "Mud Love Buddy Jam" (Grateful Dead) – 7:53 > "Drums" (Hart, Kreutzman) – 9:41 > "Space" (Garcia, Lesh, Weir) – 9:39 Disc 3 "Space" (Garcia, Lesh, Weir) – 1:03 > "The Wheel" (Hunter, Garcia) – 4:45 > "All Along the Watchtower" (Dylan) – 7:45 > "Stella Blue" (Hunter, Garcia) – 8:32 > "Not Fade Away" (Holly, Petty) – 7:24 "We Bid You Goodnight" (trad., arr. Grateful Dead) – 2:21 Spring 90 first box on the end of 3/26/90 CD 3 Bonus Tracks From 3/24/90 Albany ( 1st set) 7. Let The Good Times Roll> [4:01] 8. Help On The Way> [4:05] 9. Slipknot!> [3:50] 10. Franklin's Tower [8:04] 11. Loser [7:30] 12. Tennessee Jed [7:53] and the final 2 tracks: Desolation Row on "Postcards from the hanging" One More Saturday Night is on "Without a net" make a itunes play list and burn it down....

smart

Smart and thoughtful to offer 3/29 separately. I shall get that, but this is the first box set I am going to give a miss..I have only listened to Spring 90 once and I need to start saving for the 2015 treasure trove. Happy though for all those who are looking forward to this one.

I'm in

I wonder what they are going to do in 2015 to top this.

at this point, I'm going to pass.

Love Spring '90. Bought the first box. In fact, I own every GD release. This is too much money for second-tier shows. I'll grab the 3/29/90 release though.

A conscionable opt-out!

It's been so long since I haven't purchased an official GOGD release that the omission seems counter-intuitive! Yet, the timing and nature of this set are budgetarily fortuitous, especially with conventional anticipation of some extraordinary debuts incident to the impending big L (five-oh)! To those ordering, enjoy!/Kate

I'm out and in...

I'm out. My box budget ends at $199.99 This looks grate though and I know I will regret not getting the physical copy. Definitely going to grab 3/29/90 though. Looks like an awesome show! Would be nice if they offer the digital downloads at some point. I bet they will.

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huh? dancingbear.dk--

3/30/90 is on the first Spring 1990 box set.

Sellout...

My guess is it sells out in 2 days.If Thelma sold out in 2 days, this won't take as long... considering it's 5000 less copies. Even at the higher price.

No way this sells out in 2 days, brianhahne

The first Spring Box was also 9,000 copies, was cheaper, and frankly, contained better shows. It took over 4 weeks to sell out, if I remember correctly.

Pass on "The Other One"

I have the 1st Spring 1990 box, I have listened to every show about 6 times over the course of 13 months, lost interest, repacked everything. Almost ready to sell it, a definitely maybe, perhaps. The Dozin' At The Knick, released in 1996, is good enough for me. I also said here on dead.net, that if the rest of Spring 1990 Tour would be released, I'd wouldn't buy it. Do I really need every Grateful Dead show? I already have a fine copy of 3/29/90. I have better things to do with $250USD or what ever the price is with shipping costs.For those who have pre-ordered this set, fine, I KNOW that you enjoy it.

Duh WW...

Note to self. Duh WW read the description. Digital is going to be available on release date. Cool.

3/24/90

Where's "Walkin Blues"?..It looks like this song cant be found..Has it ever been released?

@ Born Cross Eyed...

...check you PMs, please.(love that screen name, btw!)

Paradox Waits

Today begins the countdown for the Spring 77 Conundrum

If 3/29/90 isn't limited

If 3/29/90 isn't limited edition why would anyone pre-order and pay the shipping? I ordered limited SSDD the night of MUAM last year because I thought that was it. Next thing you know the show is in every store for sale. Didn't need the limited with bells and whistles just the music. Didn't know otherwise so I paid more for it and shipping. Still spicy.

be thankful for little things

"3/24/90Where's "Walkin Blues"?..It looks like this song cant be found..Has it ever been released?" that's just rhino showing a spot of mercy to the fans...

Gonna pass

Just can't spend that kind of money. I hope they go back to more reasonably priced box sets. I'm also not a big fan of 90's Dead so it's not a major blow to me. If it had been a 70's or early 80's box it would really suck as I would love to buy but it's just too pricey. I'm happy for those scooping this up, though. Hope you guys enjoy it. I thought selling the Marsalis show on it's own was a nice touch but not something I'm interested in myself. Still going to grab JGB this up coming week, though. Can't miss out on that.

"Walkin' Blues" 3/24/90?

It can be found on "Dozin' At The Knick" Disc 1.

Walkin' Blues...

Unless I'm mistaken, is on Dozin'. Long live the Queen.

Sellout...

I would be willing to bet this doesn't sell out so fast. Other than the Branford show, these are the shows they left off the first box. Branford, I am sure, required negotiations with his business manager. But other than that, they chose the shows they thought were the best. These are the ones they left off. If they had planned on releasing the whole tour, they likely would have released the first half of the tour in one box, and the second half of the tour in another box. Secondly, they are selling unlimited digital downloads. This will diminish demand for the box and leave those who like limited editions and those who want the book and replica tickets. The good news is that if they can sell this out in two days, all those clamoring for '90s releases will get their wish going forward.

How do you think these releases sound?

Just curious as to your thoughts, but I thought the mix on the first Spring '90 box set was weak. I find this odd since "Without A Net" is one of the best live recordings I think I've ever heard, and these releases are culled from the same material. When I go back and listen to these shows, I prefer Healy's soundboard mix over the official releases. They're warmer, better balanced and not nearly as harsh and tinny. Jerry is more up front (vocals and guitar), each band member's placement in the mix is reflective of their position on stage, just the right amount of reverb to make it feel alive. I don't know, maybe I'm crazy. These releases have been normalized, so they're definitely louder but lack dynamic range. Anyhow, I'd like to hear what others are thinking about the way these "recent" shows are being mixed down. For me, I'm opting out and sticking with my SBD -> CASS -> DAT -> CD, I think they're mixed better. Chime in. JWB

@ angry jack straw

done and done. Thanks and Peace.

Vol 1 vs Vol 2

Spring '90 Volume One is from the two-track tapes that were mixed live by Cutler. Volume Two is mixed by Norman from the 24 track tapes. There should be little comparison in terms of the quality between Vol 1 and 2. Without A Net is mixed from the multi-track tapes, just like Volume 2 is.

Mix

I didn't get the first volume since I wasn't thrilled with the sound. It's good to know this will sound different.

Card Hit

I am in - VERY EXCITED, don't really care what the next DAP is at this point just got 8 shows of my favorite dead era - Space Bro I am sure is happy as a pig in Sh#t right now! I used my debit card and the charge is on there now, does anyone if they take the funds out now or when it ships?

I got mine

This is my favorite Dead and the time period that got my attention. Gonna love hearing it!

Mix

Jayburg, Without a Net was mixed from multi-track tapes. The (first) Spring 1990 box was not. It was mastered from live-to-2-track mixes and it definitely suffers.

Wow - i'm super stocked

I've never heard half these shows, so its going to be an exciting September in Grateful Dead land! And....there is also a new JGB album coming out from their tour in '78 - with Keith and Donna. Very exciting stuff. Wish the first box set was mastered from the 24 bit analog rather than the 2 channel mix. Can't wait to hear the upgrade!

review of my 1st listen to Estimated...

sonically speaking, of course, we all know it kills...anyways... during Jerry's 1st solo you notice the perfect balance between Weir's awesome rhythm playing in the left channel & Garcia in the right, playing his usual groovin' subtle, envelope-filtery tone solo... (the drums & keys ARE NOT OBNOXIOUSLY LOUD like the Boxset 90 #1 mixes are...) Brent kinda floats in the middle, as does Branford, who when he re-enters, he sounds amazing, mixed loud, i'd say, but not too loud, as he mimics the lines Brent is playing... sooooooo freakin good... Lesh right in the pocket, could even be a tad louder (NOT complaining) AND, you can almost feel the nod Branford gave to Jerry as he ends his solo & Garcia starts right into his... or maybe Jer shot him a look sayin " yo, it's my turn!" hehehe... Brian (& others who were there) could you see the stage?? great stuff, an early b-day gift... @ Deuce, debit card, cash gone immediately, holmes... sorry to be tbobn... btw, i'm a diehard Rangers fan, but 2 of my ALLTIME FAVOURITE players are: Ray Bourque & Cam Neely gotta say, i'd love to have Milan Lulic on my Rangers, as well... ♤

Duece....

I ordered up a copy at about 12:30pm mountain time and then checked my account about a half hour later and it's already been taken. Bought & paid for.....now the happy wait. :) re:shipping-$14.95 isn't too bad for something that's probabaly gonna be pretty heavy,book rate style ya know?

Awakin Blues...

..Thanks for correcting my dumbassness folks! "I see" said the blindman! Anyway I just picked up this set. Looks great! I broke out Terrapin Ltd. and 4/2 this past weekend so this tour is still in my rotation. Hartford(3/19) and Albany(3/26) were my first shows so this tour is special for me. I remember the cold, snow and ice on those days, so much for "Spring 90!" Dave's 11 and JGB will keep us entertained until this gem arrives! Take care folks! ;)

Wow

Interesting set. I'm on the fence. I've been buying these for a while and have no problem dropping $100 on it but the $239 will fry wife (I just bought a road bike and have to lay low for a bit...) and am not 100% sure I'd be into this one that much, based on the Estimated Demo. It's interested but extra syncopated. If I only have two days, it's not gonna happen anyway as I have to pack and clean the house and fly to Oklahoma after 1/2 day @ work tomorrow and will be at my cousin's lakehouse which, according to Mrs, has sketchy internet, which would usually be cool... Hmm, there about 8:40, it sounds better, along with grabbing headphones instead of my suckazz laptop speakers. Hmmm indeed....

May I speak?

Whilst I see many comments regarding the cost as well as the shipping, I don't see any recognizing this item as a collectible and everything that goes with collectibles...the good, the bad, etc.It was and is meant to be an appreciable (in every way) artifact. Thoughts?

That makes sense, I guess I

That makes sense, I guess I just assumed that the 1st box set was from the 24 track tapes. Without a Net is beautiful, Dozin' is right up there with it. So why does the Warlocks box set suffer? According to the notes, it was mixed from the multi-track. Maybe my expectations are too high. Thanks for the response.

new release woohoo

it's great to see all the chatter. love the action here. there has not been a buzzz like this for a while.. i,m feelin' it ! love to all the familiar names i have not seen lately ..

I'm stoked...

Personally, Spring 1990 (#1) was the best box set released, as far as presentation, etc. They do a great job as far as Europe 72, May 77, Warlocks.. but Spring 1990, to me, is a family heirloom. My son will get it one day, along with the early pre-order poster. I can't wait to get this one, and the early poster as well. It will sell out, and appreciate. The Europe 72 box had individual releases, a music only option.. and yet the trunk still sells between 700 and 1000 often. It's that collectible. This one looks beautiful, and I will treasure it always... It may only get a few listens, but hey, I am a completist, and I love my collection. It's my connection to the band now that they're gone (not counting ratdog, further, pl&f, etc). This is gonna be SWEET. 24 track masters, great book, great add-ons, great packaging... I'm all over it. I was on this tour, and it shaped my life. I loved the 3/29/90 show... It was magic. I've seen the video someone posted on youtube, at least a dozen times. I've owned an audience tape, burned to cd-r, for years... but I can't WAIT to get this. THANK YOU DAVE LEMIEUX!

edit

blah. i still can't get the hang of the way these comments work. i was trying to reply to someone else's comment

Except for one show, this is not new material

I've been a Dead fan since 1965. I ordered this... then checked and canceled. If I had not already purchased the previous spring 1990 set, or if it had not previously been released, things would be different. Even if it is a new mix, it is not worth $250 for one new show. This should have been clearer in the email blast. When they start re-re-re-releasing the same material, at some point it is just crass commercialization... I would love to see the show I don't have released separately, and I would happily buy it in a minute.

Except for one show, this is not new material

THIS IS DISGUSTING!

This A*hole gives the rest of us who sell on ebay a bad name. http://www.ebay.com/itm/GRATEFUL-DEAD-SPRING-1990-THE-OTHER-ONE-8-SHOWS… Whoever this is, should be ashamed of themselves. I think it WILL appreciate to $399. But to post it for sale at that now, when it's available direct... is a disgusting act of in-human non-decency. This guy is as bad as springfromnight1989.

Technical Difficulties

Hmmm...I can't get "Estimated" to play on Rolling Stone. All I see is the soundcloud icon, and nothing happens when I click on it. Any tips?

LABaxter

I don't understand what you mean....The shows aren't the same. They're from the same run, but no shows are duplicated. For example, 3/30/90 was on Spring box #1. Spring Box #2 has 3/28/90 and 3/29/90. Also, Spring 1990 (#1) had Copps at 3/22/90. This one has 3/21/90. Spring box #1 was basically the closing night of each run/city. This is the other nights... Spring 1990 was a different mix, different masters. This is the 24 track of the other nights.... not the same nights. Why do you say it's a re-release? Check again.

After reading all the thoughts here

I decided to buy the Wake Up single show and then Dozin at the Knick CD rather than buy this new set. I have the 2CD set So Glad You Made It from the first box, and with the 2 above mentioned discs, I felt this would be a good collection from the period. The box with shipping is just more than I can dish out at the moment. Looks like a cool package with lots of good selections and coming from the 24 track source promises good sound. But I looked at some of the assessments and choose this route. Still looking for Daves 11 as I am a subscriber and plan to be in 2015 as well. Hope the vast majority are digging the news and are looking forward to all the new tunes soon to be with us.

Right!??

I was wondering how fast it would show up with the "scalpers". I checked Amazon just outta curiosity at around 3 this afternoon and saw nothing yet and was actually happily surprised.But yeah,you're right,it is disgusting.

JRF68...

Scalpers is an accurate description here for this guy.I sometimes take offense when people bash everyone who sells on ebay, b/c I feel I do it fairly and I've helped a lot of people out. But this is beyond indecent. Can I suggest we all "contact buyer" on this guy and tell him he's disgusting? :-) Like I said, I think this WILL eventually sell for $399. It will sell out, it will be worth it. But this is just.. I dunno. I can't even believe I'm seeing it.

had to do it

Debated in my head for a few hours and just placed my order. I was at the 3-29-90 and all the hartford shows, knick too. Brianhahane....thanks for posting that some jerk is already price gouging this on e-bay. That made me jump on it now. ....also its not only one new show! Tomorrow i hope for dap11 announcement.

Mix, Part Deux

Ok, I gotta admit they got me with the "mixed from multi-track" promise. Here's hoping they gave JN the full mixing budget he deserves. (I'm still sore over the E72 box rush.) We shall see... I celebrated with a blast of PITB>China Doll>UJB>Terrapin from 3/30/90, which actually sounds pretty good for live-to-2-track. And a big thanks for the standalone release of 3/29/90. Not everyone has the disposable dinero for the whole box and accoutrements, and it would have been cruel to hold that hostage as box-only. Maybe not the best move business-wise, but a bone for the masses.

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