Spring 1990 (The Other One) Box

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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 29, 2014 - 11:23am

#851

LetsGoCaps

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This is a Business

Refusing to give the music away for free does not make the band greedy. Demanding that they do or complaining that they don't makes you greedy. End of story. Edit: Not directed at you Unkle, or anyone else for that matter. Just the general sense of entitlement many in these parts feel.
July 29, 2014 - 11:16am

#852

thismikebenz

Joined:
November 3, 2010

accidental double post

After all these years, you'd think I wouldn't accidentally double post anymore, but those durned clicky buttons will getcha every time
July 29, 2014 - 11:13am

#853

thismikebenz

Joined:
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have box 1. ordered box 2

SO of course I ordered this boxed set, though the price was more than I was hoping for. I think they should release all of the spring tour 1990 as individually orderable shows like with Europe 72. Every few months, I find myself buying an individual E72 show, but would never have shelled out the full $450. I always tell myself, well, if I have buyer's remorse, I can always recoup on Ebay. I never do though. I have only sold duplicate shows, never my only copy. I am grateful that several years ago, I bought a giant binder full of Dead CDs (all official releases) on Ebay. THe seller listed only some of the titles, with a few pictures, and all the artwork was in the sleaves of the binder, just no jewel cases. ended up with a few hard to find bonus discs which I never could have afforded if the seller had listed them separately and knew what value they had. I got a 4 disc Can You Pass the Acid Test set that way, along with bonuses from Beyond Description and Golden Road. SOme duplicate other Dicks Picks and vault releses were in the binder, and those shows I sold, at a discount, and still recouped the price of the original binder purchase. I have yet to double order anything on Dead . Net with premeditated intent to distribute, however. Except one Autumn several years ago, I sort of accidentally fell into buying lots of '77 box sets to see if they had the bonus disc in them, then sold them on Ebay with proof that they had the bonus disc, as some of us were under the impression that maybe they would eventually run out of bonus discs.
July 29, 2014 - 10:57am

#854

thismikebenz

Joined:
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3/30/1990

I'm listening to 3/30/1990 from the first box right now, and enjoying it more than ever.
July 29, 2014 - 10:06am

#855

Mr. Jack Straw

Joined:
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gotta agree

I was never one to feel like the band owed us anything. Yes, we were loyal fans who spent hard-earned (and not hard-earned) cash on them, but they rewarded our money with some of the best live music in the history of the world. Everything, including the "right" to trade shows, is because of the band's generosity.
July 29, 2014 - 9:58am

#856

Kjohnduff1

Joined:
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Lets Go Caps

Couldn't have said that any better.Short and to the point.
July 29, 2014 - 9:06am

#857

Underthevolcano

Joined:
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"greed" ?

I usually avoid the controversies on these boards-but-greed-are you kidding me? This band has been and still is very generous with their time, money and heritage almost without comparison. They did many benefits over the years and set up charitable foundations as we know which pumped a lot of $ into a lot of good and worthy causes. Still do. So they want to turn some of their musical heritage into income-it is their right and privilege. When they were still performing they kept their ticket prices low, took pains to avoid scalper domination of tickets, spent a lot of money on sound and vision and treated the fans to a marathon show every night. Unlike many others that I can think of who played short concerts of the same stuff over and over and only asked how high they could go with the ticket price. Oh and the Dead allowed you to tape their shows if you made the effort( sometimes right off the Board feed).Come on. They were not greedy and they are still awfully generous with their work product. I will continue to support their endeavors and am thankful for what they gave to me and other fans over the years regarding entertainment, good vibes, rational ideas and a break from the bullshit swirling around everywhere else. The lyrics alone were a great education. God Bless all of the Dead.
July 29, 2014 - 7:19am

#858

mustin321

Joined:
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Soundboards

Soundboards being removed from Archive.org after a show is officially released is nothing new. Did you fall of the bus or something? Where you been? Please jump back on! I am a person who thinks greed is the worst fucking thing on the planet and it destroying peoples values and ways of life, etc. But this is just simple business...why buy the cow when you can get the milk for free kind of thing. Ever see the Festival Express movie? Bobby talks about how at one show a bunch of people were protesting because the show wasn't free...and he says something people forgetting that they were trying to make a living...
July 29, 2014 - 6:42am

#859

hbob1995

Joined:
June 26, 2007

Greed?

Not to start an argument here, but every story has two sides. For much of this band's career they did not get rich. Most everything they made went back into their sound system, instruments, etc., in an effort to bring the best sound possible to their concert experience. That was their main focus.How many other groups make their music available for free as most of the Dead's stuff is on archive.org? So even if they remove their sound boards, there is still plenty of good quality auds available. Take a look at the sales dollars being generated by this release. 9,000 copies @ $240 each, comes to a bit over $2 million. Once Rhino and other production costs are taken out, it does not generate all that much for the band. Think about it. 9,000 is the total sale. Shrinks in comparison to the tens of millions the boy bands and Britney sold. I think it is not fair to accuse this band of being greedy. Sure, they want to make some money, and I for one think they deserve to. I think I get a fair return for every dollar I spend here. It is not as cheap as it once was, but tell me what is? Also, I think we as fans are delusional if we think the band members read these posts. They turned their release rights over to Dave & Rhino and I think they trust them to do what is right for everyone involved. I for one have not been disappointed in any of the releases. I am Grateful to be around at this point in time when so much is coming out. Think back to years past when we did not see much coming from the vault. I am a very happy Dead Head. Rock on
July 29, 2014 - 6:20am

#860

unkle sam

Joined:
October 3, 2008

etree

all soundboard shows have been removed from the torrents. People say it was Bobby who did this. It's the end of the world as we know it. Greed has taken over and now runs rampant throughout deadland. I never thought that this would happen but there you have it. Kinda makes me sick to my stomach. I was lucky enough to get tickets for an upcoming Ratdog show, 60 bucks to see them, so that means if you do the math that any "dead" reunion that happens next year will be so expensive that only the rich and privileged will be able to attend. Too bad, most deadheads I know can't afford 200 or 250 for a ticket. Don't get me wrong, I think any and all artists deserve to get paid for their work, but I also believe that this goes against everything that the Grateful Dead were about. The bus has a flat tire and is almost out of gas. Rhino's last year as keeper of the vault is next year, they will release everything and anything in 2015 to make max bucks before they have to renegotiate their contract with the surviving members. Only they know where this is going, but I can only hope that they don't make all us deadheads pay for their retirement. I guess when you become a multimillionaire you get use to it and don't want it to end. It's really sad that the best music ever made is now being held for ransom by the powers that be. This might not be the place to post this, but where else are you gonna post a comment where the band might actually read it. "The times they are a changing"

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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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