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"When we began discussing audio projects to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Grateful Dead back in 2012, we knew we wanted to do something completely unprecedented. We could think of nothing more exciting or ambitious than a career-spanning overview of the band's live legacy focused on what best tells the story: complete concerts. Our first criterion was the very best live music to represent any given year in the band’s history. We wanted to make sure that there were not only the tent-pole shows that fans have been demanding for decades but also ones that are slightly more under the radar, but equally excellent. For those who listen to the entire box straight through, chronologically, the narrative of the Grateful Dead's live legacy will be seen as second to none in the pantheon of music history." - David Lemieux
We are more than pleased to announce the Grateful Dead's most ambitious release ever: 30 TRIPS AROUND THE SUN. Available as both an 80-disc boxed set and a custom lightning-bolt USB drive, the collection includes 30 unreleased live shows, one for each year the band was together from 1966 to 1995, along with one track from their earliest recording sessions in 1965. Packed with over 73 hours of music, both the boxed set and the USB drive will be individually numbered limited editions.
The 80-disc boxed set is individually numbered and limited to 6,500 copies, a nod to the band’s formation in 1965. Along with the CDs, it also includes a gold-colored 7-inch vinyl single which bookends the band’s career. The A-side is “Caution (Do Not Stop On Tracks)” from the band’s earliest recording session in 1965 with the B-side of the last song the band ever performed together live, “Box Of Rain” recorded during their final encore at Soldier Field in Chicago on July 9, 1995.
The box also comes with a 288-page book that features an extensive, career-spanning essay written by Nick Meriwether, who oversees the Dead archives at the University of California, Santa Cruz, along with special remembrances of the band submitted by fans. Also included is a scroll that offers a visual representation of how the band’s live repertoire has evolved through the years.
The USB drive version* will be shaped like a gold lightning bolt with the Grateful Dead 50th anniversary logo engraved on the side. The drive includes all of the music from the collection in both FLAC (96/24) and MP3 formats and is an individually numbered limited edition of 1,000 copies. Digital version of the book also included on USB.
Shows will NOT be sold individually on CD. This release is sure to sell out quickly so pre-order your copy today and stick around as we will be revealing a mighty fine selection of music, art, and much, much more right here.
(Looking for a smaller 50th Anniversary commemorative keepsake? September 18th will see the release of a four-CD version of the collection titled 30 TRIPS AROUND THE SUN: THE DEFINITIVE LIVE STORY 1965-1995. More on that here.)
ROLLINGSTONE.COM SONG PREMIERE AND EXCLUSIVE DAVID LEMIEUX INTERVIEW
Head on over to Rollingstone.com for the very first listen of "Morning Dew" 9/18/87 Madison Square Garden, David Fricke's exclusive interview with archivist David Lemieux, and the reveal of 30 TRIPS AROUND THE SUN's '69 and '84 shows.
*Helpful hints for using your USB:
Running the 30 Trips Player / Reader program:
On Windows – Navigate to the USB drive and double click the PCStart.exe file to run.
On MacOS – Open the GD 30 Trips drive, and double click the MacStart to run.
Viewing the digital book:
You can either view it within the program that comes on the drive, or by opening the PDF directly.
To view the PDF, open the PDF folder on the drive and the USB_bk_spreads_08-31 file within. Selecting the option within your PDF reading application to view as a “single page” might be preferable to viewing as a continuous document.
Importing music into iTunes and other library programs:
When you import the songs from the USB into your library, the information used to identify the track will likely leave them sorted incorrectly. Please use the song list found here to re-number the songs for each show so that they playback in the correct order.
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Bonus Disc? Haha
They've got plenty of time to add a july 2015 show/highlights on a bonus disc(s)
Highly doubtful though...
I cant afford it...
Forgive me Jerry as I am about to sin.. I am very sorry that some can not afford this awesome opportunity. Please don't post you and your families long list of medical issues that prevent you... if its true.. just ask for a list price copy from someone..geez
feeling good -
wow I have usually cracked by now and bought the box... not this time - I only like about a dozen of the shows and would hate to pay for some of the later years.
someone said that they will not offer individual shows because of the description - as an e72 vet I can without a doubt say they will change their mind if they have to pay the cost of storage for these sets.
If you really want individual shows, have faith don't buy the box and force their hand - the customer eventually wins, even in this game.
@rdrewr....WTF?
I really doubt that either person is making anything up about their family members that are ill. I'm also sure those people that posted that will be takin' care of when the box set comes out. After writing something like that..I'm sure if you needed help you wouldn't get it here.
Hey Another Friday Night!
Can't stay away from DP19 10/19/73. Seems like when I've reached a saturation point two to three times per year this always turns up. Not sure if I'm changing or if the music actually is on this set. Every time I listen to this show since the day I bought it I pick up on something else that blows me away. I really can't say that about every release though DaP11 comes to mind on this front as does RT 6/18/74 WOS. Back to DP19. Listen to the whole set but check out Billy and Phil on Don't Ease! I wonder if songs like this and MAMU sort of put the guys back on track. Maybe some jitters in the first couple of songs in a show and then boom! A three or four minute jaunt where they could gel and find each other and even things out. Lock in if you will. I'll spare the rest of my review because I've gone on before about disc 3. One of my favorite Dews. Anybody that hasn't got this or has not heard this and wants a perfectly not perfect Dead show should pick this up. It's a gift that keeps on giving.
Dick's Pick
I usually enjoy reading the comments on here. Spurs my interest in digging out something old. Like the Egypt set that someone posted about a little earlier. I was about to listen to that (I love the pop-up pyramid when you open the cd pack) but then I noticed a single disc in a jewel case with no insert. It's Dick's Pick's Vol 13 Disc 2. I vaguely remember getting that when I had some problem with something I got from dead.net a few years ago, and they sent me a replacement, and I guess someone stuck this extra disc in there just to be cool. So then I was looking in Deadbase at 5/6/81 (Dick's Pick 13) and Dick Latvala wrote the Deadbase review (Deadbase Vol VIII) and that got me all excited to hear this long jam with Caution and Spanish Jam. Imagine my disappointment when the music stopped after Saint of Circumstance. I guess there was a third disc in D's P 13. Anyway, I went to remove the disc and noticed it was still clicking off seconds. Turns out there's a hidden Scarlet/Fire on there. All of that just to ask - does anyone know what date the Scarlet/Fire is? I checked in Deadbase and it doesn't appear to be from the next show. It's very enjoyable.
And now I'm on to Hartford 10/14/83. While continuing to wonder about that hidden Scarlet/Fire.
I second Dick's 19
Listening to June 9th from Winterland '77 box now, but I have to say if I had to pick one release I go to most, it would be Dick's 19. Something I can't put my finger on... mellow, great song selection, it just makes me happy after a hard day. That's what it is about, right?
So much music, so little time
Wow we've still got two Dave's picks, 30 Days of dead, & Black Friday to look forward to this year.
Seriously Dave, quit hanging out by the seaside & get back to work
@zxtttxz: About that Scarlet > Fire from Dick's Picks 13
Dick’s Picks Volume 13 is a complete concert from their May 6, 1981, performance at the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, NY. The release also contains a hidden track, a thirty-five minute version of "Scarlet Begonias” > “Fire on the Mountain," from November 1, 1979, from the same venue. Yes it is truly hidden; it’s located just after the "Saint of Circumstance."
By the way, I got this from the "Best Of" website, which has LOTS of great info regarding almost all of the Grateful Dead live releases.
http://www.thebestofwebsite.com/Bands/Grateful_Dead/Grateful_Dead_Live…
DP13 & DP19
I thought everyone knew about the hidden tracks on DP13 by now. They are from Nassau Coliseum, Nov. 1, 1979
I have always been a big fan of DP19. Definitely in my top 5 DP's
Rock on
Back On It...
Sorry I'm back on it. The China>Rider transition starts off a bit iffy and then totally rips. The Dark Star is a one of the lightest DS's I've ever heard, plus it's a Phil Phest. When I say it's one of the lightest I mean it is very airy and light and doesn't take to you to the Dark places that say the version on Steppin' Out England 72 does. Not to detract from that one. This one is just soft. And I love it. Biiiiilllllllll !
Lastly maybe. If there was ever a show that Jerry played a multitude or plethora of 'runs' then this might be it. It's like he said I'm going to go out tonight and play runs and practice scales. And he did.
Bold Prediction - August Unlimited Release - May 77 Barton Hall
Not that I know anything...
But, I would not be surprised if they still release 05/08/77 - Barton Hall - as an unlimited release in August like they did with Wake Up and SSDD...
Probably wrong...
Well, this is odd....
....got home from a long week at work. sat down at my laptop to Finally rip DaP 13 to my hard drive, then transfer it to my phone. Windows media comes on, and it plays the first disc. Audio confirms it's the correct show, but the picture and set list on the screen shows DaP 11, Wichita. Huh? I eject the disc, make sure its the right one (it was), pop in the second disc from Vol 13. Everything is normal. Pop the first disc back in, same Wichita pic and setlist, but plays correct Winterland audio. If this is a flashback from by dosing daze, it's a good one....anyone have an answer to this?
Wissinomingddeadhead & mhammond12
I no longer post publicly on this board for reasons previously stated. However, after reading these two stories, I feel compelled to help out.
I would like to organize a fund to purchase a copy of this release for each of them. If you are interested in contributing, please PM me directly. I will not respond to public posts. Once enough funds have been collected, I will post an an announcement and accept no more contributions.
Wissinomingddeadhead and mhammond12, I will keep you updated via PM as I receive responses.
God bless the Grateful Dead
Re: VGuy
Sounds like you took a little too much Orange Sunshine.
Follow this link, at about 1:50 in, President Carter will talk you down:
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xmah06_ask-president-carter_fun
"Take Vitamin C, Vitamin B Complex, if you have a beer, drink it. Remember.. you are a living organism in this world.. and everything is going to be ok."
_______________________________
Yes, I have had this problem a couple times. If you are using ITunes, it is pulling up the wrong disc or your disc has the wrong ID and is pulling up the wrong songs. Try renaming them manually in ITunes.
I rebooted....
....and same result. Really weird. Also, Kettle Brand roasted garlic potato chips kick ass!
Hey You Wonderful People
Wasn't looking for scoring a box via charity though your messages are so heartwarming. Was only sending wissongomdeadhead a shoulder to lean on. Don't worry about me, I have plenty of Grateful Dead concerts to keep me busy for years. Grateful Dead community is the best.
Not sure if they have an Orange Sunshine flavor....
....but you have my attention
Wondering....
....if the planets position in their orbits on the box pic is in the approximate same position as the date of their first show....that would be cool
....and it's funny. A month ago we were complaining about tote bags and coffee mugs, then WHAM!, the sandbag crashes down on our heads, and, after the stars and birds dissipate, we have this behemoth square in our lap. It's an all you can eat buffet....that's Vegas talk....
Hey (Now) man!!
I still want the 50th anniversary commemorative Gold cuff-links goddamnitt!!
...and secret Vault decoder ring...shhhhh!
;)
re: VGuy
VGuy, its very important you watch the link sent to you about a half hour ago. I am not a licensed professional and am not qualified to talk you down from this.
This is much worse than I first suspected.
It sounds like you are trying to align current planetary positions in the night sky with the artwork from the box set. Since the Box set is not out, we can only hope its a lightweight tablet you are holding above your head comparing to the night sky. In any case, please be careful.
Pay attention to the video this time and please follow President Carters suggestions. Were the orange tablets barrel shaped? Take some vitamins and beer. You're not holding a big desktop monitor in the air, are you? Please tell me its an 8" or 10" lightweight tablet.
Re: vGuy
WMP looks up the metadata from an online library and often gets it wrong. Especially with Dave's Picks.
You probably need to rip the files and then edit the tags. Not sure if you can do that directly in WMP. I use dBPoweramp.
You're fine - no flashback. Sorry.
Linear narrative?
it doesn't seem like a true "linear narrative" bypassing the acoustic performances of 70 and 80, no?
Listening habits
I only collect live music, and generally listen to full show's.
This morning it's.
The Who
September 29, 1969
Het Concertgebouw,
Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Lineage: 2-track soundboard mix for recording > Master Reel-to-Reel > Reel-to-Reel (1) >
MD (0) -> CDR (0) > SHN (for vine) (0) > Wave > CDR (0) > EAC > Remastering 2005 >
Master Wavefile > Revisited 2006 (see below) > CDwave > FLAC (
Recorded by the AVRO
Mastering: Dec. 2005 / Speed Correction & Channel Swapping: Nov. 2006
Both Performed by Prof. Stoned
Track Listing:
Disc 1
01. "House announcement"
02. Heaven And Hell
03. I Can't Explain
04. Fortune Teller
05. Tattoo
06. Young Man Blues
07. A Quick One, While He's Away
08. Substitute
09. Happy Jack
10. I'm A Boy
11. Overture
12. It's A Boy
13. 1921
14. Amazing Journey
15. Sparks
16. Eyesight To The Blind (The Hawker)
Disc 2
01. Christmas
02. The Acid Queen
03. Pinball Wizard
04. Do You Think It's Alright?
05. Fiddle About
06. Tommy Can You Hear Me?
07. There's A Doctor
08. Go To The Mirror
09. Smash The Mirror
10. Miracle Cure
11. Sally Simpson
12. I'm Free
13. Tommy's Holiday Camp
14. We're Not Gonna Take It
15. Summertime Blues
16. Shakin' All Over
17. My Generation
Total time: 2h03m27s
fishcane, I completely agree
Unless the Good Ol' idea makers can conjure up a solid run from 1970... Or a portion of Sept/Oct, 1980.
As another individual suggested within the last 48 hours, a box of...
GRATEFUL DEAD
FILLMORE WEST
'70
JUNE 4-7
I just listened to 6.7.70, Set 1 yesterday evening as the Sun was setting. Love the "Swing Low Sweet Chariot" and the stage banter that follows, Bobby sums up what they were doing at the time. He says, they have acoustic-Semi-electric, electric-semi-acoustic, full-electric, quasi-electric, demi-electric, nouveau-electric.
It is not a coincidence the first song played after this banter is "Cumberland Blues" (reel flip during CB), then a very very cool "Me and My Uncle", and to finish up with "New Speedway Boogie."
AND The second set of 6.7.70 is KILLER !!!
Why just eat a sandwich
When you're at a smorgasbord. Missoula, Montana talk.
It's true that not having any
It's true that not having any shows with acoustic sets is a bummer, but there have been a number of official releases, such as 5/2/70, and the Reckoning album.
As an aside, I'd love to see a box set of acoustic sets. But I understand that the Radio City tapes (and maybe the Warfield tapes as well) from 1980, are either lost or damaged.
Will Pay $$$ For Road Trips 2011 Bonus CD
I am looking for original CD from 12/6/73 Cleveland, the one that came with 1973 Road Trips Volume 4 Number 3. I will buy or trade - I have lots of other Bonus CDs. PM if interested.
Acoustic
I hear what you are saying, but the fact there have been a number of acoustic releases doesn't hold water with me, there have been a number of official releases of live electric performances as well.... just saying' that for a true "linear" cross section, it doesn't tell the complete "30 Trips" story to ignore a defining portion of their careers
valid points kirkmc
Bears Choice, 4.18.70, 5.2.70, RT-Fillmore East, Reckoning,, are all fantastic offerings and each display some of the finest music from GDHistory.
I am not at all disappointed with the inclusion of 4.15.70,, after all it is a few days after the run will with Miles Davis + others on the same bill. A run I have been hoping for, so this is a nice score being the next show after. I would imagine some good vibes carried over to the Winterland. I am also hoping this show was selected because it has material that may not have circulated in abundance.
In regard to Warfield/Radio City, sadly I am under the impression some reels were erased. But I am also quite sure some full shows exist.
*For sure on 9.30.80 = full show
Good portions of
9.26.80 = acoustic set
10.2.80 = acoustic set and Set 3
10.3.80 = acoustic set
If you need Dick's Picks 29
Looks like Real Gone has some more available at great price $69. Wish I'd known they were pressing more, I paid $100 on eBay a couple of months ago:
http://shop.realgonemusic.com/collections/cd/products/grateful-dead-dic…
Deadland
My wife, Shari & I want to THANK YOU ALL for the kind words & offers to help me obtain this unobtainable box set my wife is rather overwhelmed by the amount of support we have received on this forum, in fact she may become a DEADICATED Deadhead, it took US an hour to read all of the PM'S that were sent. Now after another sleepless night after another day of going back & forth between various specialists & the insurance company to no avail we came up with a "new" idea why not directly go to the pharmaceutical company? The medication our 5 year old is taking is not new it just got approved for use here in the US as an epileptic medication however it's not technically approved for Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome but in our daughter's case IT WORKS & works well with no real side effects & it doesn't cause her to have a toxic liver. We will try every which way to get the help our child needs as even though she suffers, she is the most happiest & giving child I know, always willing to help out any way she can & does it with a smile. We will pay out of pocket for her medication for one reason & all of us on here know why we would do ANYTHING for our children, BECAUSE WE LOVE THEM!!!!! As I LOVE ALL OF YOU kind folks here in a place I like to call DEADLAND!!!!! WHEREVER YOU ARE IN THE WORLD MAY YOU ALL HAVE A TRULY BLESSED & HAPPY SATURDAY!!!!!!!! Peace, Jimmy Feathersmith
a valid point from fishcane as well
quite a few electric releases from 1970,, so how about a compromise from the Vault Keepers,, an electric-semi-acoustic , acoustic-semi-electric offering for a Dave's Picks in 2015?
I agree it would have been a nice addition to the box set, presenting a unique time during 1970 and 1980. However, I will glady take a 2-4 show box from 1970, the X-factor year for me. Or I will even settle for an individaul release a la Mickey and the Hartbeats, might as well do this for Black Friday RSD.
I would hope the RSD in November is a 1 or 2 LP release. And please do not do the 4 disc set of 30 Trips Around the Sun on Vinyl for RSD.. If Rhino is planning on pressing a vinyl for The best of 30 Trips,, sell it now,, do not wait to see sales of the CD compilation and then decide a vinyl will make up for lack of sales. My opinion, that was what happened with 3.29.90 and vinyl.
good ideas, mbarilla
1970 has always been a favorite year of mine. There was great variety from the boys across the 12 month span, both of recordings and performance, as well as sound quality. A box on par with Winterland 73/77 would be a welcome addition for a grossly under represented/appreciated year, imho. We always seem to get bits and pieces of 70, rather than anything comprehensive, 5.2 and 15.70 aside.
to be fair to TPTB, 1970 may be perhaps the most difficult year to sum up in one show
Nice find MinasMorgul - DP29
I guess the folks at Real Gone held off on DP30 for a while.. I think a few months back I had heard 29 and 30 would be next, and then they went with 6, 5, and then 29..
I would advise anybody to hold off on any Dicks Picks unless it is a steal, under $20. Real Gone will be pumping these out a few hundred to 1,000 at a time.
1970 Holes in the Vault
Agree with all the 1970's comments here. The first thing I did when I discovered the archive was pull down and play a bunch of 'An Evening With The Grateful Dead' shows from 1970 w/ the acoustic and New Riders sets.
In addition to the June shows that got mentioned in this thread, what about Alfred college on 5/1? I was always partial to that show for some reason.
Its a real shame they took so long to replace Bear with a recording engineer after the New Orleans bust. There are some horrific holes in 1970 where no good recordings exist.
Sherman, set the Wayback Machine to Summer, 1970 and pack my D-5 and Shotgun mics!
Future boxes
IMHO there will not be any boxes released until they sell off all of the 30 Trips inventory. These are too pricey for Rhino to keep them on the shelf.
Rock on
Downloads
I also do not think they will make any official downloads available until the physical boxes are gone. This is what they did with E'72 and May '77. For Spring '90 TOO they made downloads available right away and now they are stuck with over 400 physical boxes on the shelf. I believe this is exactly what they are trying to avoid.
Rock on
acoustic from 70
Funny, Fishcane. Just before going to sleep last night, the part of my brain that is constantly swirling with thoughts about this box latched onto your same thought!I do think a summer 70 "Evening With" show was the logical choice for this set. I am still weighing personal pros and cons on this purchase. An unedited version of 5/15/70 would have been a big pro for me! (old loves of mine, those two shows that night. The RT release was a good chopjob, but the bits sacrificed are ones I don't want to be without. I always vote for whole shows over compilations for this very reason, even if I usually find that chopjobs are more pleasant listening experiences.)
Like May 77 and the Spring 90 boxes, this is a perfect mix of some shows I know I really want and a lot of shows that make little impression on my personal Dead-o-meter at a price that debilitates my other financial commitments. I have been literally agonizing. If I ever got sent to Gitmo, GDM would be the perfect contracter for my torture plan!
Box sets and Availability
I am glad a couple box sets are still available to purchase directly from the source either in a physical set or download.
I do not think having a couple thousand of 30 Trips will have any bearing, in regard to the time on the next box set release. That number of about 2,000 will eventually dwindle, unless a historic size debacle happens when it ships and a lot of people return for a full refund.
I am convinced a box set will happen for the entire run of October Winterland 1974. And will sell for the same price as May 77. Bring on the Multi-track box sets
Quacking Duck Fire on the Mountain
I'm trying to sell off a May 1977 box set on eBay to finance my 30 Trips. How is this write up?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/201361443543?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=…
QUACK....QUACK.....QUACK. QUACK, QUACK-QUACK-QUACK. What was that!? Oh..Quacking Duck Fire on the Mountain, Tuscaloosa, 5/17. That's right - the immortal Scarlet / Fire that was so good even Jerry regretted it:
"I was chilling out, taking it easy just after the transition from Scarlet to Mountain, and my buzz started kicking in from a hit I took off a burning joint passed up to me by a fan. For some reason, after the intense performance of Scarlet, which I knew we'd nailed, I thought it would be a gas to emulate a duck quacking on the Mu-Tron pedal I'd been using on tunes like Mountain and Prophet. Looking back, I wish I hadn't. In the tape trading circles, which had blossomed into full swing that Spring, it simply came to be known as 'Quacking Duck Mountain' After that night, people began hollering Duck! Duck! every time we grooved into Mountain, and it was really just...I mean what else can I do? Bring a monkey onstage? It came to be expected, much like Townshend and the guitar smashing; and fans got upset when I didn't do it. I know how he felt - 'Smash your guitar Pete' Well, what you have to realize, is that it's the spontaneity that makes a moment like that special, and you can't REPRODUCE spontaneity man, it's a paradox, you dig? 'Quacking Duck Jerry, Quacking Duck!' I'm sorry, I can't. It got to be a weight around our necks, and eventually we moved on. Tuscaloosa was the only time I ever did it, and to be sure, I did see a line of fuzzy little yellow ducks marching across stage...It was weird man, really really weird...beyond the pale...
On The Shelf
It doesn't cost anything to keep 30 Trips boxes on the shelf. At this point there are no boxes. When it comes time to order the boxes they will order just as many as demand has shown them they can sell. Though it's still selling over 100 units a day so it will probably sell out before they get to that point.
In any case it won't prevent them from releasing future boxes because they will need income to pay for the storage.
Does that make sense???
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