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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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July 10, 2015 - 3:47pm

#6011

4evergr8ful

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1970 04-15

Been listening to the winterland 1970 show featured on this box and must say Am Really digging it..having listened to most dead post 77", it's as if I'mHearing the band for The first time again..can anyone else reccomend any really Good early 70s shows, perhaps some that really stand out, say 70 or 71? Would appreciate it thanks
July 10, 2015 - 1:13pm

#6012

Vguy72

Joined:
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Hey keithfan....

....glad I could oblige. BTW, do any of you experience a delay in getting pm's? I usually get mine a week after they were sent to me....
July 10, 2015 - 12:46pm

#6013

LoveJerry

Joined:
March 19, 2015

Complete Recordings - Great Prices

I got a copy of Dick's Picks 30 at a great price after someone here mentioned seeing them online, so I thought I would return the favor to people who may be in need. Here are three great prices on box sets. Winterland June 1977: Complete Recordings $299. All others are in the $600 range. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Grateful-Dead-Winterland-June-1977-HDCD-Box-Set… Europe 72 with trunk $377 http://www.ebay.com/itm/Grateful-Dead-Europe-72-complete-recordings-non… Winterland 1973 Complete Recordings $120 http://www.ebay.com/itm/Grateful-Dead-Winterland-1973-Complete-Recordin…
July 10, 2015 - 12:33pm

#6014

kilauea

Joined:
October 5, 2010

Stoked about 30 Trips

I'm stoked to get my ears around 30 Trips Around The Sun. Love the idea of a show per year. I usually reside somewhere between 1968-78 with 72-74 as my favorite period. I love the improvisational monster jams focused around The Other One, Dark Star, Playin', Eyes, Weather Report not to mention the primal Live Dead jams. Love a good Scarlet-Fire and the Blues For Allah material live is always a hoot. That being said my 80's-90's ventures are usually 80-81' and 89'. I have The Warlocks and love it but skipped out on Spring 90' boxes... but figure I'll get to those soon enough. So I'm looking forward to diving into these 80'-90's shows in 30 Trips, and heck, maybe I'll see what I've been missing. I'm particularly pumped about 67' Shrine, 68' Greek, 69' Dream Bowl, 72' Waterbury, and 73' San Diego among others. I mean what other band releases so much great quality sounding live music for there fans? The quality of the Grateful Dead live archival releases over the past 20 years is completely unparalleled. Perhaps only the box sets and live releases of Miles Davis even comes close and that's fairly distant at best. If Pink Floyd released only a smidgeon of quality live shows from the 70's I'd be super stoked but so far just the Wembley 74' stuff. Frank Zappa releases quite a lot of live material when he was alive and the vault releases have been great but no one compares to the Dead releases. And I'm grateful for it. It's like Christmas every few months when a Dave's Picks arrives or Road Trips before that. Europe 72' is my favorite box followed by Winterland 73'. Like I said I'll get to Spring 90' in due time. So keep us guessing and keep em' coming!
July 10, 2015 - 10:48am

#6015

KeithFan2112

Joined:
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Vguy72 / Road Trips '73

Good call, I put this on at your recommendation. Four words - Holy psychedelic pianos Batman. Wow, just dozed off at work and woke up to Wharf Rat. gotta love cubicles.
July 10, 2015 - 10:05am

#6016

KeithFan2112

Joined:
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80sFan 11/4/77

I checked out a couple of tunes from your link. Definitely a respectable version, and I like that you can hear all of the audience enthusiasm at various points (i.e. clapping on Bertha, cheering after the Brown-Eyed Women solo, which incidentally, is one of the best live versions ever in terms of Jerry's guitar solo). The instruments are definitely louder in the official version, particularly Keith's keyboard work and the drums; these two "mix factors" contribute heavily to the aggressive "rock" feel of the 11/4 show, as experienced in the official version. But yeah, it's always a good idea to own another show featuring the late great Keith Godchaux ;-) PM your address if you want and I'll send it to you.
July 10, 2015 - 9:35am

#6017

JimInMD

Joined:
June 27, 2011

Re: Keithfan and Bliss

Yes, KF, there are certainly noticeable differences in sound that are more than the mix itself. What a fabulous collection of venues on that tour, that's the difference. When I travel abroad.. Instead of being a typical nerdy tourist and hitting hard rock cafe's or whatever.. I usually try to pick a theme.. like lets hit all the big castles in Germany or hey, lets hit all the churches where they off'd people in the Angels & Demons movie in Italy.. so my big not so eminent Europe trip will hit all the theatre's they played at. Check them out, great history and some terrific venues. That's what's contributing to the rich sound and variations from night to night. Places like the Concertgebouw and the like. There's a wealth of information on the acoustics of these venues. You may have come to the party late, but you did your homework. Bliss.. one of the ways I cycle through a lot music is on road bike rides and kayaking. Lots of fun and you get a workout to boot. I think you get the big picture this way, overall vibe of the show and jams. You also get a nice progression of growth through a tour/year/decade that way. You do miss minute details like best version of a song on a tour which KF seems to specialize in.. anyway, you are not alone in listening habits.
July 10, 2015 - 9:11am

#6018

80sfan

Joined:
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currently listening to...

The AUD of 11/4/77 https://archive.org/details/gd77-11-04.moore.jupile-weiner.15208.sbeok… Curious how it stacks up against DP12? I'm really into this version so i'm feeling (slightly) better about having been shut out of the official release!
July 10, 2015 - 8:54am

#6019

bliss

Joined:
June 7, 2007

listening to the band

Keith-Fan, Your post raises the question of how we go about enjoying this abundance of officially released riches. I listen to a show per day, usually in the background while working. A lot just sort of floats over me this way and I'm often unable to get a "best version" sort of feel, but do get to enjoy the overall sonics of a show. i'll be working away with the music drifiting over me and suddenly tune in and think, "whoa - how the hell did they get out here" ... Work-related listening has been random years/tours as the mood strikes. I have no favorite era. Everything offers something different and worthwhile depending on the mood. I listen to a lot of other music (funk, jazz, soul, rock from all eras), so it's not like I can engage in the deadicated listening a lot of these Dead shows deserve. (seeing RUSH twice next week - and am on a huge related listening kick in preparation -- seeing them is very much a cult-band family reunion kind of phenomenon not unlike the vibe at a Dead show - just a lot nerdier and less trippy). With the 30 Trips Box, I'm going to listen to a show per day on headphones while cycling. Chronologically. After, I'm going to listen to everything I have (pretty much all official releases) in chronological order the same way, ideally while riding and skiing. This is a wonderful way to consume release, as the music evolves and changes organically, in terms of both the playing and song choices. I've managed to do this once in the past, and it took the better part of a year. Psyched to do it again. Long live the Dead.
July 10, 2015 - 8:43am

#6020

KeithFan2112

Joined:
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From Version to Version

It's only since I lost myself in the Grateful Dead Narnia that I've started to appreciate listening to the entire show. I came late to the Dead picnic, and while I saw them a couple of times before Jerry died, I didn't get "into" them until years later. With other bands (The Who, Yes, Rush), I would take the best live versions of songs and make a playlist. It seemed the prudent thing to do since there were only a few live versions of any particular song. The Dead is a different beast altogether, so it took some time to appreciate what they're up to from gig to gig, and clearly cherry picking the best versions is an impossible endeavor, as I end up with nothing on the cutting room floor. That being said, old habits die hard, and there's always a mental comparison going on in my head, hence the post about MSHSU Toodeleedoo. There's no doubt 9/3/77 is the best version for the jam, but not necessarily the bridge to Rio Grandio. And so it goes, there are many "best" versions. Muleskinner, check out Sugar Magnolia from 4/24 - this is thee version of thee song that pulled me in, never to return. I was at a home poker game when my buddy put on Rockin' The Rhein, and immediately caught the fever. 5/18 is close, despite a rare vocal flub where Bob Weir seems to forget he's onstage performing with the Grateful Dead. It's not that there's anything wrong with the 20 other versions from E72, it's just the perfect storm of nuances that come together on 4/24 (the guitars are mixed so smoothly for maximum "groove" effect, the piano is present, the solo is smooth and sweet, the drum fill at the....drum fill part is perfect, the blossoms are blooming, etc). Also wondering if anyone has noticed some of the subtle differences in overall sound from show to show on E72? For example, 4/24 seems to have more reverb than other dates (I don't know if reverb is the right word - it's an echo-like quality I catch on this one - a good thing to my ears); Amsterdam 5/10 also seems to have this quality. 4/11 and 4/29 seem to have a tad less fidelity and more tape hiss than other dates - not a big deal, I just turn the treble up a little bit. 4/26 has magnificent sound and low tape hiss, but Pigpen's organ is a bit lower than other dates (not sure how the fact that it was mixed for Hundred Year Hall plays into this). Heck even the comparison between Steppin' Out versions of the same tunes demonstrates significant differences in the mixing (for example crisper snare drum, compare 5/24 Cold Rain & Snow, or higher piano levels on some songs - check out 4/11 Brokedown Palace). Anyway, I spend waaaay too much time listening to this stuff, but I did earn a PhD in Europe '72, so it wasn't without merit.

John Perry Barlow

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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.
PDF
Text

Jocularity!

Even though it was before my time (like most things I like, apparently), I went on a huge MASH kick last year and have seen them all multiple times. Great reference, love both Potter and Father Mulcahy. Listening to DaP15 for maybe the 3rd or so time now. I think this third disc is really where you get your money's worth, yowzah.

One Man's Opinion

Hey Snafu - need a hug buddy? Just hoping that they find a way to release some of the shows in sets outside of how they put this in limited edition - they have certainly done this in the past (found a way to justify) and just hoping that it works in my and many others favor who refuse to purchase a $700 box. If not no big deal maybe I will just grab a digital here and there - but definitely willing to spend more in sets and I think thats good for them to know (they sometimes listen to opinions on these threads believe it or not).

MASH

Frank Burns…pinched-lipped weasel (good actor).

The man's got no chin...

;)

@mspace

Thanks but a hug just won't cut it. While my post was specific to several people (this time) wanting Rhino and by extension the Dead to disregard their promise to those who did the right thing by buying early it actually is a response to our society in general. Businesses that steal their employees pensions or don't provide the services promised. Politicians of all ilk lying and demagoguing and the population playing right along. I know this is far off base but it is out society now and I responded in kind. On person said let's be fair. To me being fair is sticking to your word. Another went after me suggesting I'm not capable of understanding the nuance aka rationalization involved. I would suggest he talk about things and people he knows of. If I come off too strong I apologize but that is what many people need to hear today Peace

Bad vibes.......

I could care less about the "limited edition" aspect. I'm just a sucker for all the cool packaging and stuff. I honestly hope everyone's able to get the music somehow, whether it's single show releases or digital downloads. =P

MASH....

....one of my dad's favorite shows from back in the day, along with Barney Miller and All In The Family. M*A*S*H* was never the same when Major Burns / Linville left imo, and definitely crashed when Radar bolted. They don't make shows like those anymore....

Roll Right Stones from Shootout

I just love that track. The Dead tour with Winwood was great stuff.

Traffic

I like the whole album. I remember the reviews were mixed, which doesn't say much. The title cut is playing as I type ('Shootout At The Fantasy Factory for those who don't know). Great percussion - go Rebop! I wish I'd been able to see the Dead/Traffic tour. Cued it up after GD. I went in deep this weekend in honor of JG's birthday. Started with 69-70 Fri. night/Sat. morning, 77-78 Sat. afternoon & evening (some Spring '90 was in there as well) and dove off the deep end with '74 all day. I haven't listened to DP7 & DP12 for awhile. Hope the week is painless for everyone.

Attention, attention!!....

....John Barleycorn Must Die. That is all....

@ claney

That sounds like a great day. Feeling grateful is a wonderful state of mind (with or without pun)! I just had to laugh because Casserole is one of the many nicknames of my oldest daughter Cassidy.

Frank Burns

Ferret Face Today we start a paint job on a 4 million dollar Penthouse in Center City Philadelphia, on my way down I-95 the travelling music will be 3/20/77, yeah I'm on a '77 kick again at least until Wednesday then I listen to....... HAVE A MANIC MONDAY, DEADLAND!!!!!!!!

Traffic

I am pretty partial to all of the albums they did after the short split following Last Exit. John Barleycorn, Lowspark of High Heeled Boys, Shootout at the Fantasy Factory and even When The Eagle Flies. But if I had to pick a favorite, I would have to go with Lowspark.. hence the username. I like to use the two live albums (Welcome to the Canteen, On the Road) as pallet cleansers between Dick's Picks sometimes. Winwood plays some insane lead guitar on "Light Up Or Leave Me Alone" from On the Road.

Traffic - Low Spark

I am a big sucker for Low Spark. Last year at Lockn Winwood did a great Low Spark with Wide Spread Panic as the band. Does anyone have a copy of that? The WSP alone was available to buy but not the set with Winwood? And that set was followed by Tom Petty, which was pretty bad, I swore it was the same set he did with the dead and Dylan back in what 87?

Frank Burns...

You see that guy in a couple of other parts on TV (The Rockford Files, maybe a Quincy), he always plays Frank Burns. Never a guy you'd like!

wissinomnigdeadhead

Hey man, please no pot smoking in the house - you'll want to go up on the roof for that. Meet you up there at 5pm. And don't forget to throw a drop cloth over my piano!

@keithfan2112 & 5/28/77

Well you don't have to worry about the pot smoking I have 19 years drink/drug free, in fact I checked into rehab the LAST day of 1995, as the "party" was over & my sanity was lost on the Streets of Philadelphia. My 'new" addiction is DEAD!!!! Now about that Grand Piano.... 5/28/77 The wife is in the process of emptying our room as we are going to be adventure sleeping starting tomorrow night while, I remove the wallpaper, repaint the walls & ceiling & add a new light fixture & other assorted decorative amenities. A promise I made 10 years ago is finally getting fulfilled to re do our bedroom it's the LAST room to be touched. The reason I brought this up is while cleaning out from behind & under the bed the wife found, a 100 dollar bill, an un cashed bonus check she lost & the most important thing, a SEALED copy of "To Terrapin", 5/28/77 OMG OMG, where, how & WHY this was the under the bed is beyond me yet the receipt states I purchased this in 2009 along with a copy of Rush, Grace Under Pressure Live, well it's 6:49PM time to take apart the bed, & rip up the carpet & listen to my "NEW" copy of 5/28/77, though for some reason the Misses isn't to thrilled that she found it, while I'm very thrilled she found it she made my Monday, THANKS DARLING, I O U 1!!!!!! One More Monday Night, Deadland!!!!!!

Well, hello all,

I enjoy your posts. High on Jack Daniels today. Explains why I am actually participating instead of lurking here. I was at three of these 30 trips shows, '83, '84, and '85, pretty crazy since I only saw something in the low 20s of number of shows, (Spring '83-Spring '87), plus a handful of JGB. I only have one or two memories (but these are strong memories), of each show. Some shows I just know I was there. This is all I have for the '83 Worcester show: Birdsong- standing in front of the soundboard sharing a joint with a stranger, it was his, not mine. For '84 Augusta show: I remember the parking lot preshow, a friend weaving on a motorcycle, the hotel room afterwards, and for the show itself, just this: being with my very longtime friend sitting on the GA floor against the far back wall before the encore, hearing the first notes of Good Loving and rushing forward across an open and empty(?) area to a small crowded area in front of the stage, and being very close to the band. For '85 Riverbend, only this: intermission, somehow three of us were together standing in a triangle sharing a large, large size popcorn container full of beer, unable to speak. Well I love the music, you probably won't hear from me again. Hello to Oxford88 whom I knew way back when walls were supposed to hold you up (but sometimes didn't). Looking forward to getting these CDs.

I want to see more artwork!

Any idea when we'll get an update on this here Boxzilla?Or maybe we'll just have to find out when she arrives on our doorsteps..... o_0

Did someone say "Exit?"

Then I have no choice but to submit Pat Martino's "Exit" for your consideration. One of the greats.

And since jazz

has been invoked (ok, yes I invoked it, but never mind), can I also mention Bill Evans? In case you didn't know, "Everyone Digs Bill Evans." Even, to my surprise, Bob Weir in that Netflix documentary.

Warlocks

I think I'm going to grab it while I can.

Blossoms blooming

Geez is it just me dreaming of holding the boxilla close no matter what she looks like...peace

re: Coffee and Dantian

Coffee, very cool to hear your memories of those mid 80s shows. I regret missing those years but geography and other circumstances were working against me. Don't be a stranger around here. Dantian, your mention of Bill Evans inspired me put on Largo-Andante-Maestoso from the Symbiosis album as I head to bed. First heard this in the movie Sideways and was very impressed. I have a million things to listen to (and the box isn't even here yet) but I suppose I need to check out some Pat Martino--maybe a trip to the library tomorrow.

Rdevil

That's one I'm not familiar with. I'll have to check it out. Most of my Bill Evans comes from his early trio with Scott LaFaro and Paul Motian, with a few notable exceptions, such as the quintet on "Interplay," and some others. I've been meaning to delve more into his (mid-career, I guess you could call it) trio with Eddie Gomez and Marty Morell, but haven't gotten around to it yet. But a Bill Evans trio with an orchestra behind them (Symbiosis) does sound interesting...

Coffee and Jack

Coffee - I hope you'll continue to post, love the tour stories. Just have to keep drinking Jack Daniels I guess.

Huzzah!

Got my box ordered today!

@ Lowspark75

Congratulations! The Deadprayers worked.

Timing of Charges for Box Set

I have read various comments here that other than a short-term temp hold, charges wouldn't be processed until shipping next month. At least for me, that's not true. I placed an order early last week and the charge hit immediately and remain more than a week later. Is Rhino's policy written down somewhere?

"You'll get nothing and like it" is Rhino Policy Lol

Hey Found Sailor , what method of payment did you use Credit or Debit ? It should go down like this,, -Order Placed -Exact Funds are accessed and verified. It's basically like a pending charge that should drop off normally in 3-5 business days for Credit and Debit. -Exact charge will reappear when it ships. This time when it ships is when funds will be removed.. Gulp,, So if you are using a debit card. Make sure you are fully stocked when mid September comes around.

mbarilla

Well, that's a good question. The card can be used either way, and I don't believe I specified credit or debit (assumed the former, but should it make a difference in timing?). When all is said and done, I guess it doesn't matter. I have the dough in the account, but would always prefer to defer payment until the goods are enroute. I'm a late buyer (I vowed to my wife I wouldn't buy the box given the major $$ I ponied up to be in Chicago...including a 18000-mile round-trip flight from Singapore), and frankly, I'm just relieved to be on the receiving end of the offering ("My name is Richard and I'm a not-so-successfully recovering collector of Dead releases"). I keep reminding her that at least I don't frequent casinos or brothels! There are worse addictions.

Order Status

I would just like some comparison out of curiosity. Does everyone who ordered this have "backordered" stated under your order statuses for this item? And yes, I understand the box doesn't ship until Sep 18th or whatever.

@ Lowspark

My status says "backordered" however I was wondering the same thing.

@ Found Sailor

I used a debit card and it stayed in my pending transactions for about a week and then disappeared. I thought with a debit card they might just take the money at that time, but I was pleasantly surprised.

@lowspark, backordered

Hi lowspark - I think my previous pre-orders have said "backordered" in the past. Should be no worry..

We can improve Found Sailor's defense...

Honey, I just bought a $700 box of Grateful Dead recordings. You did whaaattttt!!!!!!!!??????????? Well, at least I didn't kill someone, get hooked on smack, screw your best friend, eat all the Tolenti gelato, etc., etc. Just trying to help out here. Maybe I'm not cut out for the alibi business....

@ Found Sailor

I am in recovery now, for almost 20 years, clean & sober. I always tell people that the Dead are now my only addiction and that this one will not kill me, but that my wife might if she ever found out just how much I really spend at Dead.net! Lol! Rock on

More Details Dave, it's been 65 Days since the Big Announcement

It's been sixty five days since the big announcement with only forty three days to go - we're over 60% there!!! Beyond the listening party, can you give us an unveiling party or another video discussing more in depth the criteria you chose? Since it's not from the "Dave's Picks" series, no seaside chat required, what about a talk from the vault? Or in the vault but not the dead cage, so you're almost in the vault??? Or on location at one of the locations of the show, like the Greek!!! I don't want to get a musical preview, want to absorb it one show at a time... That would be awesome!!!

Will usb folks get a digital copy of the book?

If I am paying the same as the box-set people for a digital copy, I think we should get the book or a digital copy of the book too right?

@ Yukon John - you do, digitally speaking!!!

73+ hours of music in FLAC (96/24) and 320 KBPS MP3s30 unreleased live shows, one for each year from 1966 to 1995 FLAC (96/24) and 320 KBPS MP3s of the 7-inch tracks "Caution (Do Not Stop On Tracks)" 1965/"Box Of Rain" Soldier Field, Chicago, 7/9/95 Digital 288-page book with an extensive, career-spanning essay by Nicholas Meriwether and special remembrances submitted by fans Digital scroll featuring a visual representation of the band's evolution

80 discs

1966 11967 1 1968 1 1969 2 1970 2 1971 2 1972 3 1973 3 1974 3 1975 2 1976 3 1976 3 1977 3 1978 3 1979 3 1980 3 1981 3 1982 3 1983 3 1984 3 1985 3 1986 3 1987 3 1988 3 1989 3 1990 3 1991 3 1992 3 1993 3 1994 3 1995 3 80 discs TOTAL

Dead & Company

I received an email from dead.net at 3:06am today regarding a Halloween concert at MSG, it's being billed as Dead & Company why isn't it up here on dead.net? It's not a "Fare Thee Well East" as I don't believe Phil or Trey are involved it appears to be Jon Mayer & Otiel Burbridge & Jeff Chimenti this time. Tickets go on sale to the general public August 14th, American Express Card members can purchase August 10th. Top tier tickets will be LESS than a $100.00!!!!!HAPPY THURSDAY DEADLAND!!!!!

Is it too late to get an AMX before the presale ?

These babies will sell out, hopefully I can score one,, any AMX cardholders want to buy an extra,, meet ya in NYC :) A friend of mine suggested to me yesterday morning before the news broke of Dead & Company to do a 3 day bang out like they did at Soldier Field once a year.. The date and venue would be subject to change..

Less than 45 days left and still not sold out??? whaaaaa

I still don't understand all the negativity going on. If you made it to FTW, you made it. If you were able to get Boxzilla, you got it. If you didn't get anything, just carry on. As for Dead & Co, if you don't like it, don't go. Leave the dancing to everyone else. I probably won't be able to make it to this Halloween show, but I'll catch them next time. Stop complaining already. 2015 had a little something for everyone, whether it was FTW, Boxzilla, this upcoming Dead&Co, the Meet-up at the movies, or even just a copy of DaP.

12/6/73 Road Trips Bonus Disc

Anyone have a copy of the 2011 Road Trips bonus disc containing highlights from 12/6/73 that they are willing to share? I honestly would be happy with a digital rip of the disc as I'm not willing to spend $150 on a single CD on ebay or amazon. I have a boatload of stuff to trade. PM me if you can help me out.

Negativity about 30 Trips

Topheraw,I think the negativity comes from the following math: 1 ("The 80-disc boxed set is individually numbered and limited to 6,500 copies") plus 2 ("Shows will NOT be sold individually on CD. This Dead.net exclusive is sure to sell out quickly") = 3 (give GDM $700 NOW or you can never have official versions of these 30 shows, a FEW of which you have been hoping to have ever since the archival release programs began back in the 90s.) It all depends on what $700 means to your life...

They're gonna be released digitally dude

I promise you. A lot of people missed out on a lot of great, limited official releases. Sure, you won't get a physical copy, or maybe not even on the 18th. But these shows will be released.

Probably so

Topheraw, I THINK you are right. I think GDM is keeping all options except individual cd releases open. But they are refusing to let us KNOW that.Looking at E72 makes you obviously correct. Looking at FW69 is not so reassuring. I feel like they are using fear as a marketing tool. Very uncool, man.

Yes and no, but probably yes haha

I don't fully understand why they haven't gone back and released 1969 digitally. Because it's so, so good. However, May 1977, Spring 1990 and TOO, all released. It's the smart thing to do on their part. Like I said before, it may not be available on the 18th, maybe not even until a couple months after that. But there's no way they'd deprive us of ALL of these shows.

Rehab

Been incarcerated since Nov 28 2014 and still am, just able to work now at least...I just snagged a copy and don't give a fuck what they do to me from this point on -_- Off paper by NYE. . . !!!!

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