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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 - 7:28pm

#831

mustin321

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Space

Thanks for the info on 4/3/90. I've never heard this show. Shakedown Street & Sugaree are two of my favorites and now you got me more pumped up. I know this is the Tour closer but I've heard Dave say several times that when the band played a really good show, there was a good chance they would end with "we bid you goodnight." And if I'm correct, this is only one of the tour. And only 1 of 2 Sugaree's and Shakedown's. Its amazing how mixed up these shows are. That's actually what got me on board with the first box at a time when I was really broke.
July 29, 2014 - 7:09pm

#832

SanFranWanabee

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Space are we communicating?

Space, not sure your post was a response to mine? Thanks for the history of Jerry's rig if it was, if so, let me respond. Never been to interested in stats, as they are usually easily manipulated. If your point of Jerry using tubes thru out his career didn't effect the sound it's missing the mark as his sound changed dramatically. The point of him a better grasp of midi might be valid, but the midi grasp is the problem. Grasp or no grasp, it wasn't a good sound for my tastes. I know you enjoy this era and am happy for you, myself, I have a hard time truly getting excited after Keith and Donna. Having grown up in that era might have something to do with it, but the key for me is getting excited. I like some of the later Dead, but it doesn't excite me. Get the fact that there a lot of folks that caught the band latter on and they were excited. Happy that was the case. Have heard a number of releases from live shows that I caught and upon reflection really wasn't that interesting years later. We are all lucky that the Dead were able to excite fans for so many years and generations. There's not many groups that are able to pull that off.
July 29, 2014 - 7:02pm

#833

Nebulorb

Joined:
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@SanFranWanabee

> there was a lot of music from that 90's era that was a lot more enjoyable than this sound for my tastes. Hey now, I would sincerely appreciate seeing a list of your top 10 or 20 musical artists that you dig more than the above mentioned era. I do not mean to put you on the spot here on the board to give others a chance to disparage your tastes -- I am genuinely interested in finding new music to love. If you don't want to post here, feel free to send me a PM! Peace, Neb
July 29, 2014 - 6:24pm

#834

SPACEBROTHER

Joined:
June 4, 2007

Garcia's Rig Rundown

Found an interesting sight with a chronology of Jerry's gear. According to... http://wald-electronics.com/preampmods.html ...Jerry played Fender Twin Reverbs for pre amps and Mcintosh tube power amps to drive JBL's through most of his career. He stuck with the Twins until '93 where he switched to a analogue and digital set-up using a Groove Tubes Trio preamp into a Tube Reverb direct into the soundboard but still used Mcintosh tube power amps to drive JBLs. Technically, Garcia was using an analogue system at the time of the Spring '90 tour, even though he had digital effects boxes. I think that by the time of the Spring '90 tour, the band members had a better grasp at utilizing the MIDI sounds. Some of my favorite Garcia guitar tones from this era can be heard on the Atlanta shows from this tour in particular where he would use his classic single coil tones with a subtle hint of MIDI flute at times and Synth at other times mixed in. Probably most noticeable from the 4/3/90 show in particular. Speaking of which, I think when more people hear 4/3/90 who may not be particularly familiar with it, they will be pleasantly surprised that this a true giant performance amongst giant performances. Right out of the gate, the Shakedown>Bucket>Sugaree opener alone is worth the price of admission. From a nice funky jammie groove, into a spirited rocker then into a Sugaree that for several minutes, features a rare quintet version of the band with Billy stepping off the drums to change his shirt or something. It was a "Mickey and the Hartbeats" moment. Every song in this show is played to perfection and would have made a great stand alone release.
July 29, 2014 - 6:20pm

#835

SanFranWanabee

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Hear ya mustin

Not tryin to debate what the band or Bobby were feeling at the time. They were obviously in a good place and enjoying the music they were playing. I can feel that and get the fact they were moving in a great direction. The energy is not in question, it's just that that sound simply doesn't get me excited. If they had played with equip and the quality of sound they had earlier I'm sure I would love this, but the Casio digi sound, that lacks bottom and thick sound seems processed or computerized to me. In my view this was a real down time for a lot of music from this time period and one that has thankfully been left behind for most bands. If anything, it's exciting to hear a lot of music moving backwards to a much richer analog style of music. Caught Bobby and RatDog a month or so back and their sound was,a,step back in time and light years better than the 90's sound to my ears. Nothing against those that enjoy the new release, but it simply doesn't sustain my interest after a short time.
July 29, 2014 - 5:32pm

#836

mustin321

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SanFranWanabe

I hear what you are saying on the MIDI but that's what we're hearing now, and what you and whoever else heard live back then...it might take away from your experience then and now at that's totally fine but the interaction between the band was still there, the energy, the excitement. I'm sure you can imagine how good these shows would have been if they had used the organic instruments/equipment of the past. But its impossible to know how much Bobby was enjoying it at the time and the memories he has from it, regardless of the equipment used.
July 29, 2014 - 5:13pm

#837

SanFranWanabee

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Listening party fun

Had a nice time listening to the party but still not sold on 90's Dead. The mix is solid, but just can't get past the non organic midi sound. The Drums are just not there and the entire sound is just too digital for my tastes, get the fact that Bobby thinks this was a great period for the band as they all sound engaged and into it, but the sound does nothing for me. Not a hater of those that enjoy it and am really excited about the enjoyment lots will get from this release. I do find it ironic though that having seen the and followed many of the band projects the last number of years they have all gone back to the tube amp sound from the earlier years and stayed far away from the midi sound that the 90's were. They have also been very vocal about returning to that sound, including Bobby that is so fond of the 90's era. Again not trying to debate the eras, but has to kinda make you think if this stuff was so good, why do they not play it? Have fun folks that enjoy it, but simply don't agree with some that state all Dead is Grate. All Grate might be better than a lot of other stuff, by other bands, but there was a lot of music from that 90's era that was a lot more enjoyable than this sound for my tastes.
July 29, 2014 - 5:13pm

#838

SanFranWanabee

Joined:
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Listening party fun

Had a nice time listening to the party but still not sold on 90's Dead. The mix is solid, but just can't get past the non organic midi sound. The Drums are just not there and the entire sound is just too digital for my tastes, get the fact that Bobby thinks this was a great period for the band as they all sound engaged and into it, but the sound does nothing for me. Not a hater of those that enjoy it and am really excited about the enjoyment lots will get from this release. I do find it ironic though that having seen the and followed many of the band projects the last number of years they have all gone back to the tube amp sound from the earlier years and stayed far away from the midi sound that the 90's were. They have also been very vocal about returning to that sound, including Bobby that is so fond of the 90's era. Again not trying to debate the eras, but has to kinda make you think if this stuff was so good, why do they not play it? Have fun folks that enjoy it, but simply don't agree with some that state all Dead is Grate. All Grate might be better than a lot of other stuff, by other bands, but there was a lot of music from that 90's era that was a lot more enjoyable than this sound for my tastes.
July 29, 2014 - 3:28pm

#839

dantian

Joined:
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OK then

Moving Etree issue from "tragedy impending" to "tragedy narrowly averted."
July 29, 2014 - 2:01pm

#840

Seth Hollander

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Etree issue

My only knowledge of the issue is from Unkle Sam's post. Assumed he was correct. Would love to find out otherwise!

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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...

Box Set Availability

Since there isn't a page for this particular box set anymore, anyone around here have an idea when "Winterland June 1977" box set will be back in the store? Thanks!!

Winterland 77 availability

I doubt that's coming back. It's been sold out for many months. It sold out around the time Winterland 73 sold out and that one is probably not coming back either.

seamless transitions?

I'm afraid I don't have time to read 34 pages' worth of comments right about now, so I'm hoping that someone can answer this for me (with apologies if it has already been asked and answered somewhere in this thread): are the Hi-Def files seamless, or are there fade-outs (and fade-ins) between drums and space like there would be on the Apple files? I instinctively want to believe that they would be seamless, as they can't be burned to discs but I would appreciate it if someone could confirm this for me. Thanks in advance!

so glad I took the plunge

I finally talked myself into picking this up the other day. Came today, I am just starting disc 2 of 3-14 and I am already so glad I picked this up. The sound is incredible and the band was killing it. The box is on another level. I am now thinking I wished I had bought the first box when I had the chance. I won't pay $900 and up for it, i guess i will just keep my eyes peeled for a deal. Thanks for the push fellow heads.

First Box

Johndrano, You can now get the first box set as a lossless download. You don't get the book and other bits and pieces and you will have to burn your own cds if you want to listen on a cd player but the cost of the ALAC version from dead.net is way cheaper than $900! Here's the link http://www.dead.net/store/1990s/spring-1990-volume-one-box?intcmp=store…

That was very funny. I just

That was very funny. I just don't have that kind of it. Says a lot in a few short words.

Winter is coming???

Was listening to the Nassau 3/28/90 show earlier and when thinking about the cover artwork-- the wolf, raven and gold crown piece-- couldn't help but think Jessica Dessner had Game of Thrones on her mind. Or... maybe I just do!

Individual shows...

I really wish these downloads were available piecemeal, show by show. I would definitely pick up each show individually over time, but dropping $200 all at once can be difficult for some people. Love that the FLACs are in HD though...

Yeah that would be nice

Quality sound ?

I am not sure if i get this,people are saying that the recordings are not that great for one reason or another but what it comes down to is these shows will put you to sleep. The overall energy is almost invisible 7 minute Halfstep,8 minute playin's, 17 minutes for a Help On The Way>Slipknot>Franklins Tower TOTAL. A 8 or 9 minute China-Cat>Rider has no time to even find a groove or a 19 minute Scarlet-fire it's over before it starts. How is this for an idea lets forget the '90's forever plus there was a million tapers if you want that MIDI bullshit. Why not jump to some shows worth listening to like march of '73,fall of '73 with horns,6/22,6/23,6/27/74,10/15,11/1,11/6/77 or 4/12,5/7/78 or 2/17/79,1/5/79 i could keep going but one thing is for damn sure NO MORE'90's please. Am i the only person that despise's that freaking midi-sound?

3/21/90

Ya know, I'm not the biggest 80s or 90s fan either. But I gotta say the 3/21/90 show kinda blows me away. There is a ton of energy here and little MIDI. I saw 30 or so shows in the 80s and none of them were as good as this one. Maybe it's an acquired taste. Give it a few spins and see if you don't warm up to it.

Spring '90

A reply to the poster from 4/30. Besides being a very poorly written post and wandering to the point where I don't know exactly what they were trying to say other than they don't like GD after 1979.. I simply disagree. I love '67 - 74 too, but if you don't like later day sound, no one is holding a gun to your head to get this, please have some manners and show some respect. There's plenty of energy in the shows in this box. I am half-way through a second listen of this whole tour and added in Formerly the Warlocks and Nightfall of Diamonds for good measure. The song selections, recordings, performances and mix are peak, later year GD. I especially like the song selections and performances contained in this box. I am happy to disagree with the rant two posts prior to this and dig the mix on Spring '90 TOO. My experience is more in line with One-Man's. Enjoy.

Spring Box "Too"

Just received my box... its awesome. Used my cancelled FTW monies..looks like some cold rain and snow will start here soon ..peace

rdrewr

Have fun on tour! Good choice,enjoy!:)

Absolutely superb

I've been a loyal fan since '76. Had tons of tapes, now CDs, bought all the Dicks, Daves, and box releases. This box, in my opinion, has the finest quality live Dead recordings I have ever heard. You really feel like you're on stage with them. Well done guys!

Piggybacking

Piggybacking on @rdrewr's comment, this box set will in the end prove to be money far, far better spent than getting the Fare Thee Well set. The sound quality/mix is magnificent. And as much as I enjoyed watching & listening to the Chicago shows they do not in any way have the repeat listening value that this does. Also, I love me some Trey Anastasio -- I do -- but Jerry is here and he plays pretty damn well on these dates, with a band that is tight with him and vice-versa. It's really no comparison.

WOW

Such good $$ spent here. Mix clear and in my face (yep, very loud, haha) Blessed that one left for me. rrot.. your right. Peace to all. Jerry, happy Bday my friend, miss you tons :((

Less than 500

I'm listening to a few of these gems for the last week, 3/14, 3/21, 4/1, WOW these have awesome sound. And the band is ON every night, almost, on this tour. I can't believe this isn't sold out. Jeez, this is some of the hottest later dead around! Thanks to those who made these great recordings, and mixes. I am truly grateful! nitecat

Recap

I'm also surprised this hasn't sold out yet. The quality of the recordings and performances are top notch. I revisit this release more than any other. The unconditional generosity by many people here to gift me this treasure trove makes it all that much more special for me. THANK YOU!!!

Less than 500

Maybe not sold out because they have made an awesome hi-res download version available ... it is what I bought.

3rd spin through

It's really a great sounding box and the shows are very good. Very glad I bought it after all

Purchased the box..but..

I bought it unopened on ebay, and the tray that holds the book was damaged (smashed in and torn where it says Spring 1990) when Rhino put the set together. Not the end of the world, the music still sounds great, but I'm now looking for a replacement of that piece. If anybody wants to sell just the box, please PM me. I don't even need the extras or the book..really just need the tray. Thanks.

If You Haven't Got this by Now...

If you haven't got this by now and want it.. There's less than 100 left, bet it disappears just about the time the first tax refunds start to appear.

This Set Is HOT

Incredible performances. Something about these 1990 shows really let your mind melt into the music. They're so polished and smooth sounding. There's so many aspects to attribute to the sound here and it's absolutely mind blowing. Just to name one minor piece, I know some people dislike the use of Jerry's MIDI equipped guitar, but I personally think it adds something truly unique to the performances. Maybe even a touch of surprise at times. The goodies that come in the boxed set are great as well. Definitely a must for Dead enthusiasts.

Just Ordered

I just ordered this box set. I have volume 1. Love it. I guess I didn't realize that there was a volume 2 until a few days ago. I don't come here a lot. Looking forward to Xmas. For that price, it's an Xmas present to me.

Taking the plunge

I'm down to only two 30 trips to listen with virgin ears (72 & 74) and saw this box was 15% off yesterday. As my wife likes to tell me, "It was on sale, I just saved you money!" We'll see if this man smarter.

Taking the Plunge!

This man smarter! The music is great! You will be so happy!

Opened Today

Quality is first rate. Sound and workmanship of the cases, printing on the CD's All First rate. I wish though that iTunes didn't make it so hard to gulp these down onto the computer. Inconsistent album titles. Inconsistent dics numbers. Of all the CD's it took longer to sort them out in iTunes than it too to rip them. Grrr. I understand that this is Apple/iTunes fault and not the CDs.

Totally Awesome!

I find it incredible that this box is not sold out. The sound is first rate and Jerry's playing and vocals are strong. While some have complained about the MIDI, there were only two or three times it didn't work for me. In fact, I found it a nice change in LLR which is always a buzz kill for me. Touch is bouncy, Man Smart very good (although the attempt for audience interaction doesn't cut it) and Althea one for the ages. Have fun!

iTunes issues....

Just wanted to throw this out there, I too was frustrated with iTunes metadata, however I believe this is from lazy and inaccurate individuals who load their poorly labeled discs to Gracenote or whatever, and then the options are usually wrong for the rest of us. This all started for me when I decided to import the E72 box. Nightmare!! My advice is, pick the option that "looks" the most accurate, but DO NOT import it as such. Instead, choose NOT to import, fix the mistakes first, then import away. Sorry for a three moth old reply, but we are all in this together. (~}:-

only 14 left

Been waiting for what seems like forever for this thing to sell out.

Spring 1990 Box (The Other One)

Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees! On yesterday I have got my Spring Box (The Other One). Thanks a lot guys that you have bring to us this exciting and beautiful box!

Gone...

Finally gone. That will make the folks at Rhino happy. Took a long time for one reason or another. Too soon after the first one? Simultaneous downloads available? 9000 was too many?

Hey now!

Pulled the trigger just in time this afternoon... Mickey's damn Beam told me, turns out it was the right call. Feels all the more special that it came so close. I'll be returning home to this precious package after nearly 4 months across the pond in a week plus. Perhaps my first post on deadland? I've been reading each and every release comment that you crazies have drummed up for years now. Maybe I'll be back! Nice place to be. Dave, dead.net, all involved in this community, thanks a ton!

Oh!

The problem with posting when a release finally sells out is that it inevitably becomes available again a day or two later. Won't make that mistake again. Stranger than fiction.

song lengths

purplekush, I know this is a year after your post, but just for the record, gotta call b/s on your song-length observations: "7 minute Halfstep" ~ yeah, that's short, but so is 12/19/73 (7:29) "8 minute playin's" ~ 8:56 (7/1/78), meanwhile 10:27 (3/14/90), 11:40 (4/3/90) "17 minutes for a Help On The Way>Slipknot>Franklins Tower TOTAL" ~ 14:50 (8/13/75) "8 or 9 minute China-Cat>Rider has no time to even find a groove" ~ 13:17 (3/15/90), 11:09 (3/26/90), 10:24 (4/01/90), 11:05 (9/19/90) No 8 or 9-minute versions I could find on any of my '90 releases. "a 19 minute Scarlet-fire it's over before it starts" ~ really? I guess these are, too? : 19:33 (10/16/77), 18:01 (11/2/77), 18:16 (5/11/78), 19:55 (7/3/78), 18:28 (7/7/78) 3/16/90's Scarlet > Estimated is 22:25. Incidentally, 11/4/77's Other One = 4:25, and 7/5/78's Truckin' = 7:29. They're both pretty hot, though. Morals of the story ~ some older years boast just as short or shorter lengths as '90; not all '90 lengths are as short as you claimed; and most importantly, song lengths alone do not tell the tale on performance heat. I do share your wish for one of the Fall '73 shows with horns!

Thanks

I'd check for you but I didn't order this box. Hopefully someone who did will be kind enough to take 5 mins to get you some confirmation so you don't think you're going nuts! beet juice

Miracle numbered edition?

Does anyone have any definitive information on what exactly this is? Heres a link to the ebay item, it has sold, so if you click on this link and you are on a computer or phone, you will need to click on the item to see the original listing. Then you can see the photos, and the numbered coin, which instead of havings its own number, it says, "miracle"? Im thinking this might be what they decided to do with promo copies, instead of leaving it blank, or stamping it "promo" like the FW69 boxset. The Dave's Picks series, all have blank promo copies. (Would be very interesting to know how many promos they make for each of these limited edition items!!) Ok, heres the link:http://m.ebay.com/itm/Grateful-Dead-Spring-1990-The-Other-One-Box-Set-M… If you have the ebay app, you can also just enter this number in the search box, and it will bring you to the same item. Again, it has already sold, so you will need to click on it, to open the original listing. That item number is: 162549487635 Id really like to know what the miracle means on the numbered coins...it makes sense that it would be a promo, that they sent out to reviewers and whomever else is lucky enough to get all this stuff, we all do everything we can to afford, for free! And instead of stamping promo, or leaving blank, they stamped miracle, as in here is your miracle (free) 1990 spring TOO boxset!!! Must be nice!!! Still, though, would like to know for sure! Thanks.

3/24/1990

To Fully reconstruct the show from 3/24/1990 at the Knick, you would need to buy " Without A Net " for the One More Saturday Night that closed the 1st Set, Postcards of the Hanging to get the Desolation Row that followed Loser in the 1st set, Dozin' at the Knick for Walking Blues in the 1st set and all of the 2nd set, and Spring 1990 (The Other One) to get the other songs from the 1st set. That show got hacked to pieces.

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