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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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Secondary market beats dead.net
I bought a single show from a helpful head on this site that doesn't like Brent.I bought it for my brother in Texas,as he couldn't buy the box.Looks like my first listen to physical product will be with this secondary market purchase before TPTB can get my order to me.
In this day and age,this is pathetic.
Shit,we got tha interwebs,indoor plummin' & lots o modern convienences out here in the boonies....
Give me an address....I'll come pick it up. Good excuse for a road trip,eh?
For those still waiting
I received my box last Friday at 1:47 pm.
The email with tracking info arrived Friday at 7:42 pm.
Also as far as ripping, I put in the comments:
YYYY-MM-DD-## town, state, venue
##= set list number.
Then in iTunes I sort on comments and get all the tunes in chrono order. For studio albums, I use release date.
For those still waiting
I received my box last Friday at 1:47 pm.
The email with tracking info arrived Friday at 7:42 pm.
Also as far as ripping, I put in the comments:
YYYY-MM-DD-## town, state, venue
##= set list number.
Then in iTunes I sort on comments and get all the tunes in chrono order. For studio albums, I use release date.
Anyone selling the 5/16/81 show?
I probably should have thought of this sooner, but jrf68's post got me to thinking that an individual show could make a great gift, especially for someone who was at the show. An old friend of mine that's not a deadhead, but does enjoy them, was at the 5/16/81 show. And he lives in Texas, too. But, jrf68, unless your name is Michelle, my friend is not your brother so there is no risk of us both buying this show for him :)
If I can get it for a reasonable price, PM me.
re: jrf68@hotmail.com, anrumler ...
And anyone else still waiting? Where in U.S. are you? I know it's easy for me to say, but I wouldn't worry unless it's still MIA at week's end.
Dijon, France
I'm in absolute awe of 9/18/74. The sound quality is as jaw-dropping as the performance. I've had this show for years but I guess I didn't give it enough love. This is going to be all-timer for me...
Well....in all fairness
the "Michelle"-Vegas-'94 show was just a case of too much....oh...is this thing on?
Whoops
Uhh...err ummm...I mean,I'm really mad and stuff and where's my stuff and stuff??
Golldarnnit....and stuff. Shit
Still Waiting in Atlanta
UPS.com does not show it to be in transit, so it may be a while. I'd love to have it for the weekend...
Still Waiting
Still do not have my box either in Georgia. When most of you got yours last week, I called and was assured I would get it today. Didn't get it today and called and was told that it may be a while before mine was shipped, but that they would do something special for me. Got an email a few minutes later letting me know that since I was being patient about not getting it when the rest of you did, they would let me stream the box for free. Really?!?!
Like the rest of you, trying to stay positive and wait for the box. Kind of weird that I ordered it on the day that they announced it and still don't have it while guys in Europe are already getting theirs. Wish they knew more about what is going on at dead.net. The wait will be worth it.
Almost here
My box has made it to customs in Sydney. Now let's hope it get through without any additional import duties. Technically it should, but you never know.
Assieland...
...before continental US?No offense Aus.,but for $700,.....REALLY?
Good F'n Grief!
Check those discs...
Finished ripping almost all the CDs to my computer. Had a couple shows that played better on another computer, but the freakin' last disc of the 1995 Salt Lake City show won't play on any of my computers. Looks to have a little bit of disc rot or something on the edges. haha..the last disc. Anyway, check those CDs. Wouldn't want to find this problem 3 or 4 months from now.
Saintstephen1971
Text me your address and I'll fly over and make sure I'm there when it arrives. Did you get slugged any extra tax?
WhiteWhales...
If you emailed me in the past for white whales, check your pm's.I got several in for people and am sending pm's tonight.
Re: Chilly
Hate to burst your bubble, Chilly.. but I just spoke to jrf68 who is currently on a red-eye to Australia as I write this.
He told me, come hell or high water he was getting his box tomorrow. So one box for jrf, the second just sold on ebay for the exact price of his plane ticket.
No need to rush over to steve's place.
jrf68
Not sure what the issue is but something is not right. There are several guys in the U.S. still waiting. The only thing I ever received before people in the U.S. was DaP's 6. But I still have not received any shipping notifications from anyone which is just wrong.
waiting, but on schedule
UPS emailed saying delivery to Portland, OR tomorrow. I guess the corners take longer to get to.
int'l v. US shipping
There have been many recent cases where overseas folks have received their shipments before continental US folks. I know how it feels to be waiting while other folks are enjoying the bounty. And it sucks. Best wishes on a tomorrow delivery for everyone.
Re: White Whales
Brian.. thank god. I am desperate for a few shows from the box, specifically 90,92,93 and 95. I will pay anything.
Can you hook me up?
-American Humor
Sorry man.. I was behind in my reading and Brian hooked me up before I got to your subtle, disguised offers.
Brian came through with a good price though, $38 per show and he threw in Jerry's favorite coke straw.
Hope that makes it through the mail.
Flower Power
So I'm a little confused, because of the frequent mixed messages here- the 90, 92, 93 and 95 shows are still available- and the Jerry signed lp is included with a package deal. How much for the Dobermans (sans shotgun). Or maybe a 92 show and one doberman? Peace, love, some Dobermans and a shotgun- Man I miss the 60's.
#0164 arrives in Chino, CA
I just received my box set, finally. I waited all day to received my box which arrive at 1900 PST. My arrived with no damage to the box itself. All discs in tack, ripping now to iTunes.Red Felt
Ticket Stub: 11/27/91Oakland Couliseum
Backstage Pass: 5/16/93 Las Vegas
#0164 arrives in Chino, CA
I just received my box set, finally. I waited all day to received my box which arrive at 1900 PST. My arrived with no damage to the box itself. All discs in tack, ripping now to iTunes.Red Felt
Ticket Stub: 11/27/91Oakland Couliseum
Backstage Pass: 5/16/93 Las Vegas
Question about the Dobermans..
A quick question about the dogs. I did not know they were part of the deal.
Are either or both of the Dobermans signed by Jerry? Or Phil or any of the original band members or are they just signed by Vince or are they unsigned?
has/wants update
jcure : love to trade for 6/21/93 pass - my first and only show. Will update when mine arrives.
djmac520 : 10-27-91 If anyone wants to trade that ticket PM me. has 6-21-93 pass (not for trade) and ticket 12-12-94
redemption searcher: I've got 10/30/91 Oakland ticket (only $22.50-boy those were the days) and 8/21/93 Eugene backstage pass. Went to all the '94 Eugene shows, and strangely enough don't even remember them playing there in '93 until I saw this. Saw someone has 5-15-93 Vegas, not only went to that but it was my birthday, so I would trade for that. Was also in 4th row in front of Vince on his b-day on 2-21-95 and would trade for that.
TERRAPIN_ROB Has Ticket 10-27-1991 Oakland Coliseum Arena Pass 5-22-1993 Shoreline Amphitheatre
tysonupina: Would love the '93 Eugene and 10/27/91
igrateful: has 10-30-91 and Deer Creek '93 pass
Automaticslim: 2/21/95 Delta Center Salt Lake City pass ready for trade.12/12/94 Oakland Coliseum General Admission ticket not for trade
TheDude77: has ticket: Oct. 27, 1991, Oakland and pass: May 15, 1993, Las Vegas
hallstallion2005: has ticket stub: 5/27/93 Cal Expo Sacramento CA and backstage pass: 3/22/95 Coliseum Arena Charlotte NC
hatch655: has Ticket from 5/27/93 and Pass from 8/22/93
g1u2i3: has Ticket: 1991-10-31 (Oakland Coliseum, Oakland, CA) and Pass: 1993-06-22 (Deer Creek Music Center, Noblesville, IN)
BertDert: has Stub: 5/27/93 Sacramento, CA and Pass: 3/22/95 Charlotte, NC
Serpent of Dreams: has Ticket: 10/30/91 Oakland Coliseum Arena, Oakland CA and Pass: 8/21/93 Autzen Stadium, Eugene OR
EGroesbeck: has ticket Cal Expo Amphitheatre, May 27, 1993 and Pass 2/20/95 Salt Lake City, UT
KYTrips: Ticket was from 10/27/1991 - Oakland Coliseum. Backstage Pass was from 6/21/1993 - Deer Creek
Univax: has Ticket May 27 93 Cal Expo / Backstage pass June 13, 93 Freedom Hall Louisville KY.
mbarilla: has Ticket 3/26/95 Atlanta and Pass 8/22/93 Eugene, OR
Shakespeare: has a ticket for 5/27/93 Cal Expo and a pass for 3/22/95 Charlotte.
Anttheknee: has ticket for Oct. 28, 1991 and backstage pass for June 16, 1993.
MorningSun: has 10/30/91 ticket; 6/21/93 pass.
Diggey: has pass from 5/23/93 shoreline amphitheater and ticket is 12/12/94 Oakland.
kindagrae: has ticket 5/27/93 Cal Expo Ampitheatre, Sacramento, CA and Backstage pass: "In Attendance" 3/22/95 Charlotte
LetitShine: has ticket for 10/27/1991, Oakland Coliseum. b/s pass for 6/9/1993 Palace of Auburn Hills
anatexis22: has ticket 5/27/93 Cal Expo Ampitheatre, Sacramento, CA backstage pass is 3/26/95 The Omni, Atlanta, GA
D_MCK : has ticket 10/30/91 Gen Admission Oakland Coliseum Arena Back Stage Pass 8/21/93 Autzen Stadium Eugene Oregon
Mr. Jack Straw: has ticket: 10/28/91 and Backstage pass: 8/22/93
chitownrider: has Ticket 10/27/91 Oakland Backstage Pass 6/6/93 Giants Stadium
Born Cross Eyed... : ticket: 10/30/91 Oakland Coliseum Arena and backstage pass: 6/19/93 Soldier Field, Chicago IL
kevinbrandon: has MAY 27,1993 TICKET and THE BACKSTAGE PASS IS FROM JUNE 15, 1993
Atticstrophic : has Ticket: 10/30/91. and Pass: 2/25/95.
brobb: has Ticket from May 27, 1993 Cal Expo and Backstage pass from March 26, 1995 The Omni
johnmd750: has 12/12/94 Oakland for ticket, and 2/21/95 Salt Lake for backstage pass.
wjonjd: has ticket 10-30-91 and pass for SLC 2/21/95 (NFT, yet)
chastason: I'd love to trade for Autzen 93 (of the dates I've seen posted so far). I'll post what I get when the box arrives in Portland on Wednesday.
King Harvest: Received the 8/15/86 Park City ticket (not fielding trade offers currently) and a 5/23/93 Shoreline pass.
deadyogi51: has Ticket October 30, 1991 Oakland and Pass June 18, 1993 Soldier Field, Chicago
seabird17: has Pass - 3/24/95 and Ticket - 12/12/94 Oakland Coliseum
SPACEBROTHER: has Ticket - 12/12/94 Oakland and Pass - 2/21/95 Salt Lake City
ccmuzik: has Cal Expo 5/27/93 ticket and a pass from Charlotte 95 (3/22/95).
Moses Quasar : has ticket 5/27/93 Cal Expo and pass 8/22/93 Autzen
deadheadbrewer: got a ticket for 12/08/94, and a pass for 3/23/95
KayakGuy: has Cal Expo 5/27/93 ticket and pass is for 3/22/95 Charlotte
rdevil: has 10-27-91 ticket, 6-11-93 pass
Born Cross Eyed: ISO: 10/27/91 show ticket. Will trade my 10/30/91 Oakland TICKET. Wants to keep 6/19/93 Soldier Field Pass.
corvette1982: has Pass - 1995-02-21 - Salt Lake City, Utah Ticket - 1994-12-12 - Oakland Coliseum Arena - Oakland, California
Dennis Wilmot: has Tix - 10/27/91 - Oakland Col BSP - 6/9/93 - Auburn Hill, Michigan
jbxpro: Ticket is 1993-05-27, Cal Expo, Sacramento CA; backstage pass is 1995-03-22, Coliseum Arena, Charlotte NC.
mrogers: has Backstage pass for Autzen 8/22/93 and the ticket was Cal Expo 5/27/93.
boblopes: has Cal Expo 5/27/93 ticket and pass is for 3/22/95 Charlotte
kenco: has Ticket for 5/27/93 Cal Expo & BSP 8/22/93 Autzen
akpon9: has Ticket: Oakland Coliseum Oct. 30, 1991 Backstage Pass: Eugene Aug. 21, 1993
skeebe: has Ticket - 1991-10-27 Oakland Coliseum Backstage - 1993-06-11 - Buckeye
direwulf: has Backstage pass: 06-18-93 Soldier Field and Ticket: 10-30-91 Oakland Coliseum
abrazen: has 3/23/95 Charlotte pass 12/8/94 Oakland ticket
WarEagleRK: inserts were the pass for Philly 3/17/95 and the ticket for Oakland 12/8/94
Sixtus_: has Ticket: Cal Expo, 5/27/93 and Backstage Pass: Delta Center 2/19/95 anyone is interested in a swap, PM me...
Mojave: has Ticket: October 30, 1991- Oakland Coliseum, Pass: August 22, 1993 Autzen Stadium, Eugene Oregon
robshead: has Ticket 10/30/91 Oakland, CA; Backstage Pass 8/22/93 Eugene
spascarella: has Ticket 10/27/91 Oakland CA. Backstage pass is 06/08/93 Auburn Hills, MI
natas2210: has Ticket Stub: 10/27/91 Oakland Backstage Pass: 5/16/93 Las Vegas
Zuckfun: has Ticket stub 10/30/91 Pass- 8/22/93 Open to Trades
dedhed76: has Ticket stub 10-30-91 and Pass 8-22-93
jonothan lake: has ticket Oakland Coliseum 28th October, 1991,Backstage pass Eugene, Oregon,22nd August,1993.
ottihead: has ticket 10-28-1991 and pass 02-19-1995
brian hahne: has ticket - 5/27/93 General Admission and Backstage pass - 3/22/95
Nice list WTJ...
Zuck- Ticket stub 10/30/91Pass- 8/22/93...If anyone wants to trade, please send me a PM. I'm more or less indifferent to which ticket/pass I have.
Easy boys...
...I feel (felt) your angst this past long (holiday) weekend, but, with absolutely no notice, and while completely off radar at UPSMyChoice, 30 Rock debuted in the Dark Heart of Appalachia today.
Based on criticisms, I had expected a balsa contrivance secured for shipping with only a few drops of Mr. Ed destined to disintegrate upon contact with O2 at opening. Far from it. Not Samsonite; but, at a gross price per disc that we near-universally agree is fair without discount for packaging, anything more is simply unrealistic. This is the new bar.
Moreover, having collected every official release except TOO (a Spring Too Far), or any of the "greatest hits" comps, and in light of the comprehensive coverage provided through this production opus, I now withdraw from compulsory purchases. Thank you Rhino & GDP - it's been a phenomenal trip! See y'all on the discussion threads./peace, K
Edit: I received a ticket for 2/26/77 and a backstage pass for 6/21/80 with a handwritten sticky attached that read, "KC, these are my tentative selections for numbers 17 & 18 - your thoughts? Love, DL". Absolutely and categorically untrue, but if wishing made it so, I'd be violating the purchasing moratorium in fast order!
miracle box
By my count, there was exactly one miracle box (which was immediately offered for sale @ $500) and 2 or 3 Miracle scrolls.
Individual Show artwork
Does anyone have a link for jpeg artwork from the individual shows contained in the 30 trips box set??
Jack_Straw
Someone did, scroll though the posts. Maybe some kind soul will repost it here. Folks were grabbing them from the .pdf download. Even better would be if Dead.net made them available here. hint hint.
Booker's single barrel-130.8 proof
I've been saving it for quite a while.Not hard to get,but not run-o-tha mill either.
Cheers
:)
what's with the static? & a worst sounding show question
Wow, a lot noise going on about some Australian guy (or gal, or guys), can't follow it, probably better if I don't.
Anyway, I am waiting (I guess until the beginning of November) for the USB set, and restraining myself from listening to any of the streaming sets.
My question (may sound odd, but give it a read), which show has the worst sound in the set? That is the one that I want to start with. Why? Because I don't know where I want to start, and I already thought about bouncing back and forth starting form the middle. From what I've read, it looks like one of the early '80s shows has the poorest sound (on the CD).
Also, I am curious about if there is a difference between the poorest sounding CD and its USB (supposedly high res) version b/c I was told they were separately mastered. If anyone is interested in a virtual shoot out, send a PM, we can trade copies and compare. In the unlikely event that I get more than a couple of responses, I'll pick two at random.
Glad everyone is loving this set (aside from a few defects, not surprising).
The Days Between are almost over....
....my box should arrive approx 10:30 tomorrow morning, Pacific time....I may have to take some zzzquil tonight....
....stay kind, and Play Dead. No excuse now, is there?
no comments about the 1970 show??
was just diggin Dave's #6 & thought how there hadn't been a comment about the show from 1970 while feeling jrf68's pain reading these comments...pretty sure most of us in Cali are still waiting too, brother... but we ALL SHOULD be happy tomorrow... mine is supposed to be delivered on wednesday & read a few others expecting their Boxzilla's tomorrow as well... may the force be with you... ♤
Celebrating the arrival....
....I may not have any fine spirits, but I do have some impressive samples that are dark green in colour....just....waiting
The Eagle has Landed :)
#6337 arrived today with no issues. Ticket from 10-0-91, pass from 8-22-93. First show in the player: Augusta '84. Can't wait to start dipping in the pool. Hope everyone gets their box soon!
It is approaching!
30 Trips arrived in Paris! It is approaching. Home delivery is scheduled for tomorrow. I will take a day off to take delivery of the magic box. I'm overjoyed!
Wilfred,
No, I have not proposed or submitted article on the show Zenith. I attended the show on 28 October. That of October 27 has great moments, like China> Rider.
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