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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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  • #4931
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    That is a bad-ass picture of him on the front page. If my name were PigFan, that's the picture I'd use (or maybe the one of him grabbing Janice's tit). And having re-re-disposed of the monster, exit our hero stage left.... I think this will go on for at least another week. Cancellations I'm thinking, and then just think what's going to happen when people's credit cards don't go through tomorrow. I'm not sure how long dead.net will try to get a hold of people before releasing their sets for purchase, but you have to figure there will be some. My favorite Pigpen moments (no particular order): 1) Turn on Your Lovelight from 5/24/72 (last performance) 2) Good Lovin' from Ladies and Gentlemen, Pigpen's call and response to himself: call: me and my old lady had a falling out, I'll take anything that's wet and wiggles. resp: how much you got? call: a dollar and a quater resp: a dollar and a quater?!? alright, see that girl down on the corner? call: that's a girl?@? Ha! Looks more like a Jersey cow! resp: well you only gots a dollar and a quarter, what you want? 3) Hard to Handle DP 35 4) Aligator FW '69 5) Empty Pages DP 35 6) Good Morning Little Schoolgirl Two From The Vault (sit down, stand up or shake a leg, cause the Grateful Dead are here) 7) Good Lovin Rockin the Rhine (Remember me when I'm gone, remember me when I'm gone, remember me when I'm gone) 8) I'm A King Be Ladies and Gentlemen 9) In The Midnight Hour Road Trips '68 Carousel 10) Lovelight DP 35 Nanno - I think you summed it up best, and I believe you encapsulated whatever this phantom Grateful Dead attitude is that people keep talking about, when you said "I prefer to simply let people be or do their thing." I think THAT's what the Dead stood for - not any of the other things people have said about selling or not selling.
  • #4932
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    Great Post. I know this will piss some off and I really do not want to but I have been biting my tongue on this for a while. The heart of the problem is who gets to define what is a real deadhead. There are some (again no offense meant) that believe if you did not get to see the dead at this time, you are not a real deadhead. Or, if you did not see x amount of shows, you are not a deadhead. I just do not buy into that stuff. I understand it is part of human nature. The "I want to be first" or "I want to be cool." Fine, I get it, I have it. I also have a desire to try to grow up some; being first or being cool is after all is said and done a youthful mindset. I am trying to mature, enter a higher plain of life. I do this for me (see the unselfishness?). I do it for me why? For my own peace of mind, to get rid of angst. I can never be one that saw a Fillmore show so why worry. "Midnight on a carousel ride, reaching for the gold ring down inside; never could reach it, just slips away but I Try"!!!
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    Ditto on Notorious P.I.G. Gansta Pig.
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    Happy Bday P.I.G.!!
    Love that! The Notorious P.I.G. Lovelight in Hollywood FL - 1969, both nights! That one's for you! As for CD vs. USB. In all honesty, I'm just stoked about getting the music....period. As long as its not lossy, I'm fine with either or. As for my level of excitement for the USB (which has been delayed, d'oh!) its because I will get the opportunity to hear shows from all the eras in that quality. Only a limited number of shows are in 24bit. I have a ton of CD quality stuff, and am 100% appreciative that I have it in that quality. The thing I love about the Dead's music is that it transports me somewhere else so I.....wait a minute!! wait a minute!!!! Turn on your love light!!!!!!!" oh, what was that!??!? Whatever! I just love listening to this.....wait a minute!!! Happy Tuesday!
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    Happy Birthday notorius P.I.G.
    Miss ya. Sure wish I could have heard Pig as the PA's got more Robust. Say, Pig May 77. Thanks Sam for the heads up. I have been dragging today trying to get back at it, this gave me an energy burst.
  • #4936
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    As a few others have stated: I don't understand the urge to judge and/or complain about some folks re-selling music (or anything) at prices higher than the initial sales price. I prefer to simply let people be or do their thing. If you don't like it, then simply ignore it. Nobody is forcing you to do or buy anything. I don't see the point in getting concerned or "worked up" over something so trivial as reselling a few CDs. There are much more important things in life to waste your time worrying about. Personally, I was never interested in making money in the resale of various things (e.g. concert tickets, music, beer, etc.), which is why I am not a good businessman (fortunately I'm a paleontologist, not required to by savvy in business). Plus, I was usually too high at Dead shows to even discuss money. However, it doesn't bother me to see other folks play the resale game. I have paid (and will continue to pay) more than the initial sales price for something that I want (e.g. Fillmore West 1969). I certainly don't have to buy it, and if I feel the price is too much I simply ignore it. I pay more than the initial sales price for something when/if my personal degree of demand is greater than the specific cost. Some folks on this board remind me of that "anti-capitalism" fool in the Grateful Dead Movie. Please don't stereotype Deadheads. Are they rules or a particular dress-code specific to Deadhead attire? Come on...this is a joke, right? One of the cool things about Dead shows was the diversity among Deadheads in attendance. "We are everywhere" and "it doesn't matter what you wear" ring true in this example. Again, I personally don't often wear a suit, but I don't care a bit who does. Shit, I don't care if someone wears skinny jeans, or a Brittney Spears t-shirt or whatever. Wear whatever you want, people, and enjoy doing so (or don't enjoy doing so; again, I don't care). I'm not a fan of the pro-communist jibberish on this site, but I love the freedom we all have to be able to state this pro-communist jibberish. Finally, regarding music: I prefer a physical product (e.g. CDs). I worship or crave these "objects," but only because I want to be able to possess the music in the event that my computer explodes or my cloud evaporates or my USB becomes lost or corrupt. This is simply my logic-based preference, but I don't understand why someone would complain about this preference as being "object-loving.". I also have digital downloads, so what the heck. I think it's great that some folks prefer the USB version of "30 Trips," and it's equally great that some folks prefer the box set. I honestly don't care a shit which format y'all prefer. This is my point of view, and it doesn't count for anything. I love this country, and I love people that wear suits (and people that don't), and people that own CDs (and people that don't), and people that love capitalism (and people that are Commie fools). I'm simply a lover of freedom and the right to not be bothered. Don't mess with Texas, damn it! Adios.
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    I had to call in to change credit cards and was told some people may receive this as early as the 18th because some will ship as early as the 14th. Can't wait to hear mine and how others receive this!
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    That settles it, Its a Good Lovin' and Thunderbird night then (you can substitute a bottle of Ripple if your corner store doesn't have any TBird). If the party makes it till '12, encore with Midnight Hour and Lovelight. Happy Birthday Pig! Thanks SamT, the room is a bit less stinky then before, like someone lit a match and opened a window or something.
  • #4939
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    This could be why some are being "found". I ordered a copy for a friend and then he asked me to cancel it, so I did. There's another set available. This might be part of it. I doubt their system is fully up to date with totals every day.
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    Have not seen it posted on deadnet. Do not know if any chap has mentioned it, but Pig turns 70 today. Yes, that Pig. The cornerstone of the band for the first few years. Where would the boys have gone without the nasty soul of Mr. Ron Mckernan. Please show some good love tonight friends. Sam T
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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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Submitted by Born Cross Eye… on Fri, 10/16/2015 - 11:47

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Actually, these pictures - ESPECIALLY the side views - are great, because now I can notice how cheaply the box was made. Look closely and you'll see a thin layer of wood veneer over a heavyweight cardboard. Your pictures really bring out the colors much more better in the artwork. I am positively impressed with your photography. Rating: A, not an A+ or an A-
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Submitted by Morning Sun on Fri, 10/16/2015 - 12:31

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Wow on '67. I had cassettes of 11/10 and 11/11 from the early '70s, but having this so clean and remastered just amazes me. On to '68.....
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Submitted by Oswald55 on Fri, 10/16/2015 - 12:32

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I, for one, wouldn't mind if they were to post some wallpaper-sized, high-res versions of the gorgeous artwork adorning the Box Set. Nope, I wouldn't mind that one bit.
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Submitted by lowspark75 on Fri, 10/16/2015 - 12:45

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I have been trying very hard to stick to my chronological order of listening to these shows. (I did play '80 as a pallet cleanser after '66-'69.. I'm not perfect!) It's taken all I have to not skip to the '77 show, being my favorite year... and knowing that's also my favorite part of my favorite year. So your posts about it aren't helping. But I am glad to hear that I will really be in for a treat. Box photos: They seem to indicate your box got to Forrest Park completely unscathed. I don't even see any of the tiny flaws like mine has.
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Submitted by lowspark75 on Fri, 10/16/2015 - 12:52

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It just occurred to me that I need to be focussing on where to put this box before I pick up my 3 year old son for the weekend today. Few delicate things are safe from a toddler, and the paint job on this monster just beckons to a kid.. looking like a toy box and all.
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Submitted by Alain on Fri, 10/16/2015 - 13:01

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A massacre ! The second concert of 30 Trips Around The Sun is a real killing. From the first title, Viola Lee Blues, I was on the knees. A force, a cohesion, a jam to break everything. A The Other One, nervous and full of energy. A really enjoyable Alligator. An inventive and unbridled Caution (part of which has also been taken on Anthem of the Sun). And all the rest… This concert of November 10, 1967 is amazing maturity. We frankly have trouble recognizing the 1966 group, the Dead evolved supersonic manner. Garcia is much more present than in 1966. If I had one day explain to someone what is an acid trip, I just tell him to listen Anthem of the Sun and this show.
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Submitted by mbarilla on Fri, 10/16/2015 - 13:07

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I just bought an empty 30 Trips box,, now I need 30 GD releases that will fit in there. All the Road Trips, To Terrapin, 4.18.70 and 11.18.72 will fit nicely. Hopefully the 2 stash spots can come in use.. And I already know what 45 I am putting in the empty spot.. My newly acquired Sugar Magnolia/ Mr Charlie is going in there!! Sunshine Daydream !! Cover art on cd cases is ok. My vote would have been to do a Hundred Year Hall cover art theme. Always one of my favorites. Phil in the middle with his glasses Lol Bring on the Fillmore West 1970 Box - April 9 ! April 10 !! April 11 !!! April 12 !!!! And add *4.3.70 - Cincinnati as the bonus disc !!!!!
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Submitted by Gary Farseer on Fri, 10/16/2015 - 13:11

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Great to see the box has arrived. Hope you have as much fun with it as I am. Cheers to a long great weekend for you!
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Submitted by Gary Farseer on Fri, 10/16/2015 - 13:16

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I may try to spin your E72 show this weekend. Really want to hear it. Overloaded with tons of new dead. Man and a lot of it is virgin territory. How exciting indeed! Glad yours and others from around the world are getting theirs. Amazing!
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Submitted by chastason on Fri, 10/16/2015 - 13:16

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I sent you a PM
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Submitted by TheDude77 on Fri, 10/16/2015 - 13:19

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I agree, Alain, this Viola Lee Blues from 1967 is tremendous. I thought the version from 1966 was awesome, but this one is even better. Will be listening to these shows a few more times before moving on.
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Submitted by Gary Farseer on Fri, 10/16/2015 - 13:22

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Everyone put forth positive vibes...let's help these folks get their 30 Trips. I mean it is time for everybody to be Dancin a ring around the Sun!
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Submitted by Duece on Fri, 10/16/2015 - 13:24

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Can someone give me the email or phone for Dr. Rhino? Disc one from the 94 show showed up with a nice crack in it, and Disc one from the 66 show scratched all up, looks like someone played some hockey with it. Contacted customer service but have not heard back from them yet, was suppose to get an email. Check those discs people, unfortunately not all the sets are Just Exactly Perfect
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Submitted by JimInMD on Fri, 10/16/2015 - 13:48

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Another hour or so.. and I start my weekend which includes digging into this box. I hear you G. Farseer.. I would be jonsin' to get my grubby paws on the box too, if mine were stuck in postal limbo. May all (or lots) of the people that haven't gotten their boxes get them today. Perhaps they need to bring in Santa to deliver all remaining by dawn tomorrow.
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Submitted by Alain on Fri, 10/16/2015 - 13:54

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Gary, Thank you for your post. My first concert was that of May 4, 1972. It was my first contact with the Dead. I wish you good listening! You tell me what you think.
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Submitted by outpost on Fri, 10/16/2015 - 14:02

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Just been listening to a friend's copy of 30 Trips, and noticed that songs have been moved around (presumably to fit on discs), and it made me wonder if the USB will have the sets in their correct order ?The question may've been asked already, but a can't be arsed to look through all the posts.
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Submitted by skeebe on Fri, 10/16/2015 - 14:11

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Thanks Tom H for the confirmation. I also just had a thought and checked the audio stream on the site here and it is present there too. At least it isn't just me. It only lasts about a minute so no big deal. I was getting ready to add it to my Dr. Rhino shit be messed up list.
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Submitted by fluffua 01 on Fri, 10/16/2015 - 14:20

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Just curious I just re-boxed the set after putting the discs in jewel cases, keeping the cases safe, and not worrying about which disc I pull. anybody else did this? also everybody else is talking about the show holders; mine looks black not the traditional stealie blue
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Submitted by davidadavis@gm… on Fri, 10/16/2015 - 14:36

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But there were so many, which are your favorites For a complete list see http://gratefulseconds.blogspot.com/2015/10/complete-help-on-way-histor… I prefer the earliest ones Era 1, 1975-1977, The Crown Jewels 1. 6/17/1975 Winterland Help On The Way (no lyrics) > Slipknot! > Franklin's Tower; Only Instrumental Help; Closes Set 1 2. 8/13/1975 Great American Help On The Way > Slipknot! > Franklin's Tower (Gold Standard); Early Bootleg Make Believe Ballroom; opens Show 3. 9/28/1975 Golden Gate Park Help On The Way > Slipknot!; Dirst Incomplete (One Set Show); Franklin's played later 4. 6/3/1976 Portland Help On The Way [5:01] > Slipknot! [13:04] > Franklin's Tower [11:04]; Set 2 5. 6/4/1976 Portland Help On The Way [4:26] > Slipknot! [10:59] > Franklin's Tower [11:38]; Set 1 a. 6/9/1976 Boston Standalone Franklin's Encore (My First Show); only standalone Franklin's encore in Grateful Dead history 6. 6/10/1976 Boston Help On The Way [4:14] > Slipknot! [7:28] > Franklin's Tower [10:24]; Set 2 7. 6/14/1976 Beacon Help On The Way [5:19] > Slipknot! [11:59] > Franklin's Tower [6:17#]; Set 2 8. 6/17/1976 Passiac Help On The Way [4:24] > Slipknot! [8:35] > Franklin's Tower [10:18#]; Set 2 9. 6/19/1976 Passiac Help On The Way [4:34] > Slipknot! [7:18] > Franklin's Tower [9:34] > (1) The Music Never Stopped [5:10] ; Opens Show Early FM Tape 10. 6/21/1976 Philly Help On The Way [4:06] > Slipknot! [9:13] > Franklin's Tower [11:09]; Set 2 11. 6/24/1976 Philly Help On The Way [4:10] > Slipknot! [9:50] > Franklin's Tower [9:42] > Samson And Delilah [5:55] ; Set 2 12. 6/27/1976 Chicago Help On The Way > Slipknot! > Franklin's Tower > Sugar Magnolia; Set 2 13. 7/12/1976 Orpheum Help On The Way [4:32] > Slipknot! [7:44] > Franklin's Tower [14:11] ; Set 2 14. 8/4/1976 Jersey City Help On The Way [6:20] > Slipknot! [10:21] > Franklin's Tower [11:57] > Dancing In The Street [14#:01] > The Wheel [5:57] > Samson And Delilah [6:50] ; Set 2 15. 9/23/1976 Duke Help On The Way [#5:21] > Slipknot! [9:28] > Franklin's Tower [11:38] > Looks Like Rain [7:05] ; Set 2 16. 9/24/1976 William & Mary Help On The Way [4:14] > Slipknot! [5:51] > Drums [5:36] > Slipknot! [5:24] > Franklin's Tower [8:05] > The Music Never Stopped [5:49] > Stella Blue [7:29] ; Set 2 17. 9/27/1976 Rochester Help On The Way [4:54] > Slipknot! [7:33] > Drums [5:50] > The Other One [9:55] > Wharf Rat [10:39] > Slipknot! [2:21] > Franklin's Tower [17:32] > Around And Around [7:01]; Set 2, First Split; LONGEST EARLY FRANKLINS 18. 10/1/1976 Indianapolis Help On The Way [4:07] > Slipknot! [12:52] > Franklin's Tower [10:18]; Set 2 19. 10/9/1976 Oakland Help On The Way [5:14] > Slipknot! [5:32] > Drums [3:51] > Samson And Delilah [6:50] > Slipknot! [6:36] > Franklin's Tower [12:#25] > One More Saturday Night [4:31]; Set 2 20. 12/31/1976 Cow Palace Help On The Way [4:20] > Slipknot! [12:02] > Drums [0:50] > Not Fade Away [10:38] > Morning Dew [14:38]; Set 2 second Incomplete 21. 2/26/1977 San Bernardino Help On The Way [4:55] > Slipknot! [8:05] > Franklin's Tower [13:20] ; Set 2 22. 4/23/1977 Springfield Help On The Way [4:25] > Slipknot! [8:53] > Franklin's Tower [10:24] > Around And Around [6:49] > Goin' Down The Road Feeling Bad [8:49] > Not Fade Away [11:14]; Set 2 23. 4/29/1977 Palladium Help On The Way [4:43] > Slipknot! [8:39] > Franklin's Tower [15:50]; Opens Show 24. 5/9/1977 Buffalo Help On The Way [4:41] > Slipknot! [7:37] > Franklin's Tower [12:57]; opens Show 25. 5/22/1977 Pembroke Pines Help On The Way [4:58] > Slipknot! [6:44] > Franklin's Tower [15:12]; set 2, Dick's Picks 3 verison 26. 6/9/1977 Winterland Help On The Way [4:21] > Slipknot! [9:42] > Franklin's Tower [17:10]; set 2; 27. 10/11/1977 Norman Help On The Way [5:03] > Slipknot! [4:52] > Franklin's Tower [15:02]; opens show, goes on unexpected 6 year hiatus
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Submitted by OldeEnglish800 on Fri, 10/16/2015 - 14:43

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I'd bet we see another 30 trips sooner rather than later. Does the vault contain another show from all 30 years? I'd guess we've got stuff they could at least audience patch like they did with this one to get us another 30 shows. Hell, they made a few million off shows that wouldn't have been otherwise releasable in other formats. I don't see them waiting another 10 years or more for another box like this. Instead they can be clearing some stuff from the vaults while hanging onto the better stuff they have other plans for and bring in millions. That being said, what is disc rot? I haven't checked my whole box yet, doing that this weekend. I have bought thousands of CDs and stored thousands of burned CDs over the years and have never came across one that was bad or went bad over the years. What is this disc rot all about and what causes it?
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Submitted by the420bandito on Fri, 10/16/2015 - 14:44

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I have already found myself coming back to 2 shows ...many times: 1972.09.24 Palace Theater - Waterbury, CT 1979.10.27 Cape Cod Coliseum - South Yarmouth, MA For me it is not so much the set list or current members - they just sound great at these particular shows. I haven't really touched the 80's or 90's yet either so this list may grow.
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Submitted by TheDude77 on Fri, 10/16/2015 - 15:26

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Best to just Google it, OE 800. You'll find lots of pictures. Some of my old CDs from back in the late 80s show some signs of disc rot. My old Europe 72 double disc has it in a few places and won't play. I have an old Bob Dylan bootleg, and if I look at it in the right light, It's hard to explain, but It looks like something was spilled inside the CD. Not sure if that's the beginning signs of disc rot too, but it won't play either. edit: I've noticed some of that "something spilled inside" effect in some newer CDs (at least 1 in 30 Trips), and they played..although they sometimes get a suspicious activity mark from EAC. It's really bad on the Dylan boot I have and that CD use to play just fine.
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Submitted by Kstag on Fri, 10/16/2015 - 15:22

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Sounds like there may be a fungus among us that develops over time. I checked some of my 80’s disc’s and luckily no rot. Is it contagious?
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Submitted by One Man on Fri, 10/16/2015 - 15:32

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Has anyone in GA or FL received their box? Why do the gods hate us? I thought for sure Mr. UPS would darken my doorway and thump my front porch with some precious cargo today but all I hear are crickets out there. What is a red-blooded southerner to do? At least I have some fresh (to me) Miles Davis to keep me company. But still...
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Submitted by luis on Fri, 10/16/2015 - 15:44

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I'm listening that for the other one past morning dew andgood morning little school girlWhat can I say, this is the REAL, REAL, GRATEFUL DEAD!!! To me. Dr.rhino answered today to my mail. They will send a new case.... Whiteout dics They are really a good company,.. Not cable,electric, mobile phones...Lol Peace and rock on
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Submitted by JimInMD on Fri, 10/16/2015 - 15:55

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I am pretty sure by now.. everyone has gotten their box except one man. No, seriously.. I feel your pain.. I do love a good conspiracy, but often there is a less fun, but rational answer. ..there is something wrong with getting this out all at once. It could be staffing, clearing out half a warehouse within a few days creates its own logistical problems. It also could be simpler. Perhaps there were production problems and the supplier could commit to half the inventory by x date and the rest by y date. But who knows.. what I do know is something doesn't make sense. Could also be the boxcutter bandit struck again and they caught it before mailing and rejected those. But something is weird and I do feel bad about those who don't have their box and me having mine. So without offending people from GA, FL and clearly WY, something is not exactly perfect and getting fixed. Only speculating.. but the reply jrf gave from Cust Serv tells me there is something we just don't know. Either that or there are 10 employees at the warehouse and they have reached their 40 hour limit and no boxes for anyone in GA, FL and WY. Or perhaps Vladimir Putin did in fact cut a couple thousand boxes with a soviet made boxcutter. We will never know for sure. What else could it be?.. but one man and jrf.. I think its worth the wait. _________ One edit: my bro, Luis! Great to see you.
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Submitted by DaveStrang on Fri, 10/16/2015 - 15:47

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@ Alain - the 11/10/67 show and 'Anthem' would be a good place for anybody to start as far as understanding the GD and what they were about. @ Keithfan & Lowspark75 - that '77 show is as near perfect as we're ever going to hear as far as live GD. Everyone, including Keith can be distinctly heard in the mix. All around fantastic mastering job with the '77 show.
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Submitted by Zuckfun on Fri, 10/16/2015 - 16:15

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Maybe one of my cd's caught disc rot from a DAT. Probably should have stuck with 8-tracks. Is there a cure though- where's Jonas Salk when we need him.
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Submitted by fishcane on Fri, 10/16/2015 - 16:12

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Just got the following email from TXR: 10/24 & 10/25 Phil & Friends Show Cancellation A Message from Phil: Dear Friends, I am sorry to let you know that I will need to cancel the October 24th and 25th Phil & Friends shows with Chris Robinson. I was diagnosed with bladder cancer in early October, and have spent the last few weeks at the Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale doing tests and eventually surgery to remove the tumors. I am very fortunate to have the pathology reports show that the tumors are all non aggressive, and that there is no indication that they have spread. So thanks to my local doctor Cliff Sewell, and the incredible team at the Mayo Clinic, all is well and I can return to normal activities in two weeks from my surgery. Unfortunately, that means I will have to cancel the PLF shows scheduled for Oct 24/25. We will reschedule these shows as soon as we can, but in the meantime, keep a lookout for a free Grate Room show before I leave for the East Coast shows. I also plan to pop in and jam in the bar before we leave, so I hope to see you there at Terrapin. Love Will See You Through.... -Phil PS Ticket refund info will be posted soon
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Submitted by Sixtus_ on Fri, 10/16/2015 - 16:15

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I realized that yes, the bottom of Boxzilla, while a really cool tree ring with an even cooler 'bolt, is also made out of a tough cardboard. To save from wear and tear, I put one of those little felt covered sticky circles on the bottom of the box near each corner. It sits atop stickies, thus saving its bottom. Just thought I'd share in the interests of others' bottoms. Sixtus EDIT: be well Phil
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Submitted by marye on Fri, 10/16/2015 - 16:13

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As requested, I asked whether the tix and backstage passes here are originals or reproductions. They are originals. Thank you.
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Submitted by Kayak Guy on Fri, 10/16/2015 - 16:13

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The type of disk rot my 2nd CD of 4/25/77 has looks like when a wet print gets smudged. The back of the CD is fine, but when you look at the silver side there's like a translucent "thumb print" on the inside of the outer edge of the clear plastic CD and won't play the last track. It's a 1/2 inch "wave shape from the outer edge of milky unplayable CD.
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Submitted by ozdh on Fri, 10/16/2015 - 18:28

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no, not our friend dr. rhino. you see, i think i might have a problem. having grooved on the excellent '66 item from the magic box i've developed a taste for much more. naturally, the extraordinary, crisp and brilliant 2/25/66 ivar theater had to be next, but i'm by no means sated. i can see a week or two at least of inhabiting '66. if this is gonna be true of every year 'til '79, i'm gonna have serious issues. i have way more content to explore in those later years, and with 2000+ at least hours, what's a man to do? will i ever get to savour the brent years, let alone reach vince?
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Submitted by DaveStrang on Fri, 10/16/2015 - 16:22

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Thanks for the update Fishcane - I, and I'm sure everyone on this site send Phil our best wishes as well as a speedy recovery. I WISH AND HOPE FOR ALL THE BEST FOR YOU PHIL!
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Submitted by ozdh on Fri, 10/16/2015 - 19:53

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from me to phil, strive boldly dear friend...
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Submitted by Jackstrawdavect on Fri, 10/16/2015 - 16:32

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Send positive energy and love, and a box of rain, to ease the pain
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Submitted by wjonjd on Fri, 10/16/2015 - 16:43

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Thanks for taking the time to clarify this for us!
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Submitted by DaveStrang on Fri, 10/16/2015 - 16:51

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I know this is unrelated especially in light of the news with Phil, but can anybody tell me if the 30 Days Of Dead for 2013 & 2014 is still available? I have 2010, 2011, and 2012 but missed out on 2013 and 2014 (I had medical issues going on). Any info is appreciated.
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Submitted by wjonjd on Fri, 10/16/2015 - 16:55

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Prayers and thoughts out to Phil and his family! Please get well soon!! Finished 94 and 95. I really enjoyed the 94 show. Great set list, and the opening Help-Slip-Frank hits the spot, followed by Althea, cowboy tunes, Dylan, So Many Roads, etc. However, whereas the '93 show showed that Jerry could still be firing on all cylinders all night (love that show), in this '94 show it seems to me that although he is giving it all he's got, he just can't physically do everything he wants to do. I think it's one reason he pours so much into the ballads where he can reach emotional heights without as much reliance on consistently inspired guitar playing. The rest of the band makes the extra effort to provide some of the intensity that used start with Jerry. Love having this show though, and the sound is wonderful. In the '95 show, the issues with Jerry's level of playing continue what was seen in the '94 show. That said, I still very much enjoyed the show, and frankly, the second set is really really good (we can live with one Samba in the box, can't we?). The Drums-Space sequence is one of my favorites in the box, and the post drums section (just Johanna, Sugar Mag, and the encore) is very well played. In Sugar Magnolia, you can hear that Jerry is still more than capable of coming up with creative licks, and I enjoyed this version a lot. Overall, the '94 and '95 shows were better than expected they would be, and the '93 show was WAY better than I thought it would be (a truly great show.)
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Submitted by Kate_C. on Fri, 10/16/2015 - 17:18

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...quit poodling on my lawn!" - Mr. Richards {{{Phil}}}
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Submitted by jrf68@hotmail.com on Fri, 10/16/2015 - 17:27

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Big Love comin' at'cha
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Submitted by jrf68@hotmail.com on Fri, 10/16/2015 - 18:06

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Beautiful.Red velvet #1811 Ticket 1993-05-27 Cal Expo Pass 1995-02-24 Oakland Coliseum ...& one large serving of humble pie w/ a hint of crow. Thanks Doc. Get well Phil Fingers crossed for Georgia,Florida,Montana and any others pulling their hair out right now.
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Submitted by dead tanuki on Fri, 10/16/2015 - 18:18

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Thanks for getting the clarification, marye. And since I'm the one who cast doubt in the first place, lemme just say: awesome! Thanks, TPTB!
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Submitted by lowspark75 on Fri, 10/16/2015 - 18:48

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That's a good idea, Sixtus_
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Submitted by toddl on Fri, 10/16/2015 - 19:10

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Makes sense the tix are originals or they would have reprinted shows from the box.
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Submitted by dead tanuki on Fri, 10/16/2015 - 19:02

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So, needless concerns aside, I want to let TPTB know: they really got it right with this box. The thing that I'm happiest about is that it gives equal weight to every phase of the band's career. I'm a Deadhead who likes all periods just about equally. I love garage band Dead just as much as primal, the Vince years just as much as the Keith years (or, at least, almost). I've even been known to defend '95 at times (the SLC stand is a prime example of why). I've long since resigned myself to this view not being shared by most, and so it hasn't surprised me that most releases have concentrated on the '70s. I can't even really criticize the exclusively-prime-years turn the Dave's Picks series took last year. That's what most fans want. But that's precisely what makes it nice that 30 Trips gives '66, '82, and '95 just as much love as '69, '72, and '77. You have to go back to So Many Roads to find another Dead release that did that. And So Many Roads completely changed the way I looked at the band. Anyway, count me happy that this box does what it does.
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Submitted by DaveStrang on Fri, 10/16/2015 - 19:04

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I was able to download 30 Days Of Dead for 2014 but the link for 2013 gives you the 2014 songs again. I left a message on the site to that affect. Hopefuly they'll correct it so I can download the 2013 songs as well. Thanks again.
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