MAY 1977: Get Shown The Light Box

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CLICK HERE FOR THE
ALL MUSIC EDITION
SOLD OUT

What's Inside:

Four Complete Shows on 11 discs
• 5/5/77 Veterans Memorial Coliseum: New Haven, CT
• 5/7/77 Boston Garden: Boston, MA
• 5/8/77 Barton Hall, Cornell University: Ithaca, NY
• 5/9/77 Buffalo Memorial Auditorium: Buffalo, NY
• Sourced from the Betty Boards, transfered by Plangent Processes
• Mastered in HDCD by Jeffrey Norman
• Artwork by Grammy-winning graphic artist Masaki Koike
• The unreleased book Cornell ‘77: The Music, The Myth And The Magnificence Of The Grateful Dead’s Concert At Barton Hall by Peter Conners, published by Cornell University Press
• In-depth essay by noted Dead scholar Nicholas Meriwether
• Producer's Note by David Lemieux
• Individually Numbered, Limited Edition of 15,000
• Release Date: May 5, 2017

WHAT DEAD HEADS HAVE BEEN SAYING ABOUT...

NEW HAVEN 5/5/77
"Here is a prime example of the saying ‘the whole is greater than the sum of the parts’ … It’s called synergy and the Dead wrote the book on it.”

BOSTON 5/7/77
“The music they laid down brought me places I had not been before.”

CORNELL 5/8/77
“...the single best rock performance anywhere, anytime, by anyone.”

“There was just some kind of magical connection this night between the band members and the band and the audience - some texture, or some type of cosmic or celestial force is in the room.”

"This show is, was, and always will be Mecca.”

BUFFALO 5/9/77
"...an awesome display of the Dead’s captivating power"

If you've been following this site for quite some time, then you will know we are often flush with hyperbole when it comes to our releases. We can't help it, really - for we, like you, are Grateful Dead fans above all else. Just like you, we've spent countless hours debating the merits of show over show, year over year. We've kept a watchful eye on your wish-lists and carefully considered how to make - excuse the cliché - your dreams come true. And once we've made our commitments, we are steadfast in our determination to conjure up those dreams fully-formed and nearly perfect. Sometimes these heights cannot be reached without physical and cosmic elements aligning, and that, dear friends, is why it has taken so long for us to bring you THE ONE and the epic shows that surrounded it. No need for even the slightest embellishment here, 5/8/77 Barton Hall, Cornell University: Ithaca, NY, has for decades, been THE resounding favorite; you've said it yourselves - the "holy grail" of Grateful Dead shows. Thanks to the passion and perseverance of Dead Heads like you, we are beyond pleased to finally be able to present this show and its brethren, the fabled four of Spring '77, in sonically pristine condition.

Limited to 15,000 individually numbered copies, MAY 1977: GET SHOWN THE LIGHT is a collection of what is unanimously believed to be the most sought-after previously unreleased complete shows the Grateful Dead ever played. Collected, traded, and debated for decades, "the beloved Golden Trinity" of Boston, Ithaca, and Buffalo, along with their New Haven prelude, have inspired fans to "get on the bus," converted critics, and even garnered national attention (Cornell was added to the Library of Congress’ National Recording Registry). But until now, you've never really heard them quite like this!

The Dead is in the details... how serendipitous is it that the notorious Betty Boards were returned to the archive just in time for the 40th anniversaries of these shows? Lovingly sourced from these well-reputed recordings, we invite you to experience four utopian shows just like they happened, to "be inside the music" as engineer Betty Cantor-Jackson intended. Whether you listen to each night on its own or imbibe the whole lot at once, we suspect you'll hear why every note mattered. Much like we were, you will be hard-pressed to determine which of these fine documents - will it be the understated but nuanced New Haven, Boston's festive fantasy vibes, the monumental catharsis of Ithaca, or Buffalo’s dreamy exuberance - is truly "the best." Does it really matter? We think not.

Due May 5th, we anticipate that this revelatory boxed set will sell out. Your best bet is to pre-order it now, then sit back, relax, and enjoy all the exclusive content we'll be rolling out over the next few weeks.

Looking for something a little more byte-sized? The collection will also be available for HD digital download in FLAC and ALAC, exclusively at dead.net, on release day.

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February 27, 2017 - 10:31am

#441

deadegad

Joined:
February 2, 2011

Terrapin Station - Studio Original - and Furthur.

I read the the poster's comment about someone never having heard the studio version of TS . . .. And, yes, it is epic. . .. The suite part is fantastic. Furthur performed the full suite studio version many times and absolutely nailed it! Those tricky transitions. . .. The dramatic crescendos. . .. Epic stuff. Fine lyrics. Mythological images and characters. Well done Robert Hunter Sir.
February 27, 2017 - 10:28am

#442

JimInMD

Joined:
June 27, 2011

Re: Road Trip 3.1 Sugaree

Agree on the 12/28/79 Sugaree. If the riding mower wasn't out of fuel, I'd go back and reword that last post to read something like.. Sugaree is one of my favorite first set tunes and Spring 77 was a high water mark for this song onstage. Clearly there were a few high water marks for this song over the years. That reads better. Like rgergelis, there's a few I'm very fond of but cannot remember the exact dates. In the early 80's Jerry was making this very cool inflection point during the verse, "...how come you lay awake ALL night long" that I really like. I want to say it was circa 81 or so, perhaps around the Essen W. Germany show. Its about the same period Althea was very strong too. Lots of good ones to pull from. I also enjoy the version on the Winterland 74 Bonus Disc, its one of the few Sugaree's we have on video out there. oh.. below lists the shows where Sugaree was played at the Omni. I hope this narrows your search, rgergelis. 12/12/73- The Omni - Atlanta, GA 04/03/90- The Omni - Atlanta, GA 03/03/92- The Omni - Atlanta, GA 03/27/95- The Omni - Atlanta, GA
February 27, 2017 - 9:56am

#443

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Joined:
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Question Re: epic Sugarees

I had a cassette of a SBD from the Omni Atlanta, late 70's or early 80's believe Sugaree was second song of first set, but since archive link here shit the bed, I have no frame of reference,my deadbase was stolen a while back, it was like 18 minutes and it smoked...any help on the date would be appreciated. My brain is telling me April 3rd, but it's foggy at best....Working on digitizing my stash... Thanks in advance...
February 27, 2017 - 9:49am

#444

SPACEBROTHER

Joined:
June 4, 2007

Speaking of epic Sugaree's

The version that opens the show from Road Trips Volume 3 Number 1 12/28/79 is a monster. Many in the early '80's could be considered all-timers.
February 27, 2017 - 7:35am

#445

JimInMD

Joined:
June 27, 2011

Re: Heebie Jeebies & Other 77 Shows

I fear for my life when I post at that other place. :D I got to thinking about To Terrapin last night.. I forget who posted the details, but they were correct.. it was an impromptu release to create some hype around Spring 1990. But if it does have a best ever Sugaree (as we've already seen that's subject to interpretation).. that's reason enough for me for it to get some basking time in the sun. Sugaree is one of those classic Garcia Hunter songs, part of the foundational bedrock of the GD's song cannon. I've said it before.. I arrived to this party for the playing and jamming.. but I stayed because of the songs, the song writing and their meaning. Sugaree is one of my favorite first set tunes and Spring 77 is probably where it reached its high water mark on stage. Knowing what we know now (that all the tapes for the entire spring tour have been returned to the vault).. I wonder what the remaining 77 releases will look like. I suspect the sound is good enough to warrant box set, perhaps Plangent Processing treatment in addition to getting the Full Norman, but after this box they are a bit spread out. I guess time will tell....
February 27, 2017 - 6:56am

#446

Sixtus_

Joined:
November 8, 2014

3/18/77, The Mower, and KeithFan/Terrapin; DST

First, completely concur with the 3/18/77 Sugaree assessment. This probably flies under the radar at bit, but as others have noted it is a great read. The extended Terrapin that night is special too as others have noted. And, KeithFan - I was floored when I read you hadn't really listened to the Terrapin Station from the studio album proper. This is an absolute monster and you MUST go listen. It will put everything into context for you in terms of the song, the Suite, the lovely choral chanting and brass toward the end. IT's EPIC!!!! ALSO, Jimbo, the new Avatar is just exactly perfect. Well done. And yes, I would trust Mrs. Sixtus with the keys over me on most days. And good to know: no plow needed; the 70 degree weather at the start to the past weekend took care of every last snow pile. Finally, my Dark Star Today has been 2/14/68 (so far). Although a shorty, it's an early goodie. And then take me to the cleaners with that epic Alligator (aka the majority of which is pulled onto the Anthem of the Sun). I've really only been listening to the 2/14 show very recently, and i find it intriguing how they happened to splice up this Alligator for 'Anthem' - I assume to fit on an LP side. But is also does meld into a kind of giant epic Alligator jam, which one might not necessarily know was all spliced together at first glance/listen.... Oh, and eyes43 - that Watkins Glen jam of which you speak - you may or may not be aware, but a good portion of this was actually released officially several years ago as part of one the first big era-spanning box sets. I had never sought it out in it's native context though, so that's cool to see. Just prior to around 14 minutes in there, there's a little section that almost has a proto-Franklin's Tower feel that carries along pretty well. Happy Week, All Sixtus
February 27, 2017 - 2:08am

#447

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Joined:
February 21, 2011

@Eyes43

It's not '74 either...:-) As per the hyperlink you posted the correct date is 1973/07/27 And agreed, the soundcheck was amazing....
February 26, 2017 - 10:31pm

#448

eyes43

Joined:
April 9, 2013

its not 77 but....

im sure you have all heard this many times, but this (jam > wharf rat), from the sound check at the grand prix racecourse, Watkins Glen, actually 7/27/74, the night before the summer jam festival (7/28/74 with the allman brothers and the band)...it is incredible! this is one phil heavy and very tasty jam, into a nice wharf rat. here is a direct link on relisten: http://relisten.net/grateful-dead/1973/7/27-1/jam-wharf-ratthe whole sound check is great, minus the few cuts and bumps, but what an amazing thing to have actually been there...i can only imagine! definitely use your headphones! im not sure if this link will take you to a playable spot, as it doesnt seem to, on my iphone, but if you do not yet have it, and you do have an iphone, you must get the relisten app...there you can easily bring it up, and checkout the whole sound check. if the link above does not take to you a playable page on your phone, it will on your laptop. the "fire jam" inside this jam, is nice, real nice! so maybe it should be (jam > fire jam > wharf rat)! an excellent half hour! and while i am at it....as i do every now and again, tonight i had to give the final "so many roads" from the very last GD show, a watch and listen, as a pro-shot video of the entire song, is on youtube. yeah, yeah, i know its 95, but this particular "so many roads", if you were there, you must remember it! it was amazing, and jerry just keeps pushing from deep down to belt this one out. if you can watch it without tears...well...heres the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6sFyRQPraJ8 "the kids they dance, and shake their bones!"
February 26, 2017 - 9:01pm

#449

Moonwalker

Joined:
July 11, 2014

Processing

Anyone else's order still "processing"? I ordered before they sold out and got the confirmation email. But my card has not been run, and when I check the status of my order it says processing.
February 26, 2017 - 6:56pm

#450

Vguy72

Joined:
June 29, 2007

We are everywhere....

....I wore my "Make America Grateful Again" tee to the store. It's got a nice stealie on it. The guy at the meat counter noticed it. We reminisced about the Vegas years. He went to a couple of shows. Said it was freedom. I fist bumped him and agreed. He said the world could use that sort of freedom again. I couldn't argue....and yes, the Sugaree does deliver the goods....

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CLICK HERE FOR THE
ALL MUSIC EDITION

SOLD OUT

What's Inside:

Four Complete Shows on 11 discs
• 5/5/77 Veterans Memorial Coliseum: New Haven, CT
• 5/7/77 Boston Garden: Boston, MA
• 5/8/77 Barton Hall, Cornell University: Ithaca, NY
• 5/9/77 Buffalo Memorial Auditorium: Buffalo, NY
• Sourced from the Betty Boards, transfered by Plangent Processes
• Mastered in HDCD by Jeffrey Norman
• Artwork by Grammy-winning graphic artist Masaki Koike
• The unreleased book Cornell ‘77: The Music, The Myth And The Magnificence Of The Grateful Dead’s Concert At Barton Hall by Peter Conners, published by Cornell University Press
• In-depth essay by noted Dead scholar Nicholas Meriwether
• Producer's Note by David Lemieux
• Individually Numbered, Limited Edition of 15,000
• Release Date: May 5, 2017

WHAT DEAD HEADS HAVE BEEN SAYING ABOUT...

NEW HAVEN 5/5/77
"Here is a prime example of the saying ‘the whole is greater than the sum of the parts’ … It’s called synergy and the Dead wrote the book on it.”

BOSTON 5/7/77
“The music they laid down brought me places I had not been before.”

CORNELL 5/8/77
“...the single best rock performance anywhere, anytime, by anyone.”

“There was just some kind of magical connection this night between the band members and the band and the audience - some texture, or some type of cosmic or celestial force is in the room.”

"This show is, was, and always will be Mecca.”

BUFFALO 5/9/77
"...an awesome display of the Dead’s captivating power"

If you've been following this site for quite some time, then you will know we are often flush with hyperbole when it comes to our releases. We can't help it, really - for we, like you, are Grateful Dead fans above all else. Just like you, we've spent countless hours debating the merits of show over show, year over year. We've kept a watchful eye on your wish-lists and carefully considered how to make - excuse the cliché - your dreams come true. And once we've made our commitments, we are steadfast in our determination to conjure up those dreams fully-formed and nearly perfect. Sometimes these heights cannot be reached without physical and cosmic elements aligning, and that, dear friends, is why it has taken so long for us to bring you THE ONE and the epic shows that surrounded it. No need for even the slightest embellishment here, 5/8/77 Barton Hall, Cornell University: Ithaca, NY, has for decades, been THE resounding favorite; you've said it yourselves - the "holy grail" of Grateful Dead shows. Thanks to the passion and perseverance of Dead Heads like you, we are beyond pleased to finally be able to present this show and its brethren, the fabled four of Spring '77, in sonically pristine condition.

Limited to 15,000 individually numbered copies, MAY 1977: GET SHOWN THE LIGHT is a collection of what is unanimously believed to be the most sought-after previously unreleased complete shows the Grateful Dead ever played. Collected, traded, and debated for decades, "the beloved Golden Trinity" of Boston, Ithaca, and Buffalo, along with their New Haven prelude, have inspired fans to "get on the bus," converted critics, and even garnered national attention (Cornell was added to the Library of Congress’ National Recording Registry). But until now, you've never really heard them quite like this!

The Dead is in the details... how serendipitous is it that the notorious Betty Boards were returned to the archive just in time for the 40th anniversaries of these shows? Lovingly sourced from these well-reputed recordings, we invite you to experience four utopian shows just like they happened, to "be inside the music" as engineer Betty Cantor-Jackson intended. Whether you listen to each night on its own or imbibe the whole lot at once, we suspect you'll hear why every note mattered. Much like we were, you will be hard-pressed to determine which of these fine documents - will it be the understated but nuanced New Haven, Boston's festive fantasy vibes, the monumental catharsis of Ithaca, or Buffalo’s dreamy exuberance - is truly "the best." Does it really matter? We think not.

Due May 5th, we anticipate that this revelatory boxed set will sell out. Your best bet is to pre-order it now, then sit back, relax, and enjoy all the exclusive content we'll be rolling out over the next few weeks.

Looking for something a little more byte-sized? The collection will also be available for HD digital download in FLAC and ALAC, exclusively at dead.net, on release day.

wow

Even though we all knew it was coming, just seeing it here gives me goose bumps! Can't wait...

Ordered

Yes indeed, my copy is ordered. Oh happy day!!

Bingo!!

....same artist as the first 1977 box. Neat!....

Order Processed

A very big day in modern Grateful Dead history. Way to go guys.. this place is going to go nuts.

Another Sucker on the Vine...

First off, these are truly great shows. If you are one of the few folks here debating whether or not the quality of all four shows stands up to the price tag, I will say that YES, they are that good. That being said, I would hazard to guess that most of us who frequent this site have had great sounding recordings of these shows for many years. Is it worth ponying up $154 to have the artwork, the book, and Normanized versions of these shows? Well,... I didn't really hesitate. Besides, its a credit card, not real money, right? Would I have liked some other shows released as a box? Sure. Will I enjoy the hell out of this set. I have been for years :) Peace

BAM

so nice. very happy. Sixtus F that. I'm GIDDY!!!!

Confirmed

Scooped this one up quick. Now we all just have to wait for May. Unzipping the digital single now...

Oh Yeah

couldn't get my credit card out quick enough would love to know what the other 350 reels contain

I'm in

New Haven was my second show...3rd row center. That second set is burnt into my brain. First show was Palladium on 5/01. My original Cornell cassette is spliced with scotch tape, so this should be a fine upgrade.

Sweet

A grateful dead letter day. Thanks Dave.

The one everybody has been waiting for

Personally I think Buffalo is the best show of the run. Cornell's popularity is a result of being in early wide circulation as a well recorded show. "Best show ever" status could be applied to many performances throughout their 30 year career, but there's no doubt that Cornell is a good one. One of the earliest soundboard bootlegs in my collection from when I first started collecting tapes in the late-'80's. As a four show release, this is a little pricey though.

Cross posted from DaP 21

Don't want anyone getting frustrated trying to order this, so in case anyone else has this issue, here's a note I posted on the 21 board: Tip for anyone ordering online - I have had problems in the past ordering where the site shows an order in my cart at first, but then shows empty when I click to get to the checkout page. I think I remember other people mentioning a problem like this on previous orders too. That happened to me when using "never" allow third party cookies in Firefox. Changing that setting to "always" allow third party cookies took me to a proper checkout page. So anyone having problems with checkout may want to try setting cookies to allow all. Thanks, Dave and Company!

Knew this would be the box this year

40th anniversary, Betty Boards back, inevitable. Cornell was my first DAT back in '93. I'd had a couple really dreadful sounding tapes I'd received from friends over the years and a few insanely expensive bootleg CDs of some recent shows I'd picked up; "European imports", finally figured I should just start trading, bought a Tascam DA88, found a dude offering to trade for blanks and postage and a week later got a package with a tape saying "play this first", it was like a blind man seeing for the first time! Don't know what took me so long, I'd been seeing as many shows as I could manage since '87. Good times.

YABADABDOO!!!!!!!!!!!

I just got off the phone with Customer Service as I had difficulty on website. e-mail confirmation sent!! THANK YOU DAVE!! I haven't listened to these shows ever, so I am really excited!!

So awesome

I heard a rumor and then it got confirmed :) Then I guessed on my fan site http://gratefulseconds.blogspot.com/2017/01/rumor-grateful-dead-acquire…

OMG

You've never heard Cornell? Unless you've just recently got on the bus, that's a rarity.

Buffalo is incredible

Goosebumps! 80S fan you said it!

This is going to be the hottest box yet. Sure we have archive and our old maxell XLIIs, but his is going to be something altogether else... I will be ordering the box and the vinyl!! Sick Sick Sick! I guess I need to start eating beans and rice now.

Confirmed!

Need I say more?

Twice as nice

Sure, I have nice-sounding recordings of all these shows, there's no way I can't get this. Pre-order done. Now, I will forget all about this until some time in early May when I'll get this set in the mail and it will make my day.

5/9

Spacebrother - Always loved 5/9 and my copy (while decent) is probably nothing compared to what the official release will sound like. So excited for this box.

I have to get this off my chest...

I have always preferred Buffalo to Cornell. There.. I said it. Glad we are getting the whole lot at once. Happy day, I'm giddy too.

Once again, encountering

Once again, encountering difficulties ordering this product. What the ever loving fuck is wrong with this place?

Yeah baby

DONE! So glad I checked in this morning.

The site just crashed!

It was just down for about 20 minutes. They must be getting hammered!

Cart

Cart says 8, I just want one, then when I go to cart, it says it's empty. FFS, what is happening???

MAY 77

YES YES YES PRE ORDERED HAPPY HAPPY THURSDAY

Got my copy ordered

Now theres nothing left to do but smile smile smile... and listen to this Scarlet>Fire digital download over and over again

Wowie, wowie, wowie zowie!!

I never thought I'd see the day. Thank you, Dave, Rob, Dead, Mark, Rhino, et al.

I think it is funny that

my order confirmation is in the email box marked 1:20 PM CST and the announcement email is marked 1:54 PM CST!

Got my copy ordered

Now theres nothing left to do but smile smile smile... and listen to this Scarlet>Fire digital download over and over again

May '77

Has it really been 40 years?!?!?!? Got my pre-order in, this box will be amazing and will nicely complement the earlier May '77 release (5/11-5/17).

I think we broke something!

Looks like their might be a little bit of excitement for this release. The site just crashed out like crazy. I have my order page all filled out. I think I will wait a little bit before I check out so they can work out the kinks. Don't want to be charged 25 times or not receive a confirmation. Always some weirdness to work out after such a barrage of activity. Well this is the one I have been waiting for! Very excited to see this run finally being released. A very grateful day indeed!

In.

Confirmed. Finally, an official 5-5-77 ,my birthday show with a standalone St. Stephen. My given name minus the St. :) Happy day Dead friends!

Can't order

Site keeps crashing - managed one time to get as far as putting in my address details and then it crashed - back to the start again but won't move from the initial page! Why is ordering from here always such a problem!

Thank you

Thank you Betty, Dave, Rhino...and the band. It's a good day.

OMG...

Take my money already!!!! I can't get this site to cooperate with the placing of my order!

CAN'T ORDER - KEEPS CRASHING!!!!

Dang dead.net- why does this happen way too much!!!

CAN'T ORDER - KEEPS CRASHING!!!!

Dang dead.net- why does this happen way too much!!!

Buffalo!

I have to say, I have always preferred this show to the night before it. I cannot wait to hear Jerry's jam during TMNS, finally, in perfect sound quality! The splice of the listenable audience source, during the tape flip of the soundboard has always been one of those slightly cringing moments, during an amazing jam! Its there, too, on the Hunter Seamons matrix. Again, the patch, to me has always been listenable, but i have been waiting for this gem given its proper treatment, and official release for many, many, years! The help/slip/frank opener is my favorite, of all time! And the wonderfully beautiful Comes a Time, is pure bliss! Just an all out amazing concert! The rest of the box, is the absolute goods, no doubt! I cannot wait! Thank you to all involved! Now if i can just get my order to go through!!!

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