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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June 10, 2017 - 11:51am

#11

icecrmcnkd

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stillz

The number is on the back of the red book
June 10, 2017 - 8:34am

#12

stillz5477

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June 10, 2017

"Numbered" - where!?

my other may 77 box set has a STAMPED number...3407/5000 or whatever - not seeing this stamped on the "limited, numbered" cornell get shown the light one - am i blind?? help!
May 16, 2017 - 4:08am

#13

Craysee1

Joined:
September 4, 2015

my 2 pennies

Cornell IS a good show. Cornell was a great tape rollin' around back in the day because of quality of sound... I think it was one of the more crystal clear shows I'd heard up to that point... All of May, shoot... the overwhelmingly GRAND majority of '77 was unbelievable! There are many "best" versions or among the best versions of singular songs throughout that whole month span....and many in this 4 night run. ’77, while fantastic for deadheads, is what I consider “tolerable” go to dead for non-heads… such as my better half. She’s never been passionate about the dead. So, I have always felt pretty good about playing anything from ’77, especially May, when we’re on a road trip or something. The sound is great, playing is great… vocals are pretty much as good as it ever got and mistakes are minimal and not very noticeable to a non-head. Same goes for 89-90… Another May '77 note- The whole band is tight but Bob is at one of the many peaks of his game. Bob's attention to his songs and detail is unparalleled. He's sooo good during this time frame. However, I'm more of a fan of the following night in Buffalo as a full show goes. Cornell>Buffalo – the best two shows in a row…. Possibly. ☺ All of that being said.. this box is a tremendous representation of what the best of the best looks, feels, and sounds like. And, well done on the box. Excited to crack the book and see what's beyond the music. 5/5 - Veterans - The 1st set is better than the second set... Sugaree > unreal. Cowboy tunes(mama tried, el paso) are spot on and energetic. Looks Like Rain > stunning. 2nd set is great but seems to drop in energy… highlights - Good Lovin', St. Stephen, Sugar Mag 5/7 - Boston- Fantastic 1st set- very well played - Peggy O,1/2 step!, Big river, Music Never Stopped - 2nd set - Great Terrapin- A Top 10 FOTD(in my opinion), the wheel>wharf>around stretch is stellar. 5/8 - Cornell - Great show - solid start - 1st set really gets cookin' around TLEO and Jack Straw. Lazy>Sup is great but Jerry has been better on others. He makes up for it on the Brown Eyed Women...(one of the best). Dancin is great.. (Palladium is still tops for me). 2nd set is extremely well played - Scarlet > fire .. the best ever? (I dunno… but it’s ridiculous). Estimated… tell me a bad estimated from May… St. Stephen> NFA>St. Stephen – solid… MORNING DEW!!!! Holy Smokes!!!! 5/9 – Buffalo – wow. wow. holy, wow. Out of the gate chasing, running down, and lapping the night before. The band is HOT and they know it. A nasty Help > Slip> Franklin’s. Slipknot is magnificent. Cassidy,BEW, Mex, Big River… whole first set is crackling with energy… Shoot… Donna even raised her Sunrise game. TMNS set closer is just plain fire. 2nd set is phenomenally played. The band stretches out a bit more that some of the other textbook 77 nights. Garcia is oozing passion – Bertha opener..Ship of fools, Comes a time… he’s in it to win it. The pocket Estimated>Other One> NFA is adventurous and the band is so dialed in. They are so intent on being one… vocals and all. You know it’s good when they get past the music and can really lean in on making the vocals “just right”. Uncle John’s Band is a great example of that and a great closer. Unreal…. Wish I was there.
May 13, 2017 - 8:16pm

#14

SPACEBROTHER

Joined:
June 4, 2007

No more live Dead CDs?

While it's true that pretty much the top historically and popularly coveted shows are now released (5/8/77, 8/27/72, E'72, FW'69, 3/39/90, 2/13/70, 10/9/89, 10/16/89, 10/26/89, 9/10/91 just to name a few) have been released, there's so much more that are just as enjoyable to listen to. I think we need a good Greek Theater, Giants Stadium or Autzen Stadium release next. Did they have video screens at the '90 Autzen Stadium shows? DVDs would be really sweet. That magical Spring '90 tour mojo was still going strong on that West Coast late spring/early summer run.
May 13, 2017 - 6:48pm

#15

JimInMD

Joined:
June 27, 2011

Re: What Do We Do Now and 'a fine whiskey in the jar'

You guys crack me up.. What a great thread at the moment.
May 13, 2017 - 4:24pm

#16

Kayak Guy

Joined:
June 4, 2015

back to the Meat Puppets thread

Last night the Pups made their annual stop at one of the smallest clubs in Boston, The Brighton Music Hall. I had the pleasure of hanging with Curt, Chris and Elmo for about 30 minutes in the smoking area behind the venue. They seemed to like what I was smoking and were chatty as I kept lighting new ones.I got to ask them about a lot of stuff and requested Franklin's Tower, but Curt said he was the only one that would remember it. He did say that he still goes on GD binges for days at a time and his favorite stuff is the Pigpen years. They never played or even teased Franklin's but did a fine Whiskey in the Jar. Country Punk at it's finest. Here's one from the night before, the 11th, in Portland Me, though Ted the taper got the date wrong on the posting ;) https://archive.org/details/meatpuppets2017-05-12.ck61.nbox.sbd.flac/me…
May 13, 2017 - 12:00pm

#17

Mr. Pete

Joined:
November 3, 2010

No more live dead cd's....

Since Cornell is "finally" released and considered to be the "best" dead show I guess we all can now relax and not buy anymore "second best" dead live cd's. What do we do now? Live Pink Floyd show??? Mr. Pete----------> aging hippie
May 13, 2017 - 7:11am

#18

Amy from New York

Joined:
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Balancing out 1977 with some 1970

I am really glad I bought this box, and luckily with no problems. The Buffalo show, while I can't say it's my favorite, is a real stand-out. A show that opens with Help Slipknot! Franklin's is just a sign of what's to come next. From that and a great Big River and Brown Eyed, throw in a Mississippi Half-Step -- travel on to a mind-melding Estimated Other One with perhaps the sweetest Comes a Time I've ever heard. And everything in between; but those are the highlights.My favorite version of Peggy-O is the New Haven one...I think that would be my go-to track to turn someone on to the Dead for the first time. It's so richly beautiful with crunchy and creamy layers of Deadness baked right inside. In the midst of finding the time to really listen to these four shows, I was directed by friend living on the Left Coast to 11/8/70 -- Lovely early acoustic versions of Dire Wolf, I know Your Rider (slow and melodic a real treat), and the last Operator. Event continues with NRPS on the stage, and then a Dead electric set. I'm glad for being able to continue to poke around some to find these amazing gems in the Dead archives. But nothing beats the sound of these newly mixed releases from the vault. I'll have my cake and eat it too!
May 13, 2017 - 6:01am

#19

_

Joined:
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Mr. Pete

Pm me your email and I can hook you up with it.
May 13, 2017 - 5:53am

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Mr. Pete

Joined:
November 3, 2010

May '77 cd artwork...

Hello, When downloading my May '77 cd's into my mac I noticed that the cover art was absent. Could someone tell me where I can get the individual cd cover art? Thanks! Mr. Pete--------> aging hippie

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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.

The 5/8/77 lp boxset on amazon!

The lp boxset is available with free shipping for prime members on amazon. Just fyi! Now if this broke down website would let me order the cd boxset of all four shows, it would be nice...or wait, it would just be normal ecomerce. Isn't ordering off the internet gotten pretty easy...isn't that what most people do? Half the people out there don't go to grocery stores anymore, they have there groceries delivered to their front door, after making a simple online order. But we fans cannot order THEE boxset we have been waiting decades for!!! Sheesh!

3hrs of trying . . .

and still no luck.I've tried 3 different browsers, 4 if you count my iPhone and can't get purchase to go through. As a loyal listener and someone who has just about every release ever, I hope this gets straightened out soon.

The 5/8/77 lp boxset on amazon!

Thanks man

1

they should have set the max quantity at 1....

Outta Time

I've been trying to order this for 3+ hours now. What a shame.....we've all been waiting for this release for a long time. I'm done for now as I have obligations this evening. BTW...I talked customer service and they're doing the same thing we're doing. Trying to order it online. It's like when the Griswalds went to Wally World. AHU, AHU, SORRY WE'RE CLOSED. Good luck to you all! I gotta go but my friends can stick around......

The Great May '77 Crash of 2017

Just by chance I logged in on this sight within moments after they opened this page. I watched Dave's video above (about 15 minutes later) then successfully placed an order and received my confirmation notice. About 5 minutes after that while typing a post, the site crashed. I used Google Chrome with no issues in ordering. I've had problems ordering in the past while using Explorer if this information is helpful to anybody.

Urghh

My guess is that so far they might have sold 4. This will be another one of those instances where due to an ordering system that can't handle orders there will be many many duplicate orders (just like many in fact!). I must confess that i am rapidly approaching the couldn't care less if i get this one or not threshold. Judging from the amount of guests shown as on the site they may be the subject of a DOS attack.

THANK YOU

Been trying for hours on this site, now I just have to wait it out for the cd boxset.

Get ready for $500 online

These are gonna get swamped & then re-sold. Hopefully, they up the limit like they did with Europe '72.

Forbidden

One can only take being forbidden so many times in one afternoon. Have been trying for hours..have gotten to the "place order" stage about 10 times to be booted back to the cart. No email confirmations. I'm out.

Fcuking Hopless!

Sitting here in Australia trying to order the box set and all I get is error messages no matter what browser I use.

Absolute Joke of the worst kind

Even worse than trying to buy a concert ticket

Shown the light

And it is was a freight train coming down on me. Over three hours, two lap tops an ipad and smart phone, plus on hold with the 800 number. NO LUCK!

Sorry for the triplicate message

Another result of the custerf*ck going here!

UGH

3 Hours and I still can't order this thing. I get right up to the Complete Order a few times, and it bombs. Nice Job Dead.net.

LP at least.....

yes bought the lp on amazon.com at least, now if only dead.net would take more of my money.

WTF???????

The One and Only run of shows, and the web site and phone ordering system break down??? WTF???

Sorry for the triplicate message

Another result of the custerf*ck going here!

Shown the light

And it is was a freight train coming down on me. Over three hours, two lap tops an ipad and smart phone, plus on hold with the 800 number. NO LUCK!

Its Sold Out...

Total Bullshit!!! ABSOLUTELY TOTAL BULLSHIT! You should be able to place an order no problem! This will probably end my Daves subscription run.. Have this release and its limited to 15,0000..CMON! You guys are going to lose a lot of business! Better make more!

Sheesh!

The Trump administration is running more smoothly than this place!

May '77 - 403 Forbidden

Come on guys - why are we Forbidden... Might have to rely on the Internet Archives to listen to these shows if Deadtech keeps failing...

Crazy

I have been trying to order for 3 hours now.Laptop, ipad and phone (I have been hung up on twice). This is worse than Europe Box. Bummer, all of our luck changes soon.

Crazy

I have been trying to order for 3 hours now.Laptop, ipad and phone (I have been hung up on twice). This is worse than Europe Box. Bummer, all of our luck changes soon.

May '77 - 403 Forbidden

Come on guys - why are we Forbidden... Might have to rely on the Internet Archives to listen to these shows if Deadtech keeps failing... The Archives are free...............................

Its Sold Out...

c'mon

been trying to obtain 1 copy of the box set since receiving the announcement--now, three and a half hours ago--have tried multiple web browsers and even an iPhone, all to no avail. shows in cart, and then "poof!," gone. have been waiting for buffalo replacement since ben clark took my maxell tape (sbd) t nepal and up everest back in 2003. c'mon WB music--get it together.

Its Sold Out...

It's In my cart...

But I can't proceed to checkout...

It's In my cart...

But I can't proceed to checkout...

if I just keep one in my

if I just keep one in my shopping cart perpetually will it always be on "hold" for me until they fix their website server?

if I just keep one in my

if I just keep one in my shopping cart perpetually will it always be on "hold" for me until they fix their website server?

I've now had this thing

I've now had this thing essentially ordered four times, only to have the system crash as it's processing. Not to mention 17 copies in my cart at once, due to this idiotic ordering site. What a cluster....!!!

Another seaside chat please

Maybe a chat on not letting that deal go down

Fool me once shame on you, fool me twice...

Amazing that this can happen again after the Europe 72 debacle. Hopefully things will get sorted out quickly and those who cherish this music will receive what they've been waiting for all these years. Not a good look for Dead.Net, but there's still time to do the right thing and right this ship.

I've been stuck in the Forbidden Zone

for hours.I give up.

Help on the way?

Spidergawd! I implore your mystical power to lead me from the darkness to light. Or at least figure out why I can't order this?

Help on the way?

Spidergawd! I implore your mystical power to lead me from the darkness to light. Or at least figure out why I can't order this?

Help on the way?

Spidergawd! I implore your mystical power to lead me from the darkness to light. Or at least figure out why I can't order this?

Help on the way?

Spidergawd! I implore your mystical power to lead me from the darkness to light. Or at least figure out why I can't order this?

with you there, I'm done

this experience has been a huge let down for the Deadheads. Pure trickeration. I'm calling on Monday to cancel my Dave's subscription. I'm done with this website. Funny thing is . . . they don't give a fudgie the whale. They made their bank. They sold out. Literally.

Travesty

They should have shut the site down a long time ago, fixed the problem, and then rescheduled the sale.

The Forum '77 show

It figures one of the only shows from '77 they don't have would be my 1st show at the Forum in LA. And I better get one of these box sets. Totally uncool for such a small batch of these to be made available. All this does is drive up the prices in the sleazo secondary market.

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