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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March 12, 2017 - 2:40pm

#261

icecrmcnkd

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Weekend spins

GD 6-9-77 (spinning now, on Franklin's) GD 6-24-85 Dead &Co 7-22-16 set 2 (video) - watched it last night/this morning as I time-warped from 2 am to 3 am (wasn't even using Jim's mower) JGB 5-21-76 GD 3-24-90 GD 7-17-76 GD 3-1-69
March 12, 2017 - 1:45pm

#262

Vguy72

Joined:
June 29, 2007

Ark Box packaging....

....a Noah's ark theme would be....kind....
March 12, 2017 - 12:08pm

#263

Born Cross Eye…

Joined:
August 25, 2008

Ark box?

Possibly in 2019 - that run's 50th anniversary.
March 12, 2017 - 9:58am

#264

Dusty.rambler@…

Joined:
March 13, 2015

Ark box?

From the billboard article: "We know we're going to do one big box set each year, whether that's an eight-CD set or an 11-CD set, like the one we have coming up. This gives us one other big thing to focus on every year." 8 CD set? Could it be an Ark Box?
March 12, 2017 - 8:01am

#265

Born Cross Eye…

Joined:
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Last few listens

Why limit it to five?: Peppi Marchello - Man On A Fish ( www.goodrats.com ) Good Rats - Tasty Good Rats - Birth Comes To Us All Grateful Dead - 12/04/71 Felt Forum Grateful Dead - 12/05/71 Felt Forum Thanks to Forensicdoceleven for these 2 shows. Grateful Dead - 05/26/77 Baltimore Civic Center videos via youtube: Lynn Anderson - Rose Garden Dean Martin - You're Nobody 'til Somebody Loves You Dean Martin - Volare Dean Martin - Everybody Loves Somebody Mary Hopkin - Those Were The Days BBC Proms 2011: Music from the James Bond films (Film Music Prom) Bob Weir - Ace
March 11, 2017 - 9:15pm

#266

dantian's last…

Joined:
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Grateful Dead Lays Out Plan

Grateful Dead Lays Out Plan For Next 22 Years Of Archival Releases “We’re going to announce a new and very significant partnership that is going to focus on high-fidelity streaming in the fourth quarter of 2017, if all goes well.” There’s also talk of bringing the Grateful Dead brand into the cannabis industry. “If we move forward from exploration to execution, it will be major,” Cahill said. https://www.jambase.com/article/grateful-dead-lays-plan-next-22-years-a…
March 11, 2017 - 9:11pm

#267

dantian's last…

Joined:
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Double post

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March 11, 2017 - 4:24pm

#268

Vguy72

Joined:
June 29, 2007

Bradley was mastered by Fred Kevorkian....

....careful Mr. Norman. You have some competition....you know what they say about competition. It makes each party involved better....
March 11, 2017 - 4:14pm

#269

Vguy72

Joined:
June 29, 2007

Narrowing my take on the Bradley Center....

....I find, that more often than not, JGB first sets are better than the second. GarciaLive Vol 8 may continue that trend. Now, don't get me wrong. The whole show may be stellar, but that first set/disc is simply perfect. I've spun the first set three times already. Glanced set two briefly. More on that later. A Cats opener? Get the fuck out. Lucky audience that night. (Spacebro. I'm looking at you). And they nail it. TLEO is also perfect. Dual female vocals help make it a totally different take. Lay Down Sally. Now it's getting serious. Jerry's lilting voice kills it. His second solo splatters kaleidoscopes everywhere. I stand here, mouth agape once again. Blessed to be able to hear his prowess over and over if I want to. He takes no prisoners on it. Drove Ole Dixie Down. Melvin's swirling organ solo reminds me of a whirlpool. (The natural, not the appliance). Jackie and Gloria's harmonies are, again, forefront. I love Jerry's voice in this era. His octaves ebb and flow in that lilting way (did I already say that? Unable to come up with another adjective at this time). Ruben & Cherise. What can I say? One of my favorite Garcia songs. I hit repeat three time upon first listen. It's music like this that will undoubtedly pick me up out of any funk I'm in and show me the light. I love that song, and I love this take. Please release more. Please. Money Honey. Jerry gets to stretch his wings a bit and gives the Tiger a bit more bite. Kahn secures the anchor. His fat sound is the cream. I'm starting to hear the snapping of fingers. Am I correct? It might be Jackie and Gloria. I don't think it's audience. My Brothers and Sisters. Another personal fave. More snapping of fingers. This song makes me shed a tear at times. It did again here. Deal. Enough said. A couple of vocal flubs, but it's Garcia, so what? Once again the second solo shreds. You wanna turn a newbe onto Garcia? Play Deal. Melvin's swirls and Kemper are both on point. Kemper, in fact, holds it down tightly the entire set. Set break and a deep breath.....popped in disc two. Bright Side Of The Road doesn't sound "right". I pause the disc, eject it, and bring disc one back to the party for an encore. This JGB is top notch, and amazing. I will give disc/set two an honest review in good time, but for now, Lay Down Sally is starting again. We are I deed a spoiled fan base.....I like being spoiled every now and then. It's like a sonic spa session..... . Edit. Bright Side Of the Road. The lyrics go, "From the dark end of the street To the bright side of the road." Jerry sings "From the bright end of the street to the bright side of the road" more than once. This song is all about Ying and Yang. I know. Nitpicking. Vguy is indeed a spoiled soul....the second set has a lot to live up to....I miss him every fucking day
March 11, 2017 - 2:55pm

#270

Charlie3

Joined:
September 21, 2015

Last Few

Neil Young - After the Gold RushGD - DP 29 5/21/77 Flaming Lips - Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots Fine Young Cannibals - the Raw and the Cooked Pink Floyd - More GD - DP1 12/19/73, DP 2 10/31/71, DP 3 5/22/77 Been awhile since I listened to those first few Dicks Picks and almost forgot just how good they are.

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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.

May 77

When the site is fixed, I'd better be able to order. Need to take care of your devout buyers.If you are out, there's going to be hell to pay. Better print more.

May 77

When the site is fixed, I'd better be able to order. Need to take care of your devout buyers.If you are out, there's going to be hell to pay. Better print more.

May 77

When the site is fixed, I'd better be able to order. Need to take care of your devout buyers.If you are out, there's going to be hell to pay. Better print more.

"Get Shown The Light Box"?.....

....really. Really?....and this is why I drink....

To Hell (in a bucket) with this

I give up.

goes to show..

..the scalpers always win....total shit show

The light is dim

and I will sign up to receive updates from similar artists this time. Will that help?!

To Hell (in a bucket) with this

I give up. Did my order go through it was checking my address and stuff. who knows, who cares, not warners that for sure and in all honestly not me any longer.

Hard to believe that ordering is such an ordeal.

Does anything in America work anymore? This is such an insult to loyal fans.

This is ridiculous. It's been

This is ridiculous. It's been hours! I don't even remember the 2011 rollout of Europe '72 being this bad. Shouldn't a couple of reroutes already been accomplished by now if servers need it? Come on!!!!!!

To Hell (in a bucket) with this

I give up. Did my order go through it was checking my address and stuff. who knows, who cares, not warners that for sure and in all honestly not me any longer.

Seriously??!!

How could you folks not anticipate the demand for this? How could you not limit this to one per customer? Best reconsider that 15000 cap! This is so unprofessional!

They will do digital

They will do digital downloads for 129.98 by next week. just wait.

customer service

the customer service phone number is officially useless - was on hold several times throughout the day before being disconnected after 15 min each time. Now, the phone lines are closed bc it's past 7pm on the east coast. this is amateur hour.

Seriously??!!

How could you folks not anticipate the demand for this? How could you not limit this to one per customer? Best reconsider that 15000 cap! This is so unprofessional!

@johnny361

Agreed, this is what the term Epic Fail was meant for.

What gives...

Has anyone been able to complete an order?

Doubt Its Sold Out.....

Haven't been able to order one all day..... Deadheads crash archaic web-site......doubt this site had ability to move 15K units in a day. Whatever. Will try again later. 5/8/77 is available for pre-order with a simple click from Amazon. But of course, I want this box.

Bummer

What should have been a really great day for all concerned has turned into a .... 403 FORBIDDEN

Don't Let This Deal Go Down !

I don't want to simply pile on a frustrating and deplorable situation. Like many others I've been trying for HOURS to get my pre-order in to no avail. I would only hope that somehow all those who have attempted purchase or have this item in their respective carts are not be left out. I think that's the least that should be done. What a shame to have this fixed only to come back in a day or two to find out you got shut out.

It will all work out everyone

Same thing happened with the Europe 72 release.... I know it is easy to say that it will be ok but it will..... Have some faith. We have been waiting for this release since 1991!!!

yes a small number of people

yes a small number of people say that it has worked for them so there are some going out. I've been in different stages of completing the same order for like 5 hours now.

what a joke

if this is the show deadheads have been asking for all these years why would you limit it you dumb asses.scratching my head

It's not meant to be ... not for me ...

I'll also give up ... It's 1 am in Sweden and I have to get to work "tomorrow". Most of the time I'm thrown back to the shopping cart. Three or four times I have come as far as to fill in my name and address, my card number and everything. But when pressing the last button I get an error message or being sent back to the shopping cart. I'm too tired to spend the rest of the night trying to make a sucessful order. I've tried to order it throught Mozilla Firefox as well as Explorer but that was even worse than my Google browser, which is the one I have used most of the evening. Micke Östlund, Växjö, Sweden

Not to worry....

If the scalpers manage to scoop up most of the sets then we can always download a bit-perfect copy for free off a site like the pirate bay when its released. Who needs a cardboard box anyway?

its limited to physical

its limited to physical copies only they will juice us for the shows as downloads but we will get none of the fanfare every fan deserves after all these years of missing bettys and now they are finally back but oh you can't have them...sorry

I got to the checkout page

I got to the checkout page twice, entered in my CC info, and then a little icon came up saying verifying billing adress, would then boot me back to shopping cart. That has happened twice to me. Called to only get disconnected after 16 mins, email them and they sent back saying sorry we are having issue check back later.

Keep Trying(?)

Yes. It seems some have been fortunate enough to break through. After over an hour and a half of nonstop clicking, I think I finally completed the order (I have a confirmation email anyway). This is painful, but can only suggest to keep trying until it says it's sold out. Some have had luck switching browsers. Good Luck To All!

oh it was just hyped as the most important Dead show ever

I believe this statement will be attached to this box set forever: ....we anticipate that this revelatory boxed set will sell out....... I love this part too: ...Thanks to the passion and perseverance of Dead Heads like you...

SHAME ON YOU DEAD.NET

This is so piss poor. Ya think, knowing this release is huge, you should have beefed up your servers and internet system. But NO that was not even thought of I bet. TERRIBLE you guys all need to apologize to the faithful

Keep Trying(?)

my dreams are not coming true

my dreams are not coming true Dave. You've made my dreams a living nightmare please wake me up.

Anyone able to get this online?

Hope they fix this issue. Havent seen anyone get an order in

Anyone able to get this online?

Hope they fix this issue. Havent seen anyone get an order in

:)

trying to order this in intensely frustrating

amazon

I was able to order 5/8/77 from amazon, but I want the damn set!

Are You Kidding Me?

I spent 10 minutes reading and salivating over how great this boxed set will be, and when I click "Add to cart", I get a 403:Forbidden message?? What the hell is going on. The original email is only 5 hours old!

Hindsight 20/20

Grossly under-Estimated this one.

I still have one in my

I still have one in my shopping cart but every time I complete the order it just backs me out back to the shopping cart. No when I sign out it rushes through all the checks and then just resets. Oh well I guess I have another 2 hours before I have to wake up for work. Way to send me into a weekend guys.

Really Hoping I'm wrong about this.......

After SEVERAL hours of trying to purchase with no luck, I'm hoping that in some ways this is a joke/metaphor and this release was planned by Donald Trump and his Cabinet???

I got as far as delivery method in checkout....

....spinning wheel of despair now. Been watching it so long, I'm getting dizzy....

time will tell

I had the same thing happen with the DaP subscription. The only way I was ever able to order was to use my ipad. I called customer services earlier today when I placed my order. The guy asked what was wrong with the website. I told him the things that are now happening. He said, that they have been having issues with the site. They are aware, but that does not really help anybody. If for some reason, one of my failed orders come through. I will post. Not sure why they feel this is the best business model. But hey, I don't run the zoo. Best of luck everyone!!

I just got my confirmation

I just got my confirmation email...took about 1.5hrs of trying and retrying....good luck all

1.5 hours

consider yourself lucky i've been here 5.5 hours

Stupidity

They should shut the shit down and try again tomorrow rather than having people continue to seek the fn holy grail like this. This is more aggravating than buying tickets from live nation. I think it is crap how there you enter your address all on one line and the sever has all these addys stored and is crashing because the whole thing is stupid from the start. I think the dead should be giving a nice discount on this time waster. So so so so pissed

there is no bread in the bread box

These guys are like, say hey lets sell you some music you might like. So now I will be up all night just trying to buy the music. I can not because you sell to dealers over me a fan. I have a EBAY account and know what this stuff can sell for. But for you, selling it to dealers on purpose makes you scum. Nobody should be able buy more than, lets me say 4 copys of a release. After that or even knowing that has happened you should see some flags. There are real DEAD HEADS out there that lived through this stuff for real. SHUTTING THEM OUT SHOULD BE A CRIME. As we know crimes are not justified all the time. I have spent the last 4 hours just trying to buy 1 box and 1 Album set. People who sell 10 to a person or buy 10 for a person mess this whole process up.

Keep Trying!

After 4.5 hours of clicking, reloading the webpage and getting through Checkout only to get booted back to the shopping cart numerous times, I finally made it all the way through and got my confirmation. So relieved. Keep trying, folks. It may be slow and tedious, but this box set is still available.

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