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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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  • Zuckfun
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    The Stranger from 5/16/81 is so good. I've barely scratched the surface of this set, probably because even with 30 newly released shows, I often still reach for unreleased Dead. Kind of in a summer of 1990 phase lately- 6/23/90- really great show. That '81 Stranger sure hit the spot last night.
  • Rambler
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    Dr. Rhino took care of my missing disc issue, so my 30 Trips is finally complete and all is good. Thanks Dr. Rhino! With this release I've been going through all my official releases and have a renewed interest in completing my collection of official live releases. So...anybody able to help out with the two Road Trips downloads that seem to be impossible to track down? I'm willing to send a usb drive and a small donation.
  • Vguy72
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    The Dark Star line....
    ....exactly. The wording is correct, the colored line, not so much. I got new glasses a couple months ago btw. No line bifocals.... ....you must be cross-eyed, cross-eyed. (~)};
  • Alain
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    Dark Star in the parchment
    Born Cross Eyed, I think that Vguy 72 means is that the color of Dark Star Line stops at 1991. I also noticed that 1984 is missing from the color line. I noticed other omissions for other songs.
  • JimInMD
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    Re: wjonjd - 29 Days
    Sorry.. not very clear. I got an email for 30 days of dead.. and since day 1 is already out there, that leaves 20 more days to go. I think they will get around to advertising it better. They seem stretched a bit think this year.
  • Born Cross Eye…
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    @ Vguy72 - the scroll: your Dark Star misread
    Read a little more:Dark Star: (music: Grateful Dead, lyrics Hunter) 11/67 - 10/18/74, 12/31/78 - 1/20/79, 7/13/84. Band's signature jam. 2:44 single recorded in 1967, expanded to 45 minutes by 1973. Played intermittently, 1978-1984. 10/9/89 - 3/30/94. Revived with MIDI accoutrements 1989 - 1994. You need glasses.
  • Vguy72
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    Re; wjond's comment of the shows in general....
    ....I agree. This Box is an over indulgence in regards to grate shows. A buffet for the ears. I expect it will take me two years to appreciate them all. At first listen, they all impress, but might dull our senses out of the gate. Time will tell....my eardrums are numb at this point....not a bad thing, just a thing....DaP 16 is right around the corner....whew!!
  • Vguy72
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    So, after indulging in the Box for 18 days....
    ....I finally took a closer look at the scroll. Danger Will Robinson! The Dark Star timeline ends in '91. They played it into '94. Small error, but exaggerated due to the fact it's probably a top five song in their repertoire among ALL Deadheads. Face palm....
  • wjonjd
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    More of the 72 show
    This show just keeps getting better and better (again)!! Is it just me, or is this one of the best Dark Star's ever?? I really love it. It took me to really fantastic places. I think I like it better than 8/27/72 (please, don't shoot me!) The transition in China-Rider is incredible - as good as it gets, especially for a pre-73 one with no Feelin' Groovy jam. It just smokes. Listen to what Jerry is doing behind the vocals all through Rider. And what the f-ck had billy been smoking, seriously? It's kind of a shame that I think since this box has so many shows in it, it's possible that each show might not get the attention it would otherwise have gotten as a stand-alone release. Almost every one of these shows are just great great shows. Edit: Not that 8/27/72 was my favorite to begin with. It's really great and all, but I like 9/21/72 and 5/11/72, 2/27/69 and many others at least as much to begin with.
  • wjonjd
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    2016 Dave's Subscription
    is up!! Just ordered. No info yet on what the first release will be, but it says to check the almanac soon for info.
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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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Text

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This offering from 30 Trips is a classic Bruce/Vinnie show! The whole fall 1990 tour really. For a band who just hired two new players this tour has some mighty fine moments. New York to the UK and more! Good stuff!
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That'd be 4 CD @Felt Forum '71 4-CD Set!
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if someone could provide me with a copy on cd of this show from 30 trips around the sun I would be eternally grateful. a gorgeous show that you just have to listen to to know its one of the best ever. please let me know and I will provide my details.

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