May 1977: Get Shown The Light (All Music Edition)

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February 17, 2017 - 5:13pm

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May 1977: Get Shown The Light (All Music Edition)

WHAT'S INSIDE:
Four Complete Shows on 11 discs
Four folios housed in a slipcase
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
50-page book of liners and photographs
Sourced from the Betty Cantor-Jackson soundboard recordings, transferred by Plangent Processes
Mastered in HDCD by Jeffrey Norman
Artwork by Grammy-winning graphic artist Masaki Koike
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.

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 Cantor-Jackson soundboard recordings 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.

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February 22, 2017 - 9:04am

#3741

Dennis

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TBK - Pricing

I believe somebody had a good answer for this. If you offered the music only edition for say 100 bucks, people who bought the 140 box might feel slighted that they didn't have a chance at the 100 bucks. I'm 100% sure there are people out there who jumped on the limited edition set because they wanted the music and could care less about "the stuff". Come out with the cheaper set and they will be annoyed.
February 22, 2017 - 9:00am

#3742

Dennis

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Don't even know where to jump in!

1980-11-29 - Alligator Alley Gym, U of Florida - Gainesville, FL - This is up on the archive and the sound ain't too bad. As usual better than almost every tape I ever had. David Duryea quote about stupid people being so sure. I have found in my old age, the surer I am the wronger I turn out to be :-) Limited edition - funny thing about collections. I have two friends that collect and restores cars, one is a Caddy man, the other a Corvette man. Both have the same stories. They have boxes and boxes of "parts", rare things worth money. But both have seen fellow collectors of theirs die and two days later the wife if throwing everything in the dumpster. My Caddy buddy said a friend of his died, the wife sold the cars (cheap) and threw out all the parts, said she was happy to finally have her garage back. I tell my kid about all my "valuable" albums and not to just give them away but to check ebay first for prices. But I can see my wife donating all of it to the library just to get the space back :-) My hard drive I worry more about. I have over 20 years of work in my digital collection and fear my kid will not keep it backed up and in order and eventually it will be lost. Dead sales and website - I always think when "we" (deadheads) all rush to the site at the same time it crashes because they just don't have enough lines coming in. You can't pay for 10,000 lines 24/365 when you only need 10,000 lines 12/12. I said it before and will say again. Seems like dead.net could hook up with Amazon and let Amazon handle all the selling and shipping. Also I don't think anything they've released has been overpriced. I too like the "limited" edition stuff, even if it turns out to be not so limited. I like the boxes and the trinkets. I really don't read the books (I scan thru them), but I like the shit. When I see they are only releasing 16,000 of something I assume they know what will sell. Sometimes that number is too many, other times not enough. Like Mick says "You can't always get what you want. But if you try sometimes, well you might find, you get what you need" Final note - If you've never seen or have seen, but it's been a while. Watch "Inherit the Wind" with Spencer Tracy. Caught it again (for the billionth time)the other night. What an ageless movie. Play written in 1955 about a 1920 court case rings true to this day and show how little has changed.
February 22, 2017 - 8:57am

#3743

TBK

Joined:
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Why is this the same price

I missed the boat on the 15K numbered bells and whistles and books version. Why is the all music addition the same price? Shouldn't it be less
February 22, 2017 - 8:53am

#3744

fluffua 01

Joined:
May 6, 2013

Funds

Typically after receiving my confirmation the Funds show up for 72 hours to make sure I have the funds to cover it then it disappears. I forget what Boxset it was but I had to call them to change the expiration date on the card I used because I was afraid when they submitted payment the expiration date might have screwed everything out.
February 22, 2017 - 8:45am

#3745

fluffua 01

Joined:
May 6, 2013

FW69

YES YES YES!!! I would love a re-release. It doesn't have to be special. I missed this and Dave's 1-4w/bonus so I started a "Cuss Jar." I might be a Lost Sailor but Dave's Pick Series is complete now. Working towards FW69 Box. Help me buy more is what I think GDM. 500+ trimmed down opens my next quest of Dick's or the sold out early runs of the Pure Jerry series. I think if they make FW69 like The Warlocks or the WinterLand boxes I'm so cool with it regardless of numbers.
February 22, 2017 - 8:31am

#3746

fluffua 01

Joined:
May 6, 2013

The All Music Argument

I remember when E72 came out and sold out within I do believe in 48 hrs the same "do too" came out and the E72AM was the exact price as the steamer. The adding the All Music edition of it did not screw with the resale of the trunk and more than likely the Download edition of these boxes Sp90Too as an example has had and will have a very little effect on the resale of any of these annual boxes. FW69, Spring 90, 30 Trips, and the E72Trunk (especially if it's the personalized trunk) are all special and will keep thier value. I am one of the people that has purchased everything I can get my hands on for the sound, the music, the quality, but also as an investment. I rip CDR's of all of them, slim case all the original discs, and put the annual boxsets back in their box. I do this because 1. to save and keep everything mint. 2. In case something happens. GD Music is a lot like buying a vintage car; if something happens you have resale value. I have no problem with this. A lot of us have paid a lot of coinage to complete certain collections. I know I have, Dave's 1-4wbonus was completely worth it in my opinion because of the music and the joy of looking at a complete run. As for the eBay hate. As a re-seller I don't see it. People pay for what that person think it's worth. I buy a lot of lots on eBay to further my collection. I resale what don't need at whatever the PowerSellers and market think it's worth and take the best offer. To bring this rant full circle. Shortly after I paid for my E72 Steamer that was stamped "FOREVER TRIPPIN" I had a accident. It was a unexpected bill I couldn't pay that came a day before my steamer shipped. By then the All Music edition had been announced. This made it easier for me to do and I sold it for what I felt was reasonable even though at the time was 200$ light of the market value. I'm forever grateful of being given the chance to straighten things out and being able to buy the ALL MUSIC edition. Let Keithfan give you his synopsis. I didn't care about a Steamer; I cared because I got a 2nd Chance to actually own the music only after testing eBay for another Steamer Trunk(I wanted a original stamp like the one I had. Sorry "Ice Cream Kid" wasn't worth it." THE ALL MUSIC EDITION WAS WORTH THE SAME MONEY I PAID FOR MY STEAMER. That's the bottom line on this. We now know that 100 shows returned. Even as NOOB I know this is special. How long have we been complaining to get these back and now we get it; there's no need to be mean. Let's be Grateful. Let's understand every year we buy a piece of gold that gives us so much more. So, let's leave Capitalism out of it and focus on what these 100 shows are. Sorry if I'm being an ass. It is not my intention. Just don't understand the new intention. Keep up the crazy banter and be well. Dave
February 22, 2017 - 8:22am

#3747

_

Joined:
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@mugsie

I wouldn't worry, I had a similar concern but I called customer support, gave my order number and it is listed in their system.
February 22, 2017 - 8:17am

#3748

reijo29

Joined:
June 18, 2012

FloridaBoba TOO Box

I gave a listen to the Spring TOO first show from MD on my 1991 Onkyo receiver as well a few days back. Very enjoyable. I do not often pull out shows from those 90 boxes because I have so much else to get to. It took me 18 months to finally get through 30 Trips box. I kept revisiting the 1967 show & a couple others but finally made it through. Also got seduced by the somewhat underrated DaP 18 over and over. I got my GTSL order in with no problems last Thursday. I just knew that 15k would go quickly, I really do not get how Rhino did not know. They must have planned this all along & I guess they really are trying to keep an artificial value to all these limited sets. Seems to be working as they have me completely hooked. Though I like being able to respond to my wife & say that I do go overboard with all these purchases that are scattered throughout the basement, but they happen to be something of value and worth. I know it's really all about the music but I like having all the ephemera associated with these GD releases. If I was forced to buy the GTSL All Music Edition like I had to with E72, I would not be happy about that. I guess they basically should have had a higher run as it is somewhat unfair to spend the same amount on 4 shows without a cool box, book, etc
February 22, 2017 - 8:15am

#3749

mugsie

Joined:
May 14, 2013

New 77 box

Has anyone else who's ordered the limited edition, and gotten a confirmation email,seen their funds returned? I used the order number to check in the order status but it's not there.Thank you
February 22, 2017 - 8:07am

#3750

qwerty

Joined:
January 4, 2009

Off topic

3 24 73 is a monster show listening in car as i type this anybodyelses opinion on this.

John Perry Barlow

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May 1977: Get Shown The Light (All Music Edition)

WHAT'S INSIDE:
Four Complete Shows on 11 discs
Four folios housed in a slipcase
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
50-page book of liners and photographs
Sourced from the Betty Cantor-Jackson soundboard recordings, transferred by Plangent Processes
Mastered in HDCD by Jeffrey Norman
Artwork by Grammy-winning graphic artist Masaki Koike
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.

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 Cantor-Jackson soundboard recordings 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.

kate_c.

i've seen two of your posts in one weekcomplaining about someone's negative comments-guess what, when someone has an opinion that is not aligned with your thoughts,even if it's about someone setting a price for something they selling or the band is slop before pigpen.its gonna be negative.it's their prerogative to say it's not worth it or no thanks.i think it's your emotional immaturity to anything negative or something you don't agree with.you could have left it to-"that's your opinion and i don't agree."instead you feel it's necessary to put someone down.earth without rain is a desert.

My Favorite Version

I just love this.

Pauses between tracks?

Hi all, A technical issue I'm hoping to resolve: Recently ordered this set, promptly downloaded the CDs to my iTunes collection. Getting 1-2 second pauses between most of the tracks which disturbs the flow of the music. Does anyone know what might be causing this, and how to fix it? Gareth

Gareth

It’s most likely caused by a setting in iTunes. Go into the iTunes preferences and see what is listed for import settings, as well as for playback settings.If you still can’t fix it then google it, there should be instructions somewhere.

Testing

1,2

Recommendations for a Newly Grateful Deadhead?

To icecrmcnkd, Thank you for your reply, much appreciated! If I may, I'd like to followup with a second question: it was only a year ago that I first discovered the Grateful Dead, and I'd love to hear recommendations from older fans about which live albums to listen to next? Thanks again, Gareth

Gareth

Real gone music is reissuing the Road Trip series. https://shop.realgonemusic.com/products/grateful-dead-road-trips-vol-4-…

Gareth

Newly Grateful Recommendations

You know, Gareth, it really comes down to what you like about the Dead... When I put in the Dead, I rarely want to listen to songs, so to speak. I tend to go for the long, inspired jams. For this, I would suggest the Winterland 1973 boxed set as No. 1, so far... though in general, shows from the 1973-1974 will be your best bet for this... That said, there are gems of shows throughout the years, though I've never personally been impressed by anything later than 1977. May 1977: Get Shown the Light (All Music Edition) is a great collection from this year. I also really love One from the Vault, Sunshine Daydream, & Dick's Picks, Vol. 14... The Grateful Dead Movie Soundtrack is an all-too-looked-over gem, too. Finally, if you can afford it, I'd recommend getting a copy of the Pacific NW '73-'74 boxed set while it's still available on this site. When these sell out on dead.net, they price-inflate like crazy to 2x their original cost or more.

May 1977: Get Shown The Light (All Music Edition)

Get Shown the Light, the box with the book, was limited to 15,000 copies, I read somewhere.But I can’t find anything on the All Music Edition that’s still available. Can somebody tell me how many of those were printed?

Best digital format?

So, I'm totally showing my newbie-ness, but when the formats are digital, which is the best to download? I'm thinking about uploading to iphone for maximum bluetoothing. Also, is the first selection a CD collection of the four shows? I didn't see it listed behind the All Music Edition, so I figured it must be sold out.

Schrodd, formats

16/44.1 is CD format, so you could convert to WAV or AIFF on a computer and burn CDs if you wanted to, as well as have the digital file on a music player.

The higher resolution files are for a computer or music player. If you wanted to burn CDs from those files you would lose the higher resolution that you paid more for.

Holiday of a lifetime?

First time I've ever seen R.I.P. included in the name of a firm pushing you to go on holiday ! Maybe its a plug for euthanasia.

maybe

they thought they were going for dead people as a marketing niche. Dead heads, dead people, I'm so confused... Anyway, they're gone for the moment.

Hi there, I downloaded the…

Hi there,

I downloaded the ALAC of this digital download but when I import into iTunes it is not recognizing the artist or songs and not creating an album. For the same ALAC download for Pacific Northwest ’73-’74: The Complete Recordings Boxed Set it worked perfectly in iTunes. Why does this download now import correctly? Thanks if anyone knows or can help.

Howdydoody

You should ask on the Dave's Picks 30 thread…there's more people on there and very few if any on here…hope it helps.

will do! thank you.

May 1977: Get Shown The Light (All Music Edition)

Since they sold out of the regular box set with all the bells and whistles, and had a huge demand, Dead.Net is selling an All Music Edition that "...only includes the 11 CDs in four folios and a booklet of liners, housed in a simple slipcase."

So, still the four shows, just without the special packaging and the unpublished book. This time, the order went through. Nothing on the website about this also being a limited release -- it's not numbered, but they don't specify if it's another set amount.

May 77 - Henryben

Excellent news ! I wonder if they will re-release other box sets in this format that originally sold out. Fillmore West 1969 is the one I sadly missed out on and would shell out for in a heartbeat.

Does somebody have problems with tracking number?

Hello,
I've purchased the fantastic Lyceum LPs more than a month ago and still nothing arrived.
I've searched for the tracking number done by the GD store on the DHL site but nothing appears.
I've yet written to the customer helpdesk, but I'm curious if somebody encountered my same problem.
Thanks a lot,
Fabianope

Fabian

Send a PM to Marye, she can help.

yes please

Fabian, send me a PM and I'll see if the Doc can shed some light here.

Fabian

Just to state the obvious, they are indeed fantastic records. I am half way through 5/25/72 at the moment - one that no-one really mentions. Probably because of the night after, which is a shame as it's a great show in it's own right. Curious "Good Lovin" - 14min 53 seconds, and no Pigpen rap - he just sings the opening the verses and the closing ones some 12 minutes later. In between we have spot on r'n'b jamming like no-one else.

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