Old media, new media, and what to do with them

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July 8, 2013 - 11:20am

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marye

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This came to mind because I'm cleaning out closets and coming across boxes and boxes of tapes and slides... Back when the boys started playing, cassettes were a big breakthrough. For years, mailing them around the country was a huge part of the scene. Now you can often download a show right after it's been played, or watch it in real time from thousands of miles away. Things we could only dream of a couple of decades ago are now routine--not just real-time setlists, real-time video for all to see. In the olden days you had to send your film to the lab and wait with bated breath to see if that great shot turned out the way you hoped; now you can not only tell then and there, but you can send it to the world. With special effects. What are you recording/listening/entrusting images to these days? Do you miss the old-school stuff? Are there devices you can't do without?

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March 21, 2020 - 7:39pm

#41

nitecat

Joined:
November 1, 2010

Cassettes and Reels Offered

Hi I also have a ton of Dead cassettes, soundboard and audience. I also have a ton of Dead reel to reel recordings.

I live in San Francisco. I am moving soon. These cassettes and reels can be yours.

I also have 2 cool library file drawer case ( think when you looked up a book at the library). These are perfect for storing cassettes, they fit great. Come pick them up!

email gratecat@gmail.com

thanks,
Scott
October 21, 2019 - 8:20am

#42

marye

Joined:
May 26, 2007

the place for posts like this

is the Your Own Storefront page, for all your vending-of-your-wares needs, within reason... https://www.dead.net/forum/your-own-storefront
October 19, 2019 - 6:43pm

#43

Shmogger

Joined:
April 24, 2008

Tape Cover Art

Hey Now Family! I am so surprised that there's no discussion here about tape cover art. (At least, I didn't find any with Search.) During my tape trading days I made tape cover art for almost all of my 600 tapes. This activity was --and still is -- a big part of my life journey; my identity. I would NEVER throw away my tapes!

I wrote an article about it a couple years back for Relix. Here it is: https://relix.com/articles/detail/tape/

And here are some examples:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/719921922/puzzle-duke-42471-grateful-dead-…
https://www.etsy.com/listing/652791890/puzzle-boston-garden-5777-set-2-…
https://www.etsy.com/listing/714123323/avalon-ballroom-101368-grateful-…
https://www.etsy.com/listing/660263347/puzzle-fillmore-east-nyc-92070-g…

I am scolding myself for commercializing this post, but just so you know. I sell these on puzzles, shirts, mugs and posters. Please head over to Shmogger's Den to check them out! (You can also find me sometimes on Shakedown Street.)

Shmogger's Den: https://www.etsy.com/shop/ShmoggersDen?ref=search_shop_redirect&section…

Or email me: shmogger@shmoggersden.com

Love you more than words can tell,
Shmogger
October 8, 2019 - 12:54pm

#44

BlackThroatedFink

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September 26, 2018

Hey now, so I got a lab in…

Hey now, so I got a lab in NYC we specialize in taking old analog film, video, audio and producing high quality digital files from said media. Now normally I charge 25 bucks per audio tape to convert them over to digital. But as a younger fellow who found his way into the dead scene by benefiting from all the material recorded by the previous generations I'd be remiss if I couldn't lend my hand to the community of heads who want to update their catalogs. With that in mind anyone interested can message me and we will work something out. And if anyone in the greater tri-state area is interested you can drop by the lab. It's located at 115 East 31st street in Manhattan ( between park and Lexington). Just ask for Mike. Oh name of the lab is Imaging Coliseum.
February 26, 2019 - 11:31am

#45

terrapin_wolf950

Joined:
January 30, 2018

Looking for tapes

Hello, if anyone out there has old cassette tapes that they want to pass on I am more than happy to take them. I have a group of near a dozen heads in my area from the ages of 19-27. We would all really appreciate the opportunity to enjoy the tapes of old.

We can work the details out if you are interested. Email me at gulatherogress@gmail.com
February 6, 2019 - 2:44pm

#46

Primo Williams

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February 6, 2019

Transferring Cassette to Digital, can someone help me?

I have some original 1st gen cassettes I want transferred to digital files. Can someone do this for me?

Primo Williams

Message or email me.
primo@willcopdx.com
November 9, 2018 - 9:50am

#47

newscarlet

Joined:
August 1, 2007

tapes

hi all like some others on this forum i have tons of old school cassettes that id love to pass along if anyone is interested in them they can be yours..
September 11, 2018 - 9:44am

#48

rick corrington

Joined:
August 25, 2018

Pacific North West Box Set

Good Golly! Just received my 19! cd Box Set. It's absolutely awesome! Brings back such fond memories. If you haven't you NEED to get this set. Everything about it is beautiful. The artwork, the booklet, etc etc. Just fantastic! My order number was 7,202 out of 15,000. That was placed near the end of August, so if your lucky enough to get in an order before they are sold out DO IT! lol.For all you 'youngins', you ain't seen nothing yet till you catch a dose of some original good ol good ol grateful dead!
September 11, 2018 - 9:36am

#49

rick corrington

Joined:
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Thanks Marye. I'll check

Thanks Marye. I'll check those links out,,,found plenty of 'flag sites' but nothing that i'm looking for,,,don't need dancing bears on a stealie white flag! Any thoughts of where to link up re Dave's picks. Thanks again. Rick
September 11, 2018 - 9:03am

#50

marye

Joined:
May 26, 2007

Hi Rick

For some of those older places, I'd at least take a look over at DeadNetCentral.com and see if what you're looking for is over there. This particular version of Dead.net launched in 2007, which is a bit after the time you're describing. That said, I think it's likely you'll find some good folks to trade with here as well. For that flag, you might try the In Search of Stuff thread. I personally don't know where to send you, but someone else probably does. http://www.dead.net/forum/search-stuff

This came to mind because I'm cleaning out closets and coming across boxes and boxes of tapes and slides... Back when the boys started playing, cassettes were a big breakthrough. For years, mailing them around the country was a huge part of the scene. Now you can often download a show right after it's been played, or watch it in real time from thousands of miles away. Things we could only dream of a couple of decades ago are now routine--not just real-time setlists, real-time video for all to see. In the olden days you had to send your film to the lab and wait with bated breath to see if that great shot turned out the way you hoped; now you can not only tell then and there, but you can send it to the world. With special effects. What are you recording/listening/entrusting images to these days? Do you miss the old-school stuff? Are there devices you can't do without?

Tapes to give away in CT

hi, i have 5-6 boxes of my friend's collection, mostly dead, max creek, and other bands, his setup was Nakamichi, so the tapes are good. I would love to have someone take them off my hands :) IN the New England area would help, to avoid expensive shipping costs.

thanks, Steve :)

Re: Tapes To Give Away In CT

Just sent you a message! May be able to find your tapes a good home!

Tapes still available?

Hello - my name is Will. Are you still looking to get rid of old tapes? I'm interested and I'd love to talk to you more!

Gratefully yours,
Will

Tapes still available?

Hey its Will. I just got a tape player. I'd love your tapes if you still have any. Thanks.

Gratefully yours,
Will

Tapes still available?

Hey man. I saw your post from like 9 years ago about tapes but didn't know if any were still available? Probably a long shot but thought I'd check.

Gratefully yours,
Will

Tapes still available?

Please let me know if you still have any tapes you want to get rid of? Thanks. Take care.

Gratefully yours,
Will

My Tapes

They are in WI, in my basement if you can make it here...

I suppose I could use the space... :-)

Tapes

Anyone got any tapes to help a brother out!?

Tapes

Where are you located? Maybe I can meet you and give you my tapes

Tapes

I have quite a collection of live tapes. Dead, Garcia, Weir in many incarnations
Most are original masters that were made by my group, from early 70's til the end (Jerry's passing).
Cassettes and DATS.
I do not have the time to transfer them to digital, and would love to give them to someone willing to do this, and give me high quality digital copies. You can keep the originals. Shipping, etc, to be on your dime.

Please do not reply if the above requirements cannot be met.

If anyone is interested, let me know.

Hug
rhuggins52@optonline.net

Tapes

I've got quite a few good ones. What are you looking for? Quality, artwork, certain shows...?

I'd love to take some tapes too, thanks! ❤️⚡💙

Too young for vinyl, too old for Spotify - good ol' cassette tapes have always been my fave music media! CDs were such a flawed technology (left outta the case for 30 seconds‽ Hope you like — like — like — like to skip!). Not so with a tape (just don't leave 'em on your dash in August)! Streaming services are grand, but rely on "internet privilege" (access). You can keep your iPod shuffles, and your subscription services - I'm a sucker for my walkman and a bootleg.
My dad had a brown leather briefcase adorned with a simple Stealie, where he kept his treasures from the Tapers' Section. As I grew in age & taste I relied on those cassettes.

Anyway, I wasn't trying to sing y'all 100 verses in ragtime...

TL;DR—
I would love to gather *any* tapes y'all might be looking to spill!

→→ jessicajmola@gmail.com
→→→→ (681) 418-1780

I'm located in Southern WV! May or may not be able to chip into shipping, but am always down to *happily, readily,generously* trade some art (mostly watercolor paintings) handmade by yours truly!

Collection found new home

CDs of over 1900 shows found a new home!

Let's keep paying it forward!

Would love some tapes!

Hey all, as a few others have chimed in here, I would love to slowly acquire some tapes recorded over the years. I like listening in all different media at different times, depending on how I’m feeling. So I’d love to build a little tape collection. Let me know if you’re looking to offload some of your collection as you digitize, or if you’re up for some old-school blanks and postage dubbing. Thanks!

Tapes Needed!

Hey everyone!
I’m on the lookout for more tapes! Message me if you have some you want to give to a good home!

In search of tapes!

Hey now! I'm putting together a basement stereo rig for my son and have come into a nice old tapedeck. I was too young to see Jerry back in the day, but I'd love to get my hands on some tapes to start a collection. Does anyone have any they're looking to offload? NFA <3

TAPES

7.5" reels. High generation audience and soundboards from early days through 1988. 90's VHS hi fi. You pay shipping. Let's discuss details.

Dead tapes

I saw your comment. I am not the person whose add you were referring to.
I do however, have maaany Dead cassettes.
Are you still interested in them? Mike S.

Tapes

Hey now! I too am interested in obtaining a tape or two. Been listening to the Dead for decades via albums, CD’s, streams, archives, etc and only caught my first live performance when I saw Bob Weir & Wolf Bros last year ☺️. I continue to climb my way down the rabbit hole any chance I get, including just about any video or reading material I can get my hands on. I recently finished reading “Live Dead: The Grateful Dead, Live Recordings, and the Ideology of Liveness” and become even more fascinated by the phenomenon of tape trading. Really makes me wish I’d been on the bus! Anyways, would love to get my hands & ears on some of those relics if any of y’all are able to administer to a brother.. ☺️

Tapes

i have a couple of shows that you might like - Rainbow Theatre, Finsbury Park London April 21 1981 & Wembley Stadium, London, October 31 1992. However I only have them as CD-R's, but I can send you those, along with cover artwork. Send me your mailing address and I'll post them.

Tapes

Reel to Reel

I saw your comment. I recently bought an AMPEX 602 - the same model used by the Merry Pranksters for their First Acid tests and where the Dead first played—looking to acquire any reel-to-reel concert tapes. I can make copies and return them. I will pay shipping