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    • Previously unreleased Sunshine Daydream concert film featuring gloriously remastered picture and all new stereo and 5.1 audio mixes done by Jeffrey Norman at TRI Studios
    • Blu-ray Mastered by Grammy® winning engineer David Glasser at Air Show Mastering
    • The complete 8/27/72 concert CD mixed and mastered to HDCD from the original 16 track tapes by Jeffrey Norman
    • Audio tapes transferred and restored by Plangent Processes
    • This Blu-ray disc is All-Region
    EXCLUSIVE TO DEAD.NET VERSION:
    • Bonus documentary “Grateful Days” featuring brand new interviews with Mountain Girl, Sam Cutler, Wavy Gravy, Ken Babbs, and more
    • 40-page book featuring original essays by Nicholas G. Meriwether, Ken Babbs, Sam Field, Johnny Dwork, and David Lemieux
    • Original tie-dye slipcase by Courtenay Pollock
    • Illustrations by Grammy-winning artist and designer Steve Vance

    • Individually Numbered, Limited Edition of 12,500

    "The rock music group Grateful Dead is scheduled to perform at a 'potluck picnic' Sunday, sponsored by the Springfield Creamery." Eugene Register-Guard

    A "rock picnic." The Field Trip. Kesey's Creamery. August 27, 1972. The Springfield Creamery Benefit. Call it what you will, the sun was beating down hard and bright on that fateful day in Veneta, Oregon when the Grateful Dead heeded Ken Kesey's call to help save the family Creamery. The 100-degree and rising temperatures did not deter the band who were still riding high from their adventures across the pond. It did not discourage filmmakers John Norris, Phil DeGuere, and Sam Field who gained entry into the Dead's tight-knit world with their promise to capture the culture and integrity of the scene. And it certainly didn't inhibit the estimated 20,000 Dead Heads who could not believe their, well, pot...luck.

    In fact, this blistering day turned out to be a near-perfect little piece of the Grateful Dead experience and it is with great pleasure, that 41 years later we can present Sunshine Daydream to you the way it was meant to be seen and heard. As Prankster Ken Babbs puts it in the liner notes, this previously unreleased concert film "is a time capsule, a vessel full of exuberant free spirit as exhibited by the enraptured, edified, and satisfied concertgoers, a spirit that can still resound, that can still fill our hearts with joy, with compassion, with that sense and knowledge of our oneness, our open sharing and caring and the belief that the goodness inherent in all of us will continue to shine just as it did in Veneta, Oregon, in 1972. And will prevail." And prevail it does, with its pristine sound and beautiful visuals, the band transporting the audience to other-worldly planes with definitive versions of their beloved songs like "Bertha," "China>Rider," "Playing In The Band,""Greatest Story Ever Told,""Dark Star," and "Sing Me Back Home" and the Dead Heads in their wild and, quite literally, naked glory.

    A Dead.net exclusive, this "most requested" and "most revered" show is limited to 12,500 individually numbered copies on Blu-ray. Presented in an original tie-dye slipcase by Courtenay Pollock, the set also includes 40-page book with in-depth essays by David Lemieux, Sam Field, Johnny Dwork, Ken Babbs, and Nicholas G. Meriwether.

    With out unwrapping, how do I tell the DVD and Blu-ray apart?

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    I've now received 2 separate…

    I've now received 2 separate emails saying this item is available again, and the store shows it not available. Customer service does not answer any of my emails.

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    Re-release

    Thank you so much for the re-re this morning!

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    ONLY 10 BOX SETS REMAIN!

    ONLY 10 BOX SETS REMAIN!

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    There in 72

    Incredible-congratulations !

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    A vaccine for C-19 will not be available until January 2022. Dead and Company will try to make up for lost time with both a spring 2022 tour and a summer 2022 tour. That will work out just exactly perfect for a two day gig on August 27 and 28 in Veneta, Oregon. The 27th will of course celebrate 50 years since the Creamery Picnic and the 28th will celebrate 40 years since the last time the Dead played on that hallowed ground.
    This is complete conjecture not based in reality. But one can dream.
    And I was there in 72 and 82.

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    I was at Fair last year too…

    I was at Fair last year too for the 50th anniversary and got to see Phil with the Terrapin Fam Band. Obviously undescribable. Actually got to see Babbs at a Holloween party for Fair in October shortly after. And of course it's nice to see Zane, Ken Keseys son, every year with the second bus. But NOW, because of Covid, for the first time in 50 years (not including the Old Renaissance) there will not be a Oregon Country Fair. Mind you this is a non-profit, educational organization that also uses that space year round for community events. On top of that they had been put under pressure because of zoning laws and pretty much getting grandfathered into what they were doing, and by not being able to have an event could potentially cause them to lose they're agreements with the county. But they got that figured out, still scary. None the less not having Fair this year is a hard hit for everyone. And if you haven't heard they are preparing not to have Fair next year. Because you have to prepare to the worst case scenario. Look at the festival scene right now and tell me it's not scary. They could make it two years though and still come back. With no help. But don't let this conversation go by without input. Fair has always been there for us. And I'm prepared to do whatever to be there for Fair. I was stoked to see this, esspecially after they took down the video from YouTube. This has always made me feel "At Home", at home. This isn't the fucking Eagles or Michael Jackson. They wouldn't have lasted through this. I'm 26. I've been listening for less than a decade, soon we will be closer to a 100 year anniversary. I think we're all still trying to figure out "what it all means". Why does it keep going? Where, when will it end? Who knows. Who cares. But I know something was starting here! Only love. From Oregon. Until things we've never seen seem familiar. All good things in all good time.

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    Off to OCF next week...
    Revisiting the place if not the time...
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    To Boulder for Ded-Co 2019. Will be wearing a Fillmore East usher shirt 7/6/19. Say hello because there's always room for mellow.

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    A lot of Pretty Interplay Spacey and lively!!!!
    Wish I could of been thereabout I was 7 years old, pigpen was gravely ill then, sad but true,Bird song,Playing in the Band and the most Excellent version of Dark star are stand out in my mind, some folks hype 1977,they were blowing minds before that year,1972 was indeed a heavy hitter year, wish they would put out a pigpen documentary it would do major justice for those to young to get a full flavor of what he was all about, great songs that were sung by a real person who ate ,slept and lived it, wish he was still here with us.
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    A lot of Pretty Interplay Spacey and lively!!!!
    Wish I could of been thereabout I was 7 years old, pigpen was gravely ill then, sad but true,Bird song,Playing in the Band and the most Excellent version of Dark star are stand out in my mind, some folks hype 1977,they were blowing minds before that year,1972 was indeed a heavy hitter year, wish they would put out a pigpen documentary it would do major justice for those to young to get a full flavor of what he was all about, great songs that were sung by a real person who ate ,slept and lived it, wish he was still here with us.
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• Previously unreleased Sunshine Daydream concert film featuring gloriously remastered picture and all new stereo and 5.1 audio mixes done by Jeffrey Norman at TRI Studios
• Blu-ray Mastered by Grammy® winning engineer David Glasser at Air Show Mastering
• The complete 8/27/72 concert CD mixed and mastered to HDCD from the original 16 track tapes by Jeffrey Norman
• Audio tapes transferred and restored by Plangent Processes
• This Blu-ray disc is All-Region
EXCLUSIVE TO DEAD.NET VERSION:
• Bonus documentary “Grateful Days” featuring brand new interviews with Mountain Girl, Sam Cutler, Wavy Gravy, Ken Babbs, and more
• 40-page book featuring original essays by Nicholas G. Meriwether, Ken Babbs, Sam Field, Johnny Dwork, and David Lemieux
• Original tie-dye slipcase by Courtenay Pollock
• Illustrations by Grammy-winning artist and designer Steve Vance

• Individually Numbered, Limited Edition of 12,500

"The rock music group Grateful Dead is scheduled to perform at a 'potluck picnic' Sunday, sponsored by the Springfield Creamery." Eugene Register-Guard

A "rock picnic." The Field Trip. Kesey's Creamery. August 27, 1972. The Springfield Creamery Benefit. Call it what you will, the sun was beating down hard and bright on that fateful day in Veneta, Oregon when the Grateful Dead heeded Ken Kesey's call to help save the family Creamery. The 100-degree and rising temperatures did not deter the band who were still riding high from their adventures across the pond. It did not discourage filmmakers John Norris, Phil DeGuere, and Sam Field who gained entry into the Dead's tight-knit world with their promise to capture the culture and integrity of the scene. And it certainly didn't inhibit the estimated 20,000 Dead Heads who could not believe their, well, pot...luck.

In fact, this blistering day turned out to be a near-perfect little piece of the Grateful Dead experience and it is with great pleasure, that 41 years later we can present Sunshine Daydream to you the way it was meant to be seen and heard. As Prankster Ken Babbs puts it in the liner notes, this previously unreleased concert film "is a time capsule, a vessel full of exuberant free spirit as exhibited by the enraptured, edified, and satisfied concertgoers, a spirit that can still resound, that can still fill our hearts with joy, with compassion, with that sense and knowledge of our oneness, our open sharing and caring and the belief that the goodness inherent in all of us will continue to shine just as it did in Veneta, Oregon, in 1972. And will prevail." And prevail it does, with its pristine sound and beautiful visuals, the band transporting the audience to other-worldly planes with definitive versions of their beloved songs like "Bertha," "China>Rider," "Playing In The Band,""Greatest Story Ever Told,""Dark Star," and "Sing Me Back Home" and the Dead Heads in their wild and, quite literally, naked glory.

A Dead.net exclusive, this "most requested" and "most revered" show is limited to 12,500 individually numbered copies on Blu-ray. Presented in an original tie-dye slipcase by Courtenay Pollock, the set also includes 40-page book with in-depth essays by David Lemieux, Sam Field, Johnny Dwork, Ken Babbs, and Nicholas G. Meriwether.

With out unwrapping, how do I tell the DVD and Blu-ray apart?

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Submitted by Coconut Phil on Thu, 08/01/2013 - 16:35

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Cannot wait to hear this in Bluray. This release has made me very happy. I'm sure it will sale out super fast being limited. I'm not going to the movie tonight, I'll wait for this to arrive. I hope they keep Bluray standard for all new releases, it really is much better. I'm sure many Deadheads are happy today. Perfect release to kick off the DIB 2013. Peace
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i'm in heheheeheheheehehe
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Submitted by joeincanada on Thu, 08/01/2013 - 17:49

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Happy Birthday Jerry!! Placed my orders -> Thanks Very Much Dead.net & MaryE for all you do!!
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Submitted by DeadHead Director on Thu, 08/01/2013 - 18:48

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Finally!!!!!!!!
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Submitted by friscokid77 on Thu, 08/01/2013 - 19:30

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Just got back from the movie and I am Blown Away!I feel like I was there. Dark Star took me away! Happy Birthday Jerry, and thanks to the whole band for all the music. Now it's time to order the blueRay and cd set!
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Submitted by 10mileride on Thu, 08/01/2013 - 20:11

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This is hands down one of my all time favorite shows...I am extremely happy this is finally being released!!!! Happy Birthday Jerry!!! Thank you so much for everything :)
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Submitted by GR8FULDEAD on Thu, 08/01/2013 - 20:37

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Finally, the time has arrived. The official, remastered video we've all been waiting for. Thanks GD, MaryE, DL, Jeffrey Norman, David Glasser and the rest of the Dead family for this long-awaited release. Just pre-ordered the Blu-Ray/CD package and can't wait to check it out. Happy Birthday Jerry!
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Submitted by impetej on Thu, 08/01/2013 - 20:52

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Can't wait to see it again. It was a bit weird that Keith wasn't really shown. I am guessing he was hiding in the shade and it was too hard to film him.
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Submitted by Springfield creamery on Thu, 08/01/2013 - 23:29

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I was there too! It was so hot that day! Sat on the creek between sets with Wavy Gravy. What a time to remember!
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Submitted by Springfield creamery on Thu, 08/01/2013 - 23:29

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I was there too! It was so hot that day! Sat on the creek between sets with Wavy Gravy. What a time to remember!
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Submitted by mk99 on Fri, 08/02/2013 - 05:33

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Is there any difference in quality between the Blu-Ray version and the DVD version? Other than the disc being Blu-Ray, are there any other differences between the two versions?
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Submitted by DinaMoe on Fri, 08/02/2013 - 06:45

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I obviously can't say for certain, but I would imagine there will be a difference of picture quality favoring Bluray due to the very limited bitrate level of DVD.
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Submitted by murphthesurf on Fri, 08/02/2013 - 07:02

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Hey Now ! Saw the movie last night - What a Great Job! Thanks alot, much better than my grainy VHS copy- although some of the extra stuff on that was pretty cool as well Can the Crew do this kind of a restoration on Las Vegas 5-30-1992 , Lightning Day ? I could write a detailed essay about that day, and how all our old friends came back to visit, and throw lightning bolts with Thunderous Booms timed to the Second set - "I need a Miracle Every Day, da da ,de da BOOM, dat de dat de da, de da de da BOOM , dat de dat de da...with the Lightning flashes surrounding the stadium~ Then, as the show was ending , the storm did as well, the cloud over the stadium rolled halfway back, so that, if you looked up, half the sky was blue, and the underside of the clouds were illuminated reddish pink by the setting sun over behind the stadium, creating a Stealy over the top of the stadium for "Knocking on Heaven's Door". After the show people just walked around hugging each other, telling each other that it was Real, and that they Really Saw That ! Peace and Aloha ~ Kerry (east Coast)
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Submitted by klearjet on Fri, 08/02/2013 - 08:48

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Saw the movie last night and was blown away. The team did such a great job with everything. I loved the bouncing into the acid tests and back to the show. Very well done. The sound quality at the theater I saw it in was excellent as well. Cant wait to see what you have instore for next year. Sincerely Kevin
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Submitted by cale_miller@co… on Fri, 08/02/2013 - 10:30

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Saw this last night and thought it was wonderful. One thing, though - my copy has a skit at the very beginning where Babbs plays a banker or someone similar who had been extending credit to the creamery but now wants payments be made COD. Why did this get cut? Doesn't matter, really - it's a truly great time capsule and fantastic performance.
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Submitted by Far-L on Fri, 08/02/2013 - 10:37

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Words can hardly express how freaking special that was, thanks to everyone involved for making it happen. Watching it, one second I was giggling like I just tabbed some fresh Owsley acid then suddenly tears of joy would well in my eyes; luckily, I didn't need to worry that the cat sitting next to me would think I was losing my mind... which is what it probably looked like. (Even though far from losing my mind I was indeed finding that part of myself that embraced this spirit, this music, this culture so universally loving) The theatre in Northgate, Seattle, was sold completely out. People danced in the aisles. At one point, during that thirty minute Dark Star, I had the profound realization that I was actually in a theatre full of heads watching a thirty minute Dark Star and thinking "if someone ever asked me back in the day if I would see myself one day sitting in a dark theatre and enjoying the psychedelic roller coaster ride that is a big wampus Dark Star rolling out over thirty minutes what I would've said - "wouldn't that be a trip?" Everyone have an awesome Jerry week!
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Submitted by 1ezlife on Fri, 08/02/2013 - 12:14

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Saw this last night and it was like getting in a time machine! Great way to celebrate Jerry's birthday. Was amazed at how young everyone looked! Sound quality was phenomenal and the video was surprisingly good. Great shots of Jerry in the zone. Will be getting it and watching it every year AT LEAST!
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Submitted by 1ezlife on Fri, 08/02/2013 - 12:20

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this is a show of legend I would love to see. I was thinking on the way to the movie that I've heard David Lemieux talk about footage of shows but not enough to put out. Well what if you did some crazy 3D effects for filler? Like last night if you had blurry or chaotic footage you just match it with some space jam and it's "trippy & artsy"! Then there was the very weird but entertaining Monty Pythonesque animation.
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Submitted by ChinaRider on Fri, 08/02/2013 - 13:32

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I bought tickets for the movie as soon as they were available and then forgot to go! Doh! Sorry I missed seeing the tribe at the theater, but I already pre-ordered the Blu-Ray package so at least I'll get to see the concert at home. I'm looking forward to it.
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Submitted by frunobulax on Fri, 08/02/2013 - 13:56

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It took me about 2 seconds to decide to order the Blu-Ray package. I'm thrilled. I have most of the previously circulated mixdowns and though at least a couple sound very good, nothing will top having a newly-mastered HDCD of the whole show plus the movie FINALLY! Thanks to GDM for finally letting us hear this show in its 16 track glory! I'd long heard that like Egypt, Jerry would never authorize this show for release because the instruments were out of tune (excessive heat on this show, no piano tuner for Egypt). Warts and all, this is still one of my favorite shows of all time.
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Submitted by jonney on Fri, 08/02/2013 - 14:41

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Upon exiting the theater, splintered sunshine must've been shooting out of me body. I knew immediately that I had to rush home to order the Blu ray.Thanks to all who made this restoration possible,
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Submitted by drbraz on Fri, 08/02/2013 - 17:51

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I was so excited to see the Dead releasing a Blu-Ray...then I see they make you buy the 3-disc CD set if you want the Blu-Ra, NO EXCEPTIONS. WOW. At least its not about the $$$$...... After getting over being pissed,I realize I was being a bit narrow sighted..If it WAS all about the $,they probably wouldnt be only releasing a small number. Now im just confused...
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Submitted by darkstarflashes on Fri, 08/02/2013 - 20:32

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I saw Sunshine Daydream at the Stonybrook 20 on S. Hurstbourne Parkway in Louisville, Kentucky last night. My earlier guess of 45 to 50 people in attendance was probably too high. There were probably only 30 to 35 people there. I loved it! I only wish they would have shown the band more. I didn't really like the "trippy collage" filler they kept going to during the second half of the movie. They might have had to do this due to a lack of actually film footage during those portions of the show, but probably not. They probably just thought it was cool. And yes, there was too much focus on the naked hippies (The girl with the open sore/half open scab in the center of her back got too much screen time!). The sound was killer though! I really want the CD of this show and am about to order it right now.
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Submitted by dead72 on Fri, 08/02/2013 - 21:59

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Not a crowd by any means, but the theatre had great screen and sound. We drove about an hour to be able to see this at the only North Dakota screening, and it was well worth it. Have had the audio for this show for many years, it was very fine to see some of the knockout performances, including Dark Star>El Paso>Sing Me Back Home and China>Rider. Although occasionally lacking in completely professional film making, the shot of the faces of the crowd during Dark Star was priceless. The transition bridge on China>Rider really showed Bob dialed in as well. I'm amazed that they got anything done even resembling a show with all of the chaos all around, but maybe it was because of the chaos all around!
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Submitted by snafu on Sat, 08/03/2013 - 11:05

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Dude chill out. Virtually everyone on this site wants the whole show which the movie is not so you get both. 12,500 blue ray isn't a small amount let's see how long it takes to sell out. I swear I've never seen so many people whine about a company (Rhino) that has provided great products for years that wants to keep doing it (by guess how MAKING MONEY). You go work for free P.S. To everyone else sorry about the tone I am heartily sick and tired of people who think others shouldn't get a decent return on their hard work
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Submitted by rajha2 on Sun, 08/04/2013 - 03:17

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Really excellent work; let those who've worked out how to live for free share their secret; for myself, I'm keeping the day job and buying the sets I want and can afford and passing on those I don't want (Spring 1990) or can't afford (May 1977). It's a beautiful legacy that is being managed in a concientious way; thumbs up to the band, DL2, Dick before him, Jeffrey, MaryE and, yes, Rhino.
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Submitted by drbraz on Sun, 08/04/2013 - 15:32

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who said anything about FREE? And dont you think the consumer should have the choice wheather or not they want both the DVD and CD..even if the DVD/Blu-Ray doesnt have the whole show? Sounds like you WORK for Rhino..or do something else for the CEO.
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Submitted by snafu on Sun, 08/04/2013 - 18:10

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Just to make sure I reread my submission twice. Nope no word free in there. Also I knew you were going to claim I worked for Rhino or was (heaven's to bid) a CEO. Bill G used to get a lot of that. Now read slowly and you can even move your lips. I do not work for Rhino or any part of the entertainment industry. But if you had paid attention I do appreciate the great work Rhino has done for us old timers with their reissues. Am I a CEO or even a supervisor Hah my bosses would laugh heartily. What I am and have been for almost 40 years is a blue collar union man and damn proud of it. Just because I understand a business has to make money to stay in business doesn't mean I wear a suit. As far as the consumer having a choice, they do they can choose where to spend their hard earned money. But but I just want this and not that you say then start your own business you personally don't get to tell someone else what they have to make. That system finally crashed and burned 20+ years ago. That being said if a business makes wrong decisions they fail that is where consumer choice comes in. It happens in our economy all the time. Right choice business booms wrong choice oh well next idea. Maybe you should take economics 101 before you open you mouth.
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Submitted by mikestahl on Sun, 08/04/2013 - 18:13

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This is The product. Jesus. The band deserves every cent they make. And more. The Sunshine Daydream is a set. Cd/ DVD. Not a choice. U don't like it,don't buy. The movie is what it is. It's not entire concert enjoy what the Merry Pranksters have created.
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Submitted by Zuckfun on Sun, 08/04/2013 - 21:49

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I love the look of this packaging. Easily one of my favorites to be chosen as Release art. Between DP's, May 77 and Veneta- a great year for Releases, one of the best. Dave's Picks 6 from 69. DP 7 from 78. DP 8 from 198-?...
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Submitted by Malarkey on Mon, 08/05/2013 - 11:30

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I got to catch this in Raleigh NC. We had a packed house here! I loved every second of it! Like most, I was glad pole dude found some shorts towards the end. Anyways, thanks so much for this release and all the others. I just got my Dave's Picks 7, it sounds great! Can't wait to see what Dave has up his sleve for #8. Happy Jerry week to all, and remember, instead of complaining, be thankful for the abundance of music we have available to us! If you don't like something, don't buy it.
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Submitted by onenugget on Mon, 08/05/2013 - 15:50

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can't wait to get this on CD but don't really need video portion. i'd be all over it if there was a CD-only version and would even spring for the whole shootin' match if it was available by the anniversary of the show. alas, they'll get my support down the road but i'll listen to the copy i've got come 8/27.
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Submitted by Dr. Lunchbox on Mon, 08/05/2013 - 19:35

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I originally went to Amazon and placed a pre-order for the "regular" version of this. In all honesty, I don't care about the limited edition or the deluxe aspect of this, although they are a nice bonus. What really got me on this is that the cheaper Amazon version was listed as DVD and I didn't see a Blu-Ray option there (not to say there won't be one, but the initial leak didn't have one as far as I saw). If I'm going to buy physical media I'm going to opt for the best format I can and that my hardware at home supports. Could I have waited to see if a Blu-Ray option popped up on Amazon? Of course, but I don't mind spending an extra $20 to make sure I get what I want. I heard a bit of this on Sirius XM today and I'm pretty pumped for the discs to show up on my doorstep!
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Submitted by kraven024 on Mon, 08/05/2013 - 19:38

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My first Dicks Pick was number Eleven (11 ) from 9/27/72 so when Sunshine Daydream came out I figure I might get this because its from a show one month prior to DP11. The past Dead DVDs I've purchased have been monumental Dead shows, The GD Movie ('74 final shows), and Closing Winterland, so I figure this set might be up there with those shows and from the reactions here from folks who saw it and commented here I figure this is a no brainer. But I don't ever watch the DVDs and only listen to the music, but I figure one day when I get this killer room to display this film it will be great!
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Submitted by KSDead on Tue, 08/06/2013 - 15:12

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Was on the road to my MC nationals, so you overjoyed when heard about Bluray/DVD release. Checked out T's and found them sold out already. That sucks.
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Submitted by jrf68@hotmail.com on Tue, 08/06/2013 - 17:34

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Hey Chris! Its Fletcher. Great to see you on the site. How out of control have all these releases been? Good days to be a DH for sure. Hope all is well with you and yours. Drop me a line sometime.
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Submitted by leedesj on Wed, 08/07/2013 - 08:27

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hmmm, $64 from deadnet including shipping charge and only $30 from amazon (no shipping charge for "prime" members), but its a DVD rather than blu-ray and no booklet slip cover or bonus interviews of course i jumped on the deadnet offering first day, but if i could cancel and order from amazon i probably would but since i cant i guess i'll try to enjoy the extra stuff but i cant help but feel a little played
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Submitted by amandaz on Mon, 08/12/2013 - 08:59

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retracted. enjoying reading all the great input.
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Submitted by jackstrawberry on Sun, 08/11/2013 - 00:17

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This Veneta show was mixed from a 16-track tape. It sounded awesome in the theater on Aug 1st! It sounded so dynamic and real!! I loved it!! I hope the CDs have that spatial character.The Dicks Picks CDs are from 2 track masters, so this will be a huge upgrade! The documentary and concert movie were great!! I loved it!! I love the comment about pole guy finally putting on shorts. That's so fukcin funny!! A few people and I were laughing at pole guy a lot during the movie. Jerry is really into a great solo and in the corner of the screen is pole guy dancing around. LOL...I don't own or watch the Grateful Dead videos but this one is different. Its a time capsule of something from the past that I wish existed right now. These filmmakers did a good job of capturing a real Dead concert. This was the epitome of a Grateful Dead concert in the early days: its in a rural area in Oregon, the merry pranksters are in attendance, everybody is on LSD including the sound and film crew (i'm assumed based on what I've read), people are dancing naked. This is bliss. I wanted every Dead show to be like the Veneta Show!!
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Submitted by pistolpetect on Wed, 08/14/2013 - 16:38

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Why can't you cancel your order?
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Submitted by jcarrier on Wed, 08/14/2013 - 21:53

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My guess is that both DVD and Blu-Ray formats will be 4:3 (not widescreen). The theatrical showing I saw in Evanston was definitely 4:3 which surprised me as it looked like the crew filming the show was using film cameras and not video. Most film is in a widescreen format. It didn't make sense to me, but there you go.
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Submitted by rattydog_uk on Fri, 08/16/2013 - 04:00

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Hey jcarrier - I believe Sunshine Daydream was filmed using 16mm cameras, which actually have an aspect ratio of 1.33 (4:3) same as a traditional television. However, if it were shot in Super 16mm then the aspect ratio of the negative would be 1.67 (5:3).
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Submitted by soulsurvivor on Fri, 08/16/2013 - 16:48

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This is a real treat! I have been looking at the bootleg version for years. The clarity of the re mastered footage is superb. The audio sounds equally super having a deep, round, balanced sound that fills the whole room with warm pleasantries from the DEAD. Can't Wait To Get The Blue Ray & CDs. Thanks, SOULSURVIVOR
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Submitted by Gwydion on Wed, 08/21/2013 - 15:02

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Indeed, I have asked customer service to cancel my order and they've done it. You can definitely cancel an order.
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Submitted by jackstrawberry on Thu, 08/22/2013 - 20:11

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I don't know if it was 16mm or Super 16mm. As I remember it was not widescreen in the theatre, but the quality was far superior to the bootleg vcr tape I've had for 20 years and the sound was so clear and dynamic! I know that current video processing technology is far superior to what it was in 1972. As I remember, one of the 2 camera men had no filming experience. He was probably the camera man who filmed Jerry with naked guy dancing on the pole in the background for a long time. lol
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Submitted by leedesj on Mon, 08/26/2013 - 07:07

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this cancel post to which i am replying may be partially directed at a comment i made at the beginning of the month where i said i would cancel if i could since a stripped down version is so much cheaper from amazon but at this point i have absorbed the loss and path of least resistance is just to leave it alone and enjoy the shwag
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Submitted by claney on Mon, 08/26/2013 - 09:17

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Leed, I had the same reaction. I was initially a bit put off by the initial rollout, which really made it look like this might be a limited edition. Once they clarified things after a couple of days, like many others, I'd already ordered the "Deluxe" version. Either this was brilliant and somewhat devious marketing (but as I've said elsewhere, I don't buy into the Rhino/Dave conspiracy theory stuff), or someone bungled the rollout a bit and the EFFECT was that a lot of us panicked and bought the deluxe edition thinking it would be our only way to get the show... either way, it worked. RATIONALIZATION ALERT: I really am looking forward to the extras, which I would say are more than mere swag. Also since I could get this essentially for free on Amazon, using "reward points" - I consider my purchase from Deadnet to be a kind of vote of confidence. I want this stuff to continue, and I would rather give money to Mark P., Mary E., Dave L, etc., than to Jeff Bezos, har har.
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Submitted by discmen65 on Sat, 08/31/2013 - 05:54

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The ad doesn't indicate the audio specs for the blu-ray. Is it DTS HD Master Audio or Dolby Tru HD? Because if it is just Dolby Digital 5.1, then there is no reason to buy the Blu-Ray. Anybody know the answer?
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