Recorded live at the Fillmore East in New York City, History of the Grateful Dead, Vol. 1 (Bear's Choice) captures the Grateful Dead at a pivotal moment in their evolution — on the cusp of recording Workingman's Dead and American Beauty, as they were transitioning into Americana pioneers while still rooted in their psychedelic improvisational sound. Originally released in 1973, this album was recorded by the legendary Owsley "Bear" Stanley, and features Pigpen's soulful presence across three tracks, with Side 1 showcasing the acoustic Dead and Side 2 diving into electric blues and rock & roll.
This 50th Anniversary Edition is a must-have for serious collectors — limited to just 5,000 copies, this dead.net exclusive features a stunning "Bear Tracks" color variant pressed on 180-gram vinyl, housed in a matte tip-on jacket. The audio has been meticulously remastered by David Glasser using Plangent Processes directly from the original analog 2-track tapes, ensuring this classic live recording sounds better than ever before.
- Format: Vinyl
- Label: Warner Records
- Genre: Rock
- Release Date: 05/05/2023
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TRACKS
A1. Katie Mae
A2. Dark Hollow
A3. I've Been All Around This World
A4. Wake Up Little Susie
A5. Black Peter
B1. Smokestack Lightnin'
B2. Hard To Handle
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