"The Grateful Dead" is the debut album of the Grateful Dead. It was recorded by Warner Bros. Records, and was released in March 1967. According to bassist Phil Lesh in his autobiography Searching for the Sound: My Life with the Grateful Dead, the album was released as San Francisco's Grateful Dead.
The Grateful Dead's self-titled 12" LP vinyl album, though not their most well-known work, holds a special place in the history of the band and the psychedelic rock movement. Released in 1967, the album captures the essence of the Dead's early sound – a swirling mix of rock, folk, blues, and psychedelia.
While the album doesn't feature any of the band's signature long-form jams that would define their later career, it lays the groundwork for their improvisational exploration. Tracks like "Cream Puff War" hint at the band's ability to stretch and reshape songs in a live setting.
The album also features some of the band's most beloved early songs, including "Viola Lee Blues" These songs showcase the songwriting talents of Jerry Garcia and Robert Hunter, a partnership that would become a cornerstone of the Grateful Dead's sound.
The original pressing of the album is a collector's item, often featuring a unique psychedelic cover design. However, reissues are available, allowing fans to experience this piece of Grateful Dead history on vinyl
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Music Genre: Acid Psychedelic Rock |
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Album Production Information: The album: "The Grateful Dead" was produced by: David Hassinger Sound/Recording Engineer(s): Dick Bogert Album cover design: Mouse Studios Album cover photography: Herbe Greene, Gene Anthony |
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Record Label & Catalognr: Warner Bros Records WS 1689 |
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Media Format: 12" LP Vinyl Stereo Gramophone RecordTotal Album (Cover+Record) weight: 230 gram |
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Year & Country: 1967 Made in USA |
Personnel/Band Members and Musicians on: GRATEFUL DEAD - The Grateful Dead |
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Complete Track-listing of the album "The Grateful Dead" |
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The detailed tracklist of this record "GRATEFUL DEAD - The Grateful Dead" is:
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Black and White album back cover with illustrations / artwork in the style of concert posters from the 1960s
Record Label Details: Green Colour WARNER BROS RECORDS WS 1689 , S39233, Made in U.S.A:
Recorded between August and September 1970, "American Beauty" showcased a collaborative effort between the band's songwriting talents. While Jerry Garcia and Robert Hunter are credited on most of the tracks
- American Beauty (German Release) - American Beauty (USA Release)
The name "Aoxomoxoa" is derived from a word play created by the Grateful Dead's lyricist, Robert Hunter. It does not have a specific meaning but was intended to be a whimsical and cryptic word.
Aoxomoxoa 12" Vinyl LP
Dark Star (Glastonbury Fayre): The centerpiece here is the legendary "Dark Star," a song notorious for its improvisational jams. However, there's a snag. The Grateful Dead never played Glastonbury Fayre in 1971
Dark Star / Dont Ease Me In 12" Vinyl Maxi
This 2LP vinyl release isn't your typical studio album. It's a portal to the heart of the Grateful Dead's live experience. Recorded throughout 1971, it captures the band at a peak.
Self-Titled aka Skull and Roses 12" Vinyl 2LP
While not officially sanctioned by the Grateful Dead themselves, "Vintage Dead" holds a special place in their history. Recorded without the band's involvement, it falls under the category of a legal release rather than a bootleg.
Vintage Dead 12" Vinyl LP
Through their relentless touring and experimentation, the band cultivated a dedicated fan base known as the "Deadheads". "Wake of the Flood" was their first album on their independent label, Grateful Dead Records
Wake of the Flood 12" Vinyl LP
While "The Grateful Dead" doesn't feature any of the band's signature long-form jams that would define their later career, it lays the groundwork for their improvisational exploration.
The Grateful Dead 12" Vinyl LP
Workingman's Dead marked a shift for the Dead. It moved away from the heavier psychedelia of their earlier work towards a more rootsy sound, featuring songs like "Uncle John's Band" and "High Time" that have become fan favorites.
Workingman's Dead 12" Vinyl LP