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This album "Vintage Dead" is a live album by the rock group the Grateful Dead. It was recorded at the Avalon Ballroom in San Francisco, California in the autumn of 1966, and released in October 1970. "Vintage Dead" was produced without the approval or cooperation of the Grateful Dead. However, it is a legal recording, not a bootleg. It was released on the Sunflower Records label, a subsidiary of MGM Records. Produced as a vinyl LP and long out of print, it has not been released as a CD.
For die-hard Grateful Dead fans, unearthing a pristine copy of "Vintage Dead" on the original Sunflower Records label is a true collector's dream. This 12" vinyl LP, released in 1970, captures the band's live energy during their formative years at the Avalon Ballroom in San Francisco back in 1966.
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. This distinction makes it a prized possession for collectors seeking a piece of the Dead's early sound.
The album features a now-famous setlist, including scorching renditions of traditional tunes like "I Know You Rider" and Elmore James' blues classic "It Hurts Me Too." The Dead also delve into Bob Dylan's "It's All Over Now, Baby Blue" and deliver a psychedelic take on Marvin Gaye's "Dancing in the Street."
Released on the Sunflower label, a subsidiary of MGM Records, "Vintage Dead" boasts unique artwork and a distinct pressing. Though not commercially successful upon its initial release, the album has gained cult status among Deadheads, with original copies fetching high prices in the collector's market
Music Genre: Psychedelic Acid Blues Rock |
Album Production Information: The album: "Vintage Dead" by Grateful Dead was produced by: Robert Cohen Sound/Recording Engineer(s): Richard Delvy This album was recorded at: Avalon Ballroom in San Francisco, California in the autumn of 1966 Album cover design: John Pierce and Mokelvey Poster design: Kelly / Mouse Studios Ripple Bottle by: Gallo |
Record Label & Catalognr: Sunflower Sun 5001 / MGS 2418 |
Media Format: 12" LP Vinyl Stereo Gramophone RecordTotal Album (Cover+Record) weight: 230 gram |
Year & Country: 1966 Made in USA |
Personnel/Band Members and Musicians on: GRATEFUL DEAD - Vintage Dead |
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Complete Track-listing of the album "Vintage Dead" by Grateful Dead |
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Record Label Details: Yellow Colour SUNFLOWER Records SUN 5001 / MSG 2418
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