GRATEFUL DEAD - Workingman's Dead 12" LP Vinyl Album

- German Release with Solid Green Warner Bros Record Label

The Grateful Dead's "Workingman's Dead" on a solid green Warner Bros. label is a prized record for collectors. This German pressing has distinct features and varies in value based on condition. Beyond collectability, the vinyl format offers a unique listening experience for this Americana rock masterpiece.

 

 

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"Workingman's Dead" Album Description:

The Grateful Dead's 1970 album, Workingman's Dead, is a cornerstone of Americana rock, blending country, blues, and folk influences with the band's signature psychedelic sound.

A Classic Album, A Unique Pressing

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. The German pressing on the Warner Bros. label, identifiable by its solid green design, is a sought-after item among collectors.

Distinguishing Features

While the solid green label is the most obvious giveaway, there are other details to look for. These German pressings often have "STRAWBERRY" stamped in the runout groove, indicating a pressing plant. Additionally, they may have a GEMA rights society credit on the label, denoting German royalties.

Potential Value

The value of this pressing can vary depending on its condition. A mint-condition record with the original sleeve can fetch a higher price than one that's been well-loved.

The Grateful Dead - Casey Jones (Studio Version):

Music Genre:

 American Folk Country Rock 

Album Production Information:

The album: "Workingman's Dead" was produced by: The Grateful Dead, Betty Cantor, Bob Matthews

This album was recorded at: Pacific High Recording Studio, San Francisco

Album cover design: Mouse Studios, Toon and Tree

Record Label & Catalognr:

Warner Bros Records 46 049 (Solid Green)

Media Format:

 12" LP Vinyl Stereo Gramophone Record
Total Album (Cover+Record) weight: 230 gram  

Year & Country:

 1970 Made in Germany
Personnel/Band Members and Musicians on: GRATEFUL DEAD - Workingman's Dead
    Band-members, Musicians and Performers
  • Jerry Garcia – guitar, banjo, pedal steel, vocals, songwriter

    Jerry Garcia (Full-name: Jerome John Garcia) was born on 1 August 1942, in San Francisco, California. He began playing the guitar at the age of 15 and was heavily influenced by bluegrass and folk music. In 1965, he co-founded the Grateful Dead with fellow musician Bob Weir. The band quickly gained a following for their unique blend of rock, folk, blues, and country music, and became known for their improvisational live performances.

    Throughout his career, Garcia also released several solo albums and collaborated with other musicians, including the Jerry Garcia Band and the Garcia/Grisman acoustic duo. He was also a member of the supergroup the Other Ones, which formed in 1998 after the Grateful Dead disbanded following Garcia's death.

    Garcia struggled with drug addiction throughout his life, which ultimately contributed to his death on August 9, 1995. He died of a heart attack in a drug rehab facility in Forest Knolls, California. He is widely considered to be one of the most influential guitarists of the 20th century and his contributions to the Grateful Dead's music continue to be celebrated by fans around the world.

  • Bob Weir – guitar, vocals, co-lead vocal on "Cumberland Blues"
  • Ron "Pigpen" McKernan – keyboards, harmonica on 6 and 7, lead vocals on 7
  • Phil Lesh – bass, vocals, co-lead vocal on "Cumberland Blues"
  • Bill Kreutzmann – drums, percussion
  • Mickey Hart – percussion
Complete Track-listing of the album "Workingman's Dead"

The detailed tracklist of this record "GRATEFUL DEAD - Workingman's Dead" is:

    Side One:
  1. "Uncle John's Band" – 4:42
  2. "High Time" – 5:12
  3. "Dire Wolf" – 3:11
  4. "New Speedway Boogie" – 4:01
    Side Two:
  1. "Cumberland Blues" (Garcia, Hunter, Lesh) – 3:14
  2. "Black Peter" – 5:41
  3. "Easy Wind" (Hunter) – 4:57
  4. "Casey Jones" – 4:24

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Photo Of The Back Cover GRATEFUL DEAD - Workingman's Dead 12" LP Vinyl Album
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Green Colour Warner Bros. Records 46 049 ( WS 1869 ) Record Label Details: Made in Germany by TELDEC

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