It all depends on the cut/mastering, etc. I always seem to find, for whatever reason, vinyl even when digitally sourced, sounds more open and dynamic on my modest system, than does CD/SACD of the same material mastered by the same person for the same exact release. I guess in a perfect world, a digital file is a digital file and in theory shouldn't sound better when cut to a piece of vinyl, but so much else comes into play, it doesn't work that way.
You'll want to add Rockin At the Rhein & Sunshine Daydream ~ both '72 ~ to your arsenal when you can.
And Steppin’ Out with The Dead - best of the England 72 shows which doesn’t duplicate much/any of E72 volumes 1 or 2.
A lot will depend on your playback system...how good is your analog rig vs how good is your digital one?
~10K still available? CDs far and away the best format for GoGD shows. Instead of only one break to catch your breath, ya get two!
This may have been discussed but I'm surprised that 5/19/74 isn't offered as a stand alone CD like they broke out Cornell from its set. I ordered box and would have done so even if they had offered. Regardless, I'm really excited to hear these shows in pristine quality.
I'll be curious if they resolved that problem with the missing vocals on part of the first set of 5/19/74.
Nice list. You didn’t ask this, but I’d suggest adding Ladies and Gentlemen...The Grateful Dead and Steppin’ Out With The Grateful Dead. Both are excellent 4-CD compilations that can still be bought brand new for normal, inexpensive prices. Edit: just realized @Dahabenzapple beat me to Steppin’ Out, so I second that one!
Just ordered mine a few days ago. Came out to $148 after shipping and taxes so basically the same. Can't wait to dig into the shows!
I already bought July ‘78 both on CD and in hi-res. Maybe I should buy a few more since I like it so much?
There will be much smiling and dancing and audio thrills. Dave Lemieux's enthusiasm on hearing the tapes in progress is a solid endorsement of what we can look forward too. The First Nation artwork spoke to me first and then I saw the list of shows. I respect the wisdom of Northwest Coast peoples' culture. The art used speaks to the integrity of the set.
They should not have edited out so many of the stage announcements. They contributed so much to the atmosphere.
At the same time, there is plenty of, um, "atmosphere" on the accompanying film that comes with the set.
Well, he's not the only naked human in the film though. There's also Lobster Girl, for one. Plus, there's a long of "enhanced" stage banter, etc...
