Sold Date: June 11, 2022
Start Date: May 28, 2022
Final Price: $55.99 (USD)
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Grateful Dead Live Dead Vinyl 2 LP Set - WB 2WS-1830 (1969) Early Pressing (early 70's) with Original Poster with Dark Star and Saint Stephen
Condition: Very Good + Vinyl and Very Good Cover.  Vinyl was tested on all sides and plays very well with good fidelity, and very occasional minor background noise. Cover is intact with only mild wear. There are a couple of emerging seam splits on the top and bottom borders. Includes original poster in excellent shape, and both original Warners inner sleeves, as well as new replacements.
Matrix / Runout Side 1: 39602 2WS 1830-1E
Live/Dead is the first official live album released by the rock band Grateful Dead. Recorded over a series of concerts in early 1969 and released later the same year, it was the first live rock album to use 16-track recording. Unlike in later years, in early 1969 the contents of the Dead's set lists varied little. They improvised the medley of "Dark Star"/"St. Stephen"/"The Eleven" several times a week, which enabled them to explore widely within the songs' simple frameworks. The "Dark Star > St. Stephen" pairing was taken from the February 27, 1969 show at the Fillmore West; "The Eleven" and "Turn On Your Love Light" were from the January 26, 1969 show at the Avalon Ballroom; "Death Don't Have No Mercy," "Feedback," and "And We Bid You Goodnight" were recorded March 2, 1969, at the Fillmore West.
Tracklist
A1 Dark Star 23:15
B1 Saint Stephen 6:45 B2 The Eleven 9:39
C1 Turn On Your Lovelight   15:30
D1 Death Don't Have No Mercy   10:30 D2 Feedback   8:52 D3 And We Bid You Goodnight  0:36
Grateful Dead Tom Constanten – organ Jerry Garcia – guitar, vocals Mickey Hart – drums, percussion Bill Kreutzmann – drums, percussion Phil Lesh – electric bass, vocals Ron "Pigpen" McKernan – vocals, congas, organ on "Death Don't Have No Mercy" Bob Weir – guitar, vocals
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I use the Goldmine Grading System, and play-test all records. I note any differences between vinyl and cover, and make note of any inserts, special sleeves, or potential defects.

MINT (M) - Absolutely perfect in every way. Most often this is a still sealed record, records that have been opened are rarely if ever marked as Mint.

NEAR MINT (NM) - A good description is that it looks like it just came from a retail store and it was opened for the first time. In other words, it?s nearly perfect, with no visible defects. 

VERY GOOD PLUS (VG+) - Except for a couple minor things, this could be Near Mint. Most collectors will be happy with a VG+ record, especially if on the high end (VG++). VG+ records may show slight signs of wear, including light scuffs or very light scratches that do not affect the listening experience. Covers should have only minor wear. 

VERY GOOD (VG) - VG records are among the biggest bargains, and for many, will be worth the money. They can lack the original gloss, may have surface noise, and some scratches may be audible, especially in soft passages. But the noise will not overpower the music. VG covers will have signs of handling, and may have minor splits. 

GOOD PLUS (G+) - Good+ does not mean bad! The record still plays through without skipping, but it has significant surface noise and groove wear. Cover may have significant ring wear, noticeable writing, or obvious damage.

GOOD (G) - Record may have some skipping, but is otherwise listenable. I generally avoid selling Good (G) rated records unless they are highly collectible or desirable, in order to enjoy until something better comes along. Cover has major wear or seam splits that need repair, or heavy writing like radio station call letters to prevent theft.

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