Sold Date: July 31, 2023
Start Date: May 8, 2023
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Grateful Dead Europe '72 Vinyl LP - WB 3WX 2668 with Color Booklet
Condition: Very Good Vinyl and Very Good Cover. Vinyl was play-tested on ALL sides and plays very well throughout with occasional light background noise. Good fidelity, no skips. Early pressing on Warner palm trees label. Cover is fully intact with no splits, light wear, and has initials on front and on one label. Includes color booklet in great shape.
Europe '72 is a live triple album by the Grateful Dead, released in November 1972. It covers the band's tour of Western Europe in April and May that year, and showcases live favourites, extended improvisations and several new songs including "Jack Straw" and "Brown Eyed Women". The album was the first to include pianist Keith Godchaux and his wife, vocalist Donna Jean Godchaux, and the last to feature founding member Ron "Pigpen" McKernan, who died shortly after its release.
The European tour was expensive and logistically complicated, and the band's record company hoped that a live album would recoup its costs. Consequently, the entire tour was recorded, with highlights making it onto the final release. Europe '72 is one of the most commercially successful and critically acclaimed albums by the Dead. It was one of the first triple-record rock albums to be certified gold by RIAA; the album has since been certified double platinum.
Track listing
Side one 1. "Cumberland Blues" Jerry Garcia, Phil Lesh, Robert Hunter April 8, 1972, Empire Pool 5:47 2. "He's Gone" Garcia, Hunter May 10, 1972, Concertgebouw 7:12 3. "One More Saturday Night" Bob Weir May 26, 1972, Lyceum Theatre 4:45
Side two 1. "Jack Straw" Weir, Hunter May 3, 1972, L'Olympia 4:46 2. "You Win Again" Hank Williams May 24, 1972, Lyceum Theatre 3:54 3. "China Cat Sunflower" Garcia, Hunter May 3, 1972, L'Olympia 5:33 4. "I Know You Rider" Trad., arr. Grateful Dead May 3, 1972, L'Olympia 4:55
Side three 1. "Brown-Eyed Women" Garcia, Hunter April 14, 1972, Tivolis Koncertsal 4:55 2. "Hurts Me Too" Elmore James, Marshall Sehorn May 24, 1972, Lyceum Theatre 7:18 3. "Ramble On Rose" Garcia, Hunter May 26, 1972, Lyceum Theatre 6:09
Side four 1. "Sugar Magnolia" Weir, Hunter May 4, 1972, L'Olympia 7:04 2. "Mr. Charlie" Ron "Pigpen" McKernan, Hunter May 23, 1972, Lyceum Theatre 3:40 3. "Tennessee Jed" Garcia, Hunter May 3, 1972, L'Olympia 7:13
Side five 1. "Truckin'" Garcia, Lesh, Weir, Hunter May 26, 1972, Lyceum Theatre 13:08 2. "Epilog" Garcia, Keith Godchaux, Bill Kreutzmann, Lesh, McKernan, Weir May 26, 1972, Lyceum Theatre 4:33
Side six 1. "Prelude" Garcia, K. Godchaux, Kreutzmann, Lesh, McKernan, Weir May 26, 1972, Lyceum Theatre 8:08 2. "Morning Dew" Bonnie Dobson, Tim Rose May 26, 1972, Lyceum Theatre 10:35
The Grateful Dead Jerry Garcia – lead guitar, vocals Bob Weir – rhythm guitar, vocals Phil Lesh – bass guitar, vocals Ron "Pigpen" McKernan – organ, harmonica, vocals Keith Godchaux – piano Bill Kreutzmann – drums Donna Godchaux – backing vocals Robert Hunter – songwriter _____________________________________________
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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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