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History of the Grateful Dead Volume 1 - Bear's Choice. Issued on Bear Tracks Colored Splatter vinyl. VERY LIMITED. This is the most rare and coveted SOLD OUT DEAD.NET EXCLUSIVE Version.

Only 5,000 Made!

The Grateful Dead's first true archival album, Bear's Choice, was lovingly produced as a tribute to Pigpen shortly after he passed by none other that the Dead's original soundman and benefactor, Owsley Stanley, aka Bear. Drawing from live shows recorded three years earlier by Bear at the Fillmore East in New York City, Bear's Choice captures the Dead at an essential moment of their history, as they were about to record Workingman's Dead (and shortly thereafter, American Beauty), and were transitioning into becoming Americana pioneers, while never losing touch with their psychedelic improvisational roots. Three of the eight songs on the album are sung by Pigpen, with Side 1 being the definitive example of early Acoustic Dead, and Side 2 being electric blues and rock & roll, with Pigpen leading the charge on both tracks on the second side. This has been re-mastered by David Glasser using Plangent Processes from the original analog 2-track tapes recorded live by Bear and has never sounded better.

Track List

Side I

Katie Mae

Dark Hallo

I’ve Been All Around This World

Wake Up Little Susie

Black Peter

Side II

Smokestack Lightnin’

Hard To Handle

Vinyl Release - New and Sealed Experience the classic sounds of the Grateful Dead with their Bear's Choice 50th Anniversary vinyl record, DEADNET EXCLUSIVE (5000 made), limited edition splatter vinyl features the band's iconic music and is a must-have for any vinyl record collector.

The record showcases the band's unique style and features their popular tracks. This vinyl is perfect for those who appreciate classic rock and roll and is sure to be a cherished addition to any music collection. Get your hands on this exclusive vinyl today.