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I bought the ltd ed blu ray/cd set, the basic release dvd/cd set, as well as the vinyl. the vinyl set is better then early reports are showing. flat, centered, with no no-fill or packaging smudges/scuffs. Sound is a marked improvement over every copy of this Ive had over the years.. essential release;this is the moment I have been calling for above all others to be released from the Deads cannon. the real treat here is the tru hd 24/96 blu ray and the amazing sound.....yes, the amazing sound

my only complaint is that I had to go buy the "mass" release dvd/cd set at my local shop to get the free poster since there was no reward for preorders on dead.net
 
Anyone watched that Sunshine Daydream official release?
Blu Ray or DVD?
Compare it to the online versions available?

Thanks
 
Mowgli said:
Anyone watched that Sunshine Daydream official release?
Blu Ray or DVD?
Compare it to the online versions available?

Thanks
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the blu ray is the way to go, tru HD 24/96 for sure!! It really pops!, even if the original source material is from 16mm, its fantastic... Oh and to SEE the Bird Song finally!! wow

exquisite sound on the cds also. The sound.... Its like learning this show all over again as I have studied it for years with the avail boards. Hand over fist beyond anything thats been avail over the years. The vinyl release is packaged very well and the sound is good here as well, its been a dream of mine to own this release on vinyl.

I bought each release(I picked up the dvd/cd locally so I could get the free poster, the blu ray and vinyl I purchased from dead.net so I got the limited edition extras) Go with the blu ray
 
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Original Arista pressing. Killer sound as Betty and Dan Healy were involved. Pristine sound from the stage and you really get a feeling of being in the room in the moment with these LPs. Definitely a "Top 10" live LP in my collection.
 
Yay! Sunshine Daydream DVD & Blu-Ray sets dropped on my front porch!
If the CDs sound half as good as the packaging looks, i'll be very stoked. Too bad i have to get ready for work now. They really went all out on these, didn't they?
 
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Show 'n tell time again kids. 6216/12500. Superb job with the CDs. The inbetween songs stage announcements and Bob in an esp. bitchy mood is a laugh. Best version. Full stop. Some of the best 1972 "Bird Song," "Playin'," "Greatest Story," "Sing Me Back Home" & "Dark Star" versions are here. I've listened to my tapes for years, so i know this show very well. It doesn't top the best Europe '72 gigs, but it's a goodie and deserves a spot in any serious DEAD collection.

Now i need to finally get a TV to watch the DVD. I couldn't think of a better reason to get a new idiot box. :D
 
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Jahrhundert Halle; Frankfurt, West Germany 04/26/72
Different mix than the Hundred Year Hall 1995 2CD set.
I prefer this one. :thmbsp:
 
hmmm...:scratch2: which one sounds better, Dick's Picks 5 or 27? The excellent recording quality stands out on both. And both are outstanding performances. :thmbsp:

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The Creamery show is epic. Fave part is the announcement about the water truck being akin to the "sh tter". My tapes are super clean, and am wondering about the surface noise of SSDD.

Spun Greek Theater July 1985. Show starter of Dancin>Bird Song. Rollicking 1st set. The filler on side B is the Dark Star encore from the previous show. Another announcement "Trying something for just one night" (sic). What a hoot. I do enjoy this era. Seems like a lot of the shows from this time period sound light and happy.
 
"Tales of the Great Rum Runners" by Robert Hunter, Round records 1st release

Spinning this one this am to get the juices flowing for his performance tonight at the Capitol Theater in Portchester. Ended up with front row/dead center, so needless to say Im stoked!!

prob gonna throw a few shows in the car for the ride down
 
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