THE GRATEFUL DEAD Wake Of The Flood 1973 UK GD RECORDS MINT
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THE GRATEFUL DEAD Wake Of The Flood 1973 UK GD RECORDS MINT
THE GRATEFUL DEADWake Of The Flood
1973 UK Grateful Dead Records (K 49301) FIRST PRESSING
The first release on Grateful Dead Records
BEAUTIFUL COPY WHICH LOOKS UNPLAYED AND SOUNDS LIKE NEW
PRESSED WITH THE FIRST ISSUE GD PICTURE LABELS
MATRIX: GD-01-A-M10 K 49301 A1 / GD-01-B-M10 K 49301 B1
THE RECORD IS HOUSED IN A MATT COVER "Sleeve printed and made in England by MacNeill Press Ltd., London, SE1"
COMPLETE WITH THE ORIGINAL PLAIN WHITE INNER WITH UK PATENT NUMBER AND "MADE IN ENGLAND" PRINTED IN BLUE
After satisfying their nine-title/dozen-disc deal with Warner Brothers, the Dead began their own record labels: Grateful Dead Records (for group releases) and Round Records (for solo projects).
Wake of the Flood was the first Dead disc issued entirely under the band's supervision -- which also included manufacturing and marketing.
It had been nearly three years since American Beauty -- their previous and most successful studio album to date -- and, as always, the Dead had been honing the material in concert. A majority of the tracks had been incorporated into their live sets -- some for nearly six months -- prior to entering the recording studio. This gave the band a unique perspective on the material, much of which remained for the next 20-plus years as staples of their concert performances. However, the inspiration and magic of the Grateful Dead's music has always been a challenge to capture in the non-reciprocal confines of a studio. Therefore, while Wake of the Flood was certainly as good -- if not arguably better than -- most of their previous non-live efforts, it falls far short of the incendiary performances the band was giving during this era. There are a few tracks that do tap into some of the Dead's jazzier and exceedingly improvisational nature. "Eyes of the World" contains some brilliant ensemble playing -- although the time limitations inherent in the playback medium result in the track fading out just as the Dead start to really cook. Another highlight is Bob Weir's "Weather Report Suite," which foreshadows the epic proportions that the song would ultimately reach. In later years, the band dropped the opening instrumental "Prelude," as well as "Part One," choosing to pick it up for the extended "Let It Grow" section. The lilting Jerry Garcia ballad "Stella Blue" is another track that works well in this incarnation and remained in the Dead's rotating set list for the remainder of their touring careers
Side One:
Mississippi Half-Step Uptown Toodeloo (5:42)
Let Me Sing Your Blues Away (3:15)
Row Jimmy (7:11)
Stella Blue (6:22)
Side Two:
Here Comes Sunshine (4:37)
Eyes Of The World (5:16)
Weather Report Suite (12:40)
LABELS: MINT
An immaculate set of labels.
No spindle traces or any sign the record has ever been played
VINYL Visual: MINT
Both surfaces are unmarked and shine like-new
VINYL Audio: MINT
Plays perfectly throughout with nothing to fault the deep, rich, warm sound.
No clicks, ticks or pops and beautifully clean
SLEEVE: EXCELLENT
Apart from some storage rub on the bottom edge the cover is clean and unmarked and all spine text is clear and bold
POST & PACKING:
A PROTECTIVE POLY SLEEVE, NEW ANTI-STATIC LINER, QUALITY BOX (NOT ENVELOPE) MAILER AND AMPLE STIFFENERS ARE ALWAYS USED TO ENSURE THAT YOUR RECORD ARRIVES SAFELY
UK: £5.00 (Recorded Delivery)
EUROPE: Airmail: £15.00 (International Tracked)
INTERNATIONAL: Airmail: £25.00 (International Tracked)
DUE TO THE CURRENT CIRCUMSTANCES I WILL ONLY BE POSTING ONCE A WEEK ON FRIDAY
Combined Post: Additional records £1 (UK) £2 (Europe including Russia) £3 (International)
Guarantee: All records are unconditionally guaranteed (including sealed and/or unplayed) and I will offer a complete, no quibble refund upon return of the item should you not be pleased with it in any way 1292 (GS 8.3.6 (1292))
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