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Winterland 1973: The Complete Recordings


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Winterland 1973: The Complete Recordings
11/9, 10, 11/73 
San Francisco, California
9-CD Box Set

San Francisco’s Winterland Arena was home court during one of the Dead’s most glorious eras, and Winterland gigs there were not just events, they became an institution. Grateful Dead played more shows there than any other artist, including the venue’s epic closing in 1978. This nine-disc box set captures every mind-bending note recorded at Winterland during the band's legendary three-night residency in November 1973—a run of shows that Grateful Dead archivist David Lemieux argues is among the very finest contained within the band’s vast tape vault.  Winterland 1973, is the long awaited “Complete Run” follow-up to the ecstatically received Fillmore West 1969: The Complete Recordings, which sold out almost immediately in 2005.

Housed in in a deluxe archival box, Winterland 1973  contains a portfolio of 72 previously unreleased tracks, presented in HDCD and mastered from the original two-track soundboard tapes using a cutting-edge process that delivers unparalleled sound quality. We’re certain that these recordings are among the very finest two-tracks ever produced. The box also includes an in-depth 28 page booklet and two surprise pieces of memorabilia from the Winterland era.


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  • The time has come.

    Reviewed By: Coconut Phil

    This will be a great edition to my vault, really looking forward to playing these shows. Our time to jam has come. Live free, lets hope the wars will end and peace will come. Phil in SC. 3/18/08

  • Fasten Your Seat Belts

    Reviewed By: PHILIP WOLF

    I have a Low-Quality Cassete Tape of the 11/11/73 Second Set. I was lucky enough to Trade for this Tape back in the Mid 1980's, and it is without doubt One of the Finest Sets of Grateful Dead Music that you are gonna get from the Vault. This One has 'Classic' written all over it...Sign me up for this One, Winterland was my favorite place to see The Dead, and as I missed this Run of November 73, I am ready to take a ride with this one...Dark Star, Dark Star, Dark Star !!!

  • april fools day merry prankster

    Reviewed By: alden counsell

    wow!!!9 *stars* plus uno bonuso fenerrio psyched ordered 13 march sent april 1 every winterland show wow111!!! nov.73run wowww!!! 2 nd day air rec. apr.3 april fools surprise!!! java tweek joe cya n.b. mass.

  • Broken leg shows

    Reviewed By: Zomby D Wulf

    Oh how I do remember these shows, I had just spent 10 months in the Hospital for a Motorcycle wreak and was still in a full leg cast and on crutches, but I was still up front in the Phil zone for all 3 shows . I have been waiting a long time for these.What great memories. Fresh crab, french bread, and wine at Aliotos on the warf, then shows to rival any others.

  • winterland 1973 t bonus

    Reviewed By: fatboylivesinusa

    wow good vibes to all who had a hand in this project it is a very well put together piece of grateful dead history from the graphics on the box and the booklet is beyound perfection evrey detail is of days gone by. the music is crisp and clean and all the little exrtas were appricated i am glad i did buy this before it is gone forever dont think just do it buy this for your collection. i will cherrish this set as my late parents gave me the tickets to all 3 shows for my bd in 73. thanks mom and dad i miss you but will think of you every time i listen to this fantastic set of dead history. peace

  • Exactly Perfect!!

    Reviewed By: Victor Gallegos

    This is the most exactly perfect box set of complete run of shows ever! The sound is awesome, the packaging is awesome. Ok! i'm a little excited, but don't wait, you'll need add this to your collection a.s.a.p. before it's gone.

  • Thank you,

    Reviewed By: Wally Gator

    This is the Kinda stuff that people refer to as the Good 'ol Grateful Dead! It sounds like they're feelin' right at home. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you, Thank you, Thank you, Thank you, Thank you, Thank you, Thank you, Thank you,

  • Great

    Reviewed By: James

    This set is awsome! But the outer box design is a little lame. The design above should have been the front of the box.

  • This will be hard to top...

    Reviewed By: Stephen J. Butler

    From the intricate packaging, to the "extras," to the crystal clear and phenomenal music within, Winterland 1973 is arguably the greatest Vault release put out to date. My only gripe is the use of cardboard sleeves instead of digipaks. This will be hard to top, but I can't wait to see them try! How about a massive Europe '72 run?

  • thats what I'm talkin about!

    Reviewed By: jensenjohn

    Just got the box set today when I czame home for lunch break! Like an early xmas present! Sounds great, Saturday show tops, wish I were there! Every time I hear a GD release for the 1st time, its like coming home, putting on some comfy clothes, and firing up. Probably cause thats exactly what I do!

  • This Is The Coolest Box Set Ever

    Reviewed By: mike stewart

    The Box Set Is Flawless.Once You Look Threw It You Can See How Much Work Went Into Making It A Cool design.As Far As The Show's The Sound Is Great And As Well Of The Additude And Performence Of The Band.This Is A Better Box Set Than The Filmore West Set!!! Thanx

  • Great box

    Reviewed By: Bookah

    Just got mine in the mail yesterday. Well worth the money! Shows are great, packaging excellent. All in all, looks like you got everything "exactly perfect" this time.

  • Winterland 73 Box Set: Sound quality not the best

    Reviewed By: HERR DOKTOR

    Yes, the long awaited Winterland '73 shows. The insert mentions these discs were made from 2-track tapes and that they "you will find this reproduction better than any other two-track recording of this vintage..." Yeah, well that's true but it ain't sayin' much. This set doesn't come close to the FW '69 box of a few years back. Too much crowd/background noise, voices, especially Jerry, are nearly inaudible in spots. But the music is outstanding as I knew it would be. Is this worth $100? Probably. Am I a bit disappointed? Yes. Enjoy, it's better than tapes.

  • happyhappyjoyjoymerryprankster

    Reviewed By: alden counsell

    rec.april3 incredible art work extras cooooool !!!felt like a little boy on x-mas morning dew sandwichedbetween playin'unclejohn'sjam shweet wow!!! stillsampling everythinsshweeeeet box(case) trippy good ol' grateful dead what else!!!cya java tweek joe n.b. mass.peace love JAH RULES!!!

  • Good but could be better

    Reviewed By: stopbath

    The music is great, but compared to the other times the dead played Winterland, this run is overrated!! Listen to the GD Movie soundtrack and closing at Winterland. In my opinion those shows were much better and more inspiring!! This box set is mellow and laid back. If that is your thing, then this will be heaven. I do not understand why Rhino did not pick the best three or four nights from the late fall tour of 73. I mean the Dead played El Paso Texas (the one and only time in history)!! I enjoy this box, but maybe I am not a 1973 deadhead. Buy it, support the folks at Rhino, the remaining members of the DEAD, you might like it, that is what matters anyway, not my opinion of it!!

  • Winterland 1973

    Reviewed By: Albrecht

    This is just so nice - from the case to the music! I need a Grateful Dead-holliday to be able to take it all in...it will provide joy for weeks to come...essential in any decent dead-collection. Thanx!

  • Winterland 1973

    Reviewed By: Francesco Banterle

    The box arrived on 23.04.2008. I have no words simply fantastic great edition 10 stars Many Thanks Francesco Italy 04/24/2008

  • Great shows

    Reviewed By: HomebrewingDeadHead

    I think the music and the shows are pretty strong here. I agree that in a many places, Jerry's voice is very quiet - could be louder. Some great stuff on here. So many standouts, too many to name. Great box set and tons of good music in here. One gripe is Donna. I know she gets slammed alot, but in the early years with the Dead, I don't think she added any value. I love Playin' in the Band, but it's hard to listen to her scream and shriek on this song. I wish they could edit her out or just lower her vocals. Too often she overtakes Bobby and Jerry in many songs and that is not a good thing IMO. Overall - great box set, great shows and a decent price IMO. It comes to $10 a CD with the bonus disc.

  • Good Ol' Grateful Dead

    Reviewed By: kenneth duncan

    WOW! Well worth the wait! One of the most interesting and perhaps understated Dark Stars ever! Laid back!!! Thumpin' Phil licks! What are you waiting for? Buy it!

  • What more can be said?

    Reviewed By: Dave McRoberts

    Awesome sounding, awesome packaging, awesome band! Thank you Rhino and GDP! :)

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