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I agree about the paper sleeve, they did serve an important function way-back-then. However, you did get a vinyl 45 in 2017, didn't you? How cool is that? As far as contacting GD customer service goes. Why not? Most customer service calls do suck but their hold music always makes me sorry when it's my turn! I don't get your thinking about period band pics instead of psychedelic artwork being included. Isn't that pretty much what The Dead, and every other recording artist has always done? There's been a plethora of band pictures produced, and no doubt, many more to come. Hang in there Zally; Terrapin Nation wasn't built in a day! It's your turn of phrase, "Useless Artwork" that I'm struggling with. Shouldn't, wouldn't, or at least, couldn't those words used together be considered an oxymoron?

I agree about the paper sleeve, they did serve an important function way-back-then. However, you did get a vinyl 45 in 2017, didn't you? How cool is that? As far as contacting GD customer service goes. Why not? Most customer service calls do suck but their hold music always makes me sorry when it's my turn! I don't get your thinking about period band pics instead of psychedelic artwork being included. Isn't that pretty much what The Dead, and every other recording artist has always done? There's been a plethora of band pictures produced, and no doubt, many more to come. Hang in there Zally; Terrapin Nation wasn't built in a day! It's your turn of phrase, "Useless Artwork" that I'm struggling with. Shouldn't, wouldn't, or at least, couldn't those words used together be considered an oxymoron?

they really missed the point on these releases. first of the golden road 45 is not MONO but the lp version in STEREO. as for the covers they should have a photo of the band from the time period not this useless artwork. the singles should of also had a paper sleeve not just he 45 put in to a cardboard one. also my 2nd copy of dark star did not arrive today.can i or will i get any responce toward this problem?

Agree with your comments. Being a fan of 45's, I gravitate to them for the unique mixes. I was hoping this series would mimic the original releases. Instead we get titles only pressed on 7 inch. The stereo mix of Golden Road is inexcusable. The presentation leaves a little to be desired. Sleeves are so big they won't fit into standard '45 plastic covers. I would have prefered paper sleeves or period appropriate sleeves on all of these. A golden opportunity to do something right has gone horribly wrong. What would the public think if American Beauty was released with a different cover and digital remix? 45's deserve the same treatment. And the quality of the record!!! Stealin' had the label peeling off. Dark Star was horribly warped due to the too tight shrink wrap. How hard can it be to press a '45. I have 1600 of them and Dark Star is the only one I have to increase the weight to 2 grams in order for it to play.

The reason VLB part 1&2 isn't part of this release is it was a Japanese only release

I think they really misjudged the market on the 45 releases. The people,I believe, who wanted these were people like me who wanted pristine originals or younger heads who are part of the resurgence of vinyl movement who also wanted pristine originals. I realize that in the US picture sleeves were unusual Dark Star being the biggest exception but European and Japanese releases did have them. Even a release that didn't have one could've had a period appropriate new design. Add to that the fact that some aren't even the same issue...stereo etc. They have done so well over the years with releases it's a shame they missed the boat on this

It was a pleasure meeting you in Dry Creek.Colin

hi, i ordered 2 copies of this 45. only one showed up today. the same thing happened before with the golden road 45.. where is my 2nd 45? is it being sent out in a seperate package? im not very happy bout this at all.

Ok - they really cut corners on this one. No paper inner sleeve. Shrink wrap so tight it warped the record and creased the cover. Audible surface noise on Dark Star. Born Cross Eyed skips every time it hits the warp. Wondering if these things are returnable. Are they? Dead.net doesn't seem to want to guarantee I'll get another if I send it back. And I have to pay for the return!!!!! This was the one single I wanted out of the whole bunch. Given the track record, I won't be re-upping.

are you actually that old guy puppet Jeff Dunham has? relax, cuz.