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Best source for set lists?

Hi there, I don't know if this is the right place for this question but figured someone here would know the answer... I am wondering what the best source for complete Grateful Dead set lists is? A friend used to have the entire Deadbase memorized. It was amazing, you could test him!! I see there is Taper's Compendium as well (volumes 1-3???), and my friend said this is more complete? What say youz? Thanks guys!

@Stella Moon

Try the Shows & Lyrics section on this page (Look Up). Float your cursor over it, then go to 'Shows by Year', pick a year, then a show. The set list is usually integrated into that show page, or someone has kindly placed it in the comments (thanks hockey_john).

Thank You

WilfredT. Will do!

Deadlists

The Deadlist project is also a great resource - posters, handbills and tickets for almost every show as well as setlists...they are amazing there.

J-card art

As much as the digital age has allowed the old tapes to be cleaned up and made to sound better on cd or through a computer, it does not sound right until it is put onto tape and played through a vintage system with old cabinet speakers. At least that is my preference. That said, I resurrected my tape collection and have been able to acquire a ton of killer tapes. I am looking for blank/templets for j-card inserts. I have hundreds of tapes that need them so I am open to any designs or leads. Thank you, Steve

"Live Dead" Jcards

I also am looking to aquired Jcards so that I can clean up my collection of GD tapes. Does anybody have any info on the JCards that seemed to be mass produced specifically for Dead tapes? They often had "Live Dead" or some variation of that, printed on the spine and a stock photo of either Jerry, Bobby, or Phil on the front. Any info on these types of Jcards, or any other mass produced GD J cards would be very much appreciated.

does anyone have a primo 1993 w/Corrina & Estimated phophet

there favorite show with songs Corrina and Estimated prophet and/or Shoreline Ampitheatre 1993 show with these songs,will send blank cds or postage :}

3/27/93

Reply if interested, it also had comes a time and the final Casey Jones

3/27/93 tape

I am very interested!

@3/27/93

pm me your email and I will send you an ALAC HD rip compatible w iTunes, you can rip your own discs...

3/27/93

I have that tape. From my recollection, it is a digital source but the levels are low. Great show though. Check it out if you can!

3/27/93 show :}|

What can I send you for that show I'll send postage and trade if its cool :}

3/27/93 show :}|

What can I send you for that show I'll send postage and trade if its cool :}

3/27/93

I would spin them, but the tapes seem to have been lost to the ether! I just checked and I don't have them anymore :-( I have a bunch of other 1993 shows, but that one is missing!

Looking for Alpine Valley 7/19/89

Hello friends, I'm looking for a recording of this show to give as a gift. CD or DVD hopefully. Thank you in advance!!

gifts for hubs

My husband told me to check out a user named brianhahne in order to find old releases at decent prices. There are a couple of Dick's Picks I still need to find (3, 4, 24, 28), as well as the Bay Area Pure Jerry - but not if it costs $300+. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

best thing to do

would be to send a PM to brianhahne. He posts pretty often, but he might miss this.

georgiajett

I think his eBay username is houcatdad. Here are his current listings: http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_ftrt=901&_fsradio=%26LH_SpecificSeller%…

Trading

Looking for a resource for trading CD-R. Have done the Vines but I remember a vibrant tape trading network back in the day and want to rebuild my collection. Enjoying 6-20-74 on archive.org right now but the streaming doesn't help in my car or out by the pool. Any help much appreciated. Will trade what I have as well as postage, blanks, etc.

Dave's Picks Vol. 7

I was not a subscriber two years ago and missed a very important show that I attended. Looking for a CD of Dave's Picks Vol 7. PM me if you can help out, I would greatly appreciate it! Thanks! Doc

DaP 5-11?

Hi there, was wondering if anyone had any reasonably priced copies of Dave's 5-11. Don't mind paying a little more as I know these are out of print, but some of the prices on flea bay are a joke. Also in search,of Winterland 1977. Thanks, and PM if any leads would be appreciated

Tapes

I really like the sound that ya get from tapes. If anyone has any laying around that they'd be willing to pass on to a young dead fan it'd be much appreciated!

Free FLAC/SHN shows

Does anyone want some discs with shows from 1982, 1987, 1988 and 1979, as well as some Jerry 1974? About 20 discs, 4 shows on average on each disc. I am moving stuff from disc to external hard drives and want to get rid of the discs. If people are interested, I will have many more to offer. PM me

Pay it Forward

This mostly-80s dstache stash is ready to go on to its next home. PM me if interested! There's nothing you can hold for very long.

Looking for Reconstruction shows

Does anyone have, or know where can be found, some Reconstruction shows? I know there must be recordings, as there was a Dear Prudence from a Reconstruction show included on The Best of Jerry discs.Any help would be great--Matt

Reconstruction shows

Did you ever find any of these?

CDR Trading~ Looking for high quality soundboards~

I'd love to trade high quality soundboards for high quality soundboards~ 60's and 70's preferably......any takers?

Looking to trade GD shows

I have over 1900 shows in MP3 format on my hard drive and looking to add shows I don't have with trade for those you may not have. Thanks.

Tapes

If anyone has any tapes they would like to get rid of I would love a few.I have been looking for Dead bootlegs for a while.

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Looking for the

Looking for the following: Dave's Picks Vol. 8 Dead SNL Appearances ('78 & '80) Two '72 Waterbury, CT shows send me an e-mail or pm socko@snet.net

Looking for the

Looking for the following: 9/23/72 Palace Theater Waterbury, CT 9/24/72 Palace Theater Waterbury, CT send me an e-mail or pm socko@snet.net

New to the dead and looking for tapes

I am desperately trying to get a hold of some dead tapes someone else has made. I know I could go on archive.org and make my own but I really am looking for someone to guide me by sending me tapes of their favorite shows. I'm willing to send blanks and pay postage. I have tremendous respect for the tapers who was there and am asking if anyone would be open to sending me some tapes. It would mean the world to me. Thanks in advance for reading this and considering it. Please PM me if this is something you would be open to.

Looking for the

Looking for the following: 4/22/79 Spartan Stadium, San Jose State U, San Jose, CA send me an e-mail or pm socko@snet.net

Looking for the

Looking for the following: 9.24.72 (30T) 30 trips box set Brent shows (1979 to 1989) send me an e-mail or pm socko@snet.net

79 Spartan Stadium San Jose, CA

I was at that concert, still have the t-shirt. Wasn't that Brett's first concert appearance? I have hundreds of taped concerts but don't think I have that concert but I'll check.

Seeking 11/30/79, SBD if possible,has sentimental value bigtime!

I am seeking a good quality recording of the 11/30/79 show, Stanley Theatre, Pittsburgh. It was a first date with a life partner and would like to make a Christmas present of it. Archive.org has several SBDs and an great sounding Matrix - for streaming only, of course. I'd like to have a CD copy to give as a gift. Lots to trade if that needs to be part of the deal. Thanks in advance!

Did you get a copy of the show?

If not, I can send you a copy. Do you have a collection of other shows? I need 5/12/92, 4/15/91, 10/13/89, 3/22/89 and some others. Would love to trade if interested. Thanks. (deadfan@mailnew.com)

I'd be interested in trading shows with you

Can you send me an email to deadfan@mailnew.com and I can send you what I have and what I need? Thanks. Gerry

New deadheads looking for more

Hello everyone,My close friend, my girlfriend, and I have all become deadheads within the past year. We continue to go deeper and deeper each passing month. I have gotten to point where I am hoping to get some tapes to listen to. If anyone has extra tapes they would like to pass on to a new deadhead to experience please message me. For faster/more convenient response email me at gulatherogress@gmail.com We can work out the arrangements. Thank you very much for your time.

Seeking Full Shows/Sets cassette tapes

Looking for donations, willing to trade I only have about 35 max tapes, most material from 60's and early 70's and then a bunch of scattered shows. Also have "emergency crew tape." pm me or email me at wizards61@hotmail.com.

Any 90's shows on tape

SEEKING donations of cassette tapes of any 90's show preferably 1992-1995 but hey, ill take what I can get.

Will happily re-home your tapes!

My young daughter has followed her parents’ footsteps and become very into the Dead. She doesn’t have her own computer to throw on shows so tapes would be great for her - I passed on my collection of 400 before she was born. We’d especially love anything with fun fan art / crazy cases / etc. All eras more than welcome! Thanks.

looking for new experiences

I just want to keep listening. Contact me if you have tapes,cd's you can pass along. Really interested in WOS shows.

Tapes

I have about 45 miscellaneous tapes,some with neat cases, are you interested and would you be willing to pay for just the shipping? Please PM me.

400 tape collection - free

I have at least 400 cassette tapes in my storage unit that I would like to give away for free. They are a combination of soundboards and audience recordings. All periods but heaviest concentration is from the 80's. They are in a state of utter chaos, in a very large and quite heavy plastic storage container. This is way too heavy to ship, so must pickup in person. I live in Big Sur, CA and the storage unit is next to the Monterey Airport. There are certainly a number of excellent audience recordings made by a friend and those are not in circulation. The tapes cases are fun, many decorated, harking back to that time when I was young in the 80's and had loads of time on my hands. PM me if you are interested.

WANTED: Reel to Reel Tape Bootlegs

I'm looking for those late 60's and 70's bootleg recordings on reel to reel tape. Any good bands of the era, especially Grateful Dead!Looking to dust them off just one more time, gonna make them shine! Let me know what you got! Thank you, Joe Seehusen 612-701-3456 Arvada, CO jseehusen@yahoo.com

5/4/77 - The Palladium, NYC

I don't own or trade cassettes anymore, BUT I've got a soundboard of this one on two discs and I'll offer it up for free to the first three people who promise to share it with anyone who isn't able to get a copy from me. Shoot me a PM. SET 1: Mississippi Half-Step Big River They Love Each Other New Minglewood Blues It Must Have Been the Roses Cassidy Deal Looks Like Rain Brown Eyed Women Dancin' in the Streets SET 2: Estimated Prophet Scarlet Begonias Fire on the Mountain Terrapin Station Playin' in the Band Comes a Time Playin' in the Band NO ENCORE For reviews of this performance, go to: http://headyversion.com/show/711/grateful-dead/1977-05-04/

ISO Tapes

HEY NOW! ISO tapes to play in my car for my own listening pleasure! I don't have any bootlegs besides a rat dog show I taped off the radio & some max creek shows I taped myself. Shoot me a message! Thanks! IKO IKO!

Obsessed!

I had an amazing guy from a Dead Facebook group recently gift me many JGB cd’s that were all from tapers and I am OBSESSED with the sound. I mean I’ve been listening to the Dead since I was a little kid but to hear the rawness of this sound just takes it to another level! When they kick into a song and the crowd erupts I can close my eyes and picture myself standing there in person. I’m sure many of you know what I’m talking about and it’s a bit embarrassing I’m so late to the game. If anyone has ANY old tapes I would be happy to work something out. JGB is incredible but I would die to hear some tapes of some Dead shows. If you’d like to email me that would probably be best. Cheers :-) billstiner@gmail.com

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October 22, 2025 - 1:10pm

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michaelz

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Box o' tapes

Queen Jane: I will reply to you privately.
October 16, 2025 - 12:05am

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ms.queen.jane@…

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Well that is just one of the…

Well that is just one of the greatest stories ever told isnt it? #NFA
October 16, 2025 - 12:04am

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ms.queen.jane@…

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Hey Now...

Hi how are you? I would love to trade you for what you have on tape for anything you wouldl like on any sort of media and I am willing to pay for shipping. My husband started taping in 89 and everything we have ( which is all SBDs and LL) of 65-95 are from the board to Dat to CD-- do you have an email I can send my BLINQ card- click the link- see what I do and hopefully you pick me- also, do they include the original Jcards or tape jackets? Again, pick me !
ha! thank you! Queen Jane

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queen_jane@darkstardeadheads.com
October 13, 2025 - 3:40pm

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michaelz

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Box o' tapes

I still have the box of tapes. I will reply privately to those who responded already.
October 4, 2025 - 3:05pm

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philbahmbsbassist87

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Tapes

Just starting my tape journey. I would be eternally grateful for any advice, I would be super willing to lay down some bass tracks as an exchange for any tapes! (i hope you play guitar! haha)... I bought some online and they were just taped shows from someone's computer or severely degraded...
September 29, 2025 - 6:22pm

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bchunias23

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Interested in any tapes

Hi there, if anyone one is parting with tales, CDs or vinyl of anything Grateful Dead material I would happily take it in my collection. Thank you!
September 3, 2025 - 4:08pm

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michaelz

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It's just a Box of Tapes...

...I don't know who put it there? Actually, I did. Clearing out some old home storage and am offering them up for free (plus shipping). A bit more specifically, it's 55 audio cassettes of Grateful Dead (1969-1995) and 17 of various other bands (Garcia Band, Phish, Zero, etc.). I don't have a written list of them but I can email a photo showing the labels. Send me a private message here if interested. Thanks!
August 9, 2025 - 4:28am

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boneheadNH

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Bob Weir/Ratdog show 8/9/95

My audience tape of this show is now up at Archive dot org. The soundboard's been there forever but this is the only aud. of this show anywhere online. See what it was like to be in that room with Bobby that night
July 12, 2025 - 3:09pm

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Dead-Roasted

Search for Grateful Dead at this site (piece it back together):

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July 12, 2025 - 2:55pm

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marshman

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Bob/Phil improv teaching session(s)

IIRC Shortly after Jerry passed and the band retired their name, Bob and Phil held one or more sessions for Bay area high schoolers about improvising musically. Being Dead adjacent, I figure there must be tape(s) of the session(s). Is there any way to access these lessons? I'd love to pass them on to my high schooler to learn improvisation techniques. TIA