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I doubt they’re any different, but I was referring to the LP. With all the comments I was a bit concerned that I may have been a bit jumpy on my comments. But after revisiting my vinyl copy, I feel the same way. I LOVE THIS SHOW, but Jerry’s guitar is really low for most of this show. Can I hear him? Absolutely! Just wish it was a bit more clear. Again, not “hating”, just giving my ever so humble opinion.

Brewrow, I have the CD set, and all the songs that you mentioned Jerry sounding low on sound fine to me. He's really low in the 1973 shows, but I just didn't hear what you're talking about. I went back and sampled all the songs you mentioned and he sounds like he's at a normal level. Are you sure it's not your system? Honeyman, if you can afford 2 turntables, you can afford 2 copies of a release, so you don't have to get up to flip the record.

I ordered this from Amazon a couple days ago after first test driving online--what a show! I haven't opened it yet, but Amazon customer service has always been top notch, and I have no doubt that if there's a defect, the return will be a snap. As OP says, Amazon is much cheaper, also. I'm also skeptical about this limited release of 7,500. They said the same thing when they released the Cornell show in vinyl a couple years back, then they promptly pressed a bazillion copies when the first run sold out. I don't buy records to resell and make money, but I went to a lot of effort to make sure I'd get a copy of Cornell, based on the premise that there would only be a limited press. That experience eroded my trust in this outfit no small amount.

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I am having a similar experience, they have replied albeit very slowly - usually a couple of days in between replies. Almost a week for the first reply. I've had a horrible experience thus far. The box I received was banged up and damaged, no fragile label anywhere, one corner of the shipping box was completely ripped open. On a couple of sides - big river especially - had extremely bad and loud popping. On top of that, they should have absolutely notated the sound mixing issues so everyone knew ahead of time. Shady at best. In trying to return them for a refund, they expect you to front the shipping costs, are you freaking kidding me? For a damaged and defective product? Absolutely not - especially with UPS quoting a $41 charge. No way in hell. Still waiting for the response on that one. It's really disappointing and quite frankly insane to see people defending the Side C/Other sound mixing issues. Blind following/ koolaid drinking - how dare anyone question the almighty dead.net team. They are charging $130 and for that price, they absolutely should be held to a higher standard. Not to mention amazon is now selling it for $103 shipped. Really frustrated with this release and this whole experience, was looking forward to the vinyl and even bought an extra copy as a gift. They need to get their ducks in a row.

Sounds like the main mic feed to tape got pulled or tripped over or something and they didn't figure it out for a few songs. The vocals we hear there are bleed from all the PA behind them bleeding in to the instrument mics and probably didn't affect the crowd. At least they've put them all on one side so you can skip if you want, but boy it's hard to skip that lineup of songs. Otherwise loving my vinyl!! The team they have mastering and cutting these things is awesome. Don't change a thing and keep em coming!!

Sorry your Vinyl is scratched. Best bet is to email dr.rhino@rhino.com Hope that helps! KCJ

Can we get more vinyl please. Maybe some E72 or Warlocks '89 shows. Thank you.

I received my 6LP box set that I had preordered for around $130 months ago. So excited when it came, but it had a horrible manufacturer’s defect with a huge gouge across the entire side one of album one. A straight deep groove from the center hole to the edge of the disc. I have emailed dead.net twice in the last 8 days to try and see if I can get an exchange, even if it was just the first album, and NO response. I’m feeling burned by this because I pay a lot of money for every vinyl release and this was my first real issue. I wish customer service would do the right thing and contact me. I agree with the other comments on here about the mixing and general sound quality of the other discs, but honestly I could live with that IF they would exchange the first LP only. There had to be better Wall of Sound converts to choose from that did not have the audio issues, but I’m surprised in the comments to not see anything else about having a gouged side one that is inaudible due to the loud popping. Customer service, please do the right thing and contact me. Thanks!

SteveGold- As mentioned I purchased vinyl from B&N 3rd party vendor for a discounted price. Bad part is shipping might take a little longer. I’ve used this vendor in the past and it took two weeks. In the mean time I lost patience and listened to the CD version today. The CD does have the same issues with the voice fall out on 3 songs which correspond with sides C. Jack Straw, It Must Have Been The Roses, and El Paso. Jerry’s voice is a little low in the mix in Loose Lucy, but after that all is good. Due to this mix it does surprise me a little that they chose this as the show for the LP Box, however maybe it’s because the playing is spectacular and other than this small mix issue this show is about perfect. Even during the mix issue the playing is excellent. Corresponding songs with the LP version...Side A & B are Grate, and I have not found many Loose Lucy’s or China Cat > Riders that I don’t like, side F is also perfectly played classic dead, but the Weather Report Suite > Wharf Rat really does it for me (too bad they did not have enough space to put both on the same side) not too mention the incredible Truckin > Jam. Nice and slow version of Peggy O, and I am also a sucker for pretty much every GDTRFB. Honestly, I can’t really find anything to complain about with this show, especially when you consider that this recording was made as an after thought to a live event almost 45 years ago, by folks who very well could have been psychedelically challenged. Bravo good sirs & ladies....sorry I was late to the party! KCJ Edit: i mention only 3 songs that were affected by vocal dropout...for got to list Sugaree which is good at the beginning and then vocals drop out. I am not deterred...I have listened to all 6 shows at least twice for each show and Portland 74 is definitely my favorite, at least for now, and IMO the sound quality is slightly better on all of the 74 shows, perhaps due to the WOS? Edit #2: just received Vinyl...OMG sound is phenomenal....significantly more warm and crisp than ripped Cd version. I can hear every note of every instrument. If you like vinyl don’t delay! Love Jerry’s back up vocals on Bobby McGee...