Label: Grateful Dead Productions
Reissued 9/29/2023, Originally released 1973
50th Anniversary Remaster of the debut album from the band’s own label, GRATEFUL DEAD RECORDS. With the recent passing of founding member Ron “Pigpen” McKernan and temporary exit of drummer, Mickey Hart, this 1973 release introduces a fresh lineup that includes newest members Keith and Donna Godchaux on keys and vocals. Features“Eyes Of The World,” “Stella Blue,” and “Mississippi Half-Step.” 50th Anniversary Remaster by David Glasser, with Plangent Processes tape restoration and speed correction. Produced for Release by David Lemieux.12” Vinyl Picture, Limited Edition of 15,000.
Track listing:
- Mississippi Half-Step Uptown Toodeloo
- Let Me Sing Your Blues Away
- Row Jimmy
- Stella Blue
- Here Comes Sunshine
- Eyes of the World
- Weather Report Suite
CD Only
- Eyes of the World (Demo)
- Here Comes Sunshine (Demo)
- Weather Report Suite (Live at McGaw Memorial Hall, Northwestern University, Evanston, Il, 11/1/73)
- Morning Dew (Live at McGaw Memorial Hall, Northwestern University, Evanston, Il, 11/1/73)
- Playing in the Band, Pt. 1 (Live at McGaw Memorial Hall, Northwestern University, Evanston, Il, 11/1
- Uncle John's Band (Live at McGaw Memorial Hall, Northwestern University, Evanston, Il, 11/1/73)
- Playing in the Band, Pt. 2 (Live at McGaw Memorial Hall, Northwestern University, Evanston, Il, 11/1
- Mississippi Half-Step Uptown Toodeloo (Live at McGaw Memorial Hall, Northwestern University, Evanston)