Limited edition 180-gram two LP set, on audiophile vinyl for the first time

Mastered from the original Warner Bros. Grateful Dead and Arista Records tapes by Joe Reagoso at Friday Music Studios with Kevin Gray

In 2003, the good folks at Warner Bros. Records and Rhino Entertainment compiled an amazing compact disc overview of the Grateful Dead's most memorable and fan driven favorites simply titled The Very Best Of Grateful Dead. This collection featured the brilliant and sorely missed vocals and guitar musings of Jerry Garcia, the rockin' guitar and vocals of Bob Weir, the driving bass and vocals of Phil Lesh, the powerful drums of Bill Kreuztmann, Tom Constanten and Mickey Hart, the great Donna Jean Godchaux on vocals, plus the sorely missed keyboard wizardry of Ron McKernan, Keith Godchaux and Brent Mydland.

This mammoth 17-song collection has something for everybody as it culls tracks not only from the Warner vaults, but from the Grateful Dead label and Artista Records period of the band's output. Therefore, a good majority of the hits and definitive Dead tracks are included on this career compendium of songs which will forever stand the test of time.

Their most familiar songs from Workingman's Dead and American Beauty are featured with tracks like "Casey Jones," "Uncle John's Band," "Truckin'" and "Sugar Magnolia." Plus even more Grateful Dead anthems from their own Grateful Dead label are included like "The Music Never Stopped," "Eyes Of The World" and "U.S. Blues," most of which featured the memorable lyrics of Robert Hunter. The later Arista era is also highlighted with massive smash hits like "Touch of Grey" and more rockers like "Fire On The Mountain" and "Estimated Prophet."

For this special limited edition release, Friday Music is also including for the first time, the original compact disc cover artwork in a gatefold format, featuring a bevy of rare photos, as well as a complete LP vinyl full color discography. And as always, they include a protective vinyl sleeve for the fine album cover and poly-lined sleeves for each of the audiophile vinyl discs to help keep your musical investment in mint shape.

Track Listing
1. Truckin'
2. Touch Of Grey
3. Sugar Magnolia
4. One More Saturday Night
5. Casey Jones
6. Uncle John's Band
7. Friend Of The Devil
8. Franklin's Tower
9. Estimated Prophet
10. The Golden Road (To Unlimited Devotion)
11. Eyes Of The World
12. Box Of Rain
13. U. S. Blues
14. One More Saturday Night
15. Fire On The Mountain
16. The Music Never Stopped
17. Hell In A Bucket
18. Ripple