Loading...
Tulum's Collection

R.E.M.   10/02/1984

McAllister Auditorium, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA
Source SONY WM-D6 + ECM-139 - AUD0 MASTER
Media FLAC   22 discs
Notes I hope that everyone has enjoyed my "TA archive series" as much as I enjoyed reading the comments.
This year marks my 35th year for taping, trading and collecting live concerts.
The last 6 shows (#95-#100) in the TA Series should be considered my "reserve tapes" featuring rare, sometimes uncirculated captures of my favorite bands. These last shows mark the end to my series.
While these wont be the last postings of mine, it is now time to sit back and watch what other treasures from my favorite bands get posted. Consider my efforts in the "TA series" to be my "shaking of the trees" in the hopes that other collectors come out of the woodwork.

Things have changed over the years from snail mail analog trades through Goldmine, to $30 "live CD's", to the click of a mouse to download a show that was captured less than 24 hours prior.
For many years I have been an unapologetic tape hoarder. This may sound foreign to the youngsters and noobs on here, but there was a time when concerts were traded minute for minute and not shared freely unless you were "in" with the "clique" with like rarities.
Sometimes these trades would take months and therefore a long wait to hear a recently played show.
Over the last few years I have had a change of heart by seeing many old school tapers dig into their boxes of crispy uncirculated D6 masters and unselfishly offer up new "Master series" with many bands that I collect.
Thank you for those that take the time to crawl into your attic to find your old analogs, adjust your azimuth and transfer, track etc. If you have enjoyed my series and have tapes in your parents basement please consider reaching out to those on here who have the tools to proper preserve these treasures before it is too late.
If an analog tape was not traded multiple times, there is a chance that it might not ever get digitized and therefore cease to exist among collectors.

Here we have a completely uncirculated REM Master from the Reckoning tour.
Unfortunately, the recent custodian of the R.H. Master collection could not locate Part 2 which was very likely unlabeled and or used for part of a different show.
This Master has never been traded, copied or circulated until recently.
There is another version of this show circulating as a complete Master, however it was recorded in the front row and lacks clarity.
This version has what the other does not since it was recorded in the balcony offers crisp highs and a balanced mix of instruments for your listening pleasure.
There has been a lot of early REM shows coming out of the woodwork over the past few years.
Thank you for those who spend the time to remaster, transfer, re-speed and share.
I am always interested in REM from the 80's but my interest drops off after Green like many long time fans.
Trades Allowed Yes
Owned by Tulum · Last Updated Feb 22, 2026