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Grateful Dead 08/23/1968

Shrine Exposition Hall, Los Angeles, CA
SHNID 116193
Source Summary
flac16; SBD > Various Transfers / Edits (see original info attached) > .flac
Entered by Steve Swartz
Checksums orig-flac-md5, orig-ffp, flac-md5, ffp
Disc Counts 0 / 0
Media Size Compressed: 527.64 MB (553273676 bytes)
Date Circulated
Date Added
09/29/2011
09/29/2011
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Archive Identifier gd1968-08-23.sbd.sniper777.tomP.116193.flac16 ↗

Other Sources
SHNID 52 updated lineage: 8 track multitrack Reels>...
SHNID 143130 Source: SBD > 8 Track Master Reel > PCM > DAT...
SHNID 153116 flac16 Recording Info: Vault Master 8-track...
GRATEFUL DEAD (TomP REMASTER updated)

THE SHRINE-AUDITORIUM; LOS ANGELES, CA.
1968-08-23 ( AUGUST 23RD, 1968)

Source 1 (tracks 01-05): Zomb Post by SNIPER777 - thanks !!
http://zombtracker.the-zomb.com/details.php?id=16739
SBD > Various Transfers / Edits (see original info attached) > .flac
Also contained part of Matrix (08-29-68)

Also available here...
http://www.shnflac.net/details.php?id=c4f451276038aa21cd7bf07d5d476a021d30decc

Changes made (Nero 7 7 8):
Cross-mixed all tracks (80:20)
- Fixed 'hole' in middle of stereo image, instruments clearer, noise reduced
Reduced Right channel by 10-15% to centre stereo image
Fixed balance changes during tracks
Fixed a few minor digi-glitches
Smoothed out transitions between tracks
Volume increase +1dB
...then (Nero 8)
Phase correction +0.03msec
Reduced LH level to 95% to further centre stereo image
Re-tracked
Added flac tags using the included Folder.jpg artwork

and then fixed clipping and balance swings of track 05

Not fixed:
Abrupt cut at the end of The Eleven (tr04)
Consistent (not too high) hiss throughout - couldn't get a noise print that worked
Did not use the poorer sounding Matrix tracks from original post

Quality: An amazing A++ considering the vintage
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The original post sounded really good, but had a typical late 60's mix with instruments
extreme left / right plus a hole in the middle of the stereo image and also phasey /
boomy bass, all of which I fixed (details above).

The last 3 tracks are also released as official bonus tracks on Anthem of the Sun also
on the offical "Two from the Vault" of the next night's performance as a 2007 bonus
third disk of, so I only posted tracks 01-05, but I have clearance from GEMS that these
are OK to include. I have also taken the opportunity to fix some issues on track05, but
have kept the original torrent and file names so if you have that, already, then you can
join in around 50%.

I've also included a 2sec audience overlap called 'Alligator (intro)' so you can edit in
the (slghtly better sounding) official tracks instead if you have the minor editing or
cross-fade skills,

Now you have a truly wonderful quality recording and (IMHO) the best 'classic' Dead
performance that I've heard....

Enjoy !!

01 - That's It For The Other One (12.52)
02 - Dark Star (15.33) >
03 - St Stephen (4.40) >
04 - The Eleven (10.53) (abrupt cut)
05 - Death Don't Have No Mercy (8.02)
06 - Alligator > Drums > Jam > (17.59) >
07 - Caution (Do Not Stop on Tracks) (13.00) >
08 - Feedback (3.11)

Check this useful site for for extensive offical GD release details...

http://www.deaddisc.com/GDFD_Dead_By_Date.htm


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