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VMP ANTHOLOGY

The Story of the Grateful Dead

2nd Edition. Told through eight albums / 14 LPs (four classic studio four legendary live albums), curated by VMP.

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The Dead created a blueprint for how all types of sound could coexist harmoniously. Being true misfits themselves, the Grateful Dead offered a place for outsiders to gather, welcoming all comers that lived by a code that, simplified to its purest essence, seemed to translate to something like: Be real.
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MC Taylor
Hiss Golden Messenger

A great series unfolds in episodes

...and the best stories are told in chapters. We're reinventing the box set experience as VMP and the Grateful Dead take listeners on a joyride through one of the deepest catalogs and richest legacies in rock history. This eight album, 14 LP collection connects the Dead's history, subculture and lore to modern relevance and mainstream music culture. While the box will ship with all eight albums inside, the exclusive podcast will guide you through opening the records at specific points on our four-week journey.

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EPISODE ONE
Workingman's Dead (1970)
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EPISODE ONE
American Beauty (1970)
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EPISODE TWO
Live/Dead (1969)
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EPISODE TWO
Europe ‘72 (1972)
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EPISODE THREE
Wake of the Flood (1973)
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EPISODE THREE
Terrapin Station (1977)
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EPISODE FOUR
Reckoning (1981)
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EPISODE FOUR
Without a Net (1990)

What's Included

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8 Essential Grateful Dead Albums
Take a trip through four studio and four live albums that transport the listener across the band's storied career. The lacquers were cut by Chris Bellman at Bernie Grundman Mastering in Hollywood, CA. This set is pressed by Record Technology Inc (RTI) on high quality 180g vinyl in a kaleidoscope of hues with heavyweight tip-on jackets.
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Exclusive Podcast Series

In this six-episode podcast series, two VMP staff members grapple with the Grateful Dead's impressive catalog using the box set's eight albums as windows into the Dead, the music of the era, and themselves.
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Star-studded Liner Notes Booklet
Features essays by contemporary musical figures on the eight albums in the set and the impact on their lives and musical approaches. Printed on thick cover matte stock, this deluxe 12x12" booklet also features archival and rare photos and ephemera courtesy of iconic photographers from the eras.
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Premium Commemorative Box
This heavyweight two-piece slip and slash box features original design by Jeremy Dean, whose modern approach with the band's iconic imagery in his work is widely sought after and repped by Dead fans. Limited to 7500.
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AMA Video Series
Access AMAs with guests such as the Grateful Dead’s official audiovisual archivist and inspiration for 'Dave's Picks', David Lemieux and other notable guests.
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Sounds like the Dead is playing in your living room.

TOP-TIER AUDIO MASTERING

All eight titles in this VMP Anthology had lacquers cut by Chris Bellman at Bernie Grundman Mastering in Hollywood, CA. All titles were cut 'AAA' from the original analog tapes, with the exception of Without a Net coming from the original master digital audio. Pressed by Record Technology Inc (RTI) on high quality 180g colored vinyl.

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Take a journey through the liner notes.

THE INFLUENCE GOES FAR & WIDE

Hear from a cross-section of contemporary musical figures as they share stories of the Dead's influence on them and their music. Contributors include:

MC Taylor of Hiss Golden Messenger • Dave Longstreth of Dirty Projectors • Jim James of My Morning Jacket • Avey Tare of Animal Collective • Hunter Brown of STS9 • Margo Price • Scott Devendorf of the National / LNZNDRF • John Darnielle of the Mountain Goats • Jenny Conlee of the Decemberists

The booklet also features an extensive collection of both iconic and rare photos taken throughout the different eras of these albums by some of the Dead's beloved photographers. Photography by:

Jim Marshall • Jim Anderson • Adrian Boot • Bob Minkin • Jay Blakesburg • Herbie Greene • © Rosie McGee (photo on right)

FAQs

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VMP Anthology is the vinyl box set, reinvented. It aims to use music to tell a story, and gives space for lots of listening, learning, and conversation along the way.
VMP started as a record of the month club in 2013. Today it has 3 subscription Tracks (Essentials, Classics, and Hip Hop). VMP also has an online record store and magazine.
Domestic Shipping is free — International orders will have shipping calculated at checkout. Records will be sent in one shipment. Orders are expected to ship in November 2024. Timeline is subject to change. We will notify you of any shipping updates.
We created VMP Anthology for people who recognize that every album has a deep story to tell. By breaking up the albums, we give you space to truly listen and absorb each individual recording, listen to the podcast and soak it in. Of course, this is just a suggestion!
Yes, this edition uses the same plates as the original pressing.
Nope! We built VMP Anthology as a way for all fans to experience music more deeply, and VMP membership is not required.
Yes, shipping is available in 22 countries in addition to the U.S. (view all FAQs for more details). Due to the box value and carrier constraints, international customers are responsible for customs and duties. When shipping to a country that is subject to VAT, this will also be due upon receipt.
Afterpay is an interest-free financing option that allows you to make four bi-weekly (every two weeks) installment payments rather than one upfront payment. If you choose Afterpay at checkout, you will be redirected to the Afterpay site to create an account and to complete your payment. You won’t be charged any interest or fees, as long as your payments are made on time. At this time, Afterpay is only available for customers in the United States.
To get the Member Price, you must be an active VMP Member for our monthly record subscription (and make sure you are logged in).
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