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Grateful Dead - Dick's Picks 5 Volume Five - December 26, 1979 ( 12/26/1979 ) - Oakland Auditorium Arena - Oakland California ( CA ) - 3 CD - 1996 Grateful Dead Records - Grateful Dead Merchandising (1979/1996) - GDCD 4024 ( 1st Edition ) Original First Printing 1979 Grateful Dead ( Jerry Garcia / Bob Weir / Phil Lesh / Bill Kreutzmann / Mickey Hart / Brent Mydland ) - 12/26/79 December 26, 1979 ( 12/26/1979 ) - Oakland Auditorium Arena - Oakland, California ( CA ) Very Good condition ( light scratches on CD's / light indentations on liner notes / near mint-mint CD case )
This live set from the Grateful Dead’s 1979 Oakland show is pure magic! The energy is electric, especially with Brent Mydland’s keys adding fresh depth. Highlights include a scorching "Scarlet Begonias" > "Fire on the Mountain" and a soulful "Stella Blue." The sound quality is crisp, capturing the band’s tight jams and playful improvisation. Even with light scratches, the CDs play flawlessly. A must-have for Deadheads and a fantastic snapshot of the band’s late ‘70s peak. The packaging is solid, and the first-edition pressing makes it a collector’s gem. If you love raw, vibrant live Dead, this one delivers!