Grateful Dead Dicks Picks Vol 1 Live Tampa Florida 1973 2CD Set
$ 92.4
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Grateful Dead : Dick's Picks 1 - Volume One ( 1 ) : December 19, 1973 ( 12/19/1973 ) - Curtis Hixon Convention Hall - Tampa, Florida ( FL ) : 2 CD : 1993 (1973/1993) Grateful Dead Records / Grateful Dead Merchandising, Inc. ( GDR / GDM ) - GDCD 40182 : The Very-First ! " Dick's Picks " !!! The " Inaugural ! " ( Very 1st ! ) Grateful Dead " Dick's Picks " Series Release - Originally released in 1993 !!!!! Curtis Hixon Convention Hall in Tampa, Florida ! Yep, that's right folks - the " # 1 " that started it all. Amazing, truly-amazing. Just think, this Original / Inaugural " Dick's Picks # 1 " release is now close to celebrating it's 25th Year ! of giving all of us " all-that-Joy ! " over the last few decades. Wow, 1993. What I distinctly remember was having to almost sit-down & contemplate the Dream-come-Reality that The Grateful Dead ( courtesy of Dick Latvala - the " Keeper of the Vault " ) would be releasing a consistent series of historic / monumental performances with amazing ( unprecedented ) remastered sound-quality. STEREO 2-TRACK CONCERT RECORDINGS !!! Finally, we've arrived. The possibilities were endless ... I couldn't even grasp the depth of countless shows that could be released ??!? We had a taste of CD / Digital goodness with " From the Vault I & II " in 1991 & 1992, but now word on the street ( Shakedown Street, naturally ) was that the Dick's Series was for real, was a long-term thing, and would not stop. They would be continued to be pumped out one after another, maybe even a couple / few a year, depending on the popularity, sales & Deadhead support ! There were even flyers, posters, handbills, mailings, etc. promoting the goods ! Ahhh ... and the best part is, that you could still go & see the Band Live ! - lots. I think the 1st run of Shows I saw after I owned my 1st Dick's Picks, was the February '94 run where Garcia was on absolute FIRE ! all-three-nights ( especially on 2/27 !!! ) - delivering a downright aggressive guitar-assault clinic for the loyal Dead Fans. I mean life was good !! Could it really get any better ? Seriously. The opening notes of the " Here Comes Sunshine " are some of the favorite sounds of many a Deadhead's ear -- fresh rifts / chops, timing & arrangements straight out of the August '73 Wake of the Flood sessions !! Some of the most inspirational ultra-clean Grateful Dead you will ever hear, no doubt. And the best part was too, that the Dead started playing H.C.Sunshine in December '92 as well ! I remember being in Mighty Autzen Stadium ( for the Band's '93 Triumphant-Return ! ), and Jerry wasted no time, calling it for the opener to kick off that Historic 2-day stand in the bright Oregon Sunshine !!! And, don't forget to credit Vince Welnick for " nudging " Garcia & The Boys to bring back this " Vanport " Garcia / Hunter Treasure ! Also ( not to ruin it if you haven't heard it ), when I broke the seal on my copy of DP # 1 I remember thinking " So, why this one 1st, Dick ? " . . . then Disc Two was played, and here's what happened to me ( & All of Us ! ) : He's Gone > Truckin' > Nobody's Fault > Jam > Other One > Jam ... Wow ... I need to stop right there or I might type this whole Legendary ! 2nd Set. This IS ! Dick's Picks Volume One, and it HAS ! beyond-stood the test of time -- over " Twenty Five Years ! " - So Far !! ... if I may. You just gotta love it ... Enjoy !!!!! TRACK LISTING >>> Grateful Dead recorded ' Live ' at the Curtis Hixon Convention Hall in Tampa, Florida on December 19, 1973 ( 12/19/1973 ) : CD ONE : Here Comes Sunshine Big River Mississippi Half-Step Uptown Toodleloo Weather Report Suite Big Railroad Blues Playing In The Band CD TWO : He's Gone > Truckin' > Nobody's Fault But Mine > Jam > Other One > Jam > Stella Blue Around and Around Item Condition : This Very Rare Out of Print ( 1993 GDR / GDM, Inc. release ) Grateful Dead Dick's Picks 1 Volume One ( December 19, 1973 ( 12/19/1973 ) - Curtis Hixon Convention Hall - Tampa, Florida ( FL ) ) 2-CD Set is Like New condition. CD's ( Disc 1 & Disc 2 ) are in Like New (Mint!) condition (please see photos!). Liner Notes ( Front & Back Insert Cards ) are in Like New (Near Mint/Mint!) condition (please see photos). CD Case ( 2-CD Fold-Out Jewel Case ) is in overall Like New condition with light surface wear from long term storage next to other CD Cases (please see photos). This CD Set has been very carefully stored next to other CD Cases on my professional CD rack. Please see all photos provided. Photos included are of the actual item you will receive. Grateful Dead Winter Tour '73 ! - in Tampa, Florida !! -- " Dick's Picks Volume One !!! ". -- Enjoy !!!!! Please ask any questions before bidding/buying & Best of Luck ! ( also ... feel free to click the 'see other items' button above to check-out my other related live listings - Thanks ! ) U.S. & International buyers welcome (additional international shipping charges & delivery time will apply for international destinations). Shipping charges include delivery confirmation on every item. Returns accepted within 14 days of purchase if item is returned unused & undamaged (buyer pays return shipping). All items will be shipped as merchandise with the winning bid entered as item value (2025-2026).
This live set is pure magic! The energy from Tampa '73 is electric—stellar jams, crisp sound, and that legendary "Playing in the Band" is worth the price alone. A must-have for Deadheads, capturing the band at their peak. The first Dick’s Picks still shines bright, delivering the raw, improvisational brilliance that makes the Dead unforgettable. Instant classic!