Rare Cuts and Oddities 1966 Grateful Dead CD 2013 Edition
$ 27.88
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Grateful Dead : Rare Cuts & Oddities 1966 : " Original ! " First ( 1st ! ) Printing !!! - ( 2005 GDP ) : 20-Page Booklet ! & Hard CD Case ! Version !! : 2005 (1966/2005) Grateful Dead Productions, Inc. ( GDP ) - DECD282 : Primal-Dead !!! ' Must-Have ! ' ... Very-Rare !! 1966 Grateful Dead Rare Cuts & Oddities ... The " Original ! " First ( 1st ! ) DECD282 Printing from 2005 !!! ... not the 2013 Record Store Day re-release - but, the " Original " !!!!! Dead Fans !!! Have you heard this 1966 little-ditty ?? Well, I sure Hope So !! This one is indeed a Treasure ! from way down & deep ! in the G.D. Vault !! Some serious ' Old-Time Hockey ' G.D., as I once heard someone out there so-eloquently say. I mean this CD features original recordings " produced by Owsley Stanley ( aka. Bear ! ) " -- the only-known version of Garcia singing " Promised Land " -- an alternate version of " Cream Puff War " -- a Total-Must ! for fans of Pigpen ! & the Early-Dead Era ! -- ( DECD282 ) !! Wow ... right ? Oh man ... Well, here's my additional take on this here treasure ... first-off - it sounds Great ! As you, would expect - I suppose ... but it really-really does. I mean you can really jam this one and just let it loose on your speaker-cones ! If that's your thing, naturally ... It is just all so very different than the average G.D. - seriously -- and is so appropriately titled as " Rare Cuts & Oddities " ! That, it is ... just As-Advertised ! Close to Ten ( ballpark ... ) of these tracks were performed by the band live in the '60's & '70's primarily ... the likes of Promised Land - Good Lovin - Cream Puff War - Silver Threads and Golden Needles - Not Fade Away - Big Railroad Blues - I'm A King Bee - Caution ( Do Not Stop On Tracks ) - and last ( actually, the 1st track ! ), but most-definitely not least ... Walking The Dog ! Ahhh ... '85 !!! My old buddy was backstage at the Henry J. on 11/21/85 when they decided to kick-it down for the West Coast - in the ultimate honor ... Show-Opener !! I'm still jealous ( admittedly. ) about that Legendary ! G.D. folklore story. Hey, someone has to share'em ! The simple fact is, if you like your " Good Ol' Grateful Dead " .... or as I should probably ' properly ' say - your " Pre-Good Ol' Grateful Dead " - then this release is an absolute no-brainer - and Must ! be added to your cherished G.D. Collection. No but really on that thought before ... if " Good Ol' Grateful Dead " was coined in 1967 ( I'm thinkin' ? ) ... then this 1966 release definitely fits that bill of " Pre " ! This one is sweet, jumpy, and is really just some good-feelin' Rock n' Roll -- I love it, if you can't already tell. Ha ! This release originally came out in 2005, sold out fairly fast- and pretty much became very scarce & very-rare even faster ! As you are probably aware, this CD was also " re-released " for the 2013 Record Store Day, but the one offered here ... it's the Rare-Original ! from 2005 - with an Amazing ! Liner Notes Booklet !! Serious Collector's most-definitely ! need this one, and hey, it's so cool - yep, you probably need both - so here's a 1st Printing ! This one is All You ! ... a totally '66 G.D. Treasure !! Enjoy it !!! " Baby's back, dressed in black - Silver buttons up & down her back - hi / ho Gypsy-toe, She broke her Needle - now and She can't Sew ... Walkin' The Dog ! " Completely Fantastic ! stuff ... Enjoy !!!!! TRACK LISTING >>> Grateful Dead : Rare Cuts & Oddities 1966 : ( ' Original ' 2005 Grateful Dead Productions, Inc. release ( DECD282 ) ) : Walking The Dog You See A Broken Heart Promised Land Good Lovin' Standing On The Corner Cream Puff War Betty and Dupree Stealin' Silver Threads And Golden Needles Not Fade Away Big Railroad Blues Sick and Tired Empty Heart Gangster Of Love Don't Mess Up A Good Thing Hey Little One I'm A King Bee Caution ( Do Not Stop On Tracks ) Item Condition : This Very-Rare !! Out of Print ( 2005 GDP release ) Grateful Dead 1966 Rare Cuts & Oddities ( 2005 ' Original ! ' First ( 1st ! ) Printing ! - DECD282 ) CD ( 1-CD ) is in Very Good condition. CD is in Very Good condition, with light marks/scratches on the playing surface (please see photos). Liner Notes ( 20-Page Booklet Insert & Back Insert Card ) are in Very Good condition with light-medium indentations on the Booklet Insert ( from the CD Case plastic insert holders ) - please see photos (photo #6). CD Case ( 1-CD Jewel Case ) is in Like New (Near Mint) condition (please see photos). Please see all photos provided. Photos included are of the actual item you will receive. '66 G.D. Rare Cuts & Oddities ! - just says it All !! -- Enjoy !!!! Please ask any questions before bidding/buying & Best of Luck ! ( also ... please 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 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 is a must-have for any serious Deadhead! The 2005 original pressing of *Rare Cuts & Oddities 1966* captures the band’s raw, early energy with incredible clarity. The hard CD case and 20-page booklet add great value, packed with rare photos and insights. The primal jams and studio outtakes here are pure gold—way better than the 2013 reissue. If you love the Dead’s formative years, don’t miss this gem. It’s a rare find that truly delivers!