Grateful Dead - Terrapin Station (Vinyl LP | UK Original | 1977)

Grateful Dead – Terrapin Station was released in 1977 as the band's first album on Arista. Producer Keith Olsen and arranger Paul Buckmaster gave the songs an orchestral setting – the whole of side two belongs to the multi-part suite “Terrapin Station” by Jerry Garcia and Robert Hunter. On offer is the 1977 UK original pressing on Arista (SPARTY 1016) with inner sleeve.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Arista – SPARTY 1016
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album
• Pressing: UK Original
• Country: UK
• Year: 1977
• Genre: Rock, Psychedelic Rock, Folk Rock
• Inserts: Inner sleeve

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• Sleeve: VG+ (light wear)

Graded to Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale.

Tracklist

Side A

1. Estimated Prophet
2. Dancin' In The Streets
3. Passenger
4. Samson & Delilah
5. Sunrise

Side B – Terrapin Station (suite)

1. Lady With A Fan
2. Terrapin Station
3. Terrapin
4. Terrapin Transit
5. At A Siding
6. Terrapin Flyer
7. Refrain

Personnel

Jerry Garcia (guitar, vocals), Bob Weir (guitar, vocals), Phil Lesh (bass), Keith Godchaux (keyboards, vocals), Donna Godchaux (vocals), Bill Kreutzmann and Mickey Hart (drums). Guests: Tom Scott (lyricon, saxophone on “Estimated Prophet”), The Martyn Ford Orchestra and The English Chorale. Orchestration: Paul Buckmaster. Produced by Keith Olsen.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
Yes – this is the UK edition from 1977 on Arista, cat. no. SPARTY 1016, released in the album's year of first release.

What is the “Terrapin Station” suite?
The suite fills all of side B and consists of seven parts – from “Lady With A Fan” (Garcia/Hunter) through the percussion passages by Kreutzmann and Hart to the orchestral “Refrain”.

What does Media NM- / Sleeve VG+ mean?
NM- (Near Mint minus) means the record is close to new with at most minimal traces. VG+ (Very Good Plus) for the sleeve means light signs of use, overall in good shape. More on our Vinyl Grading page.

Do you have more psychedelic rock?
Yes – have a look at our Psychedelic Rock collection.