Grateful Dead – What A Long Strange Trip It's Been (Vinyl 2LP | EU Reissue | 1984)

Grateful Dead – What A Long Strange Trip It's Been is the band's best-of compilation, originally released in 1977. Across four sides it gathers studio and live highlights – from "Truckin'", "Ripple" and "Dark Star" to "St. Stephen", "Playing In The Band" and "Ramble On Rose". The cover artwork is by Rick Griffin.

On offer is the 1984 EU reissue on Warner Bros. Records (WB 66 073) as a double LP in a gatefold sleeve.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Warner Bros. Records (WB 66 073)
• Format: Vinyl 2LP, Compilation, Gatefold
• Pressing: EU Reissue
• Country: Europe
• Released: 1984
• Genre: Psychedelic Rock, Folk Rock, Rock – more in Psychedelic Rock
• Features: Gatefold, 2LP

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• Cover: VG (edge / shelf wear)

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

Tracklist

Side A

1. New, New Minglewood Blues (2:35)
2. Cosmic Charlie (5:31)
3. Truckin' (5:06)
4. Black Peter (5:42)
5. Born Cross-Eyed (2:58)

Side B

1. Ripple (4:10)
2. Doin' That Rag (4:43)
3. Dark Star (2:41)
4. High Time (5:14)
5. New Speedway Boogie (4:05)

Side C

1. St. Stephen (5:24)
2. Jack Straw (4:53)
3. Me & My Uncle (3:04)
4. Tennessee Jed (7:12)

Side D

1. Cumberland Blues (5:40)
2. Playing In The Band (4:42)
3. Brown-Eyed Woman (4:38)
4. Ramble On Rose (6:02)

Personnel

Paul Wexler (Executive Producer, Art Direction), Rick Griffin (Artwork), Betty Cantor (Engineer, Mix Down), Bob Matthews (Engineer, Mix Down).

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
No, this is a 1984 EU reissue. The compilation was originally released in 1977.

Which songs are on it?
18 tracks, including "Truckin'", "Ripple", "Dark Star", "St. Stephen", "Cumberland Blues", "Playing In The Band" and "Ramble On Rose".

What do the condition grades mean?
We grade record and cover to the Goldmine standard, from M (Mint) through NM (Near Mint) and VG+ to G. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Where can I find more like this?
Browse our Psychedelic Rock collection.

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• Cover: VG (edge / shelf wear)

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