Grateful Dead : Dick’s Picks 8 Volume Eight : May 2, 1979 (5/2/1970) – Harpur College – Binghamton, New York (NY) : 3 CD : 1997 (1970/1997) Grateful Dead Records / Grateful Dead Merchandising, Inc. (GDR / GDM) – GDCD 4028 :’ Original! Dick’s Picks release with’ Both’ Electric! In fact, the’ Only! Dick’s Picks with’ Acoustic’ Grateful Dead!!!!! Good Ol’ Grateful Dead! , now that’s like a Pavlov’s Dog word to many Deadheads that will make their mouths well, ears! For many analog (& probably reel-to-reel too) tape collectors, both the 5/2/70 & 11/6/77 shows were very well circulated – often with above-average pristine sound. These tapes were basically cherished possessions of fans for both 27 & 20 years respectively, way-back in 1997 when this fabulous Dick’s Picks Volume 8 hit the shelves in record stores fortunate enough to receive it. Just like the 11/6/77 Show represents the Grateful Dead at their absolute best in 1977 — this 5/2/70 show represents the band at their absolute-best in 1970. And unlike in 1977, you have the glorious inclusion of a beautiful’ Acoustic’ set – in addition to two aggressive & sometimes heavy! Yet still very musically poised’ Electric’ sets — and last but not least, you also have Pigpen!!! Yeah, that always helps!! This 3-CD Set simply represents The Grateful Dead at a musical crossroads, which could also be considered their ” 1st Big Prime ” – and to many-many Fans… It is indeed the Grateful Dead at their very-best. Words can’t really describe this one, and it makes complete sense why this is the favorite Dick’s Picks release of many Deadheads… Including a Deadhead you have probably heard of, or might know? His name is Dick! He himself referred to DP # 8 as The Show Of All Shows! Not certain if that opinion & claim ever did change? It makes perfect sense to me. This show is a ridiculous Heater!!! I know many people consider DP #29 (5/19/77 & 5/21/77) their favorite Dick’s Picks release, but because that one is two (2) complete shows and six (6) full discs! , I do believe it is safe to consider this comparison just a bit of an unfair-fight. Hey, but the reality is – the three (3) CD’s in this set could probably hold their own against almost any 3-CD’s there are! – and not I’m just talking’ about in the Dick’s Picks Series… No joke at all here – take listen for yourself! Sincerely, if you have not heard this 5/2/70 performance – please take my advice and take care of that. You owe it to yourself & will be absolutely delighted if you love your ” Good Ol’ Grateful Dead “! This one is truly Un-believable! TRACK LISTING >>> Grateful Dead recorded’ Live’ (both Electric & Acoustic) at Harpur College in Binghamton, New York (NY) on May 2, 1970 (5/2/1970) : DISC 1 : Don’t Ease Me In I Know You Rider Friend Of The Devil Dire Wolf Beat It On Down The Line > Black Peter Candyman Cumberland Blues Deep Elem Blues Cold Jordan Uncle John’s Band DISC 2 : St. Out of Print (1997 Grateful Dead Records / GDM) & Incredible!! Dick’s Picks Volume Eight (8) Harpur College – Binghamton, New York (NY) – May 2, 1970 (5/2/70) 3-CD Set GDCD 4028′ Original! Is in Very Good condition – close to Very Good/Like New overall. CD’s (Disc 1, Disc 2, Disc 3) are in Very Good condition – close to Very Good/Like New overall, with light marks/scratches on the playing surfaces (please see photos). Liner Notes Inside Insert (2-Page Fold-Out) & Front/Back Insert Cards are in Very Good/Like New condition, with light indentations (please see photos). CD Case (3-CD Wide Jewel Case) is in Like New (Near Mint/Mint) condition. This CD Set has been carefully stored inside protective plastic in my professional CD rack. Please see all photos provided. Photos included are of the actual item you will receive. 70 Show – just like Dick once said… The Show of All Shows!! – DP # 8!!!