I like it a lot, but I have to give the edge to the just issued Dave’s Picks 42, even though it’s on CD. Much more open soundstage and instrument separation. This one’s still a winner and a keeper and should be sought out if you don’t have it.

If your gonna buy this one do it soon. The vinyl came in the cardbaord liner w no plastic sleeves to keep it from rubbing. I already rpelaced mine after a cleaning and they all were fine. If these are stored in "Mint" condition on a shelf for a while they will definetely not be mint for long. I remember some of the mid 70's albums that came in the cardboard. They are very difficult to find wihtout some sort of nmoise

Fantastic pressing. Zero scuffs on any of the ten sides of my wax

I have a few small complaints, but they pale in comparison to my praise for this show/box upon first listen! Wow! The band seems to be having fun while effortlessly playing all-time versions of some of their best songs. The recording, mastering, and pressing are all top notch.

Having heard this Dark Star before on Steppin' Out only seemed to increase my enjoyment since I have a bit of a mental roadmap to the spaced-out journey they laid before us. The Caution Jam will keep you shufflin' for a whole side of funky frenetic mayhem. Something about this show man, everyone must have been worn out at the end.

Even the box itself is beautiful while fitting perfectly next to the Paris '72 box. The paper sleeves had to be corrected, and there is distracting noise over one song. Luckily it's The Yellow Dog Story, which will keep me from seeking replacement vinyl.

I considered skipping this with the big Lyceum box coming this summer, but I'm so glad I didn't! This is what it's all about!

Absolutely phenomenal pressing! Great dynamics and the mastering is perfect. Truly a cool experience to feel like you’re at a ‘72 Dead show. Box set is perfect other than no poly sleeves. Ultimately one of the best Dead live vinyl sets in my opinion. Get one while you can!

Sound is excellent, packaging is good except for the paper only inner sleeves. Mastering is outstanding

Similar to last year's Paris box, Optimal stupidly stored the discs in paper inners that have scuffed every single disc, many of them being audible scuffs. Once again, ruining several songs with repetitive clicking. Several of the discs looked like they were stored in a woodpile before I cleaned them off. Several dish warps too. As someone who owns many Dead box sets, this is a disappointing one. Great show though and great sonics, make no mistake there! Just hope Rhino stops working with Optimal, and if not, PLEASE just user poly inners. These box sets are not cheap.

Outstanding release. Flat discs, dynamic mastering and a dead quiet black background. Highly recommend! I feel like this sounds even better than last year's release.

Edit: epic Dark Star>Sugar>Caution

I have began the journey listening to this box set. So far the vinyl is excellent and the production sounds great. Sit back and crank this up . ✌🏼

Take a puff, turn off the lights, plant yourself in a comfy position right in between your main speakers, and crank this baby loud. I feel like this is the best way to fully take in and appreciate what absolute magic this band was. Your ears are constantly being sucked in multiple directions of musical wizardry song in and song out as you pinpoint what each member is doing throughout (well I do at least haha). You've got a lethal combo of songs on side 1 highlighted by blistering versions of uncle, charlie, and deal back to back to back - and the smorgasbord continues on side 2 with more of the same. Bob's rhythm playing on next time you see me is smoking, and cumberland blues was just flat out mean. I felt inclined to hop on here and review this after listening to LP 1 alone. If you are on the fence about this one, then that should be all you need to hear :)