Grateful Dead – Wake Of The Flood (Vinyl LP, 1973, Grateful Dead Records GD-01, Pitman Pressing)

Why This Record Matters
Wake Of The Flood was the Grateful Dead’s sixth studio album and the first released on the band’s own Grateful Dead Records label. The album introduced enduring material including “Eyes Of The World,” “Stella Blue,” “Row Jimmy,” and “Here Comes Sunshine.” Its expanded instrumentation includes contributions from Vassar Clements, Doug Sahm, Martin Fierro, and other guest musicians alongside the band.

Collector Note
This is the 1973 US Grateful Dead Records GD-01 Pitman pressing, with the supplied runouts identifying the variant and bearing The Lacquer Channel logo. Rick Griffin created the distinctive cover and label artwork for the release. The GD-01 catalog number reflects the album’s position as the inaugural release on the band’s own label.

Availability
Single copy available—once it's gone, it's gone.

Condition & Details
Media: VG+
Sleeve: VG+
Vinyl and sleeve show light signs of normal handling or use while remaining well cared for.

Technical Details
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
Label: Grateful Dead Records – GD-01
Country: US
Released: October 15, 1973
Genre: Jazz, Rock, Funk / Soul, Blues, Folk, World, & Country
Style: Country Rock, Folk Rock, Psychedelic Rock, Rhythm & Blues

Matrix / Runout
Side A: P 1 GD-01-A-M45 RE-1 [TLC logo] A
Side B: P GD-01-B-M45 RE 1 1 [TLC logo] A

Tracklist
Side A
A1 Mississippi Half - Step Uptown Toodeloo – 5:42
A2 Let Me Sing Your Blues Away – 3:15
A3 Row Jimmy – 7:11
A4 Stella Blue – 6:22
Side B
B1 Here Comes Sunshine – 4:37
B2 Eyes Of The World – 5:16
B3a Prelude
B3b Part I – 5:36
B3c Part II (Let It Grow) – 7:05

Shipping & Handling
Ultrasonically cleaned using a Degritter Mark II prior to shipping.
Stored in protective inner and outer sleeves.
Shipped with vinyl protection and cardboard reinforcement.
Packed securely for safe delivery.

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