The Grateful Dead – Blues For Allah (Vinyl LP, 1975, Grateful Dead Records GD-LA494-G, All Disc Pressing)

Why This Record Matters
Blues For Allah marked the Grateful Dead’s return to studio recording after their 1974 touring hiatus and reached No. 12 on the US album chart. The album introduced lasting repertoire including “Help On The Way,” “Slipknot!,” “Franklin's Tower,” “Crazy Fingers,” and “The Music Never Stopped.” Its arrangements extend the band's psychedelic foundation through jazz-influenced instrumental passages and the extended title suite.

Collector Note
This is the 1975 US Grateful Dead Records GD-LA494-G All Disc pressing, identified by the double-digit runout markings associated with All Disc Records. Both sides carry the stamped Artisan Sound Recorders logo, with supplied matrices GD-LA-494-1 and GD-LA-494-2. This copy retains its original inner sleeve and lyric sheet, the latter including Hebrew, Arabic, and Persian translations of “Blues for Allah.”

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

Condition & Details
Media: VG
Sleeve: VG
Includes original inner sleeve and lyric sheet.
Shows visible signs of normal use and remains a presentable copy.

Technical Details
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Label: Grateful Dead Records – GD-LA494-G
Country: US
Released: September 1, 1975
Genre: Rock, Blues
Style: Blues Rock, Folk Rock, Psychedelic Rock

Matrix / Runout
Side A: GD-LA-494-1 (2) [Artisan Sound logo] 22
Side B: GD-LA-494-2 -3 [Artisan Sound logo] 22

Tracklist
Side A
A1a Help On The Way – 3:15
A1b Slipknot! – 4:03
A2 Franklin's Tower (Roll Away The Dew) – 4:37
A3a King Solomon's Marbles – 1:55
A3b Stronger Than Dirt Or Milkin' The Turkey – 3:25
A4 The Music Never Stopped – 4:35
Side B
B1 Crazy Fingers – 6:41
B2 Sage & Spirit – 3:07
B3a Blues For Allah – 3:21
B3b Sand Castles & Glass Camels – 5:26
B3c Unusual Occurances In The Desert – 3:48

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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