Grateful Dead – The Best of the Grateful Dead (2-CD)

Grateful Dead – The Best of The Grateful Dead (2015) is the ultimate two-disc collection celebrating the band's 50th anniversary. Spanning their entire career, this compilation brings together their most beloved songs, carefully curated from a fan’s perspective. Whether you're a lifelong Deadhead or a newcomer looking for a perfect introduction, this collection captures the essence of the band's ever-evolving sound—from psychedelic jams to folk-infused ballads.

The first disc highlights their early, more experimental era, featuring classics like "Truckin'," "Sugar Magnolia," and the legendary "Casey Jones." The second disc moves into the later years, showcasing heartfelt anthems such as "Touch of Grey" and "Alabama Getaway." The collection also includes timeless live staples like "Uncle John’s Band" and "Ripple," which embody the Grateful Dead’s free-spirited storytelling and musicianship.

This two-CD retrospective is the first comprehensive, career-spanning best-of release from the band, making it an essential addition for collectors and casual listeners alike. With over two hours of music, this set is a beautiful way to celebrate five decades of the Dead’s legendary journey.

Tracklist:

CD One:

1. The Golden Road (To Unlimited Devotion)
2. Truckin'
3. Rosemary
4. Sugar Magnolia
5. St. Stephen
6. Cumberland Blues
7. Box of Rain
8. Casey Jones
9. Uncle John's Band
10. Friend of the Devil
11. Franklin's Tower
12. Estimated Prophet
13. Eyes of the World

CD Two:

1. Scarlet Begonias
2. U.S. Blues
3. Help on the Way / Slipknot!
4. Bertha
5. Shakedown Street
6. I Need a Miracle
7. Fire on the Mountain
8. Feel Like a Stranger
9. Far From Me
10. Touch of Grey
11. Alabama Getaway
12. Ripple

From mind-expanding jams to heartfelt ballads, The Best of The Grateful Dead is a musical journey through the magic and legacy of one of the most influential bands of all time.