Jerry Garcia - Garcia 50th Anniversary Edition (2-LP Gold Nugget Vinyl)

Learn more about this release in ourJerry Garcia's Garcia 50th Anniversary Editionannouncement from October 2022 on jambands.com.

Pressed on limited edition gold nugget vinyl, this 50th Anniversary Edition of Garcia (1972) celebrates Jerry Garcia's first official solo album with a special pressing that honors five decades since its original release. Recorded at Pacific High Recorders and Wally Heider Studios in San Francisco with producer John Kahn, the album captures Garcia working outside the Grateful Dead's collective context, leading a recording project with focused intention and showcasing his songwriting alongside carefully chosen covers. The gold nugget vinyl adds visual appeal while preserving the warmth of the original analog recordings.

Garcia features a stellar backing band including Bill Kreutzmann (Dead drums), John Kahn (bass), Howard Wales (organ), and guest appearances from Grateful Dead members and extended family. Originals like "The Wheel," "Sugaree," and "Loser" (all of which would become Garcia and Grateful Dead staples) appear here in their original studio versions, revealing Garcia's songwriting voice distinct from the Dead's collaborative approach. Covers include "Deal" (later a Dead standard), Traffic's "The Wheel," and Irving Berlin's "Russian Lullaby," all transformed through Garcia's melodic sensibility.

What makes this 50th Anniversary gold nugget vinyl edition particularly collectible is how it celebrates a crucial album in Garcia's catalog with a pressing that matches its significance. Garcia (1972) established Jerry's solo voice and introduced songs that would define his career, making this anniversary edition both a historical document and a visual collector's piece. The gold nugget vinyl preserves the analog warmth that makes the original recordings special.

Limited edition gold nugget 2-LP. 50th Anniversary Edition. Garcia's first solo album (1972). Produced by John Kahn.