GRATEFUL DEAD From The Mars Hotel Original Master Recording Japan MFSL-1-172 EX

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Grateful Dead ?– From The Mars Hotel
Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab ?– MFSL 1-172

ORIGINAL MASTER RECORDING PRESSING FROM 1984 - 34 YEARS AGO!
COVER IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION WITH SMALL CREASES ALONG THE EDGES AND LIGHT WEAR TO THE SEAMS.
VINYL IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION WITH LIGHT SURFACE SCUFFING.

Notes
Half-Speed Production and Mastering by Original Masteringworks • Specially Plated and Pressed on High Definition Vinyl by Victor Company of Japan Ltd • Special Static Free-Dust Free Inner Sleeve • Special Heavy Duty Protective Packaging • Source: The Original Stereo Master Tape • Mastered With The Ortofon Cutting System • Manufactured and Distributed by MFSL, Inc., Petaluma, CA 94952, under license from Grateful Dead Records.

? © 1974, Grateful Dead Records
Pressed in Japan.

The Grateful Dead made their reputation on the road with their live shows, and they always struggled to capture that magic in the studio. From the Mars Hotel, while not a classic, represents one of their better studio albums. Jerry Garcia sounds engaged throughout and takes the vocal reigns for most of the songs on the album -- although he's not the most gifted vocalist, he proves himself able and versatile. He sings the rollicking opener, "U.S. Blues," with a tongue-in-cheek seriousness that gives the political song an edge, and he lends emotional sincerity to the atmospheric ballad "China Doll." Garcia shines on guitar during the funk workout "Scarlet Begonias," but the ensemble work is best displayed on the album's centerpiece, "Unbroken Chain." During this song, all the musicians are allowed to shine: Phil Lesh, the bassist and songwriter, provides tender vocals over a piano-based arrangement while the bridge allows the guitars and drums to stretch out in classic Grateful Dead style. This album is highly recommended for fans, but casual listeners should start with American Beauty or Workingman's Dead. 

Tracklist
A1     U.S. Blues     4:37
A2     China Doll     4:09
A3     Unbroken Chain     6:45
A4     Loose Lucy     3:23
B1     Scarlet Begonias     4:19
B2     Pride Of Cucamonga     4:16
B3     Money Money     4:21
B4     Ship Of Fools     5:22
Companies, etc.

    Mastered At – Original Masteringworks
    Pressed By – Victor Company Of Japan, Ltd.
    Manufactured By – Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab, Inc.
    Distributed By – Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab, Inc.
    Licensed From – Grateful Dead Records
    Phonographic Copyright (p) – Grateful Dead Records
    Copyright (c) – Grateful Dead Records

Credits

    Artwork [Front & Back Cover] – Kelley/Mouse*
    Engineer – Roy Segal
    Mastered By – J.H./2*
    Pedal Steel Guitar [Pedal Steel] – John McFee (tracks: B2)
    Performer [Uncredited] – Bill Kreutzmann, Bob Weir, Donna Godchaux, Jerry Garcia, Keith Godchaux, Phil Lesh
    Synthesizer – Ned Lagin (tracks: A3)