Grateful Dead – Workingman's Dead LP (1973) WS 1869 Burbank Label CAG/KD VG+
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Grateful Dead – Workingman's Dead
1973 U.S. Repress on Warner Bros. Records (WS 1869)
Burbank "palm tree" label variant with matrix runouts:
Side A: 39719-2 CAG
Side B: 39720-1 KD
Here’s where the Dead laid down the cosmic tie-dye and picked up a pair of dusty boots. Workingman’s Dead is the album where Americana caught a ride with psychedelia, pulling out harmonies and stories straight from an imagined frontier. It’s got the swagger of "Cumberland Blues," the wisdom of "Uncle John's Band," and the eerie lull of "Black Peter." This 1973 repress carries the palm tree Warner label—clean, warm, and full of soul. You’re not just buying a record; you’re stepping into a moment where the Dead went from cosmic explorers to front porch storytellers.
Rolling Stone named it one of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time, calling it “an acoustic marvel that changed the sound of the Dead forever.” Critics and fans alike hailed its tight songwriting and vocal harmonies, with eight tracks that feel like short stories from the road. This wasn’t just a detour—it was the record that proved the Dead could do it all, from cowboy elegies to working-class blues, without losing their psychedelic compass.
Collector’s Corner:
Label: Warner Bros. Records – WS 1869
Format: 12" LP, Stereo
Edition: 1973 U.S. repress
Label style: Burbank palm tree
Runouts: Side A: 39719-2 CAG / Side B: 39720-1 KD
Inner sleeve: Original Warner/Reprise Loss Leaders promo sleeve included (VG condition, some wear and creases)
Vinyl grading: VG+ (glossy with minor surface marks, plays well)
Jacket grading: VG+ (minor corner/edge wear, solid seams, nice presentation)
Workingman's Dead stands as a cornerstone of folk-rock and Americana, shaping the genres’ sound, ethos, and sense of community for generations to come.
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