Grateful Dead
Europe '72
Rare & Collectible Vinyl Records

1972 3LP green label original in tri-fold cover. Side lV has surface noise on beginning of "Prelude" for first few minutes, hence price. Europe ’72 is a landmark live triple album by the Grateful Dead, released in November 1972 by Warner Bros. Records. Capturing the band at a creative high during their 22-show spring tour across Western Europe, the album features recordings from concerts in England, Denmark, Germany, France, and the Netherlands. The lineup—Jerry Garcia, Bob Weir, Phil Lesh, Bill Kreutzmann, Keith Godchaux, and Donna Jean Godchaux—showcases the Dead's legendary improvisational prowess and the lush, dynamic interplay between musicians. The record introduces beloved songs like “Jack Straw,” “Brown-Eyed Women,” and “He’s Gone,” which had not been featured on previous studio albums, adding to its significance. Notably, Europe ’72 is acclaimed for its pristine sound quality and innovative studio overdubs, including pitch-perfect harmonies rarely achieved in the band’s live performances. The iconic “ice cream kid” album art by Stanley Mouse and Alton Kelley has become synonymous with the Dead’s visual legacy. For vinyl enthusiasts, the original three-LP set offers expansive jams and crowd-favorite tracks like “China Cat Sunflower > I Know You Rider” and “Morning Dew,” highlighting the band’s genre-blending mastery. *Europe ’72* endures as an essential document for any collection, encapsulating the Grateful Dead’s exploratory spirit and vibrant stage presence.