Album of the Day

Grateful Dead earned the band’s first-ever gold record in 1971 with its self-titled live album, known to many fans as “Skull & Roses” (a reference to the cover art by Alton Kelley and Stanley Mouse). Marking the set's 50th anniversary, the new GRATEFUL DEAD (SKULL & ROSES): EXPANDED EDITION showcases the original five-piece band playing some of their hardest hitting rock 'n' roll and such soon-to-be standards as “Bertha,” “Playing In The Band” and “Wharf Rat.” The 2-CD collection includes a bonus disc with 10 previously unreleased live tracks that were recorded on July 2, 1971 at the Fillmore West, which was the band’s final performance at the historic San Francisco venue.