--- product_id: 114631306 title: "Live at the Avalon Ballroom, San Francisco, Ca, Oct 12th, 1968 Kpfa - Fm Broadcast" brand: "grateful dead" price: "฿2236" currency: THB in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.co.th/products/114631306-live-at-the-avalon-ballroom-san-francisco-ca-oct-12th store_origin: TH region: Thailand --- # Live at the Avalon Ballroom, San Francisco, Ca, Oct 12th, 1968 Kpfa - Fm Broadcast **Brand:** grateful dead **Price:** ฿2236 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Live at the Avalon Ballroom, San Francisco, Ca, Oct 12th, 1968 Kpfa - Fm Broadcast by grateful dead - **How much does it cost?** ฿2236 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.th](https://www.desertcart.co.th/products/114631306-live-at-the-avalon-ballroom-san-francisco-ca-oct-12th) ## Best For - grateful dead enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted grateful dead brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Live at the Avalon Ballroom, San Francisco, Ca, Oct 12th, 1968 Kpfa - Fm Broadcast ## Images ![Live at the Avalon Ballroom, San Francisco, Ca, Oct 12th, 1968 Kpfa - Fm Broadcast - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51UELuNq0yL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beyond the limits of the marvellous *by D***K on Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on 20 July 2019* There are already some good reviews of this show on here, and I agree with the tone of them. Anybody who thinks you can't bottle lightning would be well advised to grab a copy of this-incredible playing in great sound quality.One thing that hasn't been mentioned so much, is that this show is unique for the time, in that the band doesn't have anyone playing keyboards. Pigpen is missing, and Tom Constantin, who graced "Live Dead" didn't play his first show with the band until 23/11/68. Concerning Pigpen, both he and Bob Weir had apparently been sacked earlier in the month, in a misguided attempt to trim off the less proficient members of the band, who were seen as being an impediment to ongoing musical progress. Although they still played with The Dead during this time, the others, minus Kreutzman, played as Mickey and the Hartbeats. Their recordings are worth seeking out for historical interest, but they are no where near as powerful as the music played at this show. Which, in case it has got lost in my waffle, is highly recommended. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent end of 1968 show (no Pigpen) with a beautiful 'Death don't have no mercy' *by J***N on Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on 13 October 2019* This is an excellent 1968 show by the Dead. Pigpen is missing here (perhaps still hurting from almost being thrown out of the band?) and therefore no extended Pigpen workouts like 'Good morning little schoolgirl' or 'Lovelight'. Which is fine by me, although I would have liked 'Alligator' and 'Caution'. But no matter: all tracks here are top class material.The first track 'Dark Star', which is usually my favourite go-to point in any show isn't really reaching great heights but the set only gets stronger after that. 'St Stephen' and 'The Eleven' have reached peak level already at this point in time and this is also true for the 'Anthem' material. I'd like to highlight one track in particular and that's 'Death don't have no mercy' which has Garcia on fire on both vocals and guitar. This has to be the best recording of this song by the Dead I've heard so far - there's real feeling here!A concise show containing great tracks only. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Dead as young men *by G***R on Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on 2 June 2019* Great recording of the Dead at a musical peak, and according to legend, the night before Jimi Hendrix was in the audience but was not asked onstage. The Dead have been around so long, that it is a surprise to hear them playing the first side of Live Dead and of Anthem so fast. And ferociously. What a pleasure. I first saw them at Flushing Meadows, apparently never bootlegged. Can't remember a thing about the concert other than a powerful impression. This Avalon recording brings that back. The show starts with a young "Dark Star", glorious, visceral, full of energy, ideal for headphones and far from the more mature versions of 1969. In a cd sounding like a door opening to another world, Garcia's rapid-fire soloing, energetic unison vocals, and the joyous jam of "New Potato Caboose", picking the best needs thought...imo it is the jam following "New Potato". --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.th/products/114631306-live-at-the-avalon-ballroom-san-francisco-ca-oct-12th](https://www.desertcart.co.th/products/114631306-live-at-the-avalon-ballroom-san-francisco-ca-oct-12th) --- *Product available on Desertcart Thailand* *Store origin: TH* *Last updated: 2026-06-07*