GRATEFUL DEAD "EYES OF THE WORLD" RARE 1973 PROMO 7" 45-RPM WLP NICE LOOK

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GRATEFUL DEAD 'EYES OF THE WORLD' 7" PROMO 45  MONO/STEREO US 1973
GRATEFUL DEAD ~ RARE 1973 PROMO ONLY 7" 45-RPM "EYES OF THE WORLD"  MONO/STEREO  EX-
ARTIST: THE GRATEFUL DEAD TITLE: ''EYES OF THE WORLD'  (Mono/Stereo) FORMAT: VINYL 7"  ~  45 RPM ~ US PROMO ONLY RELEASE LABEL:  GRATEFUL DEAD RECORDS MATRIX:  GDM-4502 / GDS-4502 TIME: 3:26 (BOTH SIDES) GRADING: EX-/EX GENRE/STYLE:  CLASSIC ROCK / PSYCHEDELIC NOTES:  ORIGINAL 1973 PROMO ONLY COPY                CUSTOM WHITE LABEL ~ WHITE LABEL PROMO
This great little 45 just oozes hipness, coolness and quality. 
This is a very scarce, limited distribution, Promotional Only 7" single from 1973 by legendary rock band Grateful Dead. This is one of the tougher Grateful Dead Promo 45s to find, especially in this great condition.
I got this cool Grateful Dead Promo 45 many years ago, in the early 70s, when it was 'new', from a friend who worked for a record distributer. It was new stock back then, played once or twice, then put away in my 45 vinyl collection. It's been hanging out there for almost 50 years, and it needs a new home.
This 45 has the great Black and White custom label featuring the 2 field crows and is clearly marked 'Promotional'
This single, unlike the Stock single, contains 2 versions of 'Eyes', Mono and Stereo, It was meant for radio Station promotion and reviewers at the time. It didn' get much promotion at the time and is hard  to find.
The white labels on these 45s were notorious for attracting dirt, scuffs and also invited people to put their names or marks on them. The labels on this 45 are bright, white and clean. They look great!
~~~~~ Like many of the Dead's songs, “Eyes of the World” is a Robert Hunter lyric set to music by Jerry Garcia. In interviews, Jerry has said that he had the lyrics sitting around for a long time and spent considerable effort trying to find the right style of music to set Hunter's complex lyrics to. I think he nailed it.
'Eyes' was originally released on the Dead's album "Wake of the Flood" which was released in October of 1973. It was the first album to appear on the Dead's own independent record label, the first album without Pigpen, the first with keyboardist Keith Godchaux, and the first studio album they did in quite some time.
This was one of two singles released from 'Wake.' Both the album and the singles had very cool custom labels. The 2 'official' singles were:
"Let Me Sing Your Blues Away b/w "Here Comes Sunshine" "Eyes of the World" b/w "Weather Report Part I"
There are many copies of those 2 stock singles available, but this Promo only, Mono/Stereo 45 is becoming scarce and tough to find, especially in pristine condition.
The song wasn't very well received at the time and the single didn't sell well, but over time, 'Eyes' has become a classic and favorite of many Deadheads.
When it was released, Rolling Stone Magazine called it "dull-witted, inbred, blissed-out hippy-dippyness." Many great performances since, and many Deadheads, have proved them wrong.
'Eyes' was first played at the Roscoe Maples Pavilion at Stanford University in Palo Alto on February 9, 1973 and was often played following 'Truckin' or played coming out of a long jam during performances of that period. In those days, it was usually linked with 'China Doll' in concert.
By the summer of 1977, 'Eyes' was usually paired up coming out of 'Estimated Prophet'. 'Eyes' was always a great, upbeat song in concert and those opening chords by Jerry were instantly recognizable, telling you what you were about to experience. I've seen the band play 'Estimated--Eyes' many many times over the years.
~~~~~ This record is in terrific condition. Clean, no obvious flaws or damage. Both the vinyl and labels look great. The vinyl looks terrific on both sides. Looks unplayed.
The condition is fantastic and it still looks new. One owner, minimal plays and minimal handling. One of the best copies I've ever seen.
See the enclosed photos for the best sense of condition.
Add this classic, timeless Grateful Dead Promo 45 to your collection today.
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