Steal Your Face 2026

"Steal Your Face" marked the end of an ambitious period in the band’s history, which at the time featured Jerry Garcia, Phil Lesh, Bob Weir, Bill Kreutzman, and Keith and Donna Jean Godchaux. The live album became the last album released on the band’s independent label, Grateful Dead Records, and captured the fabled Wall Of Sound’s final shows.

Though it only toured from March to October 1974, the Wall Of Sound revolutionized live audio as essentially the first large scale line array in modern concert history. Designed by Owsley Stanley and a team of visionary engineers, the system provided a level of clarity and scale previously unheard in a live setting. While it set a new gold standard for audio, the logistical strain of transporting the 75 ton modular structure, which required 4 semi trailers and 21 crew members to haul and set up, proved ultimately unsustainable for a touring band.

The Dead.net exclusive version is officially sold out but you can stream this fantastic version, remastered by David Glasser, on all your favorite platforms right now and pre-order the 2 LP set pressed on the official Grateful Red and Stealie Blue colors developed by Pantone LLC. Vinyl out July 24th, 2026.