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View on WikipediaLP on LP (Live Phish on Long Play) is a series of live albums by Vermont-based jam band Phish. The albums contain highlights from different Phish concerts, released on vinyl records. Due to the length of the typical Phish jam, all the albums so far have featured only one or two songs. Four volumes have been released thus far, with the first two being released on June 18, 2021, the third on August 5, 2022 and the fourth on January 13, 2023.[1][2][3]
LP on LP 01
[edit]| LP on LP 01 | ||||
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| Live album by | ||||
| Released | June 18, 2021 | |||
| Recorded | July 14, 2019 | |||
| Venue | Alpine Valley Music Theatre (East Troy, Wisconsin) | |||
| Genre | Jam band | |||
| Length | 38:46 | |||
| Label | JEMP | |||
| Producer | Phish | |||
| Phish chronology | ||||
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The first release in the series, LP on LP 01, contains a performance of "Ruby Waves" recorded on July 14, 2019, during a concert at Alpine Valley Music Theatre in East Troy, Wisconsin. "Ruby Waves" first appeared on Ghosts of the Forest, a side project by Phish guitarist Trey Anastasio, and the 38-minute-plus version featured here is one of Phish's all-time longest jams.[4] Made up of several distinct movements, the jam became known by fans as the "Alpine 'Ruby Waves'" and is the longest singular performance of the band's "3.0" era.[5] The album was pressed on "ruby waves" colored vinyl. LP on LP 01 reached number 134 on the Billboard 200 and topped the magazine's Vinyl Albums chart.[6][7]
Track listing
[edit]All tracks written by Trey Anastasio.
Side one
- "Ruby Waves" – 20:24
Side two
- "Ruby Waves (cont'd)" – 18:22
LP on LP 02
[edit]| LP on LP 02 | ||||
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| Live album by | ||||
| Released | June 18, 2021 | |||
| Recorded | May 26, 2011 | |||
| Venue | Bethel Woods Center for the Arts (Bethel, New York) | |||
| Genre | Jam band | |||
| Length | 28:38 | |||
| Label | JEMP | |||
| Producer | Phish | |||
| Phish chronology | ||||
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The second release in the series, LP on LP 02, contains a performance of "Waves" recorded on May 26, 2011, at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts in Bethel, New York. The jam, which quotes elements of John Coltrane's A Love Supreme, was not performed in front of an audience; rather it was the tech rehearsal for the band's run at the New York venue.[8] LP on LP 02 reached number 138 on the Billboard 200 and number two on the Vinyl Albums chart.[6][7]
Track listing
[edit]All tracks written by Anastasio, Scott Herman, and Tom Marshall.
Side one
- "Waves" – 14:15
Side two
- "Waves (cont'd)" – 14:23
LP on LP 03
[edit]| LP on LP 03 | ||||
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| Live album by | ||||
| Released | August 5, 2022 | |||
| Recorded | August 22, 2015 | |||
| Venue | Watkins Glen International (Watkins Glen, New York) | |||
| Genre | Jam band | |||
| Length | 34:40 | |||
| Label | JEMP | |||
| Producer | Phish | |||
| Phish chronology | ||||
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LP on LP 03 contains a performance of "Tweezer" → "Prince Caspian" recorded on August 22, 2015, at Watkins Glen International in Watkins Glen, New York, as part of the band's "Magnaball" festival. The first in the series to contain more than one song, it was released on August 5, 2022 and was pressed on purple and light-blue "ferris wheel" colored vinyl.[9] The release was less successful than the previous two installments, missing the Billboard 200 completely, but did reach number five on the Vinyl Albums chart.[7]
Track listing
[edit]Side one
- "Tweezer" (Anastasio, Jon Fishman, Mike Gordon, Page McConnell) – 17:52 →
Side two
- "Prince Caspian" (Anastasio, Marshall) – 16:48
LP on LP 04
[edit]| LP on LP 04 | ||||
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| Live album by | ||||
| Released | January 13, 2023 | |||
| Recorded | May 22, 2000 | |||
| Venue | Radio City Music Hall (New York, New York) | |||
| Genre | Jam band | |||
| Length | 28:02 | |||
| Label | JEMP | |||
| Producer | Phish | |||
| Phish chronology | ||||
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LP on LP 04 was released on January 13, 2023 and contains the band's performance of "Ghost" from Radio City Music Hall in New York, New York on May 22, 2000. The release is the first in the series to come from a show occurring before the band's hiatus and 2004 breakup. Clocking in at just over 28 minutes, it is the shortest release in the series thus far.[10]
Track listing
[edit]All songs written by Trey Anastasio and Tom Marshall.
Side one
- "Ghost" – 16:10
Side two
- "Ghost (cont'd)" – 11:52
Personnel
[edit]- Trey Anastasio – guitar, vocals
- Mike Gordon – bass, vocals
- Jon Fishman – drums, vocals
- Page McConnell – piano, keyboards, vocals
References
[edit]- ^ Monger, Timothy. "Phish – LP on LP 01". AllMusic. Retrieved October 27, 2021.
- ^ "Announcing New 'Live Phish on Longplay' Vinyl Series". Phish.com. Retrieved October 27, 2022.
- ^ Bernstein, Scott (June 20, 2022). "Phish Selects Magnaball 'Tweezer' & 'Prince Caspian' For 'LP On LP 03' Vinyl Release". Jambase. Retrieved October 27, 2022.
- ^ May, Jake (July 15, 2019). "Phish Conclude Alpine Valley Run with Monstrous 38-Minute "Ruby Waves" and Bustouts Galore". Jambands. Retrieved October 27, 2022.
- ^ Boivin, Ben (July 15, 2019). "Phish Delivers A Tsunami Of Bustouts, 38-Minute "Ruby Waves" Jam In Fantastic Alpine Finale". Live for Live Music. Retrieved October 27, 2022.
- ^ a b "Phish Chart History – Billboard 200". Billboard. Retrieved October 27, 2022.
- ^ a b c "Phish Chart History – Vinyl Albums". Billboard. Retrieved October 27, 2022.
- ^ Kahn, Andy (May 10, 2021). "Phish Announces 'LP On LP' Vinyl-Only Release Series". Jambase. Retrieved October 27, 2022.
- ^ "LP on LP 03: "Tweezer" > "Prince Caspian" 8/22/15 Vinyl [Ferris Wheel Pressing]". Phish Dry Goods. Retrieved October 27, 2022.
- ^ "Phish to Release 'LP on LP Vol. 4: "Ghost" Live From Radio City Music Hall'". jambands.com. December 8, 2022. Retrieved December 10, 2022.
LP on LP
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Concept and inception
The LP on LP series, formally known as Live Phish on Long Play, represents a dedicated vinyl-only initiative by the jam band Phish to showcase select live performances in a format optimized for analog playback.[1] Conceived as an ongoing project, it emphasizes hand-picked tracks from the band's extensive catalog of concerts, prioritizing extended jams and improvisational segments that align with the physical constraints and sonic qualities of long-playing records.[1] This approach allows for immersive listening experiences, often featuring single songs or seamless segues spanning an entire side of the vinyl, drawing from Phish's tradition of lengthy, exploratory live sets.[1] The inception of LP on LP traces back to early 2021, when Phish announced the series on May 10, 2021, via their official website, positioning it as a response to growing demand among vinyl collectors and audiophiles for high-fidelity live releases.[1] The project was spearheaded by the band's production team, with initial volumes recorded by veteran engineers Garry Brown and Jon Altschiller, and mixed from original multitrack masters by acclaimed producer Elliot Scheiner, known for his work on Phish's Baker's Dozen box set.[1] This collaboration ensured archival-quality sound, with some selections—like technical rehearsals previously unavailable to the public—exclusive to the series, highlighting Phish's commitment to preserving and elevating their live legacy in a medium that evokes the tactile appeal of classic rock releases.[1] By 2025, the series has expanded to six volumes.[5] From its launch, LP on LP was designed for limited-edition pressings on colored vinyl, with the first two installments—"Ruby Waves" from Alpine Valley on July 14, 2019, and "Waves" from a 2011 rehearsal at Bethel Woods—made available for pre-order immediately and released to stores on June 18, 2021.[1] The series quickly expanded, incorporating fan-favorite moments from historic venues like Radio City Music Hall and festival sets, while maintaining a focus on curation over comprehensive archiving to deliver standout performances rather than full shows.[6] This strategic inception not only catered to Phish's devoted fanbase but also marked a broader trend in live music releases prioritizing premium physical formats amid the resurgence of vinyl culture.[1]Format and production
The LP on LP series, formally titled Live Phish on Long Play, consists of limited-edition 12-inch vinyl records, each featuring extended live jams from Phish performances spread across both sides of a single LP.[1] These releases are primarily focused on vinyl, though digital versions are available on LivePhish.com.[7] Each installment highlights hand-picked tracks selected for their musical depth, often spanning 20-30 minutes per side to showcase the full evolution of a jam without edits.[1] Production begins with archival live recordings captured during Phish concerts by the band's longtime sound engineers, such as Garry Brown or Paul Languedoc, using multitrack setups to preserve individual instrument separation.[8] These masters are then mixed by renowned audio engineers, including Elliot Scheiner for the inaugural release and Vance Powell for subsequent volumes, who refine the sound from the original tapes to optimize for vinyl playback, balancing dynamics and warmth while minimizing surface noise.[1] Post-production handling, including mastering, is overseen by Phish archivists Ben Collette and Kevin Shapiro, ensuring fidelity to the live experience.[8] The records are pressed in small runs on colored vinyl variants—such as ruby waves for the first edition or Ferris Wheel for others—by specialized plants like Cymbals Are Grand, with each release limited to a few thousand copies to maintain exclusivity.[3] Released through Jemp Records, Phish's imprint, the series prioritizes high-quality 180-gram vinyl for durability and audio clarity, often packaged in custom sleeves featuring show-specific artwork derived from the performance date.[9] This process underscores the project's goal of bridging Phish's live ethos with collectible analog media.[10]LP on LP 01
Recording and release
LP on LP 01 features a live performance of "Ruby Waves" captured during Phish's concert on July 14, 2019, at Alpine Valley Music Theatre in East Troy, Wisconsin, marking the final show of their Summer Tour that year.[1][11] The recording was engineered by Garry Brown, who handled the on-site audio capture to preserve the band's improvisational energy in this 38-minute rendition, the longest version of the song in Phish's catalog.[1][8] Post-production involved mixing the multitrack masters by renowned engineer Elliot Scheiner, ensuring high-fidelity sound suitable for vinyl playback while retaining the raw, extended jam structure central to Phish's live ethos.[1] Scheiner's approach emphasized clarity and dynamics, drawing from his extensive experience with live and studio recordings for artists like the Eagles.[1] The release was announced on May 10, 2021, as the inaugural entry in Phish's vinyl-only "LP on LP" series, produced by Jemp Records and pressed on limited-edition ruby waves colored vinyl to evoke the song's thematic imagery.[1] It became available for purchase on June 18, 2021, exclusively through Phish's Dry Goods store and select retailers, with pre-orders beginning immediately after the announcement to meet demand from the band's dedicated fanbase.[1][11]Track listing
LP on LP 01 consists of a single extended live performance of the song "Ruby Waves," captured during Phish's concert on July 14, 2019, at Alpine Valley Music Theatre in East Troy, Wisconsin.[1] This rendition, which clocks in at over 38 minutes, is divided across the two sides of the vinyl record to accommodate its length.[1] The recording was engineered by Garry Brown and mixed by Elliot Scheiner from the multitrack masters.[1]| Side | No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | 1 | "Ruby Waves" | 20:24 |
| B | 1 | "Ruby Waves (Continued)" | 18:22 |
LP on LP 02
Recording and release
LP on LP 02 features a live performance of "Waves" captured during Phish's tech rehearsal on May 26, 2011, at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts in Bethel, New York, the night before the first show of their Summer Tour that year.[1][11] The recording was engineered by Jon Altschiller, who handled the on-site audio capture to preserve the band's improvisational energy in this 28-minute rendition.[1][13] Post-production involved mixing the multitrack masters by renowned engineer Elliot Scheiner, ensuring high-fidelity sound suitable for vinyl playback while retaining the raw, extended jam structure central to Phish's live ethos.[1] Scheiner's approach emphasized clarity and dynamics, drawing from his extensive experience with live and studio recordings for artists like the Grateful Dead and Eagles.[1] The release was announced on May 10, 2021, as the second entry in Phish's vinyl-only "LP on LP" series, produced by Jemp Records and pressed on limited-edition blue waves colored vinyl to evoke the song's thematic imagery.[1] It became available for purchase on June 18, 2021, exclusively through Phish's Dry Goods store and select retailers, with pre-orders beginning immediately after the announcement to meet demand from the band's dedicated fanbase.[1][11]Track listing
LP on LP 02 consists of a single extended live performance of the song "Waves," captured during Phish's tech rehearsal on May 26, 2011, at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts in Bethel, New York.[1] This rendition, which clocks in at 28:38, is divided across the two sides of the vinyl record to accommodate its length.[1] The recording was engineered by Jon Altschiller and mixed by Elliot Scheiner from the multitrack masters.[1]| Side | No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | 1 | "Waves" | 14:15 |
| B | 1 | "Waves (Continued)" | 14:23 |
LP on LP 03
Recording and release
LP on LP 03 features a live performance of "Tweezer" > "Prince Caspian" captured during Phish's concert on August 22, 2015, at Watkins Glen International in Watkins Glen, New York, the second night of their three-night Magnaball festival.[15][16] The recording was engineered by Garry Brown, who handled the on-site audio capture to preserve the band's improvisational energy in this approximately 35-minute rendition that closed Set II.[15] Post-production involved mixing the multitrack masters by engineer Vance Powell, ensuring high-fidelity sound suitable for vinyl playback while retaining the raw, extended jam structure central to Phish's live ethos.[15] The release was announced on June 17, 2022, as the third entry in Phish's vinyl-only "LP on LP" series, produced by Jemp Records and pressed on limited-edition "Ferris Wheel" colored vinyl.[17] It became available for purchase on August 15, 2022, through Phish's Dry Goods store and select retailers, with pre-orders beginning after the announcement.[15]Track listing
LP on LP 03 consists of the live segue "Tweezer" > "Prince Caspian," captured during Phish's concert on August 22, 2015, at Watkins Glen International in Watkins Glen, New York.[15] This rendition, which clocks in at 34:26, is presented across the two sides of the vinyl record.[18] The recording was engineered by Garry Brown and mixed by Vance Powell from the multitrack masters.[15]| Side | No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | 1 | "Tweezer" | 24:37 |
| B | 1 | "Prince Caspian" | 9:49 |
LP on LP 04
Recording and release
LP on LP 04 features a live performance of "Ghost" captured during Phish's concert on May 22, 2000, at Radio City Music Hall in New York, New York, the second of two shows following a five-month touring hiatus at the end of a week of promotional appearances for their album Farmhouse.[6][2] The recording was engineered by Paul Languedoc, who handled the on-site audio capture to preserve the band's improvisational energy in this approximately 28-minute rendition.[2][9] Post-production involved mixing the multitrack masters by engineer Vance Powell, ensuring high-fidelity sound suitable for vinyl playback while retaining the raw, extended jam structure central to Phish's live ethos.[6][2] The release was announced on December 7, 2022, as the fourth entry in Phish's vinyl-only "LP on LP" series, produced by Jemp Records and pressed on limited-edition colored vinyl such as the "Radio City Curtain" variant in splotch orange.[6][2] It became available for purchase on January 13, 2023, exclusively through Phish's Dry Goods store and select retailers, with pre-orders beginning immediately after the announcement to meet demand from the band's dedicated fanbase.[9][2]Track listing
LP on LP 04 consists of a single extended live performance of the song "Ghost," captured during Phish's concert on May 22, 2000, at Radio City Music Hall in New York, New York.[6] This rendition, which clocks in at approximately 28 minutes, is divided across the two sides of the vinyl record to accommodate its length.[6] The recording was engineered by Paul Languedoc and mixed by Vance Powell from the multitrack masters.[2]| Side | No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | 1 | "Ghost" | 16:10 |
| B | 1 | "Ghost (Cont'd)" | 11:52 |
LP on LP 05
Recording and release
LP on LP 05 features live performances of "Twist" from Set II and "Stash" from Set I, captured during Phish's concert on April 2, 1998, at Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, New York, the opening night of their Island Tour.[20] The recording was engineered by Paul Languedoc, Phish's longtime guitar technician, who handled the on-site audio capture to preserve the band's improvisational energy in these extended jams.[20] Post-production involved mixing the multitrack masters by engineer Vance Powell, ensuring high-fidelity sound suitable for vinyl playback while retaining the raw, extended jam structure central to Phish's live ethos.[20] Powell's approach emphasized clarity and dynamics, drawing from his experience with live recordings. The release was announced on January 10, 2025, as the fifth entry in Phish's vinyl-only "LP on LP" series, produced by Jemp Records and pressed on limited-edition colored vinyl variants, such as the Fishmarket Stew pressing.[20] It became available for purchase on February 7, 2025, exclusively through Phish's Dry Goods store and select retailers, with pre-orders beginning immediately after the announcement.[20]Track listing
LP on LP 05 consists of two extended live performances: "Twist" from Set II and "Stash" from Set I, captured during Phish's concert on April 2, 1998, at Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, New York.[20] Each track occupies one side of the vinyl record. The recording was engineered by Paul Languedoc and mixed by Vance Powell from the multitrack masters.[20]| Side | No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | 1 | "Twist" | 18:48 |
| B | 1 | "Stash" | 19:55 |
LP on LP 06
Recording and release
LP on LP 06 features live performances of "Simple" and "Blaze On" captured during Phish's concert on August 6, 2021, at Ruoff Music Center in Noblesville, Indiana, the first show of a three-night stand rescheduled from 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[3][22] The recording was engineered by Garry Brown, who handled the on-site audio capture to preserve the band's improvisational energy in these extended jams.[3] Post-production involved mixing the multitrack masters by engineer Vance Powell, ensuring high-fidelity sound suitable for vinyl playback while retaining the raw, extended jam structure central to Phish's live ethos.[3] The release was announced on January 10, 2025, as the sixth entry in Phish's vinyl-only "LP on LP" series, produced by Jemp Records and pressed on limited-edition "Cymbals Are Grand" colored vinyl.[22][23] It became available for purchase on February 7, 2025, through Phish's Dry Goods store, record stores, and select retailers, with pre-orders beginning after the announcement.[23][24]Track listing
LP on LP 06 consists of two extended live performances from Phish's concert on August 6, 2021, at Ruoff Music Center in Noblesville, Indiana, with one track per vinyl side.[3] The recording was engineered by Garry Brown and mixed by Vance Powell from the multitrack masters.[3]| Side | No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | 1 | "Simple" (Live at Ruoff Music Center, Noblesville, IN, 8/6/21) | 23:43 |
| B | 1 | "Blaze On" (Live at Ruoff Music Center, Noblesville, IN, 8/6/21) | 27:40 |
