There were six Dylan & The Dead shows in 1987. The shows were;

– Foxboro, July 4, 1987
– Philadelphia, July 10, 1987
– East Rutherford, July 12, 1987
– Eugene, July 19, 1987
– Oakland, July 24, 1987
– Anaheim, July 26, 1987

The album tracks are taken from the following shows;

– Slow Train and Joey – July 4, 1987
– Queen Jane Approximately – July 19, 1987
– I Want You – July 24, 1987
– Serve Somebody, All Along The Watchtower, and Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door – Jul 26, 1987

The album was mixed by Garcia and John Cutler, with some input from Dylan. Garcia commented on Dylan’s contribution in an interview with Rolling Stone; “When you’re collaborating with Dylan and he says ‘Hey, I think that my voice is too out front,’ what am I going to do? Punch him? I’ll say ‘okay’ against my own instincts.”

Tapes of all the Dylan & The Dead sets circulate. Material from the pre-tour rehearsal at Club Front in San Rafael also circulates on tape.