--- product_id: 26744480 title: "Live in Central Park NYC May 12, 1975" price: "€ 84.30" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.it/products/26744480-live-in-central-park-nyc-may-12-1975 store_origin: IT region: Italy --- # Live in Central Park NYC May 12, 1975 **Price:** € 84.30 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Live in Central Park NYC May 12, 1975 - **How much does it cost?** € 84.30 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.it](https://www.desertcart.it/products/26744480-live-in-central-park-nyc-may-12-1975) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description New York City 1975. The city is teetering on bankruptcy, mere months away from President Ford's infamous "Drop dead" speech. And over 100,000 well-lubricated fans attend a free concert by Jefferson Starship in Central Park. What could go wrong?Actually, unless you were a tree, not much (a constant theme of the concert is threats by the police and park staff to shut down the show unless fans get out of the trees, and the Starship and the concert sponsor, WNEW-FM, had to pony up for park repairs after the event). This is the Starship on the eve of the release of Red Octopus, mere months away from ascending commercial heights never attained by the Airplane, and the band is absolutely on fire there s a reason this concert ranks among the most treasured bootlegs in Airplane or Starship tape collector circles. And speaking of tape collectors, for this first-ever legitimate release we have worked with a tape provided by the band and filled in some gaps (including the long-lost ending of "Volunteers") with recordings contributed by collectors to present the complete show on two CDs mastered by Vic Anesini at Battery Studios (minus some of the incessant exhortations to get out of the trees). The material ranges from songs off of their debut Dragonfly ("Ride the Tiger," "Caroline") to tunes from the forthcoming Red Octopus ("Play on Love," "Fast Buck Freddie" ) to Airplane faves "White Rabbit," "Somebody to Love" and "Volunteers," performed by the early Starship line-up of Paul Kantner, Grace Slick, Marty Balin, David Freiberg, Craig Chaquico, Pete Sears, John Barbata and Papa John Creach. The Kantner-Slick-Balin vocal dynamics have rarely been better than on this recording, and guitarist Chaquico particularly shines; it being the '70s, there are also long drum and bass solos and a bit of the anarchic spirit of mid-'70s New York City seeps into the show as well. The scene is captured by professional photographer Allan Tannenbaum (photographer/author of New York in the '70s), who was at the gig and supplies photos (including the cover shot) for this collection, while Richie Unterberger's notes featuring exclusive quotes from Starship pilot Paul Kantner set the stage for the Starship playing the biggest gig imaginable. Review: Live on wnew fm, free show in central park! - I was at this free show which supported the dragonfly album. There was also a free show the following spring for red octopus. The band was grace, paul, marty,papa john creach, david freiberg, pete sears, john barbata and craig chaqico on lead guitar. The outlaws came out and opened the show. Green grass and high tides was great! These shows were both broadcast live on wnew fm, which is most likely the source for this cd set. I have the bootlegs of both shows. This recording matches the boot very closely.The sound is good fm radio quality. If you want to listen to a show and feel like you are there, with any imperfections although slight, included, buy this set. If you insist on a overdubbed, slick, polished, boring , fake live set, pass. Review: Sorry, this Jefferson Starship concert should have stayed a bootleg. - I am a big Jefferson Starship fan (up until Earth) and always liked how rough they sounded live. This is one band that always sounded better in the studio. Live, they were just all over the place. Some call this their "greatest' concert. It is back when they were actually getting along (would love to see this on video!) and some of their best work was Dragonfly, Red Octypus, and Spitfire. This is still worth having as a collectable, but the sound on this CD is distorted and recorded WAY TOO LOUD. I can barely handle thirty minutes of it. Barely turn it up and IT'S TOO LOUD. Maybe that's what people expect, but I want to control the master volume and not let the mixers control it. This is shocking in itself that this is from RCA label. They should have toned it down MANY decibles for my liking. Maybe now that I am older, I don't need it that LOUD. It's like figernails going down the chalk board. Let me know other audiophiles. Am I right on this? I know the die-hard fanboys will be more forgiving, but this fan has waited too many years for this to be released when the mixers botched it. Let me know what you think. Also on my receiver I turn the volume down to -65 and it is still too LOUD. What is up? ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00DU11F64 | | Best Sellers Rank | #289,580 in CDs & Vinyl ( See Top 100 in CDs & Vinyl ) #16,490 in Classic Rock (CDs & Vinyl) | | Customer Reviews | 3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars (41) | | Date First Available | July 10, 2013 | | Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No | | Label | Real Gone Music | | Language | English | | Manufacturer | Real Gone Music | | Number of discs | 2 | | Original Release Date | 2013 | | Product Dimensions | 5.59 x 4.97 x 0.39 inches; 3.84 ounces | ## Images ![Live in Central Park NYC May 12, 1975 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91dCfaTKjqL.jpg) ![Live in Central Park NYC May 12, 1975 - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/717zHldqD2L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Live on wnew fm, free show in central park! *by P***R on April 6, 2015* I was at this free show which supported the dragonfly album. There was also a free show the following spring for red octopus. The band was grace, paul, marty,papa john creach, david freiberg, pete sears, john barbata and craig chaqico on lead guitar. The outlaws came out and opened the show. Green grass and high tides was great! These shows were both broadcast live on wnew fm, which is most likely the source for this cd set. I have the bootlegs of both shows. This recording matches the boot very closely.The sound is good fm radio quality. If you want to listen to a show and feel like you are there, with any imperfections although slight, included, buy this set. If you insist on a overdubbed, slick, polished, boring , fake live set, pass. ### ⭐⭐ Sorry, this Jefferson Starship concert should have stayed a bootleg. *by M***N on September 10, 2013* I am a big Jefferson Starship fan (up until Earth) and always liked how rough they sounded live. This is one band that always sounded better in the studio. Live, they were just all over the place. Some call this their "greatest' concert. It is back when they were actually getting along (would love to see this on video!) and some of their best work was Dragonfly, Red Octypus, and Spitfire. This is still worth having as a collectable, but the sound on this CD is distorted and recorded WAY TOO LOUD. I can barely handle thirty minutes of it. Barely turn it up and IT'S TOO LOUD. Maybe that's what people expect, but I want to control the master volume and not let the mixers control it. This is shocking in itself that this is from RCA label. They should have toned it down MANY decibles for my liking. Maybe now that I am older, I don't need it that LOUD. It's like figernails going down the chalk board. Let me know other audiophiles. Am I right on this? I know the die-hard fanboys will be more forgiving, but this fan has waited too many years for this to be released when the mixers botched it. Let me know what you think. Also on my receiver I turn the volume down to -65 and it is still too LOUD. What is up? ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Starship fans will celebrate! *by S***X on September 6, 2013* Great release for fans of Starship and 70s music in general. Very spirited vocals and musicianship; Grace Slick shines throughout. I hope more live Starship becomes available, especially tours in the later 1970s reflecting Spitfire and Earth (underappreciated great cd) tours. Amazon as usual shipped item quickly to this loyal music customer. Some comical moments regarding the fans in the trees add to the feeling of being present at the show. Drum solo is one of the better ones of this era that I have heard. Overall rating of 4.75 rounded up to 5 star. --- ## 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.it/products/26744480-live-in-central-park-nyc-may-12-1975](https://www.desertcart.it/products/26744480-live-in-central-park-nyc-may-12-1975) --- *Product available on Desertcart Italy* *Store origin: IT* *Last updated: 2026-05-15*