30 Best Grateful Dead Gifts for Every Deadhead

If your Deadhead has a turntable, this is the record to give. Europe '72 caught the band at a peak, with Keith Godchaux newly on keys and songs like Jack Straw and Brown-Eyed Women brand new. The 180-gram triple LP sounds great and looks like a centerpiece on any shelf, and many fans who own it on CD would love it on vinyl.

American Beauty is the Dead album that even non-fans know, with Ripple, Box of Rain and Truckin' all in one place. It is the perfect gift for someone just getting into the band, or for a lifelong fan whose copy wore out years ago. Check the listing format so it matches their player.

For the fan who loved the Long Strange Trip documentary, this companion release brings the music from the film home. It moves across the band's whole career, so it also works as a starter collection for a younger relative you are trying to turn into a Deadhead.

Every Deadhead guitarist eventually tries to figure out Jerry's lines by ear. This 384-page anthology transcribes 20 songs note for note in tab and standard notation, covering both his leads and Bob Weir's unusual rhythm parts. It is a gift a player will keep open on the music stand for months.

A guitarist who loves the Dead will want the stealie on stage, or at least on the couch. This two-inch strap carries the Space Your Face design and fits acoustic, electric and bass guitars. Pair it with the guitar anthology for a gift set that costs about sixty dollars.

Every Deadhead has an opinion on Barton Hall, 5/8/77. This book tells the story of that one night at Cornell and how a soundboard tape turned it into the most famous concert in the band's history. It is a perfect gift for the tape trader, and a fun excuse to listen to the show together.

Robert Hunter's lyrics are full of folk ballads, Bible verses and Old West references that fans have puzzled over for decades. David Dodd's annotations explain where each line comes from, song by song. It is the book a serious Deadhead keeps next to the stereo, and one they are unlikely to buy for themselves.

Drummer Bill Kreutzmann was there from the first gig to the last, and his memoir reads like hearing stories over a beer. It covers the Acid Tests, the Wall of Sound years and the hard losses, with humor and honesty. At its price it is an easy gift for any fan who enjoys rock memoirs.

Dennis McNally was the band's publicist for years, and his history is the one most fans call definitive. It traces the Dead from the Palo Alto folk scene to Jerry's death in 1995 with insider detail. Give it to the Deadhead who knows the music inside out but has never read the full story.

Built from decades of interviews by Blair Jackson and David Gans, this oral history lets the band, crew and family tell the story in their own voices. It moves quickly and is easy to read in short bursts, which makes it a good pick for a fan who prefers stories to footnotes.

There is no more Deadhead uniform than a Liquid Blue tie-dye, and the spiral of dancing bears on this one is a classic. It is officially licensed and hand-dyed, so the colors hold up through summers of shows. This listing is 2XL, so check sizing before you order.

Not every fan wants head-to-toe tie-dye. This grey dad hat carries a neat embroidered stealie that other Deadheads will spot from across a parking lot, and it suits a fan who has to look reasonably grown-up during the week.

Summer tour ends, but the bears do not have to. This sand-colored hoodie has a marbled, psychedelic dancing bear on the chest and keeps a fan warm at a chilly outdoor Dead & Company show or a fall bonfire.

Two pairs, one of bears and one of skeletons, for a fan who likes a little Dead under the office clothes. They make an easy stocking stuffer or a fun add-on to a record or book.

Pins are part of Deadhead culture, traded on lot and stuck onto every jacket. This officially licensed stealie in soft enamel is a small, inexpensive gift that will end up on a denim jacket, hat or guitar case.

A giant tapestry has been the Deadhead decorating move since dorm rooms in the seventies. This officially licensed 60 by 90 inch piece features Dan Morris's stealie art, and its corner loops mean it can hang on the wall or go to the lawn seats as a show blanket.

The skeleton crowned with roses is one of the most recognizable images in rock. This 24 by 36 inch poster fits a standard frame, so add a frame and it becomes proper wall art for a fan's den or music room for well under fifty dollars.

For the fan who spends winter nights streaming old shows on the couch, this coral fleece throw with sherpa backing and 30th anniversary art is a warm way to fly the flag. It is machine washable, which matters for something that will get used every evening.

Mike DuBois's bright illustrations fill each month of this official 2027 calendar, so a fan gets a fresh piece of Dead art every few weeks. It is a natural holiday gift, and space to circle tour dates is a bonus.

Three dancing bears in Santa hats let a Deadhead decorate the tree their way. They are plastic, so they survive kids and cats, and they make a sweet gift to tuck into a holiday card or a Secret Santa exchange.

Each of these four pint glasses carries a different vintage concert poster, from Barton Hall to the Beacon Theatre, so they double as a little history lesson at the bar. They are a great mid-priced gift for a fan who hosts listening parties, and a set of four is easy to share.

A morning coffee with a ring of dancing bears is a small daily pleasure for any fan. The print is sublimated so it will not fade in the dishwasher, and it is a safe pick for a coworker or relative whose fandom you only know from their bumper sticker.

theory11 redesigned every court card with bears, terrapins and skeletons, so this deck is as much an art piece as a game. It is perfect for card nights at the campsite or as a stocking stuffer for the fan who collects anything with the stealie on it.

The Dead's music has always had a mystical streak, so a tarot deck fits better than you might expect. Each card ties back to a song or character, and the guidebook explains the connection. A fun gift for a fan who reads tarot, and a curious collectible for one who does not.

This round puzzle recreates the 1971 Skull & Roses album cover in 450 pieces, a size that makes for a mellow evening with a live show playing in the background. A good choice for a fan who already has the album and wants a new way to enjoy the art.

Every longtime Deadhead has a shoebox of ticket stubs, laminates and pins somewhere. This tin, with its raised stealie and art on every side, gives that collection a proper home. Fill it with a few of the smaller items on this list for a ready-made gift.

The stealie on a back window is how Deadheads recognize each other on the highway. This translucent decal looks sharp on glass, and the four mini stickers are perfect for a laptop or water bottle. Under ten dollars, it is the easiest add-on on this list.

Coloring in dancing bears and skulls with your own tie-dye palette is a surprisingly relaxing way to spend an evening. This officially licensed book suits a fan who likes a screen-free hobby, and it is great for a Deadhead parent to share with their kids.

Plenty of Deadheads bring the dog along to the lot. This double-sided bandana slides over a standard collar with no tying, so the pup can show off the stealie at the park. It makes a fun surprise for a fan whose dog is on every holiday card.

A squeaky tie-dye dancing bear for the dog of a devoted fan. It is a lighthearted gift that will make a Deadhead laugh, and it pairs nicely with the pet bandana for a bigger bundle.