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Dave Matthews Band Take Me Back: Live From The Gorge 5LP Box Set Released May 22

Dave Matthews Band fans have a significant limited edition vinyl release to track down. Confirmed via the band's official announcement and ATO Records, Take Me Back: Live From The Gorge arrived physically on 5LP vinyl May 22, 2026, following a digital release on February 6.

This is a confirmed release with locked format details, so here's what's included.

What's Confirmed About the Take Me Back 5LP Box Set

The band's official announcement, corroborated by Rock Cellar Magazine, confirms the following:

  • Captures the band's Saturday, August 30, 2025 performance at the Gorge Amphitheatre in Washington state
  • Marks the first time Dave Matthews Band played Before These Crowded Streets in its entirety live
  • Digital release: February 6, 2026
  • Physical release: May 22, 2026
  • Limited edition 5x LP box set pressed on Hardwood-colored vinyl
  • Released on ATO Records
  • Features guest musicians including Bela Fleck, Joe Lawlor, and Jake Simpson

A Genuine Live Milestone Captured on Wax

Playing Before These Crowded Streets in full for the first time ever during their annual Labor Day weekend Gorge run is a significant live milestone for the band's catalog, and pressing that specific performance across five colored LPs gives it a physical weight that a standard live album reissue wouldn't carry.

Why the Guest Musician Lineup Matters

Featuring Bela Fleck alongside Joe Lawlor and Jake Simpson adds genuine collaborative depth to the recording, giving this release a distinct character compared to the band's standard touring lineup performances.

Storing a Limited Colored Vinyl Set

As a limited edition colored vinyl release, proper handling and storage matter more than with a standard reissue, especially for a 5-disc set.

EVORETRO doesn't yet produce vinyl-specific sleeves or box protectors, so the closest available options are general-purpose. For safely shipping or transporting the box set, EVORETRO's poly bubble mailers add a protective outer layer during transit.

For displaying the box itself upright, EVORETRO's acrylic modular case, available up to 12 x 12 x 12 inches, can house the closed box set, though it's worth measuring the actual packaging dimensions first.

Common Mistakes Collectors Make

  • Assuming the digital and physical release dates are the same, when they're three months apart
  • Handling colored vinyl without checking for warping risk from heat or direct sunlight in storage
  • Confusing this specific Gorge performance with other Dave Matthews Band live releases
  • Shipping or storing the box set without any outer protective layer

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was the physical 5LP set released?

May 22, 2026.

What makes this performance significant?

It's the first time Dave Matthews Band played Before These Crowded Streets in its entirety live.

What color is the vinyl?

Hardwood-colored.

Does EVORETRO make vinyl-specific protection?

Not yet — general shipping and display products are the closest current options.

Final Thoughts

Take Me Back: Live From The Gorge documents a genuine first for Dave Matthews Band's live catalog, pressed as a limited colored 5LP set that rewards careful handling. With the physical release already out, it's worth prioritizing safe storage for a set this significant.

Having general-purpose protective packaging on hand at least keeps the box set safer than leaving it exposed on a shelf.

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