A true late-’80s Deadhead grail. This 1988 licensed Grateful Dead Merchandising Inc. T-shirt explodes with authentic red-and-cream tie-dye and the mystical Blues for Allah artwork, capturing Jerry Garcia’s experimental spirit at its peak. The design radiates psychedelic energy, with deep saturated color that’s mellowed perfectly over decades without losing any of its visual hit. Printed on a Made-in-USA Hanes Beefy-T, this piece is soft from age yet still heavy and substantial, with that unmistakable single-stitch drape collectors crave. Tagged large and measuring 21.5″ x 27″, it wears like a classic late-80s Dead shirt-loose and easy, built for nights at the show and decades on the road. Condition is excellent: no holes, no stains, no repairs. Just natural vintage character and a fade that tells its own story. Every swirl in the dye and every soft crease is pure Grateful Dead history, a wearable artifact of the psychedelic underground that still turns heads. This is the kind of vintage that’s disappearing fast: a genuine 1980s Dead tee with the look, feel, and provenance serious collectors want. Whether you’re chasing Dead memorabilia, vintage American tie-dye, or simply that perfect summer festival shirt, this is a centerpiece piece.
