In 1988, Phish released Junta on their own to sell at shows. The next year, they wrote and recorded Lawn Boy for Rough Trade affiliate Absolute A Go Go Records, but Rough Trade went bankrupt and the band couldn't afford to assume distribution, despite the fact that they were fast gaining a devoted following. In 1991, Phish became the first band without a recording contract ever to sell out two consecutive nights at the Great American Music Hall in San Francisco. In light of that achievement, Elektra signed the outfit, released their third album, A Picture Of Nectar and reissued their first two. It didn't take long for the band to develop a reputation similar to the Grateful Dead's: as a terrific live act, and a mediocre recording band. Appropriately, in 1995, after a few dismal-selling albums, the band came out with A Live One, with songs drawn from the band's recent tour. During the subsequent tour, the band grossed over $27 million. One date on that tour--Halloween, no less--featured the band playing the entirety of Quadrophenia. (The White Album and Talking Heads' Remain In Light have also gotten the full Phish treatment at Halloween shows.) Also in 1995, Anastasio released Surrender To The Air, an entirely improvised performance featuring members of Sun Ra's band and New York guitarist Marc Ribot.