What a Long, Strange Trip It's Been. [11½" X 3" Bumpersticker.] White text on Purple. Grateful Dead included. What a Long Strange Trip It's Been - The Best Of The Grateful Dead, is a compilation album by the Grateful Dead. It was initially a two record LP released in October 1977 by Warner Bros. Records. The title of the compilation comes from one of Robert Hunter's most famous lyrics, the line from "Truckin'": "Lately it occurs to me: What a long, strange trip it's been." Even those who have never heard the song can often relate to this statement. This statement can take on many different meanings for different people. This is a full-size sticker on high-quality vinyl, so it can hold up on the bumper of a car. Or it can be posted many other places as well. Stickers are not just for cars anymore.