This single-set performance was part of the 27th annual Roskilde Festival that also included Beck, David Byrne, Charlie Hunter, Ani DiFranco, Leningrad Cowboys & Red Army Choir, Mötley Crue, Pavement, Primus, and Radiohead. The first three songs of the set were broadcast on the festival radio station.

The Bowie intro contained Simpsons, Aw Fuck!, and Oom Pa Pa signals. This four-day festival featured over 100 bands, including Nirvana, Faith No More, and David Byrne. The date of Phish’s performance has often been erroneously reported as June 27, 1992.