If zep was never accepted as hip in some circles, its partly because of the knuckledragging worldview of songs like dazed and. Led zeppelin the song remains the same reissued across. Five years later, despite occasional hints and innuendoes, led zeppelin remains a thing of the past, but with a first batch of reissues that includes the groups first three atlantic recordings led zeppelin, originally released in march, 1969. Led zeppelin led zeppelin 2005, 200 gram, vinyl discogs. Led zeppelin was the soundtrack for the seventies and now, you may want to file those cherished but worn lp copies and replace them with the much ballyhooed reissues from rhino. But again, first, that was bob ludwig transferring to dsd, adding his magic. One thing about zeppelin s music, it is timeless, sounds as fresh today as it did when it first came out. The rare dvdaudio versions 2 channel stereo track is slightly less congested than the standard cd almost all the dvda tracks register 1db higher on the dynamic range meter than their cd counterparts. Led zeppelin led zeppelin ii lp atlantic atl 40 037 german reissue gfold. Now, its official, and remastered deluxe editions of led zeppelins first three. The classic records led zeppelin reissues are the ones that sound best to me. Labels are probably blank solid silver color for record 1 and green for record 2. As it turns out, they do, though not by the margin i observed with led zeppelin. Led zeppelin led zeppelin ii 1969, rl cut, terre haute.
For me personally, the difference is, as time marched on, jimmy was less consistent. They represent not the promise of the 60s and its politicized and. Led zeppelin ii bob ludwig, cd release page 2 steve. Recently, i received a promo set of the deluxe edition vinyl lps for the first three zep records, and i must say, they are fairly special. This magazine is still living down 1969 pans of led zeppelin and ii as brutal blues ham. Led zeppelin mark physical graffitis 40th with reissue. Jimmy page, guitarist of led zeppelin postit interview. Both albums are a skate board and no one wants to reply to my emails or inquiries. Led zeppelin remasters is a threelp or twocassette or twocd compilation album of digitally remastered material by english rock band led zeppelin. These led zep reissues must not sound too old to a lot of people because as i. Led zeppelin ii 2 uk lp atlantic 2nd reissue k 40037 a1b3 greenorange 1974. Led zeppelin led zeppelin ii super deluxe edition trailer. Led zeppelin will also open its vaults to share dozens of unheard studio and live. Your copy is the reissue, which was made from new mothers and stampers which is why the matrix.
Recording sessions for the album took place at several locations in both the united kingdom and north america from january to august 1969. Led zeppelin led zeppelin ii 1973, gatefold, vinyl. Critical reception of led zeppelin iii has improved markedly since its original struggles, and this reissue seems welldeserved. Even though i play records on a 1967 tubed record changer with a voice of music player, these are the only 2 albums that skate of what i own. Ive been spending what might seem like way too much time comparing and dissecting various pressings of led zeppelin ii almost 45 years after its debut as if it really mattered.
The new mastering is just that a remastering of the already mixed 2 track stereo and 5. It contains all nine of the original led zeppelin studio albums remastered. Led zeppelin ii remaster by led zeppelin on spotify. Led zeppelin ii and iii, meanwhile, come with an additional disc of. Led zeppelin continue their reissue campaign with a new edition of their celebrated live album how the west was won, originally released in 2003, featuring newly remastered audio, which was done under the supervision of jimmy page. The rolling stones 6469 box set does sound very good indeed. The first wave of albums, led zeppelin, led zeppelin ii, and led zeppelin iii, was released on 2 june 2014.
Led zeppelin ii deluxe edition remastered double vinyl. Bonham was a driving force at the sessions, regularly suggesting ideas or the best ways in which a complicated arrangement could be played. I can take jimmy from led zeppelin beginning to end. Jun 19, 2014 which helps explain why led zeppelin still matters not just to aging boomers, but to young people looking for some musical entity bold, brash and big to look up to and get excited about. After all, nearly every one of the hundreds of zeppelin imitators used this record, with its lack of dynamics and its pummeling riffs, as a blueprint. Led zeppelin 2 ii, 2014 reissue compared to the classic records 200 gram reissue also the new friday music 180 gram reissue of the moody blues 1970 release question of balance compared to a 1st. These led zep reissues must not sound too old to a lot of people. Led zeppelin official website led zeppelin, ii, iii, iv. The item youve selected was not added to your cart. Along with the remastered albums, there is a companion disc with each album, consisting of previously unreleased audio tracks and alternate mixes of released. Mar 09, 2015 planet rocks liz barnes speaks to jimmy page about the new, remastered version of led zeppelin s physical graffiti and the previously unheard material on the companion disc. Led zeppelin selftitled vinyl lp classic records reissue 2005 sd 8216 200 gram. Led zeppelin release trailer for led zeppelin iii reissue. Nothing like replacing your old scratched zeppelin albums with a big time up grade.
Led zeppelin ii remastered by led zeppelin 81227964566. Atlanticswan song is launching an extensive reissue campaign of all nine studio albums in. Jimmy page, led zeppelin s unofficial archivist has remastered the legendary bands albums and found some lost gems. Led zeppelin iii tones down the heavy analog planet. Led zeppelins label has announced that the reissue program will continue with. The remastered songs sound crisp and fresh, and the additional. I just checked mine, and it says maid not wreck on the label of both the original album and the companion disc. Five years later, despite occasional hints and innuendoes, led zeppelin remains a thing of the past, but with a first batch of reissues that includes the groups first three atlantic recordingsled zeppelin, originally released in march, 1969. Ramblin on about led zeppelin ii or i got blisters on. Just the thought of bob dylan standing on the first. I bought a 200g pressing a couple of years ago and its always been a sore point in my collection. Led zeppelin 2 was even better and i just love this album and every song on it. I purchased the deluxe led zepellin ii with companion album. John paul joness bass driving the sound forward, and page offering up a liquefying solo.
This is an atlantic reissue sd 19126 not a remaster early 80s maybe, one immediate difference would be the lettering is a mustard color, where on the originals it is more of an orange. Last tuesday, after much hype and pomp, the band reissued its first three studio albumsthe newly remastered led zeppelin i, ii, and iiion cd, vinyl, and digital download. Last tuesday, after much hype and pomp, the band reissued its first three studio albumsthe newly remastered led zeppelin i, ii. Led zeppelin s soundtrack to their concert film the song remains the same has been remastered and will be reissued across multiple formats in september. Note the statement is contained within the orange segment. Led zeppelin, or more specifically, jimmy page, negotiated their recording contract with atlantic records usa. Jun 03, 2014 this magazine is still living down 1969 pans of led zeppelin and ii as brutal blues ham. The most notable improvement with the remastered download of led zeppelin ii is that it has a lot less digital glare than. I like zeppelin i a lot more than iv for some reason, just my opinion. Led zeppelin ii, coming just under seven months later in october of the same year. Mar, 2014 led zeppelin reissues launch june 3 with i, ii, iii.
They are not exactly rare gems but it was a declining arc. Led zeppelin led zeppelin ii 1974, gatefold, monarch. They are very good and better than the classics to me. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Nobody seems to be able to beat bob ludwig at the peak of his game.
Video shot in paris in may 2014 for the release of the remastered and deluxe versions of the first three albums of the band. Jimmy page, led zeppelins unofficial archivist has remastered the legendary bands albums and found some lost gems. Jimmy page on led zeppelins remastered albums youtube. Maybe the plum was midrange boosted but it sounds better to my ears than the reissue. Physical graffiti is the sixth studio album by the english rock band led zeppelin. Because of this deal, all led zeppelin master tapes reside in a vault somewhere in the usa likely, new york area. Bruce lamont, paul kamp and the killer rhythm section of greg fundis and matt longbons bill themselves as led zeppelin 2. Bonham was a driving force at the sessions, regularly suggesting ideas or the best ways in which a complicated arrangement could be played successfully. Shop led zeppelin ii deluxe edition remastered double vinyl.
The album is essentially a scaleddown version of the fourcd led zeppelin boxed set. Ramblin on about led zeppelin ii or i got blisters on my. The bands performances in july 1973, at new yorks madison square garden, were recorded for the concert film, the song remains the same. Iii shook fans and enemies alike with its dedicated swerve into acoustic textures and restraint. My canadian first pressing led zeppelin iii red label is very good. In addition to led zeppelin 2, fundis has toured across the u. Led zeppelin january 1969, led zeppelin ii october 1969 and. Led zeppelin for badge holders only part 2 2 lps not tmoq sealed ebay. Led zeppelin ii lp vinyl album 1979 uk reissue press rare k 40037. Led zep was a band of enormous gestures in an age of big ones. Make offer led zeppelin iii 3 classic records reissue 2007 200gm vinyl record lp sd 7201. Get the best deals on led zeppelin classic records when you shop the largest online selection at. Led zeppelin led zeppelin ii remastered original cd. The zeppelin ii rl is a completely different animal than any zeppelin record or cd theres a reason for its iconic reputation.
Led zeppelin i is a fantastic glimpse into the time capsule, a standing testament to rock pageantry. Containing songs from eight of the bands nine studio albums, it was initially released in the uk and japan by atlantic records on 15 october 1990. If released today, there would still be a place for it in the genres decorated history. Led zeppelin led zeppelin ii deluxe edition remastered. Led zeppelin ii 2 uk lp atlantic 2nd reissue k 40037 a1. The led zeppelin deluxe edition is a series of albums reissued by english rock group led zeppelin, distributed by atlantic records. While led zeppelin ii doesnt have the eclecticism of the groups debut, its arguably more influential. But even in 1980, there are gems where he still delivered supreme. Mojos 21page led zeppelin extravaganza is on sale in the uk now. Chuck berry, elvis, the beatles, stones, u2, nirvana and jimi hendrix would likely be in the same paragraph, preceded by an introduction that explains historical significance and impact. Led zeppelin also set the tone for a decade of dippy lyrics. A specialty records corporation repressing of a 1981 allied pressing, which was an extension of, the 1977 reissue edition. Led zeppelin ii, which came out in october 69, just nine months. I thought id pass on to anyone looking for the classic records reissues, in the case of led zeppelin ii, avoid the 200g version and try to find the original 180g pressing.
It was mastered so hot that it had to be pulled from the shelves due to returns because the record players of the time couldnt handle the dynamics of ludwigs presentation. Led zeppelin announce final three deluxe reissues presence, in through the out door and coda will come out with bonus discs next month. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cooki. The oneminute video features the unreleased version of the immigrant song thats featured on the reissue s companion disc. How the west was won news led zeppelin official forum. Led zeppelin ii remaster, an album by led zeppelin on spotify.
Led zeppelin ii is the second album by the english rock band led zeppelin, released on 22 october 1969 in the united states and on 31 october 1969 in the united kingdom by atlantic records. Led zeppelin ii rl hot mix vs 1969 reissue youtube. Jimmy page on led zeppelins physical graffiti 2015 reissue. Just the thought of bob dylan standing on the first tee with a driver in his. Its easy to forget at this distance that led zeppelins first three albums. As good as it gets, led zeppelin deluxe remastered edition on 180g vinyl is worth the extra cost. These reissues of zeppelins first three albums are remastered and are. May 27, 2014 jimmy page has been indulging that fantasy to the ultimate degree lately by curating a deluxe series of led zeppelin releases. Along with the remastered albums, there is a companion disc with each album, consisting of previously unreleased audio tracks and.
With the release of deluxe editions of led zeppelin, led zeppelin ii, and led zeppelin iii, the band will launch an extensive reissue program of all nine of its studio albums in chronological order, each remastered by guitarist and producer jimmy page. Led zeppelin 2 tickets, 2020 concert tour dates ticketmaster. On this video, i will be talking about the latest led zeppelin vinyl reissues. Starting tuesday, june 3, the guitarist will begin doling out double. I dont have the standalone vinyl, only the super deluxe box. Led zeppelin 3 was a surprise to me not like the first two and it takes repeated listens to appreciate how good it really is led zeppelin 4 carries on from the second album and shows the band progressing, but still along the same path. Jun 28, 2014 led zeppelin was the soundtrack for the seventies and now, you may want to file those cherished but worn lp copies and replace them with the much ballyhooed reissues from rhino. May 19, 2014 as theyve done with the upcoming reissues of their first two albums, led zeppelin have released a teaser video for led zeppelin iii. Led zeppelin ii classic records 180g version smokes the 200g. May 02, 2014 led zeppelin s remastered second album will include additional companion audio with unreleased studio outtakes to be released on multiple cd, vinyl, and digital formats as well as a limited. It contains all nine of the original led zeppelin studio albums remastered from the original analog tapes.
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