Led Zeppelin/CA,USA 06.25.1972 Upgrade

A reversal occurred when Mike Millard’s audience recording was finally released officially by Pink Floyd, but rather than fading even after the official release, the recording that made its name was the ZEP recording from the LA Forum on June 25, 1972. While it served as the main source for the well-known “HOW THE WEST WAS WON,” careful editing, early 2000s-esque sound, and the complete cutout of Plant’s MCs have not diminished the value of the previously available audience recordings from that day. The June 25 recording is a stereo audience recording boasting the highest sound quality of the 1972 US tour. Not only is the sound image close, but it also captures the actual sound that would have been heard at the venue that day, making it a truly appealing recording. It’s also a rare audience recording that perfectly balances the tremendous atmosphere and ZEP’s performance, which was at its peak. While there was excitement at the time that such a day would be officially released on multi-track, the finished product was far from a faithful reproduction of the June 25th performance. Covers like “Slow Down” and even “Heartbreak Hotel,” which were iconic to the day, were cut, particularly for the cover song “Whole Lotta Love,” which required music royalties. In many ways, the audience recordings from that day have not faded, and in fact, they remain popular to this day. This captivating audience recording, combining both sound quality and content, has led to the production of many items, starting with the GOLD STANDARD album “BURN LIKE A CANDLE,” which parodies Plant’s joke about the title of his new album. The GOLD STANDARD album, now highly sought-after as a vintage item, and the MISSING LINK album “A NIGHT AT THE HEARTBREAK HOTEL,” which played a key role in popularizing this recording in Japan, all suffered from low pitch and the inclusion of “Weekend” from another day. In the 21st century, not only have we finally achieved the release of items with proper pitch, but the sound quality has also improved. Regarding packaging, it’s commonplace to release “BURN LIKE A CANDLE” artwork and titles. While “BURN LIKE A CANDLE” has been perfected through various items in recent years, it’s also characterized by many cuts due to its vintage audience. While cuts in the lengthy “Dazed and Confused” and “Whole Lotta Love” are inevitable, unnecessary inter-song cuts were everywhere, and there were no items that minimized them. Therefore, for this release, by basing it on a version that doesn’t go through the internet, we’ve achieved a finish that minimizes unnecessary cuts and a natural listening experience. The most obvious example is before the start of “What Is and What Should Never Be.” There was a cut here, but Plant actually muttered “Whoa” before the cut (which is a nice touch). Also, “What Is And What Should Never Be,” which begins a cappella without an intro, traditionally involves Jimmy stroking the opening chords as a cue to Plant. On this particular day, Jimmy started with two strokes, but in past releases, the first stroke was often missing. However, this time, Plant’s murmur and the beginning of the first stroke are proof of the longest version. The fact that the final overlooked part of a standard sound source that already feels like it’s been perfected in terms of sound quality is also a unique feature of a high-level master that doesn’t use the internet. And Plant repeatedly soothes the audience, reflecting the tremendous excitement. At the LA Forum a year ago, “Stairway To Heaven,” a new song before its release, has now become a popular song, and he tries to quiet the crowd before it starts. Or, before the finale, he warns the burly security guards about excessive security, making this a valuable documentary that covers all the scenes that were cut from the official “HOW THE WEST WAS WON” release. Even though the finale was cut, “Whole Lotta Love” was still officially included, which was a lucky break; “Thank You,” which began with the incredibly happy “Louie Louie,” was not even included. That’s why this 1972 American masterpiece remains invaluable. “BURN LIKE A CANDLE,” which every enthusiast should own, is in perfect pitch, free of unnecessary equalization, and minimal cuts, allowing you to enjoy this 1972 ZEP classic with peace of mind! Live at The Forum, Inglewood, California, USA, June 25, 1972. Truly Perfect Sound Upgrade! Disc 1 (67:58) 1. Introduction 2. Immigrant Song 3. Heartbreaker 4. Over The Hills And Far Away 5. Black Dog 6. Since I’ve Been Loving You 7. Stairway To Heaven 8. Going To California *Includes mid-song cuts. 9. That’s The Way 10. Tangerine 11. Bron-Y-Aur Stomp Disc 2 (57:16) 1. MC 2. Dazed And Confused *Includes inter-song cuts. A few seconds of tape noise from the inter-song cuts have been intentionally left in. Also included are Robert’s “Oh!” and guitar sounds before “What Is?” before and after the cuts. 3. What Is And What Should Never Be 4. Dancing Days 5. Moby Dick Disc 3 (62:09) 1. MC 2. Whole Lotta Love ★There are mid-song cuts in Going Down Slow ★There are inter-song cuts. All existing tape recordings are included. There are some first-time appearances in the cut-in sections on the R&R side. 3. Rock and Roll ★There are inter-song cuts 4. The Ocean 5. Louie Louie 6. Thank You ★There are inter-song cuts 7. Communication Breakdown ★There are inter-song cuts 8. Bring It On Home ★The whole recording is complete, right up to the end with a whirring cut after the performance.