Led Zeppelin/I Original UK LP Edition

ZEP’s first album, which has become such a rare item that it is known among enthusiasts as “the first with the turquoise logo”. It has long been known as one of the rare items due to the easy-to-understand difference in the color of the logo on the jacket, but it has also become famous for the fact that the price jumps up to an outrageous amount when it is accompanied by the earliest pressing of the album with an uncorrected matrix, not just the jacket. With the recent revival of analog, the popularity of this item has increased even further, and it has now reached a level where it cannot be purchased for a reasonable amount of money. If the subject is different in the earliest release, it is natural that the sound quality is different… and even more so, the sound quality is different from the current 2014 remaster. However, it is natural that it is not a record that can be listened to so easily. Because it is a mega-rare item traded between collectors, it is not easy to listen to even if you want to. This is exactly the same situation as the Nimbus version of The Beatles’ “Sgt. Pepper’s”. The careful CD release of the Nimbus album “Sgt. Pepper’s” is still fresh in our memory, but this time, one of the most difficult ZEP albums will be released on CD: “Turquoise Logo First” with “Uncensored Mato” LP. Although “Turquoise Logo First” with “Uncensored Mato” LP has been tried to be released on CD in the past. However, I’m sorry to say this, but it was hard to say that the transfer fully brought out the original charm of the mega rare album. Even if there was a lot of scratch noise, the pitch was so high that gap noise even appeared between songs, which was a childish problem that existed before the CD release. If you have ever had a UK original that is popular in the secondhand market, you will know that the freshness of the sound unique to the original pressing of such vintage albums is the secret to their current extraordinary popularity. On the other hand, the reality is that they are often prone to crackling noise. So this time, GRAF ZEPPELIN, the ZEP of choice, has made a transfer from a mint condition “Turquoise Logo First” with “Uncensored Mat” LP. In fact, GRAF ZEPPELIN is also a master of analog transfers. In the past, they have a track record of groundbreaking releases such as The Beatles’ “GOLDEN ANALOG EXPERIENCE”. GRAF ZEPPELIN has once again shown his skills by achieving an extremely clean and natural transfer of the mega rare “Uncensored Mat” record. Thanks to this, you can easily hear the unique sound of the “Uncensored Mat”, which is completely different from the current remastered CDs, on CD. The most obvious thing is the extremely natural tone of the acoustic guitar played by Jimmy. The difference is clear from “Babe I’m Gonna Leave You”. And even in songs like “I Can’t Quit You Baby”, there is no scratch noise. At the same time, the remastered CD adds echo to some songs (not much, but it’s still there) and the remastering technology was used to make the left and right separation clearer, which can be noticed by listening to the two versions. The naturalness of this acoustic tone, as well as the separation and echo issues, can be understood in one song, “Your Time Is Gonna Come.” Furthermore, the emphasis on the left and right separation on the current CD is also evident in “You Shook Me” and “I Can’t Quit You Baby.” Therefore, by playing it through speakers, you can enjoy the natural and crystal clear texture unique to the “Uncensored Mato,” but by listening with headphones, you can even enjoy the slight difference in the mix. Above all, you can easily enjoy the taste unique to the first pressing of a mega-rare album, which is now difficult to hear! Work notes and impressions Directly digitized from the turquoise jacket version of the UK 1st LP (naturally, in good condition with no corrections to the matrix) This has been released on CD once before, but it was a rather rough title with problems such as too fast speed, gap noise at the change of tracks, and loud needle crackle noise (although in a way it was clean). This LP has a flat and natural sound that does not feel intrusive. Compared to the latest 2014 remaster, the 2014 remaster seems to have added a slight echo-like processing, and the balance of each instrument is slightly centered, and compared to the sound of the LP, which can be enjoyed at a moderate distance, the instruments are placed widely so that they are tightly attached to the left and right, so that although it would be an exaggeration to say that the mix is ​​different, you can hear the difference in the texture of each one. While retaining the taste of analog, noticeable scratch noise has been carefully pinpoint removed so as not to affect the musical sound. Taken from the original UK LP (Atlantic 588171 Turquoise Lettering) (44:45) 1. Good Times Bad Times 2. Babe I’m Gonna Leave You 3. You Shook Me 4. Dazed And Confused 5. Your Time Is Gonna Come 6. Black Mountain Side 7. Communication Breakdown 8. I Can’t Quit You Baby 9. How Many More Times