Led Zeppelin/Tokyo,Japan 9.23.1971 Cassette Digitally Remastered

This is exactly the case with the mobile sound board, but in the Showa era, rare sound sources were not made into LPs, but were released as items in cassette format. However, since LP items were often sold on cassette, the development of rare sound source releases on cassette did not become a reality. Rather, services that allowed rare or expensive LP items to be purchased on inexpensive cassettes were more active in Japan, and in fact, fan clubs for the Stones and the Beatles would dub the LPs they introduced, and at the latter events, cassettes were sold after the event. Cassette releases of LP items were also widespread in record and CD shops, and were commonly advertised in music magazines. During the Showa era, cassette items were seen in several stores in Nishi-Shinjuku. There is no trace of such shops now, but one of them quietly released 60% of its items as copies from LPs, while the rest were its own audience recordings of performances in Japan. The release at that shop was so nostalgic, and the fact that it was wrapped in a color jacket, unlike the cassettes in the fan club area, gave it a unique charm. One of the unique sound source cassettes sold there was the first day of Led Zeppelin’s first visit to Japan, the Budokan on September 23rd. There are more than ten audience recordings of this performance, among which “ROCK CARNIVAL”, “FRONT ROW” and “TIMLESS ROCK” (or “FIRST ATTACK OF THE RISING OF THE SUN”) reign as the three highest quality sound sources of the first day of the Budokan, and the other sound sources are at the average B-class sound quality level in 1971. The sound source recorded on the cassette item released this time is also basically a B-class mono audience, and would be added to the other than the three best sound sources of the first day of the Budokan. However, on the first day of the Budokan, where such a large amount of sound sources have been excavated, there are still scenes that are only recorded in the original sound source. It was the DJ who enlivened the venue before ZEP’s appearance. Even if other sources recorded his talk, it started with a bit of a story because ZEP had not yet appeared in the wings of the stage. However, this recording starts from the scene where the DJ introduces himself! The opening talk by the DJ is as impressive as ZEP’s spectacular performance that day. Not only the immortal phrase “Japanese rock fans love Led Zeppelin,” but also the fact that he had just seen the British rock scene, he mentioned T. Rex and Mott the Hoople, but the fact that David Bowie’s name had not yet come up, conveys the feeling of the era of 1971, the eve of the outbreak of glam rock, which is interesting. Even so, it is rare to hear such an impressive talk in a MC before the band comes out. As expected of a great DJ, the point that the starting point is recorded this time is a big point. When the acoustic set “That’s The Way” began, a fun scene reminiscent of Japanese rock fans at the time appeared. It was an exchange between Taper and a person who seems to be his companion. The two were talking about Jimmy Page’s appearance, and when they saw Page with his beard, he said that he looked like a Japanese folk singer who was at the height of his popularity at the time (“Yamatani Blues”), and she said that he looked like Graham Nash. This is also full of ’71 characteristics. The sound quality itself is nowhere near the level of the three major sound sources mentioned above, but it is still enjoyable, a typical vintage audience. The sound image is mono and distant, but it is definitely better than the ancient “TALES OF STORMS” and “THE CALM AND THE STORM”, which contains sound sources that we previously unearthed. As an unknown Different Audience album from the first day of the Budokan, 923, it is of very enjoyable quality. Isn’t it unusual that there are so many sound sources and you want to listen to each one? Rather, it is more regrettable that not all performances were recorded, as with the 1971 vintage audience. This time, “Black Dog” and “Stairway To Heaven” are not included, and the recording itself ends with the first half of “Whole Lotta Love”. However, 923 has an unusually rich sound source, and here we use online sound sources such as “REFLECTION FROM A DREAM”, which is a mono recording and has a sound quality image that is not so far off, as a supplementary member. Even so, the missing parts were patched and meticulously put together by monauralizing the sound sources familiar from the previous “THE CALM AND THE STORM” and “TIMLESS ROCK”. Of course, the pitch of the main sound source, which was out of sync because it was a cassette item, has been firmly adjusted, and although it is a content that features the main sound source, it is still finished so that the whole show can be enjoyed. Among the 923s, which are one of the gateways to success for ZEP live recordings, this version is not particularly outstanding in sound quality, so it may be for enthusiasts. However, the vintage audience and analog-like sound quality are quite attractive. And as soon as you press the play button, the scene where the DJ’s self-introduction, which has never been heard before, pops out is really refreshing! The moment when the curtain was raised on the legendary ZEP’s first performance in Japan was captured there. ★ Digitalization from an ancient cassette tape The legendary DJ’s pre-start announcement is longer than the previous release! Based on the cassette tape sound source that was released on CD for the first time, it was supplemented with another source and recorded in a pseudo-full-length version of about 2 hours and 30 minutes in total! Editing notes for this time ・Main source… Aud cassette tape (about 90 minutes) that was handled at a certain store (DR) at the time ・Sub-source… Aud (Internet source) known for Reflection From A Dream, etc. ・Further sub (partial)… Calm & Storm (mono Aud) from the previous LH 1CD was used for about 15 seconds between songs after Heaven Further sub (partial)… Source (Internet source) known for WT’s TIMLESS was converted to mono and used for just under 30 seconds The Reflection source, which is thought to be close to the main source this time and has few cuts, was selected as the sub-source Live at Budokan, Tokyo, Japan 23rd September 1971 Disc 1 (77:10) 1. Introduction★The opening part by the legendary DJ is about 12 seconds longer than the previous release 2. Immigrant Song 3. Heartbreaker 4. Since I’ve Been Loving You★Src5 from 7:44 (after the performance) 5. Black Dog ★The whole thing is Src5 6. Dazed And Confused ★From 22:09 (after performance) onwards, Src5 7. Stairway To Heaven ★0:00-9:02 Src5 / 9:02-9:16 Src10 8. Celebration Day 9. Bron-Y-Aur Stomp 10. That’s The Way Disc 2 (73:25) 1. Tuning/MC 2. Going To California 3. What Is And What Should Never Be ★4:35-4:45 Src5 4. Moby Dick 5. Whole Lotta Love ★ 8:51-17:31 Src5 (Reflection source) / 17:31-17:58 Src 6 (Timeless source converted to Mono) / From 17:58 onwards, filled in with Src5 (Reflection source) 6. Communication Breakdown ★The whole thing is Src5