Rolling Stones/France 06.04.1976 Complete

While the renowned recordings from the early stages of the 1976 European tour were released as “Absolutely Too Stoned to Roll: Frankfurt 1976 2nd Night,” the Paris performance, the culmination of the 1976 tour, is finally here. The Paris performances, held consecutively from June 4th to 7th, were not only a renowned performance that formed the core of the official “LOVE YOU LIVE” but also blessed with high-quality recordings on each day. Among these, the 4th, which had been completely overlooked in recent years, was the first release of a series of items, starting with the nostalgic DWP album “Allright Charlie Watts.” However, over 10 years ago, the first-gen master of this sound source appeared, and based on that, Sweet Records released the 2012 album “Pavillon de Paris Day 1.” DAC also released “FROM PARIS TO TORONTO” that same year, but the bonus El Mocambo soundtrack, with its improved sound quality, attracted attention, overshadowing the impact of the original Paris release. Furthermore, on both releases, a gap was created between “Happy” and “Tumbling Dice” when the cassettes were split into first-gen copies. While the Sweet Records version filled in the gap with a separate copy, the sound quality and editing remain sloppy. The DAC version, on the other hand, completely forgoes the filler and completely omits Mick’s MC before “Tumbling Dice.” The title of the opening night of the ’76 Paris concert has remained unchanged for 10 years since its release in 2012, a serious issue. GRAF ZEPPELIN stepped in to change this situation. First, the gap between “Happy” and “Tumbling Dice,” which had been a hurdle on this recording, was meticulously filled in using a branch copy. For the first time, it can be heard completely without the awkwardness of previous releases. Since “Tumbling Dice” begins after Mick hypes up the crowd, a uniquely live moment, it would be a complete failure to capture this moment properly. Even more than that, the sound quality is where “GRAF ZEPPELIN” truly shines. The Sweet Records version was thin, while the DAC version had some ear-piercing high notes. Therefore, for this release, the first-gen copy was thoroughly polished. The recording captures the richness and depth of the original low-gen sound without any thinness or unnaturalness. The difference is clear when compared to the 2012 releases. Originally a 1976 audience recording, this sound image was incredibly close, with a natural stereo image, and for the first time, GRAF ZEPPELIN has captured the unique quality of this first-gen copy on CD. While none of this performance made it onto the LOVE YOU LIVE album, “Angie” was instead included on the television broadcast. Above all, the energetic performance characteristic of Paris 76 shines throughout. The sound quality is simply excellent, and the brilliance of this performance is readily apparent at first listen. It’s enough to foreshadow the mass-produced performances that will form the core of LOVE YOU LIVE from the following day onward. Indeed, the high-energy performances of “If You Can’t Rock Me / Get Off Of My Cloud” are truly Paris 76, even as the lively repertoire of songs iconic to the 1976 tour, such as “Hey Negrita” and “Hot Stuff,” are truly unique. As mentioned at the beginning, the June 4th release was unavailable after the 2012 releases. Graf Zeppelin has brought back the first day of the Paris concert, which was overlooked amidst the must-listen-all series. It’s so beautifully put together that the infamous cuts between songs are no longer noticeable, and it’s a truly definitive ’76 Paris release. It’s also incredibly enjoyable to listen to. It’s a newly remastered version from the same 1st Gen tape as the previous release, with phase correction and corrections to the low frequencies that felt lacking on the previous release, resulting in a richer sound. The beginnings of “Happy” and “Tumbling Dice” have been reconnected on a sub-tape, restoring the entire recording to its original, uncut state. Previous releases featured incomplete transitions, a slight blip where the tape reverted to “Dice,” and misaligned transitions that caused the performance to stutter. This release eliminates these issues, allowing you to enjoy the entire album, complete with seemingly nonstop recording. Pavillon de Paris, Paris, France 4th June 1976 TRULY PERFECT SOUND UPGRADE Disc 1 (58:25) 01. Introduction 02. Honky Tonk Women 03. If You Can’t Rock Me / Get Off Of My Cloud 04. Hand Of Fate 05. Hey Negrita 06. Ain’t Too Proud To Beg 07. Fool To Cry 08. Hot Stuff 09. Star Star 10. You Gotta Move 11. Angie 12. You Can’t Always Get What You Want 13. Band Introductions 14. Happy Disc 2 (38:39) 01. Tumbling Dice 02. Nothing From Nothing 03. Outta Space 04. Midnight Rambler 05. It’s Only Rock’n Roll 06. Brown Sugar 07. Jumping Jack Flash 08. Street Fighting Man