LED ZEPPELIN VINYL REISSUES REVIEW - Jimmy Page got it right at an affordable price!

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[@not1fromyourworld]

I'm 51 and to me , LED Zeppelin will always be the greatest band EVERRRR

[@ChrisInNashville]

I currently only have the Led Zeppelin II 2014 single LP that I bought last Summer. I think it sounds great personally. BarakaPDub did a needle drop comparison between it and a few other pressings through the years using the Ludwig 'Hot Mix' cut as the base. The Page/Davis 2014 sounded nearly identical to the Ludwig (to my ears anyway).

[@TheRecordSpinner]

Hey Chris! I kinda came to the same general consensus after hearing the comparison for the first time. I think it’s down to the way it’s mastered and the EQ what is worked into the final cut on the lacquers. Pressings like MoFi will have a bit of a shine to them but because it’s a “digital record” doesn’t make it the Black Plague of all LZII pressings. Just to touch on Baraka’s comparison, I thought the Japanese pressing was not up to snuff and some people swear by Japanese pressings. It’s all down to the human ear after all. Cheers man.

[@ChrisInNashville]

@@nacho7742 Interesting! I wonder if some copies are inferior or had printing errors...looking at my 2014 against an early 70s pressing (?) I obtained and my 1977 pressing I thought was gone - other than variations in the overall colors between the 3, it appears to be fine and doesn't seem pixelated or blurry.

[@stuarttacey]

I don't know what equipment you're using but the 2014 sounds nothing like the RL to my ears

[@MrMojoRisin]

Great channel, I just subscribed. I completely agree that the single vinyl editions are better as they stay faithful to the original album. Leave the bonus stuff for the CD’s.

[@johnholmes912]

i bought 1 to 4 when they came out, and i was amazed how much these remasters are better than the originals

[@AlanLastufka]

Thanks for the reviews. I have all the deluxe CDs too but I’d like to pick up a few of the single LPs and this convinced me.

[@TheRecordSpinner]

So glad this video was able to help you in your decision! The single LP editions are great and you wont be disappointed. I was kinda on the fence on getting the deluxe vinyl edition of the first album since it has a great show from Paris 1969 but for having perfect replications of first pressings, I always stood with the single LPs.

[@johnholmes912]

they really do sound so much better than any of the CD issues

[@vinylcity1599]

Nice to see a positive review of these for a change! Everyone I've seen been trashing the sound! Especially, "Michael fremer" from "analog planet"! I really respect Michael, but I have three of them, "1,2, and IV" , and they don't sound anywhere near as bad as he says! They may not be nearly as good as the previous pressings, but at least they are decent, and cut at a higher resolution than the dismal 44.1k/16bit of a CD! Not saying that CD'S are dismal, you know what I mean?

[@Modbossvideo]

Michel's system is "a Wilson Alexandria XLF speakers, darTZeel NHB 458 monoblocks and darTZeel preamp. I have a Ypsilon VPS-100 phono preamp and step-up transformers. And of course the Continuum Caliburn turntable, Castellon stand and Cobra tonearm. I also have a Kuzma 4Point mounted on the Caliburn and I own a Graham Phantom II tonearm. I use a Lyra Atlas, and Ortofon A90 and Anna cartridges" His sound experience is light years apart from the average listener.

[@truesymphony5666]

In all fairness, you can buy earlier 70's re-pressings in VG+ condition for a similar price (or at times cheaper) as these digitally sourced reissues. Many of these earlier pressings sound astronomically better, even on a low end turntable.

[@johnholmes912]

fremer got this one wrong; i don't think that a vg original sounds better, in fact they are far better than the 80s re-issues

[@Weensx]

Funny enough page did a much better job with the mothership vinyl than these current reissues

[@stuarttacey]

In all honesty the original UK and US pressings obliterate the reissues for sound quality. For the asking price they are decent but they could have gone all out and given us all analog pressings from the master tapes mastered on the latest modern equipment.

[@raggeragnar]

Nice reissues overview with interesting personal opinions. I , aswell , stick to the single disc issues on vinyl and the extended versions on CD. It feels more real to me. (I’m quirky , I know) Well , now I got the urge to do the Zep-a-thon when the wife is away , the whole day tomorrow. Keep spinning , bro.

[@TheRecordSpinner]

Thank you Roger! It just kinda makes sense in terms of sticking to the single LP editions and the deluxe CD editions. The only deluxe vinyl set I was tempted on getting was the first album since it has that phenomenal Olympia '69 recording. Keep the record spinning!

[@artmanjohn2]

If I buy Led Zeppelin 1 thru 3 for instance, if I buy them from the UK are they gonna be different than the ones bought here is the US?

[@danielwiggins5739]

Great review man... subscribed. Thank you!

[@cumbco]

These remasters are great if you have nothing to compare then to. I bought I,II and III to testv the waters. I found them flat sounding and feel my original pressings sound better. But you can't beat the price compared to original pressings. Cheers!

[@TheRecordSpinner]

That is indeed very true, I have some older copies of IV, Houses and Physical Grafitti and I haven't done my comparisons but these sound pretty sweet to my ears. And considering Page has been behind the mastering, not too many liberties are being taken in terms of the mastering.

[@icekng456]

Do u suggest i go the used route and avoid the 2014 reissues? i just got a turntable but it seems that getting a decent lp is difficult, ive even read reviews of brand new lps that would skip, not only zeppelin but other bands, it seems they are not able to make quality new vinyl anymore

[@johnholmes912]

i found exactly the opposite; increased dynamics and detailing

[@chrisguygeezer]

Missed opportunity by Jimmy Page to get all these reissued with an all analogue chain. Unforgivable. These are fine, but the certainly ain't great. They sound digital. Not good enough.

[@vintagevinylvets1187]

You’ll LOVE the “Mothership” vinyl! #Epic However, we’re with you on the “How The West Was Won,” we’re not paying over $120 for that, it damn near insults our intelligence.

[@TheRecordSpinner]

I definitely am taking your word on it! If they would've have included more in the vinyl package, like a book with photos (which do appear on the CD and Super Deluxe versions), I would've snagged it. But when it comes to box sets, its all about bang for the buck. Like the Floyd "Pulse" reissue: 4 LPs, heavyweight vinyl, mastered by Grundman, individual outer/inner sleeves, hardbound book, in a slipcase for $80. "How The West Was Won" just had the 4 LPs in sleeves that are different variations of the cover (in my opinion a short let down) in a box. It'll only be a matter of time to see a justifiable price drop.

[@robertmeuir9476]

Where did you find a plastic sleeve to fit the SRTS box set?

[@davedenicola673]

As for" in through the outdoor ", originally hyped as 4 different covers.. hence the brown paper. I bought two at once, and got two different covers. Lucky, but, never searched out for the other two.

[@jimmymelendez1836]

I have a couple of the cds, I think and I have the first three albums on vinyl. I love that spinning disc on Zepplin 3. The one you manually turn on the front cover. I don't think I have the fourth one.

[@harpermotorsports16]

Great video. Can you tell me what storage shelves you use? There are so many out there at such a big price range!

[@mthomas1973]

What song is playing in the intro and outro?

[@jaycoleman8062]

Too bad they never gave Robert Ludwig the chance to reissue that first mix. Can you imagine how many copies it would sell? But also maybe, just maybe those first 200k copies are unique given all of the variables in 1969...

[@powerslave0606]

I saw a European 2LP edition of Presence at my local supermarket and the hype sticker was in french! Catalog no. and barcode redirects to the European pressing, but no mention of the local translations, so rare (I'm not from a french-speaking country).

[@Vinylrecordsftw]

Have you got the How The West Was Won on vinyl record yet? If yes, what is your opinion on it?

[@TheRecordSpinner]

I do not have that on vinyl as of now. The plan is to maybe snag it once I get my first ad revenue check from KZbin and I will do a special Sunboxing video once it happens. Also, your wishes are coming true, look out for some videos in early May about that power trio from Canada (catch my drift?)

[@Vinylrecordsftw]

@@TheRecordSpinner awesome! I love some Rush videos! Have you seen the new Permanent Waves 40th Anniversary box set? I have already pre-ordered the super deluxe version! By the way, do you have any Rush bootlegs? I would love it if you could make a video about Rush bootlegs!

[@johnholmes912]

i only have that on cd and the sound quality is awful, i don't see how vinyl could be an improvement

[@andreykurakin3991]

What you thing abot LED ZEPPELIN-V-1973 sd 19130 st-a-732784 usa?

[@quinnspears3135]

Very cool collection, I think I’m going to mainly find these remasters, I just bought the vinyl plain version of Zeppelin 4 today, question.? On the labels of the LP’s themselves do they say made in Germany on yours.? My copy does. For the vinyl I just want the plain original albums issues. For the CD’s I’ll get the 2 disc deluxe versions. Original US copies are cool to find but very flimsy quality to the pressings themselves that I don’t really like. And finding original UK copies are almost impossible to find am to afford. I hope I’m making a good decision with just mainly getting a hold of these new reissues. Led Zeppelin and The Beatles are my top 2 favorite bands ever, so it’s really important that I’m making a good decision. Thank you and hope to hear your input and see a response soon :)

[@Heeeresssmikey1]

Good video. Speakers too close to the TT and should not rest on the same surface. Feedback with love.

[@leon9021]

I didnt like these remasters very much. I and II was alright in places and III was pretty good, but IV was very flat and at that point I just stopped and got the Classic Records reissues instead which are great. Id rather have NM 70s issues over the 2014 ones to be honest. I also tried the Mothership box and thought it was even worse than the 2014 remasters for the most part.

[@TheRecordSpinner]

Was it the first edition of Mothership you're referring to? The mastering for that comp has gotten a bad rep for being overly compressed. The newer remasters I feel sound a bit more natural compared to the early Mothership version. Once the studio albums were out, they actually put out Mothership again using the new 2014/15 remasters, which is an edition I've been waiting to get.

[@leon9021]

The Record Spinner This is the one I had: www.discogs.com/Led-Zeppelin-Mothership/release/7690309

[@j.johnson2792]

So you'd rather pay over double for a used scratched record than a new reissue?

[@leon9021]

@@j.johnson2792 Who said scratched? Id rather pay more for a great 70s press than these reissues yes.

[@Bellman1001]

Always been a Led Zeppelin fan . Dirty Honey is a great band in the style of Zeppelin, A LOT better than Greta Van Fleet .

[@rundoetx]

First I want to start out by saying I'm a huge Led Zeppepin fan. I saw then on thier first 4 U.S. Tours and those 4 concerts are all in my top ten concert experiences. Now to the remasters. The American versions that I picked up all have noisy vinyl. My origonal British Pressing blow the doors off the U.S. remasters both sonically and dynamically, and even at going on 50 years old, are still quiter. IF I buy any more of the remasted series, I'll buy the British versions. Thanks for posting

[@dominiclarosa6731]

Hi Jimmy We need Music Jimmy not books . . Books are Ok once our Thirst for Led Zepplin is completed. Your remasters were a poor job in quality and the fact none of those albums were put on HD Blue-Ray disc for the Millions who do not have Vinyl was a huge let down for Millions of fans. The lost of Analogue was another huge mistake and the lack of live material and companion material was poor & limited, thus making the Box sets a over repeated kill of nothing more to offer then the CD versions . . Kind Regards

[@user-ip9yu7lp1q]

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[@stevenlapierre1742]

12:40 that’s horrible They totally dropped the ball there……..

[@j.johnson2792]

Better than paying $60 for a scratched up original

[@stevenlapierre1742]

@@j.johnson2792 if money’s an issue I’d switch hobbies

[@j.johnson2792]

Or just buy a new one that sounds 97% the same and listen to it. It's not that big of a deal to me. Van morrison is the only artist I want originals of. I also have the band brown album reissue and no combines from it either.

[@dominiclarosa6731]

Jimmy Page did a typical lazy job on remasters as usual

[@jimmymelendez1836]

Hmm! 😒 Tough crowd.

[@j.johnson2792]

Audiophiles are cringey

[@DC-js4gk]

Talk about the music. Not interested in who issued what where and why you didn't go to a record fair (3.38 to be correct). Wasted my time man To be fair you get a little more detailed discussing pressings so thanks

[@R3TR0R4V3]

Thank god for the FF button, ya know.. 🤷🏻