LED ZEPPELIN – BONZO’S BIRTHDAY PARTY (5 CD)

Description

■From the Barry Goldstein Master
■Best sound quality as a first-time source
■Missing sections are fully recorded with supplementary recordings from multiple sources
■Soundboard sound source also remastered with a wide feelThe

　1973 Los Angeles performance on Bonzo’s birthday has long been known as “Bonzo’s Birthday,” and multiple sources have been identified. Furthermore, a newly discovered source, known as the “BARRY GOLDSTEIN MASTER,” is the main source recorded this time. As exemplified by Blueberry Hill, Los Angeles has its own artisans, and there are several performances with multiple sources for the same show. However, this newly discovered source, released on May 31, 1973, while later, is superior in sound quality to any previous source. There are also fewer cuts due to tape changes, making it undoubtedly the best Bonzo’s audience sound source.

　While the sound quality and content are nearly perfect, there are some cuts. This work supplements these with additional sources. Disc 1 includes the opening portion before the show, about 30 seconds into “No Quarter.” Since this performance has multiple sources, there is ample material for supplementation. Disc 2 compensates for a mere 20-second gap in “Dazed And Confused” and three missing sections in “Moby Dick.” The cuts in “Moby Dick” were particularly complex, but they were edited seamlessly, and both are included in their entirety. The opening section of “Happy Birthday Bonzo,” a key aside from the main source, was missing, and the recording was only made midway through. This was also supplemented with a separate source for a complete recording. Fortunately, Disc 3 features no cuts, and the only supplemented sections are the hustle and bustle of the audience waiting for the encore. Again, as mentioned above, the main “Barry Goldstein Master” contains minimal cuts, and the sound quality is excellent.

　Discs 4 and 5 contain soundboard recordings. When I first listened to “Bonnaise,” I was surprised to find a soundboard recording. Until now, even with soundboard recordings, the sound was generally narrow and centered. In contrast, this release boasts sound quality that surpasses previous releases. While the content remains the same, I believe there is a significant advantage in sound quality. This

　release features the “BARRY GOLDSTEIN MASTER,” a first appearance of Bonzo’s Los Angeles performance on May 31, 1973, his birthday (he was 21 years old), recorded with exceptionally high sound quality. The cuts are complemented by a separate source for a complete recording. This is the masterpiece of Bonzo’s birthday party, complete with soundboard recordings. A beautiful picture disc for permanent preservation.

BARRY GOLDSTEIN MASTER
REMASTER from FLAT TRANSFER
DISC ONE
01 : Rock And Roll
02 : Celebration Day
03 : Black Dog
04 : Over The Hills And Far Away
05 : Misty Mountain Hop
06 : Since I’ve Been Loving You
07 : No Quarter
08 : The Song Remains The Same
09 : The Rain Song

DISC TWO
01 : Dazed And Confused
02 : Stairway To Heaven
03 : Moby Dick
04 : Happy Birthday Bonzo

DISC THREE
01 : Heartbreaker
02 : Whole Lotta Love
03 : The Ocean
04 : Communication Breakdown

SOUNDBOARD SOURCE
DISC FOUR
01 : Rock And Roll
02 : Celebration Day
03 : Black Dog
04 : Over The Hills And Far Away
05 : Misty Mountain Hop
06 : Since I’ve Been Loving You
07 : No Quarter

DISC FIVE
01 : The Song Remains The Same
02 : The Rain Song
03 : Dazed And Confused
04 : Stairway To Heaven