LED ZEPPELIN – LIVE ON BLUEBERRY HILL (2CD)
$49.00
JAPANESE RELEASE – 2 CD
Description
The Forum, Inglewood, California, USA 4th September 1970 TRULY PERFECT SOUND
　This week, a new title from Blueberry Hill, a timeless ZEP live classic, has been released for the first time in a long while! Up until now, two types have been released under the name of “LIVE ON BLUEBERRY HILL,” and even “LIVE ON BLUEBERRY HILL: ANOTHER MASTER” has also been released by our store, but these past releases were basically based on files remastered by overseas enthusiasts.
　However, this time the concept is different from the previous ones, as they will go back to the existing original recordings and create the best version.
　It is well known that there were multiple audience recordings on this day, but the three major sources are the “TMOQ source,” the “Rubber Dubber” source, and the “Cobra” source. The Rubber Dubber version, which recorded the TMOQ and NZCD mono sources that made the greatness of this day known to the world in real time, and the songs that were not heard on those sources, was attractive for its deep clarity.
　The “Cobra” source has replaced those old sources and has become the mainstay of Blueberry Hill items to this day. Until then, the sound source, which had only been released in small quantities on TMOQ’s “THREE DAYS AFTER” and was often overlooked, was first released on CD by Mud Dogs and the old Tara, and it was marketed as if it were a stereo version of the TMOQ source, with the claim that “Blueberry Hill was actually a stereo recording!”
　With the subsequent release of the Cobra disc, it was recognized as a unique stereo recording, not TMOQ, and the sound quality was upgraded. Not only is it a stereo recording, but the sound image is very close, and there’s no doubt that it’s of outstanding quality for a 1970 audience recording. In recent years, as with the first releases mentioned above, the use of fan-remastered online sources has become more common, but this time, the 3rd Gen version, which doesn’t go online, is the basis. It’s clearly recorded in a way that makes the most of its naturalness and freshness.
　Also, since this day seems to have been recorded in 1970, and since cuts can be seen to a greater or lesser extent in every sound source, it is a sound source that must be edited when releasing a full-length version. Even the “Cobra” source is no exception. Recent items and fan remasters often miss something at the time of editing, which is particularly noticeable in remasters by overseas enthusiasts. Therefore, this time we will thoroughly compensate using sound sources other than the three major sources.
　In particular, the cut of over a minute and a half between songs just before the performance of “Bron-Yr-Aur” was filled in with “Source 4.” In this way, “Source 4” is used as a filler for cuts, and for the cuts scattered around the organ solo before “Thank You,” it was thoroughly compensated for by converting some of the areas where noise, such as poor contact, was noticeable to mono. The ultimate example is the cut that is most often overlooked from “Moby Dick” to “Whole Lotta Love.”
　This is a point that was given up in past releases because even “Source 4” could not fully compensate for it (bitter smile), but this time “Source 5” and even “TMOQ Source” and “Rubber Dubber Source” were brought out to realize a complete recording! The result of aiming for a complete reproduction of a historic day led to this extremely detailed edit.
　Blueberry Hill has long had an unshakable reputation among ZEP enthusiasts. For that reason, the release based on the overseas enthusiast production file mentioned above was well received, but what is more desirable is literally the best condition and a “one-off” kind of release.
　Items based on the “Cobra” source, which is famous as the finest audience, have been released so much that they have been thrown away. That’s why it’s only natural to thoroughly restore the cuts found in the “Cobra” source and release the 1970 ZEP masterpiece and masterpiece recording in the best possible form. Moreover, rather than simply splicing the sound sources together, each is put together in a surprisingly natural way.
　This powerful stereo recording of Blueberry Hill is a new experience for beginners and enthusiasts alike. In fact, the editing is so smooth that you might not even notice the multiple-source editing mentioned above. From the intro before the live performance to the day’s epic finale, “Blueberry Hill,” enjoy this once-in-a-lifetime performance of ZEP, born at the LA Forum on September 4, 1970, to your heart’s content!
★Edited using multiple sound sources, mainly the best stereo source of Src3, and completely recorded without cuts, including between songs!
★Sound source summary
・Src1・・・Mono Aud sound source. The earliest sound source of the LP era. This is what you call Blueberry. In the LP era, it was Blimp.
Records, TMOQ stamp jacket version. In the CD era, some of the NZCD and EVSD releases were original, while all other label releases were copies of NZCD and other sources. In recent years, a release from EVSD has revealed that it was originally a mixture of two different sound sources. While mono, the sound quality is on par with Src3 at this live performance. This time, a few seconds were used as filler.
・Src2・・・Mono Aud sound source. This also appeared in the early days of the LP era, and was
This is an exclusive dubber sound source, and no tapes have been seen in circulation. While it tends to be overshadowed by Blimp/TMOQ and Src3, the sound quality is actually quite high. This time, it has been included on Disc 3 with an overwhelming sound that surpasses even the original LP and previously released CDs, and is also used in small amounts to fill in the gaps between songs on the main album.
・Src3・・・Stereo Audio. TMOQ’s “3 DAYS” from the LP era
It first appeared on “AFTER” as a few tracks, but was mainly used on Mud Dogs, old Tara, Antlers, and Cobra records during the CD era in the 90s, and is probably the most frequently used recording for this live performance today. This high-quality audio features immersive stereo with close sound and powerful bass.
This is also the main sound source this time.
・Src4…Stereo Audio. This sound source became famous in the 90s when it was used as a sub-source on Cobra records. Although it is stereo and does not produce as much bass as Src3, the sound is quite similar, so it is often used as a sub-source when Src3 is the main sound source. In recent years, full-length versions have also been distributed.
This time it was used as a sub-sound source.
・Src5…Mono Aud. A mono sound source that appeared on the old Tara Blue Jacket Blueberry CD in the 90s. The sound is distant, but there are few cuts, so it is sometimes used to fill in areas that cannot be filled in with other sound sources.
This time too, it will be used in the intro before the start of the live performance, which cannot be fully covered by the above sound source.
・Src6…Mono Aud. A new sound source that has only recently begun to be distributed. Although it is a valuable new sound source, it is thought to be even more difficult to reproduce than Src5, so it has not been used at all this time.
Disc 1 (71:50)
01. Introduction ★ Filled in with Source 5
02. Immigrant Song
03. Heartbreaker
04. Dazed And Confused ★ 2:29-2:35 Filled in with Source 4
05. Bring It On Home ★ 10:46-10:53 (Interval after the performance) Filled in with Source 4
06. That’s The Way ★ From 6:34 (Interval after the performance) Filled in with Source 4
07. Bron-Yr-Aur
08. Since I’ve Been Loving You ★ From 6:35 Filled in with Source 4
09. Organ Solo ★ Filled in with Source 4 until around 4:12, and Source 4 converted to Mono from 0:26-1:59 / Source 4 from 5:58
10. Thank You
01. Introduction ★ Filled in with Source 5
02. Immigrant Song
03. Heartbreaker
04. Dazed And Confused ★ 2:29-2:35 Filled in with Source 4
05. Bring It On Home ★ 10:46-10:53 (Interval after the performance) Filled in with Source 4
06. That’s The Way ★ From 6:34 (Interval after the performance) Filled in with Source 4
07. Bron-Yr-Aur
08. Since I’ve Been Loving You ★ From 6:35 Filled in with Source 4
09. Organ Solo ★ Filled in with Source 4 until around 4:12, and Source 4 converted to Mono from 0:26-1:59 / Source 4 from 5:58
10. Thank You
Disc 2 (61:04)
01. MC ★0:17- Filled in with Src4
02. What Is And What Should Never Be ★ Beginning filled in with Src4
03. Moby Dick ★1:22-13:44 Filled in with Src4 / From 16:50 (between songs after performance)
Filled in with multiple sound sources ※See main text
01. MC ★0:17- Filled in with Src4
02. What Is And What Should Never Be ★ Beginning filled in with Src4
03. Moby Dick ★1:22-13:44 Filled in with Src4 / From 16:50 (between songs after performance)
Filled in with multiple sound sources ※See main text
04. Whole Lotta Love ★16:46-17:28 (interval between songs) Filled in with Src4
05. Communication Breakdown ★10:52-11:48 (interval between songs) Filled in with Src4
06. Out On The Tiles
07. Blueberry Hill ★3:16 onwards Filled in with Src4
