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| Description: | recorded from Jimmy's original reference acetates at 24/96 sampling rate |
| 1. Communication Breakdown | (de-clicked) | 2:29 |
| 2. Living Loving Maid (She's Just A Woman) | (de-clicked) | 2:39 |
| 3. Immigrant Song | (de-clicked) | 2:21 |
| 4. Rock And Roll | (de-clicked) | 3:38 |
| 5. Black Dog | (de-clicked) | 4:49 |
| 6. D'yer Mak'er | (de-clicked) | 4:22 |
| 7. Black Country Woman | (de-clicked) | 4:22 |
| 8. Trampled Underfoot | (de-clicked) | 5:32 |
| 9. Communication Breakdown | (straight transfer) | 2:32 |
| 10. Living Loving Maid (She's Just A Woman) | (straight transfer) | 2:39 |
| 11. Immigrant Song | (straight transfer) | 2:24 |
| 12. Rock And Roll | (straight transfer) | 3:40 |
| 13. Black Dog | (straight transfer) | 4:51 |
| 14. D'yer Mak'er | (straight transfer) | 4:22 |
| 15. Black Country Woman | (straight transfer) | 4:23 |
| 16. Trampled Underfoot | (straight transfer) | 5:34 |
| 17. BONUSTRACK: Black Dog | (Original US promo only mono 45) | 4:50 |
Total duration: 65:27
| Original liner notes from Acetate Masters: |
| Presented on this release are 8 studio recordings spanning the years 1968 - 1975 sourced directly from Jimmy Pages' personal reference acetates, cut at various studios in the UK, as well as a mono version of Black Dog sourced from a US promotional only 45. The full power of the band is revealed on these unlimited, un-compressed raw transfers cut prior to final mastering to reveal the quality and characteristics of the mastering and mixes. As is so obvious as to almost warrant not being mentioned, Led Zeppelin was entirely Jimmy's creation, and it was he & he only who had final say over any aspect of the bands career that he chose to involve himself in. Certainly mundane details regarding tours & promotion might be left to Peter Grant to decide, but in matters of the groups recorded output it was Jimmy alone who had final say over what was to be released. Which is what makes listening to these acetates so fascinating. Revealed here, for the first time ever, are the very recordings that Jimmy utilized to determine whether a particular track or performance met the stratospheric standards he would demand of the band & himself. Recorded with the highest quality tube powered analog equipment, entered at a 24/96 sampling rate, carefully transferred and subsequently (lightly) de-clicked, the raw power of the original recordings shows through with startling clarity. These transfers are presented both in de-clicked (tracks 1-8, 17) and raw recordings, allowing the listener a choice of playback options. These acetates are amongst the rarest & most unique Led Zeppelin artifacts to have surfaced in the ensuing 40+ years since they were first cut. Almost certainly they are one of a kind items; Jimmy didn't feel the need to solicit others opinions regarding recording quality standards. Unquestionably genuine, as opposed to the multitudes of patently bogus acetates regularly appearing on various auction sites and elsewhere, Led Zeppelin enthusiasts are here presented with a singular opportunity to transit back in time to the very moment when decisions were arrived at as to which versions of any given track was to be given the green light for release. |
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