News 15 Mar 2014

Led Zeppelin / Box sets and deluxe CD and vinyl reissues in June

By Paul Sinclair

LZI Deluxe Box — Led Zeppelin Super Deluxe Edition box set

Phase one of the much anticipated Led Zeppelin reissue campaign has just kicked-off with the first three albums slated for a 2 June release date.

Led Zeppelin, Led Zeppelin II and Led Zeppelin III will being issued as single CD remasters, two-CD Deluxe Editions, single vinyl LP remasters, and Deluxe Vinyl editions (3LPs for the debut and 2LPs for ‘II’ and ‘III’). The deluxe editions will feature previously unreleased audio on their ‘companion’ discs including ‘rough mixes’ of album tracks and in the case of the first album Led Zeppelin Live at the Olympia.

Furthermore, all the albums will be issued as a separate super deluxe edition box sets which contain ALL the content on CD and vinyl; a high-definition download card with ALL content in 96kHz/24 bit (live tracks are 48/24); a 70+ page photo book and a high quality print of original album artwork. The first 30,000 copies will be numbered. Led Zeppelin will also contain a copy of the band’s original Atlantic press kits.

All the audio on these sets has been remastered by guitarist and producer Jimmy Page. Photos, details, track listings and pre-order links below:

Led Zeppelin

The first album will come as a single vinyl remaster and a deluxe triple vinyl edition which includes the original album remastered, plus two further records of companion audio on 180g vinyl in a tri-fold sleeve. The extra audio on the ‘companion disc’ is eight tracks from Led Zeppelin Live at the Olympia, a previously unreleased October 1969 concert from Paris, France. This content is repeated on the 2CD edition. The Super Deluxe Edition box set contains both CDs and all three vinyl records, plus book, digital downloads and more.

Unreleased audio on companion disc(s)

Live At The Olympia – Paris, France (October 10, 1969)

1. “Good Times Bad Times/Communication Breakdown”
2. “I Can’t Quit You Baby”
3. “Heartbreaker”
4. “Dazed And Confused”
5. “White Summer/Black Mountain Side”
6. “You Shook Me”
7. “Moby Dick”
8. “How Many More Times”

Single CD Remaster

Deluxe 2CD Edition

Single Vinyl Remaster

• UK Pre-order: Led Zeppelin [Vinyl]

Deluxe 3LP Vinyl Edition

SUPER DELUXE BOX

Led Zeppelin II

As well as a single CD remaster (in a gatefold sleeve with an eight-page booklet) there is a deluxe 2CD version of Led Zeppelin II that has a second disc of previously unreleased studio outtakes. The Led Zeppelin II companion audio gives fans the first peek into the band’s recording sessions, with alternate mixes of five songs from the album, backing tracks to Thank You and Living Loving Maid (She’s Just A Woman), and the previously unreleased track La La. The deluxe sets feature original artwork, plus a newly created negative artwork for the companion audio. The box set contains everything, including the book and hi-res downloads.

Unreleased audio on companion disc:

Whole Lotta Love [Rough Mix with Vocal]
What Is And What Should Never Be [Rough Mix with Vocal]
Thank You [Backing Track]
Hearbreaker [Rough Mix with Vocal]
Living, Lovin Maid [Backing Track]
Ramble On [Rough Mix with Vocal]
Moby Dick [Drum Track]
La La Intro/Outro [Rough Mix]

Single CD Remaster

Deluxe 2CD Edition

Standard Vinyl LP Remaster

ledzepII_deluxevinyl — 2LP Tri-fold vinyl

Deluxe 2LP Vinyl Edition

LZII Deluxe Box — Led Zeppelin II / Super Deluxe Edition Box

SUPER DELUXE BOX

Led Zeppelin III

The double vinyl version of Led Zeppelin III includes the original album (remastered) on one record with a second album of ‘companion audio’ which features seven previously unreleased studio outtakes from the album as well as three previously unheard compositions: Jennings Farm Blues (an instrumental forerunner of Bron-Yr-Aur Stomp), Bathroom Sound (an instrumental version of Out On The Tiles), and their take on the blues classics Keys To The Highway/Trouble In Mind. Both records will be pressed on 180g vinyl and will come in a tri-fold sleeve that includes the wheel and die-cut holes from the original LP sleeve. The 2CD edition contains the same bonus audio as the deluxe vinyl and also has a sleeve with the wheel and the die-cuts. Again, the Super Deluxe Edition box set gathers up all vinyl and CD content and adds hi-res downloads, a 70 page hardcover book and the high quality art print.

Unreleased audio on companion disc:

1. “The Immigrant Song”
2. “Friends”
3. “Celebration Day”
4. “Since I’ve Been Loving You”
5. “Bathroom Sound”
6. “Gallows Pole”
7. “That’s The Way”
8. “Jennings Farm Blues”
9. “Keys To The Highway/Trouble In Mind”

Single CD Remaster

Deluxe 2CD Edition

Standard Vinyl LP Remaster

Deluxe 2LP Vinyl Edition

LZIII Deluxe Box — Led Zeppelin III Super Deluxe Edition box

SUPER DELUXE BOX

Track listings

Led Zeppelin

Disc One

1. Good Times Bad Times
2. Babe I’m Gonna Leave You
3. You Shook Me
4. Dazed and Confused
5. Your Time Is Gonna Come
6. Black Mountain Side
7. Communication Breakdown
8. I Can’t Quit You Baby
9. How Many More Times

Companion Audio Disc (CD and LP)

Live At The Olympia – Paris, France (October 10, 1969)

1. “Good Times Bad Times/Communication Breakdown”
2. “I Can’t Quit You Baby”
3. “Heartbreaker”
4. “Dazed And Confused”
5. “White Summer/Black Mountain Side”
6. “You Shook Me”
7. “Moby Dick”
8. “How Many More Times”

Led Zeppelin II

Disc One

1. “Whole Lotta Love”
2. “What Is And What Should Never Be”
3. “The Lemon Song”
4. “Thank You”
5. “Heartbreaker”
6. “Living Loving Maid (She’s Just A Woman)”
7. “Ramble On”
8. “Moby Dick”

Companion Audio Disc (CD and LP)

Whole Lotta Love [Rough Mix with Vocal]
What Is And What Should Never Be [Rough Mix with Vocal]
Thank You [Backing Track]
Hearbreaker [Rough Mix with Vocal]
Livin, Lovin Maid [Backing Track]
Ramble On [Rough Mix with Vocal]
Moby Dick [Drum Track]
La La Intro/Outro [Rough Mix]

Led Zeppelin III

Disc One

1. “Immigrant Song”
2. “Friends”
3. “Celebration Day”
4. “Since I’ve Been Loving You”
5. “Out On The Tiles”
6. “Gallows Pole”
7. “Tangerine”
8. “That’s The Way”
9. “Bron-Y-Aur Stomp”
10. “Hats Off To (Roy) Harper”

Companion Audio Disc (CD and LP)

1. “The Immigrant Song”
2. “Friends”
3. “Celebration Day”
4. “Since I’ve Been Loving You”
5. “Bathroom Sound”
6. “Gallows Pole”
7. “That’s The Way”
8. “Jennings Farm Blues”
9. “Keys To The Highway/Trouble In Mind”

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