Led Zeppelin / Ⅰ/Ⅱ/Ⅲ/Ⅳ First Issue American Pressing LPs / 4CDR

Led Zeppelin / Ⅰ/Ⅱ/Ⅲ/ⅣFirst Issue American Pressing LPs / 4CDR / NOn label
The Four Titles Are Sourced From First Issue American Pressing LPs

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A new work in the reprint series of the US original master. This time, a 4-disc set that summarizes Zeppelin’s “I” to “IV”. It was planned and announced by a famous overseas collector, and all four titles use a US master in mint condition where scratch noise is almost inaudible, and are digitized with high-spec equipment. It achieves a clean and straight sound with outstanding freshness without the processing feeling of the master (you can hardly hear the dusty needle crackling noise as in the vintage reproduction project).
Originally, the sound source of this set was created to compare with “How is it different from the original” when the official Classic Records 200g board was released. At that time, the planner himself said, “The sound of the classic records is wonderful. However, for me, the original LP sounds more comfortable,” but in fact, the classic records (45-turn single-sided cutting) I felt a strong power and a three-dimensional effect (with the heavy board at the top). On the other hand, this original version may sound like “ordinary high-quality sound”. However, this also means “just right,” “do not overdo,” and “as it is.” The tones emitted from the early maids of 1969-1971 give a (some kind of) universal feel to listeners of all ages. It may be a set sound source that is not suitable for listeners who seek further stimulation and intensity, but this work that you can enjoy the first four Zeppelin works with natural, clean, and just enough high-quality sound is the sound of the master again for many fans. It’s an ideal set that reminds us of the wonderfulness of. Of course, you can enjoy the feel of the sound that is completely different from the current CD, so it is a gem that can be recommended to those who are unfamiliar with vintage reprint planning. This is a highly recommended set title.

USオリジナル原盤の復刻シリーズの新作。今回はツェッペリンの「Ⅰ」～「Ⅳ」をまとめた４枚組。海外の有名コレクターが企画・発表したもので、4タイトルともスクラッチノイズも殆ど聞こえないミントコンディションのUS原盤を使用そ、ハイスペックな機材でデジタル化。原盤の持つ加工感のない、鮮度抜群のクリーンでストレートなサウンドを実現しています（ヴィンテージ復刻企画にある様なちりちりした針パチノイズも殆ど聴こえません）。
元々、本セットの音源は公式のクラシックレコーズ200g盤リリースに際して「オリジナルとどう違うのか」と比較するために作成されたもの。その際、企画者本人は「クラシックレコーズの音は素晴らしい。しかし、何と言うか、自分にとってはオリジナルＬＰの方が心地よく聴こえるんだ」と語っていましたが、実際クラシックレコーズは（45回転片面カッティング重量盤を頂点に）強烈なパワーと立体感を感じさせていました。それに対して今回のオリジナル盤は、ややもすると「普通の高音質」に聴こえてしまうかもしれません。しかし、これはすなわち「ちょうど良い」「やりすぎない」「あるがまま」という事でもある。1969年から1971年メイドの初盤から発せられる音色は、どんな時代のリスナーが聴いても（ある種）普遍的な感触を与えてくれるのです。更なる刺激と強烈さを求めるリスナーには不向きなセット音源かもしれませんが、ツェッペリン初期４作をナチュラルかつクリーン、過不足ない高音質で楽しめる本作は、改めて多くのファンに原盤の持つ音の素晴らしさを再認識させてくれる理想的なセットなのです。もちろん、現行のCDとはまるで違う音の感触が楽しめますので、ヴィンテージ復刻企画には不慣れな方々にもお勧めできる逸品。大推薦のセットタイトルです。

Disc 1(44:58)
Led Zeppelin (1969)
Taken from US Original LP (Atlantic SD 8216)

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

Disc 2(41:40)
Led Zeppelin Ⅱ(1969)
Taken from US Original LP (Atlantic SD 8236)

1. Whole Lotta Love 2. What Is And What Should Never Be 3. The Lemon Song 4. Thank You
5. Heartbreaker 6. Livin’ Lovin’ Maid (She’s Just A Woman) 7. Ramble On 8. Moby Dick
9. Bring It On Home

Disc 3(43:08)
Led Zeppelin Ⅲ(1970)

Taken from US Original LP (Atlantic SD 7201)
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

Disc 4(42:42)
Led Zeppelin Ⅳ(1971)

Taken from US Original LP (Atlantic SD 7208)

1. Black Dog 2. Rock And Roll 3. The Battle Of Evermore 4. Stairway To Heaven
5. Misty Mountain Hop 6. Four Sticks 7. Going To California 8. When The Levee Breaks