Collectors Music Reviews

You’re correct AA. Wendy rushed an identical release after Graf Zeppelin announced this in February. Graf Zeppelin always release quality titles and looks to be definitive for this recording.

GRAF ZEPPEIN IS SURE TO BE A REAT LABEL UE THE PRICES ARE WAY OVER THE AGE . WNEDY ARE NOT FAR AS FOR THE COST OF THERE ITEMS BUT IN THIS DETROIT SHOW THEY COST ALMOST 1/2 PRICE OF WHAT YOU END UP PAYING FOR GRAF DETRIOT SHOW .

gsparaco, I have exactly 0 Wendy titles in my quite extensive zeppelin cd collection. So I hear what you’re saying about their excessive tweaking. Does Wendy even have ANY “definitive” releases?
According to underground uprising, only two Wendy titles are listed:
http://uuweb.led-zeppelin.us/concert_dates.html

The 12th show isn’t sourced from newly transferred tapes .. ‘coz they are not done yet! It’s said that are plans to do this but I have never saw a new transfer anywhere.

“Definitive” is Jules McTrainspotter’s opinion. Saturday Night’s Alright is a nice title, not better than others on the market. I assure you, there is no anti-Wendy bias on this website.

That was how many years ago? As I said, it’s a fine release. I’ve heard Tarantura is the best version of that show, but I don’t have that one. The Scropio version is also pretty good too.

The “definitive” version of the 6/25/77 show is Tarantura IMHO. Wendy did a good job with their release of 9/29/71 and the O2 concert.

Just got the Wendy a few hours ago and “Detroit Hard Rock City” Wendy (WECD-180/181/182) comes in a glossy digipack with a mostly clear slipcase that has a gray line across the bottom of the front that says “Deluxe Edition. The entire packaging reminds me of official deluxe edition releases. This release starts with the July 12th, 1973 AUD source and is missing the the beginning of Rock And Roll. I’m up to the end of track #8 TSRTS and so far this sounds excellent to my ears. there are some drop outs and
based on my equipment, I would say EX- balanced recording. It sounds much better than I anticipated. the last disc of this 3CD set and not 2CD as I’ve read elsewhere, contains the last two songs of this show and then the soundboard fragment from the July 13, 1973 show. This is in no way a full review and these comments are my opinion. I’m not affiliated with Wendy or any label and there are plenty of Wendy titles that sound just awful to my ears. I hope to track down the Graf release soon and will be sure to leave some comments. In Closing, I’m glad someone saw fit to revist these shows. It’s been a long time.

Thanks to the taper whoever you are, for taping and sharing the show from the 12th.

My post did get deleted, but I’m not sure why. Sometimes this database has a mind of its own. Yes, Wendy’s Montreal 1972 release is definitive for that show and is highly recommended.

There is no bias on this site. Many Empress Valley and Mid Valley releases have received very high praise by me and the other authors. The medium of obtaining these releases has no effect upon the ultimate review.