Comments on: Led Zeppelin – 9291971 (Tarantura TCD-71-1~3 / 929-1~3)

By: gsparaco

gsparaco — Thu, 29 May 2008 16:57:20 +0000

Hi. Sorry for the confusion. The top is the first edition, the second is the second edition, and the bottom is the third edition.

By: Pattrik

Pattrik — Thu, 29 May 2008 16:24:41 +0000

What’s with the third photo of Plant having tea with two geisha girls? Is that a third version of this set? I am assuming the top photo is the front of the package and the second photo is the back of the package? Or is each photo the front of three different versions / editions?

By: howard

howard — Mon, 12 May 2008 18:27:03 +0000

I would like to know from the elitest out there that are proud owners of this or other versions of this show, how was the bands performance. Where would you rank it compared to other shows?
Thanks

By: Hager

Hager — Mon, 12 May 2008 14:35:36 +0000

As a collector of live music recordings, I’ve grown incredibly skeptical of anything hailed as “definitive” because I’m not sure who’s made that determination, and why. Is it based on sound quality? Is it based on how the recording is packaged for the collector? I would vote yes to both of these questions and, as a result, firmly conclude that this latest masterpiece by the wonderful Tarantura label can only be topped by a true soundboard recording of this show PLUS sweet packaging to accompany the recording. How terrible was EVSD’s packaging when first presenting this show in the longest version to date? I’d say very, and particularly for the asking price. Wendy’s “Fatally Wanderer” was (and is) a great surprise to me, but it, too, suffered from unimaginative packaging. And then there’s T’s effort, which to my ears and eyes is the result of care and respect for the collectors who are into this kind of stuff. So, for me, Tarantura’s version of 929 stands as definitive. It also stands beautifully on my shelf.

By: HarleyDog

HarleyDog — Fri, 02 May 2008 15:57:48 +0000

Due to the hype of this particular release I went back and revisited the other versions of this show I have in my collection (Please Please Me – Wendy, Japan Wonderful Place – Beelzebub, Fatally Wanderer 929 – Wendy, Last Stand Box Set, 2 diff. Low Gens) so that I would be better prepared to compare and rate this set accordingly. After checking my mailbox yesterday I opened the package containing this release. I sat down and started my 5 disc listening party. The first thing that struck me was how much clearer this release sounds compared to other releases. A lot of the quiet stage banter between members seems to jump out and is more present in the recording. Alos the transactions between sources is executed rather well. While there are a few issues during the Organ Solo I am pleasantly surprised and very happy to have this in my collection. Now keep in mind that this is my opinion and I am not a sound engineer. Everyone’s speakers are going to sound different so in a sense everyone’s listening experience will be different. The best thing we can do as collectors is to report on whether or not we feel others should add this to their collection. I think everyone would be happy to have this release. I know I am… HarleyDog (May 2, 2008)

By: sfibus

sfibus — Thu, 01 May 2008 21:53:23 +0000

“Super Elite”??…well it must be true what they say, membership DOES have its privileges. :-) For what its worth though I like this release as well. As gsparaco even mentions in his “A Note About Sound Quality Section”, sound quality is indeed a very subjective issue. But for me it is not JUST about the sound. Of course that is important. But when you have Very good (or better) sound + great packaging + low print run, then you have the recipe for a very desirable collectible piece. Just my non-super elite 2 cents. :-)

By: gsparaco

gsparaco — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 10:40:25 +0000

Not elite, SUPER elite. The Superelite are those who know the bootlegger personally and were able to actually get this title. And regarding the remastering faults, if I paid $170 to the bootlegger (or three times that through Fisheads) I would be really pissed off. For this kind of money, it must be perfect.

And if you didn’t listen to all of the other releases of this tape, how can you say this is the best one of all?

By: LedMan

LedMan — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 06:53:02 +0000

I wouldn’t consider myself “ELITE” however I agree with gobucks that this title is clearer and better sounding compared to both versions of Wendys “Fatally Wanderer”, EV’s “You Were There In Spirits”, Mad Dogs “Smoke Gets In Your Eyes”, and Last Stand Disc “Complete Live In Japan”. I will admit I didn’t listen completely to all of the above however I did listen to enough that I feel comfortable submitting this. My only complaint is the diginoise during the “Organ Solo” which GS mentions above.

By: gobucks

gobucks — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 20:20:13 +0000

This box set contains a 3 CD thick paper foldout case called “Geisha” and a separate 2 CD thick paper case called “Live in Osaka”. The important centerpiece of the box set is the 3 CD “Geisha” set. The main source tape used for this box set has been referred to as the “soundboard” source and has been around for many years. However, there is some confusion about that tape as it is not from the soundboard at all but is rather a very good to excellent audience tape. Tarantura (like Wendy) has filled in the gaps in the better “soundboard” source with the 2 alternative audience tapes that exist for this show and can be found in the 5 CD 929 box set on TDOLZ. The 1st 3 CD’s of the Tarantura box set sound cleaner & clearer than the Wendy title “Fatally Wanderer”. To achieve the clearer sound quality Tarantura did compress the tape somewhat. However, it really does not take away from the enjoyment of listening to the CD’s, especially at higher volume levels. Tarantura has done an excellent job editing in the alternative source tapes to fill in gaps and cuts in the main source tape i.e. During Pennies From Heaven in D&C. The edits are smoother and less jarring than those found on Wendy’s release. The final 2 CD’s from the Tarantura box set, “Live in Osaka”, contain an incomplete and rough version of the main “soundboard” source. The discs say “Rock Solid Records” on them. So, it is possible they are a copy of the old CD release “Live in Japan 1971″ on the Rock Solid Records label. But, I do not own that release and can not say for certain. All in all, this is a very good release by Tarantura. Yes, the artwork is quite nice as well. It will be very hard to find a copy. But take heart, as another version of the release will be available soon.

By: brianvy

brianvy — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 17:28:08 +0000

Great overview of this release… However, I believe too much space was utterly wasted commenting on the sound quality. In fact, why even mention the music at all? It’s truly inconsequential next to the packaging.
I’ve heard whispered rumors that the next Tara release will be a previously unseen artist-rendered depiction of Jimmy Page in the buff (unmasking for the first time his long-rumored swastika buttock-tattoo) in a hand printed edition of 5! No music included! Sweet. All hail the almighty Tarantura. Again, delightful review!