Vol. 1-Led Zeppelin [Import]

Editorial Reviews
Album Description
2005 Japanese standard jewel case pressing of Led Zeppelin's 1969 album. Features the same tracks and mastering as the US edition but includes an OBI and Japanese/English insert. Warner. 2005.

Tracks:

Good Times Bad Times
Babe I'm Gonna Leave You
Dazed And Confused
Communication Breakdown
Whole Lotta Love
What Is And What Should Never Be
Immigrant Song
Since I've Been Loving You
Black Dog
Rock And Roll
The Battle Of Evermore
When The Levee Breaks
Stairway To Heaven

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Having previously released no less than four boxed repackages of their studio output, Led Zeppelin may well be the band who made redundancy redundant. Well, surprise! They've done it again. Culled from the band's first four albums by Jimmy Page himself (as if a fourth-grader with an FM radio would have been hard-pressed), this collection captures Page and company's blues-riff-ripping prime, relieved only by the folksy "Battle of Evermore" and the song that made Skynyrd's "Free Bird" (almost) tolerable, the ubiquitous "Stairway to Heaven." Strung end-to-end, this is pretty heady stuff, and a great introduction to Zep's core early work for anyone who's spent the last couple of decades hangin' with Gilligan and the Skipper. The rest of us may just grumble and fast-forward to the previously unreleased 1969 live video clip of "Communication Breakdown." The package includes a 24-page booklet with many rare photos. -Jerry McCulley

Customer Reviews:

Early Days.......2006-07-19

"In the days of my youth, I was told what it means to be a man, now I've reached that age, I've tried to do all those things the best I can" (Led Zeppelin). These are the first two lines in the song "Good Times Bad Times" By Led Zeppelin. The group's CD, Early Days introduced this song as it's first on the CD. This CD basically gathers what the band thought their favorite beginning tracks were and summed it all up in one CD. Atlantic Records is the recording studio that produced this CD. The CD came out in November of 2002 and is still one of my favorites until this day. The CD was $25 when I first bought it, but it had a special feature of coming with their CD Latter Days. On this day, there had been a total of one million copies sold and are ranked at 2,582 on the selling list. There aren't any hidden tracks, but they are a very well known band to everyone.
The artists had previously released 12 other albums consisting of these songs in them. They chose to make this album "Early Days" because the songs were all highly liked songs. The artist always keeps a hard rock genre to their songs. This album doesn't change anything from their past, but still brings a huge audience to its liking. "Led Zeppelin may well be the band who made redundancy redundant" (Jerry McGulley). Jerry wrote an editorial review for this CD and stated that Led Zeppelin can definitely pull off a repeat of songs on a new CD. I agree with Jerry because they are an old band that shows the people that just newly started listening to the CD what the older Led Zeppelin songs were like and if they are true fanatics, they should enjoy these songs too.
This CD definitely is a great one! It really makes me relax and I feel like almost all of the songs on the album distract me from my thoughts. I know this sounds bad, but it's a good thing. It helps me to take the stress off of what my real days in my life are and lets me focus on the different instruments and vocals in the songs. Of course, after I hear the CD once, I can't help but wanting to listen to it over and over again. I feel a force just pulling me in to want to reattach to the CD and listen to every word in every song again. Even though the band is unique, in a weird way, I think the band relates to the Beatles. Back then, a lot of the bands talked about drugs because they were doing them. I know that the Beatles definitely wrote songs about drugs as did Led Zeppelin. The CD may be same as ever, but in my mind, this definitely works. I believe it does because as a true Led Zeppelin fanatic, you can never get sick of any of their songs even the early ones. Every huge fan has to know all the songs by the artist in order to get the real characteristics of the band.
With all the great tracks on this CD, five of them are my favorite. Track number two, "Babe I'm gonna leave you" has many qualities that are interesting. The background guitar and the singing really got my attention because the beginning of the song, there's only the guitar and singing bringing attention to them. "We gonna go walkin' through the park every day. Come what may, every day" (Led Zeppelin). This quote shows that the singer has feelings for someone which reminds me of the feelings that I have for someone. "Dazed and Confused" which is track number 3 is also a much loved track of mine. Because of the rhythm that the song creates, it gives much relaxation to the listener. The lyrics tell of the struggle that one may go through which opens my mind to thinking about all the struggles everyone goes through. "I don't know but I been told, a big-legged woman ain't got no soul" (Led Zeppelin). This quote comes from track nine, "Black Dog". This example of humor is a main reason why I enjoy this song because it takes me back to a time and place and reminds me of my old boss. The different instrumental parts stand out to me especially the guitar parts. My most favorite song on this CD is "Stairway to Heaven". I've always liked this song for some reason and now I know it's because it was fate that I was going to propose to my fiancé while this song played in the background. "Yes, there are two paths you can go by, but in the long run there's still time to change the road you're on" (Led Zeppelin). Everyone always has a decision to make so this quote embodies every day life and the decisions that you have to make.
Even though I love this CD, I have to admit that one song doesn't work in my opinion. I don't think it does because it doesn't seem to keep that same genre as the other songs on the CD. The track number is 11 and it's called "The Battle of Evermore". "Oh, dance in the dark of night, Sing to the morning light. The dark Lord rides in force tonight and time will tell us all" (Led Zeppelin). This line especially doesn't seem like it talks about anything significant. The lyrics don't make sense to me because they seem kind of out there. They don't seem to explain anything or go anywhere. Also, in my opinion, I don't see this song as a hard rock one like the band is supposed to be. The song seems too high pitched with their voices. Not only that, but the background guitar seems like it should be played down an octave or two. I like to hear bass and in this song, there isn't any. The guitar in this song is just very unusual because of how high they played it. At some points, in my eyes, they seem like they may have missed a note singing or so because it doesn't always flow. The other songs on the CD keep that hard rock theme to them even if they slow down, but with this one, the song just seems like they slapped it together. I know others may disagree with me, but that's what I notice.
I basically only see older men ever buying this CD because of how old the songs were. They had been from the 1960s so older men would know them. I believe the fans, like me, were very happy when this CD came out because it high lighted many great songs they had when they first began as Led Zeppelin. If I had to give this CD a rating out of ten, it would definitely be an eleven! "IT BASICALLY GIVES YOU AN OVERVIEW OF THE ORIGINAL 4" (foolishmortal12). This guy knows what the CD is all about and since Led Zeppelin changed, the CD shows how the four started off. The band has been here for many years and I believe they will always be here to stay. I don't think Led Zeppelin could ever die because people keep listening and start liking them right away. I think they will always be the hard rock band that they started off as, but I think they will always work harder to be the band they started out to be. "And she's buying a stairway to heaven" (Led Zeppelin).

Most of the metal bands of the eighties owe big time to The Zep.......2006-05-26

They were the hottest thing around at the time. If you didn't like the Beatles, Dave Clark Five, or Peter Frampton you worshipped Led Zepplin. This CD has most of their monster hits on it. And it's fine for people who just want a sample of The Zep's unlimited talent. Enjoy!

Early days my favorite of the two best of Led Zeppelin CD's.......2006-05-18

Obviously the guy who wrote the below review is a liar. He probably only started listening to Led Zep because he saw a bunch of people starting to get back into Rock as it used to be. I wouldn't doubt it if the guy saw the tracks downloaded them and decided that they sucked. Then he looked up information on them and said that they were his ideas seeing as how he states that this is the first time he started listening to Led Zeppelin. Jimmy Paige who should be a guitarist's idol. Seeing as how he is a God amongst men when he's behind a guitar. Check out the Led Zeppelin DVD that has an acoustic set playing the Bron-Y-Aur Stomp, Going to California and Thats the Way, best acoustic playing one will ever see ever. So in conclusion i believe that this is the better of the two CD's but the other CD has Achilles last stand and Kashmir on it so Pick that one up too.

back when I was in Led Zeppelin I used to........... ....... ... .. ........2006-03-24

Only 13 songs? What the? Most of the songs are good but I don't care for What is and what... and Whole lotta love because they're just way too long. Other then that I really enjoy the rest of the cd. You get some rockin' good songs, some great blues songs and some good ol' folk music. The booklette comes with pictures in a timeline sequence starting from their earlier days on stage to their later days. The cd also has the band playing communication breakdown, which you can watch on your computer or anyboy else's computer for that matter. There might not be many songs so I would suggest that only new fans get this cd.

This Album Kicks Assss.......2005-12-01

i love Led Zeppelin and if you are wondering if you should buy this CD i would but it in a second!! This CD shows the goods of this very influencial band's early years together. From classics like Stairway To Heaven and The Battle Of Evermore this CD is one of my favorites!!!!! LED ZEPPELIN LIVES ON!!!!!!!

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Led Head / Karaoke Fan's Dream Disc..........

Hits of Led Zeppelin: Vol.1 [KARAOKE]
Karaoke
Manufacturer: Sound Choice
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

British Folk | Traditional British & Celtic Folk | Folk | Styles | Music

Karaoke | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music

General | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music

Blues Rock | Rock | Styles | Music

Folk Rock | Rock | Styles | Music

General | Rock | Styles | Music

British Metal | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music

General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music

Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music

Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000007OVQ
Release Date: 1998-05-12

Tracks:

Communication Breakdown
Stairway to Heaven
Immigrant Song
Rock and Roll
Ocean
Heartbreaker
Misty Mountain Hop
What Is and What Should Never Be
Babe I'm Gonna Leave You
Going to California
Ramble On
Black Dog
D'Yer Mak'er
Good Times Bad Times
Over the Hills and Far Away

Customer Reviews:

Led Head / Karaoke Fan's Dream Disc.................2001-01-18

If you like to karaoke, and you love Led Zeppelin...... This is a must buy. This is the best Led Zeppelin karaoke disc as far as being accurate with the music.....

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metalhead turns bluegrass
Rockin' Bluegrass
The Grand Ole 'Rock' Opry Takes on Led Zep

Pickin' on Led Zeppelin, Vol. 1-2
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Cmh Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music

General | Rock | Styles | Music

General | Compilations | Rock | Styles | Music
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ASIN: B0000CC862
Release Date: 2003-10-14

Tracks:

D'Yer Maker
Kashmir
Ramble On
Black Dog
Babe I'm Gonna Leave You
Going to California
No Quarter
Song Remains the Same
All My Love
Battle of Evermore
Rock and Roll
Stairway to Heaven

Tracks:

Gallows Pole
Misty Mountain Hop
Whole Lotta Love
Your Time Is Gonna Come
Over the Hills and Far Away
Nobody's Fault But Mine
Trampled Underfoot
Bron-Y-Aur Stomp
Black Mountain Side
Jed Zepplin

Customer Reviews:

metalhead turns bluegrass.......2006-12-04

being a big fan of heavy metal and rock, especially zeppelin, sabbath, alice in chains, guns n roses etc., i was turned on to this cd by one of my banjo playin' buddies. although i am also a big fan of allison krauss, i never gave the blugrass sound much props in my music world. this cd changed that for me! my beloved zeppelin done in bluegrass style? well let me tell ya....as far as tributes go, and i have heard many...this one does the beauty of led zeppelins music, and takes it, and me, into the wonderful world of bluegrass. i have since purchased the eagles, allman brothers and the bluegrass sampler cd's, and also acquired works by alison brown and bela fleck, amongst others. i have been playing them endlessly, enjoying all the nuances of the variuos stringed instruments and the way they have been arranged by these truly amazing "pickers". needless to say, i think more of these fine "pickin' on" series cds will be gracing my cd collection and be stored on my ipod!!

Rockin' Bluegrass.......2005-08-03

After the movie O'Brother Where Art Thou? Bluegrass has really gained in popularity. This is a very hip combo of Led Zeppelin songs and "mountain" or Bluegrass music. Classical rock songs have been done - this is a refreshing twist on some very familiar songs!

The Grand Ole 'Rock' Opry Takes on Led Zep.......2004-01-04

It's not too far a stretch from the blues-inspired jams of Led Zeppelin to the bluegrass takes offered on these CDs. These instrumental versions of many LZ classics are performed essentially by studio musicians, I guess, since they fall under the "various artists' banner. These artist do justice to LZ's catalog, there's no mistaking the tunes, but the bluegrass flavor compliments the originals nicely. "No Quarter", "Your Time is Gonna Come", and "Gallows Pole" translate very well into their new versions. Would have loved to hear "Dazed and Confused."

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I like this CD!
Why bother?????????

Songs of Led Zeppelin, Vol. 1
Various Artists
Manufacturer: De Muzik
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Rock | Styles | Music

General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music

General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music

Tracks:

Whole Lotta Love
D'yer Maker
Black Dog
Communication Breakdown
In The Evening
The Ocean
Custard Pie
Tangerine
Rock 'N' Roll

Customer Reviews:

I like this CD!.......2002-01-27

This is one of the best CD's with renditions of Zep songs. Acoustic (acoustic guitar, bass, drums, and vocals) versions are very refreshing. My favorite songs on this CD are Whole Lotta Love and Rock 'n' Roll.

Why bother?????????.......1999-10-02

I dont get it. Why listen to someone copy the original without any different interpretation. I can understand a live thing a la The White for nostalgic purposes but on CD to listen to at home??????

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Vol. 1-Rock Machine-Portrait & Relic

Manufacturer: Camco
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music

General | Classic Rock | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000CAFIGO
Release Date: 2003-09-02

Limited Edition Collector's Package [CD & SILK 2 1/2 x 3 1/2 foot ZOSO BANNER] Physical Graffiti [ORIGINAL RECORDING REMASTERED] {see product details below}

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Limited Edition Collector's Package [CD & SILK 2 1/2 x 3 1/2 foot ZOSO BANNER] Physical Graffiti [ORIGINAL RECORDING REMASTERED] {see product details below}
Led Zeppelin
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Blues | Styles | Music

General | Rock | Styles | Music

Guitar Gods | Rock Guitarists | Rock | Styles | Music

General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music

General | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music

General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music

Supergroups | Classic Rock | Styles | Music

General | Classic Rock | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000JI9BBM

Product Description

"SILK BANNER" is 2 1/2 x 3 1/2 foot, High durable, imported from Italy. "TRACK LISTINGS" Disc: 1 1. Custard Pie 2. The Rover 3. In My Time Of Dying 4. Houses Of The Holy 5. Trampled Underfoot 6. Kashmir Disc: 2 1. In The Light 2. Bron-Yr-Aur 3. Down By The Seaside 4. Ten Years Gone 5. Night Flight 6. Wanton Song 7. Boogie With Stu 8. Black Country Woman 9. Sick Again

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