YYZumbi Posted March 25, 2018 Share Posted March 25, 2018 So Led Zeppelin have recently released a remastered version of their 2003 live record "How The West Was Won". And for the first time it´s being released on vinyl record as well. Is it someone that have bought this reissue yet? If yes, which format? And what do you think about it in compared to the 2003 version? Do you think its a upgrade and if yes, is it worth getting if already owning the 2003 version? People seem to complain about the sound quality of the 2003 version of this record, but I am listening to it right now, and to my ears it sounds good. So not sure how much a remastering on this one can do. I am thinking of getting the vinyl record version, but not sure. It is kinda expensive, and I have other stuff I want to buy as well, and do not really have a lot of money right now. And one bad thing they have done with the 2018 version is also they have cut out "Hello Marylou" from the "Whole Lotta Love" medley. Which I think is insane! Thats a big downside for me! I love that medley, and cutting away pieces from it is just stupid... So what are you guys thoughts about this one? Do you have the 2003 version? Have you bought the 2018 version already? Or are you thinking about it? And if yes, which format are you thinking of getting? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thizzellewashington Posted March 25, 2018 Share Posted March 25, 2018 I never had a problem with the way the original sounded. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony R Posted March 25, 2018 Share Posted March 25, 2018 Never seen the point in remastering live albums. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segue Myles Posted March 25, 2018 Share Posted March 25, 2018 Never seen the point in remastering live albums. Agreed. 10/10 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
78jazz Posted March 25, 2018 Share Posted March 25, 2018 (edited) Cutting away pieces = I will not buy it. Edited to add: I am with thizzellewashington on this. Edited March 25, 2018 by 78jazz 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ytserush Posted March 25, 2018 Share Posted March 25, 2018 Have the 2003 CD/DVD. Not interested in the vinyl. May get the remastered CD at some point, but it's not a priority.at the moment. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick N. Backer Posted March 25, 2018 Share Posted March 25, 2018 The problem I have with Zeppelin’s live albums is the amount of self indulgent wankery, not the mastering. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
custom55 Posted March 25, 2018 Share Posted March 25, 2018 I would buy a remastered live album if there are new tracks. Live at Leeds is one such album. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thizzellewashington Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 I would buy a remastered live album if there are new tracks. Live at Leeds is one such album.Slightly OT but I actually prefer the original six-song Leeds to any of the expanded versions that came out. Those are good performances and are good to have but as a listening experience, the original version is just relentless and captures the essence of that period of the Who better than anything. The best Tommy performance from that period is Isle of Wight, 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReRushed Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 I would buy a remastered live album if there are new tracks. Live at Leeds is one such album.Slightly OT but I actually prefer the original six-song Leeds to any of the expanded versions that came out. Those are good performances and are good to have but as a listening experience, the original version is just relentless and captures the essence of that period of the Who better than anything. The best Tommy performance from that period is Isle of Wight,I also prefer the original release of Live at Leeds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oracle Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 Considering that the Zeppelin reissues since 2014 have sounded like absolute dog shit, no thanks. I'll stick with the 2003 original. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YYZumbi Posted March 30, 2018 Author Share Posted March 30, 2018 Considering that the Zeppelin reissues since 2014 have sounded like absolute dog shit, no thanks. I'll stick with the 2003 original. Finally someone that agrees with me about this! Everybody seems to love the new remastering on the studio records! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toscanobarga Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 I don't mind the new remasters of the studio albums, but really what was the point of this one ?? Jimmy doesn't have QUITE enough money ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ytserush Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 The problem I have with Zeppelin’s live albums is the amount of self indulgent wankery, not the mastering. That's part of the charm for me on in a set like this, but then I love King Crimson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segue Myles Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 Considering that the Zeppelin reissues since 2014 have sounded like absolute dog shit, no thanks. I'll stick with the 2003 original. Finally someone that agrees with me about this! Everybody seems to love the new remastering on the studio records! I don't mind them but then I've not heard better CDs... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oracle Posted April 2, 2018 Share Posted April 2, 2018 Considering that the Zeppelin reissues since 2014 have sounded like absolute dog shit, no thanks. I'll stick with the 2003 original. Finally someone that agrees with me about this! Everybody seems to love the new remastering on the studio records! I don't mind them but then I've not heard better CDs... There was a box set put out in 1993 with every Zeppelin studio release that sounds so much better. They actually took the time to remaster AND remix, which the most recent versions did not. They simply remastered and did minimal remixing efforts. The end result is simply a louder product. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick N. Backer Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 The problem I have with Zeppelin’s live albums is the amount of self indulgent wankery, not the mastering. That's part of the charm for me on in a set like this, but then I love King Crimson. In fairness, it's not just them. All the bands from that era, Deep Purple, Rainbow, Black Sabbath, have the 25 minute free form jam in every song. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oracle Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 The problem I have with Zeppelin’s live albums is the amount of self indulgent wankery, not the mastering. That's part of the charm for me on in a set like this, but then I love King Crimson. In fairness, it's not just them. All the bands from that era, Deep Purple, Rainbow, Black Sabbath, have the 25 minute free form jam in every song. I find it humorous that I love jam bands but can't stand hearing a live rendition of Sabbra Cadabra. I don't get why so many bands thought having free jams in the worst possible songs would make people think they're cool. There's an element that each musician needs in order for them to improvise a jam. The Dead didn't do 32 minute Dark Stars just to say they could, but because they had the knowledge and sense of everyone's playing to be able to do it and take the music somewhere. Led Zeppelin doing the 25 minute Whole Lotta Love is definitely...something. I don't hate it, but I can't say I particularly love it. I do, however, enjoy those long versions of Dazed and Confused, No Quarter, and Kashmir they were so fond of doing. Wonderful stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YYZumbi Posted April 3, 2018 Author Share Posted April 3, 2018 Considering that the Zeppelin reissues since 2014 have sounded like absolute dog shit, no thanks. I'll stick with the 2003 original. Finally someone that agrees with me about this! Everybody seems to love the new remastering on the studio records! I don't mind them but then I've not heard better CDs... There was a box set put out in 1993 with every Zeppelin studio release that sounds so much better. They actually took the time to remaster AND remix, which the most recent versions did not. They simply remastered and did minimal remixing efforts. The end result is simply a louder product. Was this boxset on CD or vinyl records? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReRushed Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 I see no point. As previously mentioned, 1993's The Complete Studio Recordings is all I need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReRushed Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 Considering that the Zeppelin reissues since 2014 have sounded like absolute dog shit, no thanks. I'll stick with the 2003 original. Finally someone that agrees with me about this! Everybody seems to love the new remastering on the studio records! I don't mind them but then I've not heard better CDs... There was a box set put out in 1993 with every Zeppelin studio release that sounds so much better. They actually took the time to remaster AND remix, which the most recent versions did not. They simply remastered and did minimal remixing efforts. The end result is simply a louder product. Was this boxset on CD or vinyl records?CD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YYZumbi Posted April 3, 2018 Author Share Posted April 3, 2018 Considering that the Zeppelin reissues since 2014 have sounded like absolute dog shit, no thanks. I'll stick with the 2003 original. Finally someone that agrees with me about this! Everybody seems to love the new remastering on the studio records! I don't mind them but then I've not heard better CDs... There was a box set put out in 1993 with every Zeppelin studio release that sounds so much better. They actually took the time to remaster AND remix, which the most recent versions did not. They simply remastered and did minimal remixing efforts. The end result is simply a louder product. Was this boxset on CD or vinyl records?CD Thanks for answering but then I am not interested... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReRushed Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 Considering that the Zeppelin reissues since 2014 have sounded like absolute dog shit, no thanks. I'll stick with the 2003 original. Finally someone that agrees with me about this! Everybody seems to love the new remastering on the studio records! I don't mind them but then I've not heard better CDs... There was a box set put out in 1993 with every Zeppelin studio release that sounds so much better. They actually took the time to remaster AND remix, which the most recent versions did not. They simply remastered and did minimal remixing efforts. The end result is simply a louder product. Was this boxset on CD or vinyl records?CD Thanks for answering but then I am not interested...Like Rush, CDs suck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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