The better Led Zeppellin live recordings on vinyl.


I haven't heard the The Song Remains the Same, since I wore
it out in my Nakamichi cassette deck in my car long ago. I have most all the classic on vinyl, except for In through the out door and Coda. I was wondering what the general thoughts are on How the West was Won, and The song Remains the Same on Vinyl. I am looking for a decent representaion of Zep in concert. I am also open minded to private type
live Zep that you may have listened to. Any opinions are greatly appreciated. I am aware that the TSRTS has generally not been recognized for it's recording quality.
This makes me wonder why Classic bothered w/ that one.
fjn04

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Thanks for the first four thoughts and suggestions. It was the BBC sessions that was in the back of my mind. Acoustic Sounds has it for $250, although it is a 4 LP set. I think it's a matter of finding their better performances, and taking the sound quality for what it is. I think a really great performance makes it easier to be less critical of sound quality as well.
Donjr: You're not missing anything by not having In Through the Out Door or Coda.

I am planning to do without these last two, on favor of some
live stuff. I saw both HTWWW, and BBC sessions at Barnes and Noble last night, so they are available on CD anyway.
Thanks for the suggestion for ONE NIGHT STAND.

Kev: One show jumps out at me "Led Zeppelin Live at Fillmore West 04/27/1969 which is in my opinion only one of there best performances.

Thanks Kev, I will keep an eye out for that one. Occasionally we have local record shows where a vinyl copy of it could surface.

FYI- Just read Hammer of the Gods by Steve Davis. I can't imagine it not holding the interest of a big Zep fan. Definitely an interesting read IMO.
Thanks. Just listened to Houses of the Holy Saturday. I forgot how great this one is.