This time, we will release the 1972 Australian tour at the same time as the sound source of the 1971 UK tour. Yes, this tour is the next live activity of ZEP after the UK tour. From there, we will release the Adelaide performance on February 19th, which is the oldest existing sound source. This sound source itself is not particularly rare. Rather, it is one of the most famous sound sources of the 1972 Australian tour. Despite this, it has not been released by our shop until now. This time, it is an item that realizes the highest sound quality from the master, yet is the best version that was recorded without any tinkering. There are good audience recordings in various places for the 1972 Australian and New Zealand tours, all of which have been released as items in the past. Among the high-level sound sources across the board, Adelaide boasts particularly high sound quality. Not only is it a very on sound image, but the sound spread that can be said to be unique to stereo recording is wonderful. Although the recording state is a little unsatisfactory in terms of clarity, the rich texture that stands out in the warmness is also a big attraction. However, in order to further emphasize such recording conditions, equalization was added, or to alleviate the state of gene drop, it is also true that many items far from the original sound source have been created by equalization. In fact, it may have been the Australian "SHIVERS 'N' SHAKES" that first released this sound source that recorded this sound source most faithfully to the original sound. However, this item also has a big drawback, in that the performances that contained cuts such as "Tangerine" were not recorded in order to compile it into one CD. Rather, because of this, many items that recorded the entire sound source in its entirety were produced. Certainly, the wide range of cuts in this sound source is a big minus point. If we guess the recording condition, it seems that the taper was concerned about the remaining reel used and recorded as much as possible between songs. Even if that can't be helped, the cut of "Moby Dick" is quite blatant. The drum solo has started, so stop it... that kind of feeling is full. Even more tear-jerking than that is "Whole Lotta Love". The recording was stopped every time the performance broke during the medley, but Taper's efforts were in vain, and in the end, he was unable to record to the end. However, the sound quality is truly amazing even if you take away those cuts. It is amazing that the performance was captured with a surprisingly on sound image from the beginning of the show, but the voice of the audience (Taper himself?) who felt threatened by the intensity of the volume that ZEP emitted from the stage conveys the liveliness of the venue on the day. There is no doubt that this is also a page of valuable history. When it comes to "Whole Lotta Love", the performance is captured with such vividness that it feels as if you are in front of the speaker next to the stage, rather than a sound board, which is an outstanding point of this recording. The sound board sound source that is overflowing in the ZEP sound source world is good, but if you were at their live venue, this is the sound that you would have actually witnessed. On the other hand, ZEP's performance is also so intense that you would not think that this is the second stage of the 1972 Australian tour. It was originally scheduled to be held the day before, but the wooden stage was deformed by moisture and the amplifiers malfunctioned, so it was postponed by a day, and it may have been a good thing that they were able to relax in Australia at an unexpected time. In addition, the performance has already evolved since the previous year's UK tour. "Heartbreaker" includes phrases that Page had not played until the previous year. Although it was an event within six months, the interesting thing about ZEP live is that it changes clearly just by changing the year. There are still some things that make me laugh, such as "Stairway To Heaven", even though the reaction is still slow. In America a few months later, just saying the name of the song will get you applause, so it may be said that this is the last unknown period for this song. As usual, the long "Dazed And Confused" is also light on the footwork. Compared to the later US, the rhythm-oriented development has not yet emerged, and the atmosphere is still strong on the 1971 side. And yet it is different from the pure 1971 version. After all, ZEP live recordings from a time of rapid change are something you never tire of listening to. Certainly, the cuts that occur here and there, especially in the latter half, are a negative point. However, this article should have made it clear that this live recording more than makes up for that. Although it is a high-quality recording, the subtle pitch deviations that were surprisingly neglected have been adjusted. And above all, the recording is in a state where the words "natural" and "warm" fit perfectly. The definitive version of Adelaide, which can be said to be a standard among standards during the 1972 Australian tour, is finally here. Please enjoy the light-footed performance unique to early 1972, as well as the rich flavor of the original sound source to your heart's content! Live at Memorial Drive, Adelaide, Australia 19th February 1972 Disc 1 (52:08) 01. Intro 02. Immigrant Song 03. Heartbreaker 04. Black Dog 05. Since I've Been Loving You 06. Stairway to Heaven 07. Going To California 08. That's The Way 09. Tangerine 10. Bron-Y-Aur Stomp Disc 2 (43: 06) 01. MC 02. Dazed and Confused 03. Moby Dick 04. Whole Lotta Love
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