The new Live E.P. features live recordings of “In My Time Of Dying” and “Trampled Under Foot” from Earl’s Court, 1975, alongside “Sick Again” and “Kashmir” from Knebworth, 1979. These live performances were originally released on the 2003 Led Zeppelin DVD and appear on CD / Vinyl / Digital formats for the very first time.
Released on February 24, 1975 in the US (and four days later in the UK), “Physical Graffiti” immediately achieved platinum sales status and has recently been certified 17x platinum.
Generally regarded as one of the greatest double albums of all time, the original 15 tracks represent a creative tour de force that explores the band’s dynamic musical range, from the driving rock of “Custard Pie” to the exotic construction of “Kashmir” and the funky groove of “Trampled Under Foot.”
“It goes from one extreme to the other but at the same time, it’s very evident that it’s Zeppelin… I love the album and it does work as a double album,” says Robert Plant. “There are some real humdinger, roaring tracks.”
“I’m a big fan of ‘Physical Graffiti’”, adds John Paul Jones. “[It] was very wide ranging. It probably was a pinnacle.”
Jimmy Page began the initial work at his home studio in Plumpton, Sussex, England, in the summer and autumn of 1973, with the first recording sessions taking place that October at Headley Grange, using Ronnie Lane’s Mobile Studio. Further sessions at Headley continued in January 1974. Additional overdubs were recorded at Olympic Studios, where Page completed mixing of the album in July 1974.
“We had enough material for one-and-a-half LPs,” recalls Jimmy Page, “so I figured, ‘Let’s put out a double and use some of the material we’d done previously but never released’. I always thought the sequencing of an album was really important and that was part of my role as the producer."
Also released on the same date will be an updated 50th Anniversary edition of 2015’s “Physical Graffiti Deluxe Edition” 3LP vinyl set featuring the Companion Audio disc, now including a new bonus replica Physical Graffiti promotional poster (sized 443mm x 610mm).
Formed in London in 1968, Led Zeppelin were inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in 1995; the group disbanded in 1980 following the death of drummer John Bonham, but the surviving members have occasionally reunited for special charity events – including a December 10, 2007 tribute concert at London’s O2 Arena for friend and Atlantic Records founder Ahmet Ertegun, which was released in 2012 as “Celebration Day.”
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Led Zeppelin
“Live EP”
Release date: September 12
CD / digital
1. In My Time Of Dying (Earl’s Court - 1975)
2. Trampled Under Foot (Earl’s Court - 1975)
3. Sick Again (Knebworth - 1979)
4. Kashmir (Knebworth - 1979)
12" Vinyl
Side One: Earl’s Court - 1975
1. In My Time Of Dying
2. Trampled Under Foot
Side Two: Knebworth - 1979
1. Sick Again
2. Kashmir
See also:
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Robert Plant and Alison Krauss release live version of When The Levee Breaks
Official Becoming Led Zeppelin documentary acquired for theatrical release
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