Led Zeppelin - The Song Remains the Same [Blu-ray]

All the Zep albums(Bar BBC) have been
released on mini lp paper sleeve versions
BOTH from Japan AND Europe.

The europe & Jap versions are sonically identical,
all are taken from the Jimmy Page George Marino
remasters,a fact also printed on the stickers(Europe
releases)& insert sheet (Japan releases).

The packaging is also identical,the europe releases
actually use the Jap outer cardboard sleeves(the catalog
numbers on the europe spines are identical to their
Japanese counterparts but the numbers are different
on the actual discs (europe) themselves.

The Japan versions DO have an extra foldout lyric
insert in Japanese,the discs are housed in see through thin plastic sleeves
(the europe versions are enclosed in glossy
card inner sleeves,much nicer).

Most importantly the EAU versions are MUCH cheaper,
if you must have the paper insert
and the obi strip,be prepared to pay heavily.

All in its great to have these available but in a nutshell
the European versions are almost identical
bar the paper insert at a much lower price(amazon.co.uk)


If you want live Zeppelin, this is a must buy!   February 26, 2000
Nathan Gruzs (central Oh United States)
9 out of 9 found this review helpful

I am a huge Led Zeppelin fan, so I get as much live Zep as I can. I bought the movie and wanted to get the album. The songs sound like they could be live in the studio, that's how good they sound on stage. Jimmy's guitar solos are some of his best I have heard. Dazed and Confused is 27 minutes long and it keeps you wanting to listen during the whole time. The Whole Lotta Love Medley is great. They do an Elvis tune during the song that is awesome. The Stairway to Heaven is awesome. Jimmy's two minute solo may be sloppy, but it is phenomonal! I love the whole album. I listen to it almost all the time. BUY THIS ALBUM!


Jimmy Page at his peak.   November 1, 1999
R. Caulfield (Walnut Creek, California)
10 out of 11 found this review helpful

Nearly 20 years ago this album converted me from a Zeppelin fan to a Zeppelin fiend. I've collected Zeppelin bootlegs ever since. These songs should not be compared to their studio versions because comparing live Zeppelin to studio Zeppelin is like comparing apples to oranges. They are two different things. Having said that, I can tell you that this album captures Jimmy at his peak. His playing is electrifying, emotional, and sinister. His solos in No Quarter and Stairway To Heaven are unbelievable. No Quarter and Celebration Day alone are worth the price of the album. Sure, Dazed and Confused and Moby Dick are overdone, but bands tended to do that in those days. The only complaint I have is that Since I've Been Loving You and Black Dog were left off the album. Jimmy really nails those two songs also. Especially Since I've Been Loving You, Zeppelin's own brand of electric blues - controlled chaos, outstanding!