Best Zeppelin LP recordings...

the very best Led Zepplin Lp's are the Classic 45rpm reissue box set. i also have all the 33rpm Classic reissues and various other pressings.

nothing comes close to the 45's. they are bigger, bolder, have blacker backgrounds, much more depth and sense of scale, more alive and immediate, and bass slam and dynamics to die for.

the 45's are more something to be experienced and to dwell in, as oppossed to listen to.

unfortunately; there were only 250 of the box sets made and they now sell for around $4k to $5k each (the last couple i have seen advertised). if you love their music it is worth it if you have a quality tt that plays 45's at a high level.

the song remains the same recent re-release by stan ricker is a huge disappointment. it sounds awful. flat, lifeless, no bottom end, smeary, terrible definition.
the classics are a hit and miss. presence has terrible sibbilance (sp?), physical graffiti is much like the song remains the same. the first 3 are ok, the 4th not quite as good. none of them outstanding. i recently got a german pressing of presence and it is much better than any of the claassics.

I have a copy of Presence with the picture of Icarus falling from the sky on the label. The sound is beautiful and powerful. The drums are particularly "present"; like a steam engine pumping at full velocity. When I want to show off my system, this is one of the albums I play.

still no one with actual experiences specifically comparing plum label first pressings vs classic records 200g? this is all im looking for, and a location where to purchase.

"The entire catalogue is in the midst of being re-worked by page and warner music....for those who think the original recordings need to be updated."

Jaybo-is this information true? I would like to read more about this, if you can post a link that would be great.