Why is most everything remastered?

I enjoy most remastered CD or lp to quote Robert Healey in his most recent TAS review " the best remastering jobs are transformative. You hear a new found clarity; each instrument or voice is distinct and sonically separate; the bass suddenly has depth, texture, pitch and naunce...."  I completely agree with his assessment.

yes, but what about the MUSIC ?

A word like “Remastered” accompanying a release justifies that release.  People buy.  Labels keep releasing remastered stuff.

Sometimes this practice yields fortuitous results.  Often it does not.

ideally, communities like like one can help music fans discern which releases are worth buying.

don't know how many times Jimmy remastered his compositions but his most recent Zeppelin III sounds outstanding on CD. I just received a copy a few hours ago. The stripped down companion disc sounds like they're in the same room. Does anyone have the vinyl of his last master? I'm curious does it get any better.

@voodoolounge , I own all the LZ 2014, 15 remasters on vinyl. The  sound is very good, much better than I expected. Sound is as good if not better than other modern remasters. Even Bonzo's kick drum has impact, which is lacking in all previous remasters.

I also have all early release CDs pressed in Germany (1984, 85) which have outstanding sonics. Separation of instruments is better than the vinyl remasters and the kick drum has realistic tone and impact. Still, Jimmy's latest work on vinyl is worth owning.

I'm amazed how many 1950-1960's treasures I've found in the thrift stores. Nothing can compare to the sound of these old records. The engineers knew what they were doing back then, a lost art, gone forever....scoop up that old vinyl.