Hi-Rez & CD Quality downloads of long-lost MONO mixes, BBC compilations, Spectral Remixes and other curiosa, all meticulously restored from the best sources. Hendrix, The Who, Beatles, Love, Mothers, Stones, Them, The Dead, etc. Free for All!
F.A.Q.
Who? Retired sound engineer who loves music from the 60's & early 70's.
What? My aim is to make rare stuff publicly available again with the best possible sound quality.
This is a fantastic compilation of the BBC shows that Zep did! The sound is brighter than the official release and way more complete! Hat's Off to you sir!
Excellent work and project! Thanks for sharing it with us. I just recently found your site and plan to spend some time looking. Thanks for the work again and take care...
This is great. I joked to my buddy: have you seen the new SDE version of the BBC Led Zeppelin material? ;-) I *love* all the little extra studio/interview bits. Another homerun, Prof Stoned. Thank you very much!!
Hey Prof, thanks for this. Question, though. You mentioned 2 stereo mixes of the Paris Theatre show. The boot I'm familiar with has the vocals hard in one channel. Would this be the original mix? And you had said 8-track for this recording? wow, the Beeb really went full out, as weren't they still doing mono only until late 1970? Fantstic work as always. Thanks.
Hi. The original mix has the vocals panned to the left, drums and guitar to the right and bass in the middle. I had to use a 30 sec fragment of it in the WLL medley.
The 1st time through, I just listened to the whole thing en masse. This time, I'm listening by session. Each session stands out a little more that way. I think it's super cool that with the interview with Chris Grant, Jimmy and JPJ are pestered each to get "on mike" so they can be heard. That kind of detail is awesome ...
Thanks Prof! I had the Playhouse Theatre and Paris Theatre shows on vinyl bootleg back in the day. I still have the Playhouse Theatre show, but sadly purged my vinyl in the mid-90's (HUGE mistake!). Every version of the Paris Theatre show was cut after Mess of Blues. I'm thrilled to have the material that was cut on the official release put back in. I also have The Swingin' Pig CD of the Playhouse Theatre show and always thought it sounded better than the official release. Plus it has the "It's Your Thing" section in Communication Breakdown.
First, I want to thank you for all your great work and monumental dedication. Your generosity is incredible, your research is impeccable and your taste in music is very similar to mine. That said, I just got a new version of the 1971 April 1 performance that appears to be more complete than yours. The info text file begins:
Main source: The Complete BBC Sessions, 2016, Atlantic/Rhino official release Patching source: BBC in Concert, Forever Standard Series FSS 99-005 - courtesy of pernod (thanks!)
Patched-in sections (timings approximate) 1. Truckin' Little Mama - 6:00-7:27.5 2. For What It's Worth - 10:42-12:10.5 3. Honey Bee - 14:25-18:35
The info continues in great detail, stating that the patched sources were tweaked in several ways including amplification, fixing the stereo image disparity EQ'ing the patch source, etc. I can send you the complete info and/or privately share the music files if you like.
I hope you find this useful. Thanks again for everything. -Mahavishnu Floyd
Please check my source info, my version is complete and made up from the best sources. The above mentioned is inferior to mine, because the official version is heavily edited and should not be used as the basic source. I needed only 1min from the FFS source.
I was looking for the best-sounding version of the BBC sessions, but both 1997 and 2016 were a disappointment for me (especially CD 1). I was incredibly lucky to come across your work. Love the sound and the extra material. Thank you so much!
I can't thank you enough for what you've done here, Professor. For many years now I have been searching for the 4/1/71 session in both good quality and as complete as possible. The sound quality on this version is outstanding, and it's far more complete than even the broadcast cassette I had of it years ago (that I absolutely wore out). It's so frustrating to read that this or that unofficial release is "the best one" only to find things missing or way too much compression/noise reduction once you get it. This is the exact mix I was always looking for without the edits/questionable sound of the official release. I know the band themselves (and many fans) consider this an average performance, but I have always loved it ever since I taped off the radio way back when. Thank you so much for all of your hard work, Professor!
Amazing, just amazing. You've injected life into this beyond what I thought was possible. Thank you so much for all your efforts over the years. Really appreciate your work.
Thank you, I didn't know the official release was incomplete, it's great hearing all the little bits here and there and the complete medley. And it sounds splendidly !
Thanks, Professor!
ReplyDeleteHas Christmas arrived early ? ...... many thanks for this and all your brilliant work Prof
ReplyDeleteThanks for all your great work that you do!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for your fine work !
ReplyDeleteFantastic, thank you once again from Scotland
ReplyDeleteThanks for compiling this great collection! Much appreciated. -- Ted
ReplyDeleteThank you for your hard work!
ReplyDeleteSo Cool!! Thanks for this and all your great work!
ReplyDeleteSo Cool!! Thanks for this and all your great work!
ReplyDeleteexcellent follow for the Hendrix BBC set! Many, MANY thanks!
ReplyDeleteOh, words can't express my gratitude for your wonderful work. Thank you once again Professor!
ReplyDeleteMy goodness, this is such a great surprise! Many thanks Prof. Stoned!
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ReplyDeleteThanks very much
ReplyDeleteThanks for setting the record straight, Prof! I look forward to giving this a whirl.
ReplyDelete- Joaquin Antique
What a great surprise, thank you for all of your hard work!
ReplyDeleteThis is a fantastic compilation of the BBC shows that Zep did! The sound is brighter than the official release and way more complete! Hat's Off to you sir!
ReplyDeleteGreat job!!!!! Thanks for doing what Jimmy Page didn't do!
ReplyDeleteProf, Thanks again for showing how to do the job right ! ... Cheers !
ReplyDeleteMucho thanks Señor Prof...
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ReplyDeleteGreat stuff, Prof, many thanks.
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Many, many thanks!
ReplyDeleteYour hard work is very much appreciated!
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ReplyDeleteThanks, and I hope you are well!
ReplyDeleteThank you profstoned for all these interesting offers. Much appreciated.
ReplyDeleteThanks, it's much appreciated!
ReplyDeleteThis is excellent. Thank you for your work on this and sharing it.
ReplyDeleteThank you very much
ReplyDeleteInterested in checking out your work! I put together a set last year that totals out to 4:11:40, but I don't think it's made the rounds, yet.
ReplyDeletethis is fantastic. thanks very much
ReplyDeleteExcellent work and project! Thanks for sharing it with us. I just recently found your site and plan to spend some time looking. Thanks for the work again and take care...
ReplyDeleteYour results are essential for any collection, Superb and greatly appreciated. Thanks for including the numbers from EV as well!
ReplyDeleteAlways look forward to and very much appreciate your hard work and willingness to share it!
ReplyDeleteCheers Pal :)
ReplyDeleteThank you for the great sounds!!!
ReplyDeleteExcellent stuff, thanks!
ReplyDeleteanother Scottish thank you Prof.
ReplyDeleteThank you
ReplyDeleteLed Zeppelin are overrated blues song stealers imo how sympathetic I find profstoned
ReplyDeleteI pity you, Joost.
DeleteAnd I adore most of your stuff
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ReplyDeleteRandy California wasn't angry, so why should anybody be?
ReplyDeleteThis is great. I joked to my buddy: have you seen the new SDE version of the BBC Led Zeppelin material? ;-) I *love* all the little extra studio/interview bits. Another homerun, Prof Stoned. Thank you very much!!
ReplyDeleteThanks!
ReplyDeleteHappiness, no more sad
ReplyDeleteHappiness alright.
Thank You
thanks for the compete shows
ReplyDeleteMany thanks for Led Zep! Prof. Sound is super, and HiRes too!!
ReplyDeleteThank You!
ReplyDeleteHey Prof, thanks for this. Question, though. You mentioned 2 stereo mixes of the Paris Theatre show. The boot I'm familiar with has the vocals hard in one channel. Would this be the original mix? And you had said 8-track for this recording? wow, the Beeb really went full out, as weren't they still doing mono only until late 1970? Fantstic work as always. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteHi. The original mix has the vocals panned to the left, drums and guitar to the right and bass in the middle. I had to use a 30 sec fragment of it in the WLL medley.
ReplyDeleteThe 1st time through, I just listened to the whole thing en masse. This time, I'm listening by session. Each session stands out a little more that way. I think it's super cool that with the interview with Chris Grant, Jimmy and JPJ are pestered each to get "on mike" so they can be heard. That kind of detail is awesome ...
ReplyDeletethankyou thankyou THANKYOU! lovely stuff.
ReplyDeleteWow. So glad your posting again. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteThank you for all your hard work and effort!
ReplyDeleteThanks again for yet another great BBC compilation.
ReplyDeleteOh man, you're the best. Cheers Prof.
ReplyDeleteAwesome! I've been hoping for an upgrade of the complete 1971 concert - I only had the official parts in the better mix.
ReplyDeleteI'm in Zep mood and am looking forward to hearing your work here. thanks Prof
ReplyDeleteCan't wait -- thank you!
ReplyDeleteMany thanks!
ReplyDeleteThank you! Your work's appreciated, as always.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas :)
This is great. Thank you so much.
ReplyDeleteThis is gonna be my go to version. Thank you for presenting this the way it should have been.
ReplyDeletethanks Professor!
ReplyDeleteThanks Prof! I had the Playhouse Theatre and Paris Theatre shows on vinyl bootleg back in the day. I still have the Playhouse Theatre show, but sadly purged my vinyl in the mid-90's (HUGE mistake!). Every version of the Paris Theatre show was cut after Mess of Blues. I'm thrilled to have the material that was cut on the official release put back in. I also have The Swingin' Pig CD of the Playhouse Theatre show and always thought it sounded better than the official release. Plus it has the "It's Your Thing" section in Communication Breakdown.
ReplyDeleteThank you for all the work you put into your rips and into crafting these compilations. This is the definitive BBC Zep as far as I'm concerned!
ReplyDeleteGreat release, thank you very much again.
ReplyDeleteWow! Thank you very much!
ReplyDeleteFirst, I want to thank you for all your great work and monumental dedication. Your generosity is incredible, your research is impeccable and your taste in music is very similar to mine. That said, I just got a new version of the 1971 April 1 performance that appears to be more complete than yours. The info text file begins:
ReplyDeleteMain source: The Complete BBC Sessions, 2016, Atlantic/Rhino official release
Patching source: BBC in Concert, Forever Standard Series FSS 99-005 - courtesy of pernod (thanks!)
Patched-in sections (timings approximate)
1. Truckin' Little Mama - 6:00-7:27.5
2. For What It's Worth - 10:42-12:10.5
3. Honey Bee - 14:25-18:35
The info continues in great detail, stating that the patched sources were tweaked in several ways including amplification, fixing the stereo image disparity EQ'ing the patch source, etc. I can send you the complete info and/or privately share the music files if you like.
I hope you find this useful. Thanks again for everything.
-Mahavishnu Floyd
Please check my source info, my version is complete and made up from the best sources. The above mentioned is inferior to mine, because the official version is heavily edited and should not be used as the basic source. I needed only 1min from the FFS source.
DeleteProfessor, what's another word for pirate treasure?
ReplyDeleteI was looking for the best-sounding version of the BBC sessions, but both 1997 and 2016 were a disappointment for me (especially CD 1). I was incredibly lucky to come across your work. Love the sound and the extra material. Thank you so much!
ReplyDeleteWow! Thank you.
ReplyDeleteThank you very much!
ReplyDeleteHi Prof! Thanks for sharing! Also, I just wanted to point out that the hi rez link is the same as the CD quality link
ReplyDeleteFixed
DeleteThanks!
DeleteFabulous selection of excellent music, thank you.
ReplyDeleteGlad you enjoy it
DeleteThank you great !!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Prof. Your efforts are greatly appreciated!
ReplyDeleteThanx for the Led Zep, Prof!
ReplyDeleteI can't thank you enough for what you've done here, Professor. For many years now I have been searching for the 4/1/71 session in both good quality and as complete as possible. The sound quality on this version is outstanding, and it's far more complete than even the broadcast cassette I had of it years ago (that I absolutely wore out). It's so frustrating to read that this or that unofficial release is "the best one" only to find things missing or way too much compression/noise reduction once you get it. This is the exact mix I was always looking for without the edits/questionable sound of the official release. I know the band themselves (and many fans) consider this an average performance, but I have always loved it ever since I taped off the radio way back when. Thank you so much for all of your hard work, Professor!
ReplyDeletetyvm prof
ReplyDeleteThank You so much. Love LZ. ~Peace
ReplyDeleteAnother improvement on an official release. Well done!
ReplyDeleteThank you! The Paris show '71 is particularly good.
ReplyDeleteExcellent recording -- thank you!
ReplyDeleteAmazing, just amazing. You've injected life into this beyond what I thought was possible. Thank you so much for all your efforts over the years. Really appreciate your work.
ReplyDeleteThank you so very much, Professor!
ReplyDeletethank you
ReplyDeleteThank you, I didn't know the official release was incomplete, it's great hearing all the little bits here and there and the complete medley. And it sounds splendidly !
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