THE AMERICAN RETURN

Sound 9.5 Packaging 9.5 Performance 10 Video

Label: The Godfather Records
Source: Long Beach Arena, Long Beach, Ca, USA March 11 1975
Format: 3CD
Running time: 200 minutes
Sound / source: Excellent Soundboard
Packaging: Triple Gatefold
Features
Video / source

The American Return front

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Track list

Disc 1: 1. Rock & Roll, 2. Sick Again, 3. Over The Hills & Far Away, 4. In My Time Of Dying, 5. The Song Remains The Same, 6. The Rain Song

Disc 2: 1. No Quarter, 2. Trample Underfoot,3. Moby Dick

Disc 3: 1. Dazed & Confused, 2. Stairway To Heaven, 3. Whole Lotta Love/Black Dog

The review

Godfather Records' Led Zeppelin releases have been all excellent releases, starting with the ultimate version of the famous Olympia show nearly 2 years back they have released many excellent titles of sources untouched before. This time again they hit the mark with the ultimate version of Long Beach Arena March 11 1975.

An excellent show in excellent soundboard quality spread over 3 discs in a great packaging and...PITCHED AT THE CORRECT SPEED! All releases, so far, had the show at the wrong speed making this one the ultimate version.

I personally thought Zep was at their musical peak in 1975 and really enjoyed the many releases of their Earls Court Shows which was my first experience with Zeppelin in concert. This show has a great setlist and amazing performances especially Trampled Underfoot and Stairway to Heaven are landmark performances.

I strongly recommend this great release to any Zep fan and serious collector!