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Atlantic Records jumped on the box set craze in the early 1990’s with Led Zeppelin. The first box set issues of the Led Zeppelin material featured remastered audio and fantastic rare photos of the group. Atlantic Records has continued to mine the Led Zeppelin archives, releasing fantastic box sets of Led Zeppelin material presented in various formats. We have attempted to list some of the best Led Zeppelin Box Sets that we know Led Zeppelin fans would love.
Led Zeppelin Box Set 1990
The first box set released by Atlantic Records was issued in 1990. It featured 4 CDs of remastered Led Zeppelin tracks arranged in no particular order. It does not feature the entire catalog. The box set also featured a large LP sized booklet. This fantastic box set was issued on CD, Vinyl and Cassette. It has been out of print for many years now, but can still be found being sold on Amazon by third party sellers for pretty low prices. A great collectors item for Led Zeppelin fans if you get one that’s still sealed with the booklet.
Track Listings
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Led Zeppelin Box Set: Volume 2
If your brought the fist Led Zeppelin Box set and wanted to complete your collection of Led Zeppelin songs, the Vol. 2 Box set included all the songs from Led Zeppelin’s catalog that were not included on the first 4 CD box set. Many fans really liked the second box set because of the selection of the tracks and the unique track listing on both CDs
The Complete Studio Recordings
One of our favorite box sets of all time was released in 1993. Housed in a cube sized box, the Complete studio 
Recordings contained all the band’s original studio albums released from 1969 to 1982. Included are: Led Zeppelin I (1969), Led Zeppelin II (1969), Led Zeppelin III (1970), IV (1971), Houses of the Holy (1973), Physical Graffitti (1975) (2CD), Presence (1976), In Through the Out Door (1979), and Coda (1982). This collection did not include the Soundtrack album from The Song Remains the Same.
All the CD’s slid into little compartments into the cube sized box. It was a nice and neat compact way to house your Led Zeppelin collection.
Led Zeppelin Definitive Collection Mini-LP Replica CDs boxed set
Well if you were disappointed in the 1993 box set because it lacked the Songs Remains the Same soundtrack, don’t despair, the 2008 import collection contained all 10 original Led Zeppelin issues. Although you will pay a much higher price for this one, it’s the ultimate complete Led Zeppelin Box Set collection. Don;t you just love mini replicas?
Led Zeppelin Mothership
If the Complete Studio Recordings is a bit much, than Led Zeppelin 2 CD Mothership may be the perfect greatest hits package the band ever released. Great packing and sound makes this a perfect cheap Led Zeppelin gift. Cool Cover!
How The West Was Won
One of the greatest Live albums Led Zeppelin has ever released was a great surprise to Led Zeppelin fans when it was issued in 2003. A three CD set of live performances recorded at two shows on their 1972 concert tour of the United States.
The Complete BBC Sessions (3CD) Box set
(3CD)Our favorite Led Zeppelin box set , that is also one of our favorite all time box sets across all music genres. The power of the band’s early live performances are forever captured on this stunning 2016 reissue.
Led Zeppelin Live DVD Box Set
Word’s could not describe how Led Zeppelin fans felt when this amazing live video collection was issued in 2003. Live video concert footage of Led Zeppelin, finally! For a band that is viewed by so many as the greatest rock and roll band of all time, there was particularly nothing released on video officially of the band’s live performances with the exception of the Song Remains The Same 
fame. This was the Holy Grail for Led Zeppelin fans.
- 2 DVD Box Set:
- DVD 1:
- Live at the Royal Albert Hall (1970)
- 1969 – 3 titles from Danish Television (31 min Stereo)
- 1969 – “Communication Breakdown” Promo – Paris (9 min Stereo)
- 1969 – “Dazed And Confused” – Supershow (7 min Stereo)
- DVD 2:
- 1972 – Immigrant Song – Splodge Edit Live (4 min)
- 1973 – Madison Square Garden – New York (24mn) – 4 titles not included in the film “The Song Remains The Same”
- 1975 – Earl’s Court – London 49 min – 6 titles
- 1979 – Knebworth – Angleterre 52 min – 7 titles
- 1970 – NBC interview with the band (mono)
- 1972 – Rock N’ Roll + interviews from Australian Television (4 min Stereo)
- 1975 – Interview with Robert Plant – BBC Old Grey Whistle (4 min Stereo)
- 2 clips : “Over The Hills” and “Travelling Riverside Blues” (4 min)
- The DVD includes the few performances which were ever filmed during the band’s lifetime: London’s Royal Albert Hall, five-night run at London’s Earl Court, shows at England’s Knebworth Festival, and songs from New York’s Madison Square Garden.
- The DVD Features include: Excerpts from Danish and French television performances, Australian television interviews with Robert Plant, John Bonham and John Paul Jones, fan-shot bootleg performance of “Heartbreaker”, Behind the scenes footage of Knebworth, and an NBC interview with the band from 1970.Track-list:
Disc 1
We’re Gonna Groove / I Can’t Quit You Babe / Dazed And Confused / White Summer / What Is And What Should Never Be / The Ocean / How Many More Times / Moby Dick / Whole Lotta Love / Communication Breakdown / C’mon Everybody / Something Else / Bring It On HomeDisc 2
Immigrant Song / Black Dog / Misty Mountain Hop / Since I’ve Been Loving You / Going To California / That’s The Way / Bron-Y-Aur Stomp / In My Time Of Dying / Trampled Underfoot / Stairway To Heaven / Rock And Roll / Nobody’s Fault But Mine / Sick Again / Achilles Last Stand / In The Evening / Kashmir / Whole Lotta Love
Celebration Day
No one ever expected this reunion to happen. Thankfully, Atlantic Records
captured the entire show and has released it on a spectacular multi CD and Blu Ray set. The sound and video is phenomenal on this one, There are multiple issues of Celebration Day
but we highly recommend the box set with the Blu Ray’s included for the incredible video presentation of the Led Zeppelin reunion show in honor of Atlantic Records founder Ahmet Ertegun.
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![Rob De Luca of Spread Eagle, Sebastian Bach & UFO: 10 Albums That Changed My Life From humble East Coast origins to grandest stages worldwide, veteran bassist Rob De Luca has seen and done it all. De Luca first hit the local Boston rock and metal scene in the late 80s after meeting guitarist Paul DiBartolo, bonding over Van Halen before forming Bang. Regional success came quickly, but eventually, the members of Bang went their separate ways, with De Luca and drummer Tommi Gallo heading to NYC and hooking up with Ray West and, later, DiBartolo to form Spread Eagle. By 1990, Spread Eagle was on the fast track, with a contract through MCA Records and a self-titled debut album poised to crush skulls. But poor timing and MCA's sad indifference left Spead Eagle out in the cold despite being a hard-boiled answer to Guns N' Roses's West Coast sleaze. Spread Eagle's first chapter came to an end in '95. As for Rob De Luca, his nimble fingers and gift for melody and songwriting kept him moving forward. Soon, he found a gig with former Skid Row frontman Sebastian Bach and the legendary outfit UFO. And in 2010, after coupling up with Ray West and his cousin Rik De Luca, Spread Eagle retook flight. During a break from Spread Eagle's increasingly busy touring schedule, Rob De Luca dialed in with ClassicRockHistory.com to run through the ten albums that changed his life. But only after adding, "I made a playlist of these songs, including some I've written or co-written. Do you hear any of these albums' influence on me?" Listen here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3LWJuhDrE8JmzhsmTeIDUq 10) Gentlemen by Afghan Whigs (1993) Here's an entry that was so important to me. This may be the darkest break-up album of all time. Greg Dulli has been in many projects, but I feel Gentlemen is his zenith. Somewhat undefinable at times but always profound and honest. Listen to "Gentlemen," "Fountain and Fairfax," and "What Jail Is Like." 9) In on the Kill Taker by Fugazi (1993) By this time, I had been sucked in and spit out by the major-label record industry. Glam came and went; grunge was history, too. I was searching for new sounds. When I heard Fugazi's twin guitar approach, I knew this was what was missing. Fugazi may be considered a less polished sound than the albums above; however, once you "get it," it hits you like a ton of bricks, and there's no going back. From the moment I heard Fugazi, I went to every NYC show after. It's easily some of the best concerts of my life, and possibly my favorite bassist in Joe Lally. And their DIY ethics refused to charge us more than $5 a show! In on the Kill Taker is a powerful album demonstrated in songs such as "Smallpox Champion," "Great Cop," and "Public Witness Program." 8) Appetite for Destruction by Guns N' Roses (1987) I discovered many of these albums (sometimes long) after they were released. However, I was at the right place at the right time for this one. Steve Ostromogilsky had a Berklee College of Music lunch card and used to sneak out sandwiches for me. One day, he invited me to hang out at his place and listen to music. As we got off the train, he put Sony Walkman headphones on my ears and said, "Hey, check out this brand-new group." A song like "It's So Easy" was so different from the popular Sunset Strip sound at that time. Me and about 499 other informed rockers were lucky enough to see them on their first East Coast tour at the sold-out Paradise on Commonwealth Avenue, Boston (the same street Aerosmith started on). I saw Gn'R every tour after until I took a break when Buckethead joined. Gn'R is the band I've been lucky enough to see the most times live, almost 100! Everyone on this album is just stellar. Axl [Rose] had the tones, power, melodic sensibilities, and foresight to do what no other singer did then. Slash's playing was beyond memorable. Duff [McKagan] is one of the most underrated bassists in rock history, and learning his Appetite basslines is a masterclass. Steven [Adler] had the natural swing, and Izzy [Stradlin] was the secret weapon songwriter. Everything that's been heralded about this gem is deserved and true. Check out "It's So Easy," "Out Ta Get Me," and "Mr. Brownstone.' 7) Wish You Were Here by Pink Floyd (1975) Another contender for my favorite album and band of all time. Using The Beatles machine (same recording studio, engineer, record label), Pink Floyd made what I feel is their strongest, most cohesive album (my second favorite of theirs would be Animals). This list mainly consists of bands with an instantly recognizable sound. Floyd is certainly no exception to that! This album included a solid handful of undeniable rock radio classics, bookended by two halves of the mind-blowing song "Shine on You Crazy Diamond.' That song was written about former band member and founder Syd Barrett. It would be hard to live in a world without this album. Check out "Welcome to The Machine," "Shine on You Crazy Diamond (parts 6-9),' or even better yet, listen to the whole thing in one sitting! 6) Decade by Neil Young (1977) About this time, I started playing guitar. As a beginner, it was comfortable jamming to this album because the chord changes were simple—a great "first ten years" retrospective of Neil's stunning, unique songwriting. Neil is a treasure who always writes from the heart and stands up for what's right. Check out "Southern Man," "A Man Needs a Maid," "Down by The River," and "After the Goldrush." 5) Highway to Hell by AC/DC (1979) When I heard this album, I was firmly "me." My life would be 100% focused on hard rock music forever. AC/DC are like air; they're ubiquitous. Everyone knows them and their incredible songs. However, as a young teen in Wilmington, Delaware, I only had WMMR 93.3 FM Philadelphia and a few friends to inform me about the world of Rock outside my bedroom. AC/DC had not gone mainstream, and their albums were available primarily in the USA as imports. To put things more in perspective, I only knew two people in the world who had heard of AC/DC. A friend had an import that we played in Steve Buckley's basement, which sounded ripping. When Highway to Hell was released, WMMR started spinning the title track, and I immediately bought the album, listening to it every single day after school. Then WMMR announced AC/DC was coming to the Spectrum in Philly, supporting Ted Nugent! I liked Ted but loved AC/DC, so my good friend Mick Cummins and I bought tickets, and he drove us up to the Spectrum (where we saw most of our concerts). Bon Scott was in fine form, and the band went over great. Although the crowd knew Ted better, Angus [Young] wouldn't let anyone upstage him. I'll never forget it! Unfortunately, Bon would be gone in 6 months. Check out "Walk All Over You," "Touch Too Much," "Shot Down in Flames," and "If You Want Blood (You Got It)." 4) Toys in the Attic by Aerosmith (1975) By the time I heard this, I was now in my teens. I had a childhood friend up the street, Jim Linberg (we're still good buddies). His older sister had a great album collection, including Toys in The Attic. Once I heard that groove, my taste changed. I lost interest in rock music that didn't have some sort of "swing" feel to it. I think Rocks is a slightly better Aerosmith album (and possibly my favorite album of all time), but both are perfect or very close. Check out "Uncle Salty," "Adam's Apple," "No More No More," "Round and Round," and "You See Me Crying." 3) Alive! by Kiss (1975) When I was still a little kid, I asked for Cheech and Chong's Up in Smoke album for Christmas. The entire family came over for an enormous feast, and I dropped the needle. When my mother heard the content, she turned off the album and said I had to exchange it. My mom was cool, but I was young and knew much more about life than she suspected. Anyway, the next day, she drove me back to the store. In the music section, promoted on an "endcap" was a Kiss Alive! display. I had never heard of Kiss, but that cover picture told me I had to have it! My first foray into hard rock. Check out “Strutter.” I went through my Kiss phase very quickly, I believe in a matter of months because I discovered the previous entry, Aerosmith's Toys in the Attic. 2) Honky Chateau by Elton John (1972) When I was a wee lad, my parents bought a used Volkswagen camper van from my uncle Ozzie. My favorite Elton John album is Yellow Brick Road, but Honky Chateau is great and easily one of his best. It sent me down a lifelong rabbit hole of loving everything about the 1970s partnership between Elton and lyricist Bernie Taupin. The simple beauty of voice, the master songwriting, the perfect backing band, the clear, unobtrusive recordings, and always Bernie's incredible lyrics. The day this album was released, Elton became an unstoppable force that conquered the music industry. Check out "Mona Lisas and Mad Hatters" and "Rocket Man." 1) Sergeant Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band by The Beatles (1967) Another tape that was included in the VW Camper. The van had a bunch of music tapes, and one was Sgt Pepper. I was too young to understand the sophistication of the music, but that was one of the many skills of The Beatles. They attracted listeners at every level, even little kids. I still feel that immediate connection to Sgt Pepper; now, I hear so much more. It's an album that changed the world and the world of music. Check out "Lucy in The Sky with Diamonds," "A Day In The Life," and "Fixing a Hole."](http://www.classicrockhistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Shutterstock_1815495569-1-300x200.jpg)
