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Our Complete List Of Led Zeppelin Compilation Albums And Songs presents all the official Led Zeppelin compilation albums that Atlantic Records has released since the band’s final studio album In Through The Out Door. Unlike most musical acts, Led Zeppelin never released a compilation album during their musical career when they were still releasing studio albums. The first compilation was not originally billed as a compilation when it was first released. After the shocking death of John Bonham, Atlantic Records released the album Coda, billed as the last Led Zeppelin album. However, it was pretty much a compilation of unreleased tracks.
Coda (Original Release)
Released November 19, 1982
Coda marks Led Zeppelin’s inaugural anthology album, assembling unreleased pieces from their extensive twelve-year journey in music. Unveiled on November 19, 1982, this album arrived in the wake of the band’s dissolution, which was prompted by the demise of their drummer, John Bonham. The title “coda,” signifying the concluding segment of a musical composition, aptly encapsulates the essence of this collection.
This compilation, the band’s fifth venture under Swan Song Records, served a dual purpose: fulfilling outstanding obligations to Atlantic Records and addressing tax liabilities accumulated from past earnings. Coda essentially emptied the vault of remaining recordings from sessions dating back to the 1960s and 1970s, packaging them into an eight-track album that traverses the band’s illustrious history. Despite its nature, Atlantic Records classified it as a studio album to satisfy the contractual requirement for one final studio release from Led Zeppelin. Martin Popoff hints at strategic labeling by Jimmy Page of certain tracks to meet this specific contractual term.
Jimmy Page has been vocal about the rationale behind Coda‘s release, attributing it to the rampant circulation of bootlegged Led Zeppelin material among fans. The band saw this as an opportunity to officially issue their remaining studio recordings in response to the high demand. John Paul Jones echoed this sentiment, noting the comprehensive use of Led Zeppelin’s recordings, with very few tracks left unpublished.
Side One:
- “We’re Gonna Groove” (live) (James Bethea, Ben E. King) – 2:37
- Recorded 9 January 1970 at the Royal Albert Hall, London, England (Edit; remix with guitar overdubs and live audience eliminated)
- “Poor Tom” (outtake) (Page, Plant, John Bonham) – 3:02
- Led Zeppelin III sessions, 1970
- “I Can’t Quit You Baby” (live) (Willie Dixon) – 4:18
- Recorded 9 January 1970 at the Royal Albert Hall, London, England: sound rehearsal, edited version
- “Walter’s Walk” (outtake) (Page, Plant, Bonham, John Paul Jones) – 4:31
- Houses of the Holy sessions, 1972, vocals and guitar solo overdubbed in 1981
Side Two:
- “Ozone Baby” (outtake) – 3:36
- In Through the Out Door sessions, 1978
- “Darlene” (outtake) (Page, Plant, Jones, Bonham) – 5:06
- In Through the Out Door sessions, 1978
- “Bonzo’s Montreux” (Bonham) – 4:22
- Recorded in 1976
- “Wearing and Tearing” (outtake) – 5:27
- In Through the Out Door sessions, 1978
1993/2008 CD Bonus Tracks:
- “Baby Come On Home” (outtake) (Page, Plant, Bert Berns) – 4:30
- Led Zeppelin sessions, 1968; also appeared on Boxed Set 2, 1993
- “Travelling Riverside Blues” (live) (Page, Plant, Robert Johnson) – 5:08
- Recorded 24 June 1969 in London, England, also appeared on Led Zeppelin Boxed Set, 1990
- “White Summer”/”Black Mountain Side” (live) (Page) – 8:01
- Recorded 27 June 1969 in London, England, also appeared on Led Zeppelin Boxed Set
- “Hey, Hey, What Can I Do” (Page, Plant, Jones, Bonham) – 3:52
- B-side of the “Immigrant Song” single, 1970; also appeared on Led Zeppelin Boxed Set, 1990
Deluxe Edition Bonus Discs:
Disc Two:
- “We’re Gonna Groove” (Alternate mix, live at Royal Albert Hall) (Bethea, King) – 2:40
- “If It Keeps On Raining” (“When the Levee Breaks”, Rough mix) (Page, Plant, Jones, Bonham, Memphis Minnie) – 4:11
- “Bonzo’s Montreux” (Mix construction in progress) (Bonham) – 4:57
- “Baby Come On Home” (Page, Plant, Berns) – 4:30
- “Sugar Mama” (mix, Led Zeppelin outtake) – 2:50
- “Poor Tom” (Instrumental mix) – 2:16
- “Travelling Riverside Blues” (BBC Session) (Page, Plant, Johnson) – 5:08
- “Hey, Hey, What Can I Do” – 3:52
Disc Three:
- “Four Hands” (“Four Sticks”, Bombay Orchestra) – 4:43
- “Friends” (Bombay Orchestra) – 4:25
- “St. Tristan’s Sword” (Rough mix, Led Zeppelin III outtake) (Page) – 5:40
- “Desire” (“The Wanton Song”, Rough mix) – 4:08
- “Bring It On Home” (Rough mix) (Dixon) – 2:32
- “Walter’s Walk” (Rough mix) – 3:18
- “Everybody Makes It Through” (“In the Light”, Rough mix) (Page, Plant, Jones) – 8:31
Led Zeppelin Boxed Set (1990)
Released October 8, 1990
The Led Zeppelin Boxed Set, curated by Jimmy Page, was the first official compilation of songs from the iconic English rock band Led Zeppelin. This comprehensive collection was released by Atlantic Records and was available in multiple formats: four compact discs, six vinyl records, or four cassette tapes. It included a 36-page booklet with detailed information about the tracks, essays, and photographs of the band. The set featured a mix of the band’s legendary tracks, alongside two previously unreleased tracks, one new mix, and the band’s only non-album B-side, “Hey, Hey, What Can I Do.”
Background:
This box set was notable for including “Travelling Riverside Blues,” recorded on June 24, 1969, at the BBC Maida Vale Studio, and “White Summer/Black Mountain Side,” recorded at the Playhouse Theatre, London, on June 27, 1969. The new mix of “Moby Dick/Bonzo’s Montreux” was crafted at the Atlantic Synclavier Suite in New York, in May 1990. The set aimed to provide a comprehensive overview of Led Zeppelin’s work, showcasing the breadth and depth of their musical journey.
Track Listing:
Disc One:
- “Whole Lotta Love” – 5:34
- “Heartbreaker” – 4:14
- “Communication Breakdown” – 2:29
- “Babe I’m Gonna Leave You” – 6:42
- “What Is and What Should Never Be” – 4:47
- “Thank You” – 4:50
- “I Can’t Quit You Baby” (Live at the Royal Albert Hall, London, England, January 9, 1970) – 4:15
- “Dazed and Confused” – 6:27
- “Your Time Is Gonna Come” (Early fade-out) – 4:14
- “Ramble On” – 4:23
- “Travelling Riverside Blues” (Live at the BBC June 24, 1969) – 5:11
- “Friends” – 3:55
- “Celebration Day” – 3:29
- “Hey, Hey, What Can I Do” – 3:55
- “White Summer/Black Mountain Side” (Live at the BBC June 27, 1969) – 8:01
Disc Two:
- “Black Dog” – 4:55
- “Over the Hills and Far Away” – 4:50
- “Immigrant Song” – 2:27
- “The Battle of Evermore” – 5:52
- “Bron-Y-Aur Stomp” – 4:20
- “Tangerine” – 2:57
- “Going to California” – 3:31
- “Since I’ve Been Loving You” – 7:24
- “D’yer Mak’er” – 4:23
- “Gallows Pole” – 4:58
- “Custard Pie” – 4:13
- “Misty Mountain Hop” – 4:38
- “Rock and Roll” – 3:41
- “The Rain Song” – 7:39
- “Stairway to Heaven” – 8:02
Disc Three:
- “Kashmir” – 8:33
- “Trampled Under Foot” – 5:37
- “For Your Life” – 6:24
- “No Quarter” – 7:00
- “Dancing Days” – 3:43
- “When the Levee Breaks” – 7:07
- “Achilles Last Stand” – 10:25
- “The Song Remains the Same” – 5:32
- “Ten Years Gone” – 6:32
- “In My Time of Dying” – 11:05
Disc Four:
- “In the Evening” – 6:49
- “Candy Store Rock” – 4:11
- “The Ocean” – 4:31
- “Ozone Baby” – 3:35
- “Houses of the Holy” – 4:02
- “Wearing and Tearing” – 5:31
- “Poor Tom” – 3:03
- “Nobody’s Fault but Mine” – 6:27
- “Fool in the Rain” – 6:12
- “In the Light” – 8:46
- “The Wanton Song” – 4:07
- “Moby Dick/Bonzo’s Montreux” – 3:50
- “I’m Gonna Crawl” – 5:30
- “All My Love” – 5:51
Led Zeppelin Remasters (1990)
Led Zeppelin Remasters is a compilation album of digitally remastered material by the English rock band Led Zeppelin. Containing select tracks from the band’s eight studio albums, it was released in the UK and Japan by Atlantic Records on October 15, 1990. This album serves as a condensed version of the comprehensive four-CD Led Zeppelin Boxed Set released the same year, tailored for those who prefer a more succinct collection of the band’s hits.
1990 Vinyl Edition Track Listing:
Side One:
- “Communication Breakdown” (from Led Zeppelin, 1969) – 2:29
- “Babe I’m Gonna Leave You” (from Led Zeppelin) – 6:42
- “Good Times Bad Times” (from Led Zeppelin) – 2:45
- “Dazed and Confused” (from Led Zeppelin) – 6:26
- “Heartbreaker” (from Led Zeppelin II, 1969) – 4:14
Side Two:
- “Whole Lotta Love” (from Led Zeppelin II) – 5:34
- “Ramble On” (from Led Zeppelin II) – 4:23
- “Since I’ve Been Loving You” (from Led Zeppelin III, 1970) – 7:24
- “Celebration Day” (from Led Zeppelin III) – 3:28
- “Immigrant Song” (from Led Zeppelin III) – 2:23
Side Three:
- “Black Dog” (from Led Zeppelin IV, 1971) – 4:54
- “Rock and Roll” (from Led Zeppelin IV) – 3:40
- “The Battle of Evermore” (from Led Zeppelin IV) – 5:57
- “Stairway to Heaven” (from Led Zeppelin IV) – 8:02
Side Four:
- “The Song Remains the Same” (from Houses of the Holy, 1973) – 5:28
- “D’yer Mak’er” (from Houses of the Holy) – 4:21
- “No Quarter” (from Houses of the Holy) – 7:01
- “Houses of the Holy” (from Physical Graffiti, 1975) – 4:03
Side Five:
- “Trampled Under Foot” (from Physical Graffiti) – 5:35
- “Kashmir” (from Physical Graffiti) – 8:33
- “Nobody’s Fault but Mine” (from Presence, 1976) – 6:27
Side Six:
- “Achilles Last Stand” (from Presence) – 10:23
- “All My Love” (from In Through the Out Door, 1979) – 5:51
- “In the Evening” (from In Through the Out Door) – 6:49
Led Zeppelin Remasters (Bonus Disc Edition)
Released February 21, 1992
Led Zeppelin Remasters (Bonus Disc Edition) is a special three-CD and three-cassette compilation housed in a long-case digipak, featuring remastered tracks from the legendary English rock group Led Zeppelin. This edition was distinguished by its multicolor dayglo labels, which were also reflected in the box set cover design. Issued in the US by Atlantic Records, this release was notable for including a bonus CD containing promotional interviews with band members Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, and John Paul Jones. The bonus CD came in a sleeve pouch that also contained liner notes from the original Remasters release.
Revised Track Listing:
Disc One:
- “Communication Breakdown” (from Led Zeppelin, 1969) – 2:29
- “Babe I’m Gonna Leave You” (from Led Zeppelin) – 6:42
- “Good Times Bad Times” (from Led Zeppelin) – 2:45
- “Dazed and Confused” (from Led Zeppelin) – 6:26
- “Whole Lotta Love” (from Led Zeppelin II, 1969) – 5:34
- “Heartbreaker” (from Led Zeppelin II) – 4:14
- “Ramble On” (from Led Zeppelin II) – 4:23
- “Immigrant Song” (from Led Zeppelin III, 1970) – 2:23
- “Celebration Day” (from Led Zeppelin III) – 3:28
- “Since I’ve Been Loving You” (from Led Zeppelin III) – 7:24
- “Black Dog” (from Led Zeppelin IV, 1971) – 4:54
- “Rock and Roll” (from Led Zeppelin IV) – 3:40
- “The Battle of Evermore” (from Led Zeppelin IV) – 5:57
- “Misty Mountain Hop” (from Led Zeppelin IV) – 4:37
- “Stairway to Heaven” (from Led Zeppelin IV) – 8:02
Disc Two:
- “The Song Remains the Same” (from Houses of the Holy, 1973) – 5:28
- “The Rain Song” (from Houses of the Holy) – 7:39
- “D’yer Mak’er” (from Houses of the Holy) – 4:21
- “No Quarter” (from Houses of the Holy) – 7:01
- “Houses of the Holy” (from Physical Graffiti, 1975) – 4:03
- “Kashmir” (from Physical Graffiti) – 8:33
- “Trampled Under Foot” (from Physical Graffiti) – 5:35
- “Nobody’s Fault but Mine” (from Presence, 1976) – 6:27
- “Achilles Last Stand” (from Presence) – 10:23
- “All My Love” (from In Through the Out Door, 1979) – 5:51
- “In the Evening” (from In Through the Out Door) – 6:49
Led Zeppelin Boxed Set 2
Released September 21, 1993
Led Zeppelin Boxed Set 2 is the second comprehensive collection of Led Zeppelin songs by the English rock band. This set was specifically designed to complement the first Led Zeppelin Boxed Set released in 1990, containing the remaining tracks not included in the original collection. This release allowed fans to complete their Led Zeppelin library without duplicating the tracks from the first boxed set. The compilation includes tracks from the band’s studio albums, as well as previously unreleased versions of some songs.
Track Listing:
Disc One:
- “Good Times Bad Times” (from Led Zeppelin, 1969) – 2:46
- “We’re Gonna Groove” (from Coda, 1982) – 2:37
- “Night Flight” (from Physical Graffiti, 1975) – 3:36
- “That’s the Way” (from Led Zeppelin III, 1970) – 5:37
- “Baby Come On Home” (previously unreleased track from Led Zeppelin sessions, 1968) – 4:30
- “The Lemon Song” (from Led Zeppelin II, 1969) – 6:19
- “You Shook Me” (from Led Zeppelin, 1969) – 6:28
- “Boogie with Stu” (from Physical Graffiti, 1975) – 3:51
- “Bron-Yr-Aur” (from Physical Graffiti, 1975) – 2:06
- “Down by the Seaside” (from Physical Graffiti, 1975) – 5:16
- “Out on the Tiles” (from Led Zeppelin III, 1970) – 4:05
- “Black Mountain Side” (from Led Zeppelin, 1969) – 2:12
- “Moby Dick” (from Led Zeppelin II, 1969) – 4:21
- “Sick Again” (from Physical Graffiti, 1975) – 4:42
- “Hot Dog” (from In Through the Out Door, 1979) – 3:17
- “Carouselambra” (from In Through the Out Door, 1979) – 10:32
Disc Two:
- “South Bound Saurez” (from In Through the Out Door, 1979) – 4:12
- “Walter’s Walk” (from Coda, 1982) – 4:31
- “Darlene” (from Coda, 1982) – 5:07
- “Black Country Woman” (from Physical Graffiti, 1975) – 4:24
- “How Many More Times” (from Led Zeppelin, 1969) – 8:28
- “The Rover” (from Physical Graffiti, 1975) – 5:37
- “Four Sticks” (from Led Zeppelin IV, 1971) – 4:44
- “Hats Off to (Roy) Harper” (from Led Zeppelin III, 1970) – 3:42
- “I Can’t Quit You Baby” (from Led Zeppelin, 1969) – 4:42
- “Hots On for Nowhere” (from Presence, 1976) – 4:43
- “Living Loving Maid (She’s Just a Woman)” (from Led Zeppelin II, 1969) – 2:39
- “Royal Orleans” (from Presence, 1976) – 2:58
- “Bonzo’s Montreux” (from Coda, 1982) – 4:18
- “The Crunge” (from Houses of the Holy, 1973) – 3:17
- “Bring It On Home” (from Led Zeppelin II, 1969) – 4:20
- “Tea for One” (from Presence, 1976) – 9:27
The Complete Studio Recordings
Released September 24, 1993
The Complete Studio Recordings is a comprehensive ten-disc box set by the English rock band Led Zeppelin, published by Atlantic Records. This extensive collection encompasses all nine of Led Zeppelin’s original studio albums, meticulously remastered, alongside an expanded rendition of the posthumous compilation Coda. The albums are presented in double-disc booklets, organized chronologically, except for Presence, which is paired with Houses of the Holy to keep the two discs of Physical Graffiti together. The expanded Coda includes four bonus tracks: the previously unreleased “Baby Come On Home,” “Travelling Riverside Blues,” “White Summer/Black Mountain Side,” and the B-side “Hey, Hey, What Can I Do.” Accompanying the discs is a booklet with an in-depth essay by rock journalist Cameron Crowe, alongside various photographs of the band.
Track Listing:
Led Zeppelin (Disc One):
- “Good Times Bad Times” – 2:47
- “Babe I’m Gonna Leave You” – 6:41
- “You Shook Me” – 6:30
- “Dazed and Confused” – 6:27
- “Your Time Is Gonna Come” – 4:41
- “Black Mountain Side” – 2:13
- “Communication Breakdown” – 2:30
- “I Can’t Quit You Baby” – 4:43
- “How Many More Times” – 8:28
Led Zeppelin II (Disc Two):
- “Whole Lotta Love” – 5:34
- “What Is and What Should Never Be” – 4:47
- “The Lemon Song” – 6:22
- “Thank You” – 4:50
- “Heartbreaker” – 4:15
- “Living Loving Maid (She’s Just a Woman)” – 2:40
- “Ramble On” – 4:36
- “Moby Dick” – 4:22
- “Bring It On Home” – 4:20
Led Zeppelin III (Disc Three):
- “Immigrant Song” – 2:26
- “Friends” – 3:55
- “Celebration Day” – 3:29
- “Since I’ve Been Loving You” – 7:25
- “Out on the Tiles” – 4:08
- “Gallows Pole” – 4:58
- “Tangerine” – 3:12
- “That’s the Way” – 5:39
- “Bron-Y-Aur Stomp” – 4:20
- “Hats Off to (Roy) Harper” – 3:42
(Untitled) [aka Led Zeppelin IV] (Disc Four):
- “Black Dog” – 4:57
- “Rock and Roll” – 3:40
- “The Battle of Evermore” – 5:52
- “Stairway to Heaven” – 8:02
- “Misty Mountain Hop” – 4:38
- “Four Sticks” – 4:46
- “Going to California” – 3:31
- “When the Levee Breaks” – 7:07
Houses of the Holy (Disc Five):
- “The Song Remains the Same” – 5:32
- “The Rain Song” – 7:39
- “Over the Hills and Far Away” – 4:50
- “The Crunge” – 3:17
- “Dancing Days” – 3:43
- “D’yer Mak’er” – 4:23
- “No Quarter” – 7:00
- “The Ocean” – 4:31
Presence (Disc Six):
- “Achilles Last Stand” – 10:25
- “For Your Life” – 6:24
- “Royal Orleans” – 2:58
- “Nobody’s Fault but Mine” – 6:27
- “Candy Store Rock” – 4:11
- “Hots On for Nowhere” – 4:43
- “Tea for One” – 9:27
Physical Graffiti [1] (Disc Seven):
- “Custard Pie” – 4:13
- “The Rover” – 5:37
- “In My Time of Dying” – 11:05
- “Houses of the Holy” – 4:02
- “Trampled Under Foot” – 5:37
- “Kashmir” – 8:33
Physical Graffiti [2] (Disc Eight):
- “In the Light” – 8:46
- “Bron-Y-Aur” – 2:06
- “Down by the Seaside” – 5:13
- “Ten Years Gone” – 6:32
- “Night Flight” – 3:36
- “The Wanton Song” – 4:07
- “Boogie with Stu” – 3:53
- “Black Country Woman” – 4:24
- “Sick Again” – 4:42
In Through the Out Door (Disc Nine):
- “In the Evening” – 6:49
- “South Bound Saurez” – 4:12
- “Fool in the Rain” – 6:12
- “Hot Dog” – 3:17
- “Carouselambra” – 10:32
- “All My Love” – 5:51
- “I’m Gonna Crawl” – 5:30
Coda (Disc Ten):
- “We’re Gonna Groove” – 2:40
- “Poor Tom” – 3:03
- “I Can’t Quit You Baby” – 4:17
- “Walter’s Walk” – 4:31
- “Ozone Baby” – 3:35
- “Darlene” – 5:06
- “Bonzo’s Montreux” – 4:17
- “Wearing and Tearing” – 5:31
- “Baby Come On Home” – 4:30
- “Travelling Riverside Blues” – 5:11
- “White Summer/Black Mountain Side” – 8:01
- “Hey, Hey, What Can I Do” – 3:55
Early Days: Best of Led Zeppelin Volume One
Released November 23, 1999
Early Days: Best of Led Zeppelin Volume One is a compilation album that showcases the groundbreaking early work of the iconic English rock band Led Zeppelin. This collection features tracks from the band’s debut in the late 1960s to the early 1970s, highlighting the raw energy and innovation that Led Zeppelin brought to the rock music scene. The album includes some of their most beloved tracks, encapsulating the essence of their early years.
Track Listing:
- “Good Times Bad Times” (from Led Zeppelin, 1969) – 2:46
- “Babe I’m Gonna Leave You” (from Led Zeppelin) – 6:42
- “Dazed and Confused” (from Led Zeppelin) – 6:28
- “Communication Breakdown” (from Led Zeppelin) – 2:29
- “Whole Lotta Love” (from Led Zeppelin II, 1969) – 5:34
- “What Is and What Should Never Be” (from Led Zeppelin II) – 4:44
- “Immigrant Song” (from Led Zeppelin III, 1970) – 2:23
- “Since I’ve Been Loving You” (from Led Zeppelin III) – 7:24
- “Black Dog” (from Led Zeppelin IV, 1971) – 4:54
- “Rock and Roll” (from Led Zeppelin IV) – 3:40
- “The Battle of Evermore” (from Led Zeppelin IV) – 5:51
- “When the Levee Breaks” (from Led Zeppelin IV) – 7:07
- “Stairway to Heaven” (from Led Zeppelin IV) – 8:02
Latter Days: Best of Led Zeppelin Volume Two
Released March 21, 2000
Latter Days: Best of Led Zeppelin Volume Two is the second volume in the Best of Led Zeppelin series, focusing on the latter part of the band’s illustrious career. This compilation highlights tracks from the mid to late 1970s, featuring songs from albums that showcased the band’s evolving musical style, including their forays into more complex arrangements and the use of synthesizers alongside their traditional hard rock sound.
Track Listing:
- “The Song Remains the Same” (from Houses of the Holy, 1973) – 5:29
- “No Quarter” (from Houses of the Holy) – 7:00
- “Houses of the Holy” (from Physical Graffiti, 1975) – 4:03
- “Trampled Under Foot” (from Physical Graffiti) – 5:35
- “Kashmir” (from Physical Graffiti) – 8:31
- “Ten Years Gone” (from Physical Graffiti) – 6:32
- “Achilles Last Stand” (from Presence, 1976) – 10:22
- “Nobody’s Fault but Mine” (from Presence) – 6:27
- “All My Love” (from In Through the Out Door, 1979) – 5:51
- “In the Evening” (from In Through the Out Door) – 6:49
Early Days and Latter Days
Released November 19, 2002
Early Days and Latter Days combines the two volumes of the Best of Led Zeppelin series into a single comprehensive collection. This combined set offers a full retrospective of Led Zeppelin’s career, from their explosive beginnings to their innovative later works. It serves as an essential overview of the band’s legacy, featuring their most iconic tracks and highlighting the breadth of their musical journey.
Track Listing:
Disc One: Early Days
- “Good Times Bad Times”
- “Babe I’m Gonna Leave You”
- “Dazed and Confused”
- “Communication Breakdown”
- “Whole Lotta Love”
- “What Is and What Should Never Be”
- “Immigrant Song”
- “Since I’ve Been Loving You”
- “Black Dog”
- “Rock and Roll”
- “The Battle of Evermore”
- “When the Levee Breaks”
- “Stairway to Heaven”
Disc Two: Latter Days
- “The Song Remains the Same”
- “No Quarter”
- “Houses of the Holy”
- “Trampled Under Foot”
- “Kashmir”
- “Ten Years Gone”
- “Achilles Last Stand”
- “Nobody’s Fault but Mine”
- “All My Love”
- “In the Evening”
Mothership
Released November 12, 2007
Mothership is a comprehensive two-disc compilation album by Led Zeppelin, celebrating the monumental legacy of one of rock’s most influential bands. This collection was meticulously curated to include some of the most iconic and powerful tracks from Led Zeppelin’s catalog, spanning their entire career. The album was remastered under the supervision of Jimmy Page, ensuring that each song retains its timeless quality and dynamic sound.
Track Listing:
Disc One:
- “Good Times Bad Times” – 2:46
- “Communication Breakdown” – 2:27
- “Dazed and Confused” – 6:26
- “Babe I’m Gonna Leave You” – 6:41
- “Whole Lotta Love” – 5:34
- “Ramble On” – 4:23
- “Heartbreaker” – 4:14
- “Immigrant Song” – 2:23
- “Since I’ve Been Loving You” – 7:23
- “Rock and Roll” – 3:40
- “Black Dog” – 4:54
- “When the Levee Breaks” – 7:07
- “Stairway to Heaven” – 8:02
Disc Two:
- “The Song Remains the Same” – 5:29
- “Over the Hills and Far Away” – 4:47
- “D’yer Mak’er” – 4:22
- “No Quarter” – 7:00
- “Trampled Under Foot” – 5:35
- “Houses of the Holy” – 4:02
- “Kashmir” – 8:28
- “Ten Years Gone” – 6:31
- “Achilles Last Stand” – 10:22
- “Nobody’s Fault but Mine” – 6:27
- “All My Love” – 5:53
- “In the Evening” – 6:49
The Definitive Collection
Released September 4, 2008
The Definitive Collection by Led Zeppelin is an extensive box set that encompasses the entirety of the band’s studio album output, meticulously remastered to capture the essence of their iconic sound. Presented in a mini-LP replica format, this collection offers fans a tangible piece of rock history, replicating the original album artwork and providing an immersive listening experience. Spanning the band’s groundbreaking debut to their posthumous releases, this collection is a testament to Led Zeppelin’s enduring legacy in the world of rock music.
Track Listing:
Led Zeppelin (Disc One):
- “Good Times Bad Times” – 2:44
- “Babe I’m Gonna Leave You” – 6:40
- “You Shook Me” – 6:30
- “Dazed and Confused” – 6:26
- “Your Time Is Gonna Come” – 4:41
- “Black Mountain Side” – 2:13
- “Communication Breakdown” – 2:29
- “I Can’t Quit You Baby” – 4:43
- “How Many More Times” – 8:28
Led Zeppelin II (Disc Two):
- “Whole Lotta Love” – 5:34
- “What Is and What Should Never Be” – 4:45
- “The Lemon Song” – 6:19
- “Thank You” – 4:49
- “Heartbreaker” – 4:14
- “Living Loving Maid (She’s Just a Woman)” – 2:39
- “Ramble On” – 4:24
- “Moby Dick” – 4:20
- “Bring It On Home” – 4:21
Led Zeppelin III (Disc Three):
- “Immigrant Song” – 2:25
- “Friends” – 3:54
- “Celebration Day” – 3:29
- “Since I’ve Been Loving You” – 7:23
- “Out on the Tiles” – 4:06
- “Gallows Pole” – 4:56
- “Tangerine” – 3:10
- “That’s the Way” – 5:37
- “Bron-Y-Aur Stomp” – 4:16
- “Hats Off to (Roy) Harper” – 3:42
Untitled [a.k.a. Led Zeppelin IV] (Disc Four):
- “Black Dog” – 4:57
- “Rock and Roll” – 3:40
- “The Battle of Evermore” – 5:52
- “Stairway to Heaven” – 8:02
- “Misty Mountain Hop” – 4:38
- “Four Sticks” – 4:46
- “Going to California” – 3:31
- “When the Levee Breaks” – 7:07
Houses of the Holy (Disc Five):
- “The Song Remains the Same” – 5:32
- “The Rain Song” – 7:39
- “Over the Hills and Far Away” – 4:50
- “The Crunge” – 3:17
- “Dancing Days” – 3:43
- “D’yer Mak’er” – 4:23
- “No Quarter” – 7:00
- “The Ocean” – 4:31
Physical Graffiti [1] (Disc Six):
- “Custard Pie” – 4:13
- “The Rover” – 5:37
- “In My Time of Dying” – 11:05
- “Houses of the Holy” – 4:02
- “Trampled Under Foot” – 5:37
- “Kashmir” – 8:33
Physical Graffiti [2] (Disc Seven):
- “In the Light” – 8:46
- “Bron-Y-Aur” – 2:06
- “Down by the Seaside” – 5:13
- “Ten Years Gone” – 6:32
- “Night Flight” – 3:36
- “The Wanton Song” – 4:07
- “Boogie with Stu” – 3:53
- “Black Country Woman” – 4:24
- “Sick Again” – 4:42
Presence (Disc Eight):
- “Achilles Last Stand” – 10:25
- “For Your Life” – 6:24
- “Royal Orleans” – 2:58
- “Nobody’s Fault but Mine” – 6:27
- “Candy Store Rock” – 4:11
- “Hots On for Nowhere” – 4:43
- “Tea for One” – 9:27
The Song Remains the Same [1] (Disc Nine):
- “Rock and Roll” – 3:56
- “Celebration Day” – 3:37
- “Black Dog” (with “Bring It On Home” intro) – 3:46
- “Over the Hills and Far Away” – 6:11
- “Misty Mountain Hop” – 4:43
- “Since I’ve Been Loving You” – 8:23
- “No Quarter” – 10:38
- “The Song Remains the Same” – 5:39
- “The Rain Song” – 8:20
- “The Ocean” – 5:13
The Song Remains the Same [2] (Disc Ten):
- “Dazed and Confused” – 29:18
- “Stairway to Heaven” – 10:52
- “Moby Dick” – 11:02
- “Heartbreaker” – 6:19
- “Whole Lotta Love” – 13:51
In Through the Out Door (Disc Eleven):
- “In the Evening” – 6:49
- “South Bound Saurez” – 4:12
- “Fool in the Rain” – 6:12
- “Hot Dog” – 3:17
- “Carouselambra” – 10:32
- “All My Love” – 5:51
- “I’m Gonna Crawl” – 5:30
Coda (Disc Twelve):
- “We’re Gonna Groove” – 2:40
- “Poor Tom” – 3:03
- “I Can’t Quit You Baby” – 4:17
- “Walter’s Walk” – 4:31
- “Ozone Baby” – 3:35
- “Darlene” – 5:06
- “Bonzo’s Montreux” – 4:17
- “Wearing and Tearing” – 5:31
- “Baby Come On Home” – 4:30
- “Travelling Riverside Blues” – 5:11
- “White Summer/Black Mountain Side” – 8:01
- “Hey, Hey, What Can I Do” – 3:55
Professional Sources, research, experience, and citations
Charting information used in the analysis and research of the commercial success of these songs comes from Billboard Magazine Charts
https://www.billboard.com/charts/
Other sources for important factual information include the band’s website
https://www.ledzeppelin.com
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Led_Zeppelin_discography
Further analysis and original thoughts are provided by the writer Brian Kachejian’s experience as a professional musician and music collector for over 50 years and his experience as a New York State certified music and history educator and professional music journalist with the New York Press.
These articles are updated regularly.