The Definitive Collection of Mini-LP Replica CDs Boxed Set is a compilation of 12 compact discs featuring albums by the English rock group Led Zeppelin. It was distributed by Atlantic Records in collaboration with Rhino Entertainment on 4 November 2008. This collection comprises all nine of Led Zeppelin's original studio albums that have been digitally remastered. Additionally, it includes previously unreleased tracks that were initially part of the 1990 Boxed Set, now presented on disc 12. The set also encompasses the two-disc remastered edition of the film soundtrack The Song Remains the Same, incorporating bonus tracks. The albums are organized chronologically and each is presented in miniature replica sleeves mimicking the original vinyl releases. Prior to this boxed set, these replica CDs were only obtainable as separate releases in Japan. An exclusive Japanese deluxe boxed set was initially offered from 10 September 2008, and was limited to 5,000 copies in the SHM-CD format.
The album cover is simply a black background with the band's four symbols from their untitled fourth album in white: "Zoso" for Jimmy Page, a circle with a triquetra for John Paul Jones, three interlocking rings for John Bonham, and a feather inscribed in a circle for Robert Plant.
The miniature replica sleeves have diligently endeavored to preserve the original artwork and functionality of the initial vinyl releases. In line with this, the sleeves and CD labels only detail the songs that were originally released, excluding the bonus tracks from the packaging. __TOC__
Track listing
Notes (*) Includes five bonus tracks: "Black Dog" (with "Bring It On Home" intro), "Over the Hills and Far Away", "Misty Mountain Hop", "Since I've Been Loving You", and "The Ocean". (**) Includes one bonus track: "Heartbreaker". (***) Includes four bonus tracks: "Baby Come On Home", "Travelling Riverside Blues", "White Summer"/"Black Mountain Side", and "Hey, Hey, What Can I Do".
The album is rated G in New Zealand.
Personnel
Led Zeppelin John Bonham – drums, timpani, gong, backing vocals on Disc 1 John Paul Jones – bass guitar, organ, keyboards, synthesizer, mandolin, recorders, harpsichord, Mellotron, backing vocals on Disc 1, acoustic guitar on "The Battle of Evermore" Jimmy Page – acoustic, electric, and pedal steel guitar, banjo, theremin, backing vocals on Disc 1, mandolin on "The Battle of Evermore", production Robert Plant – lead and overdubbed backing vocals, harmonica, acoustic guitar on "Boogie with Stu"
Additional musicians Sandy Denny – vocals on "The Battle of Evermore" Viram Jasani – tabla on "Black Mountain Side" Ian Stewart – piano on "Rock and Roll" and "Boogie with Stu"
Production
Barrington Colby – illustrations Peter Corriston – design and package concept Cameron Crowe – liner notes John C. F. Davis – remastering Mike Doud – design and package concept Chris Dreja – photography Elliott Erwitt – photography BP Fallon – photography Peter Grant – executive producer on original recordings Ross Halfin – photo research George Hardie – cover design Roy Harper – photography Dave Heffernan – illustrations David Juniper – artwork Maurice Tate – photo tinting
Chart positions +Sales chart performance for Led Zeppelin Definitive CollectionChart (2008)Peak Position Japanese Albums Chart23
Release history +Release formats for Led Zeppelin Definitive Collection Region Date Label Format Catalog # Japan 10 September 2008 WEA Japan Compact disc (boxed set) 13142-53 United States 4 November 2008 Atlantic Records/Rhino Entertainment Compact disc (boxed set) 513820
References
External links Rhino.com announcement