No where in the original release does is say it will ONLY be audience sources. In fact it starts off with: ”Assembled from the best sounding and most complete sources from each of five nights, including never before circulating material and upgraded versions known from previous releases, this new collection representing the ultimate perspective for this memorable part in rock music history.” And then goes on to mention this: Both Tokyo and Osaka shows were professionally recorded by the local division of Warner Bros. company for potential live release. Rumoured to be destroyed by Page himself due to rather poor quality, it was confirmed by him in person during preparation of "How The West Was Won" and "DVD" in 2003 that these tapes were in potential use as a candidate for a standalone release. It is ridiculous to claim to be the “ultimate perspective” and omit all of the soundboard material which is absolutely fantastic.

To go through the effort of releasing 1971 Japan in its entirity and then NOT include any of the soundboard recordings for 9/28 and 9/29 is a huge mistake. Those soundboard recordings had been on many folks "holy grail" lists for decades.

Shipped on Monday and arrived Tuesday in Los Angeles. Incredible.

Amazing box set. Beautiful raised gold lettering on a cloth/fabric covering. The sound quality is among the best. The Candy Store CD contains 2 outtake versions.

A link to the latest and greatest Vienna would much appreciated!