goldenretreiver157 Posted January 7, 2019 Posted January 7, 2019 what is the best version of the famous 'Going to California' Bootleg? Quote
SteveZ98 Posted January 7, 2019 Posted January 7, 2019 According to Bootledz, it's the version on the Graf Zeppelin label: http://www.bootledz.com/mypicks.htm Quote
ZepHead315 Posted January 8, 2019 Posted January 8, 2019 Haven't heard the Graf Zeppelin version, but Dadgad did an excellent remaster using the original vinyl. Quote
porgie66 Posted January 8, 2019 Posted January 8, 2019 (edited) 4 hours ago, goldenretreiver157 said: what is the best version of the famous 'Going to California' Bootleg? All CDs come from the original vinyl. If you have a turntable , that's the way to go. If not, Graf Zep's release will be fine, but there are many remasters out there. Godfather put out both 9/13 and 14 71, and it was a good , lower priced release . Depends on your preferences....more high, lows, natural, EQd. Etc. Edited January 8, 2019 by porgie66 Quote
duckman Posted January 8, 2019 Posted January 8, 2019 I have a copy on the Cheap Moonchild label. Presumably a clone of Godfather. Great version and blows away my old 'GTCA' ( No Label) double disc from the mid nineties Quote
porgie66 Posted January 8, 2019 Posted January 8, 2019 7 hours ago, duckman said: I have a copy on the Cheap Moonchild label. Presumably a clone of Godfather. Great version and blows away my old 'GTCA' ( No Label) double disc from the mid nineties That's probably the best option then, other than downloading it off some torrent site for free. Can't get much cheaper than Moonchild. Basically they just take torrented stuff and press some discs and put a little artwork in the tray. You could do that yourself if you have the know-how, and it doesn't take much. But if not then I suppose Moonchild is worthwhile. Quote
JTM Posted January 8, 2019 Posted January 8, 2019 (edited) 49 minutes ago, porgie66 said: That's probably the best option then, other than downloading it off some torrent site for free. Can't get much cheaper than Moonchild. Basically they just take torrented stuff and press some discs and put a little artwork in the tray. You could do that yourself if you have the know-how, and it doesn't take much. But if not then I suppose Moonchild is worthwhile. Downloading a torrent is always the best option seeing as many seem to rip their CD's these days amyway, why buy a boot CD that is probably made from a torrent or copied from another CD. Now if it's vinyl you're after that's another thing, for that I'd recommend a TMOQ on coloured LP's in a rubber stamped pastel coloured sleeve . Edited January 8, 2019 by JTM Quote
tmtomh Posted January 8, 2019 Posted January 8, 2019 Dadgad's 2010 24/96 vinyl rip is my go-to. Godfather's is nice, but dadgad's is a little better IMHO. Quote
wordev1977 Posted January 9, 2019 Posted January 9, 2019 I honestly don’t know why anyone would pay for bootlegs when they’re available online for free and there’s a bunch of different versions available too. Quote
Christopher Lees Posted January 9, 2019 Posted January 9, 2019 The two shows from Berkeley are fantastic. The Heartbreaker solo from 9-14-71 is, I think, the cleanest one I've ever heard. So when someone tells you Jimmy is sloppy, play them that one! Quote
porgie66 Posted January 9, 2019 Posted January 9, 2019 4 hours ago, wordev1977 said: I honestly don’t know why anyone would pay for bootlegs when they’re available online for free and there’s a bunch of different versions available too. I dunno, but some people like to have the artwork, either that, or they don't know and don't want to bother learning how to download and transfer files , burn CDs etc. I can see paying for a bootleg if the company paid for the source and no one else has it...an exclusive. But it really doesn't make much sense to pay for stuff that's been around and easily available for years online. Having the vinyls in this case is nice and it still sounds as good or better than most CD releases. If you're into vinyl, GTC is best on LPs. Quote
Autumn Moon Posted January 9, 2019 Posted January 9, 2019 On CD I´d recommend Graf Zeppelin´s Going To California. It contains both nights in Berkeley, September 13 & 14 in excellent quality. On vinyl you can try the non label release Berkeley Daze 2nd Night from 2017. It is not that expensive & has awesome sound. Quote
Xolo1974 Posted January 13, 2019 Posted January 13, 2019 Hi all, So which Dadgad version is best....Zoso.me has the following available for download: - Quote
johnlennon696 Posted January 13, 2019 Posted January 13, 2019 8 hours ago, Xolo1974 said: Hi all, So which Dadgad version is best....Zoso.me has the following available for download: - The 2010 dadgad rip. Either in 24/96 or 16/44. Or both. Depending on which one you wanted. Quote
1998giventofly Posted January 15, 2019 Posted January 15, 2019 Hi, I did the JRK Remaster version! Check it out and let me know what you think https://mega.nz/#!2R1kgQwY!qr8hnOVnI5Oi674LnaCHaT0PjWejlxD5RRRsccd9Nxs Quote
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