BREAKING: Led Zeppelin to Release Previously Unheard Live Recordings from Iconic 1975 North American Tour

In a moment that will thrill rock enthusiasts around the world, Led Zeppelin has announced the imminent release of never-before-heard live recordings from their legendary 1975 North American Tour. These unreleased vault materials—hidden away for nearly five decades—are being brought to the public for the first time, promising an electrifying experience that captures the band at their most powerful and raw.

The year was 1975. Led Zeppelin—composed of Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, John Paul Jones, and the late John Bonham—was at the height of its global dominance. Touring to promote the album Physical Graffiti, the band stormed across North America with blistering performances that became the stuff of legend. While some bootlegs and snippets of these shows have circulated among hardcore fans, the newly announced release comprises pristine, professional-quality recordings that have never been officially heard—until now.

According to a press statement from Swan Song Records, the band’s longtime label, these recordings have been remastered under the supervision of guitarist and producer Jimmy Page himself. Page, who has long been the steward of the band’s audio legacy, emphasized the significance of the project:

Sources confirm that the recordings span a series of select dates from the band’s extensive tour, which included nearly 40 shows across cities like Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, and Seattle. Among the rumored highlights are fiery renditions of “Kashmir,” “Dazed and Confused,” and a sprawling, 30-minute version of “No Quarter.” The tour marked one of the last times the band was captured with both full intensity and cohesion, just before Plant’s 1975 car accident in Greece, which temporarily halted their momentum.

What makes this release even more special is the inclusion of rare setlist choices and extended improvisations that showcase the band’s spontaneity. The recordings are said to feature new arrangements and never-before-heard transitions between songs—elements that make each show truly one-of-a-kind.

The live recordings will be released as a deluxe box set, titled Led Zeppelin: 1975 Unleashed, which will be available in multiple formats: digital streaming, CD, and a special edition 6-LP vinyl pressing. Accompanying the audio will be a 60-page booklet filled with rare photographs, ticket stubs, backstage passes, and liner notes from music historians and the surviving band members themselves.

Moreover, fans will be treated to never-before-seen footage from behind the scenes of the tour. A short companion documentary—Zeppelin ’75: On the Road—is also in the works, combining vintage interviews, tour photography, and restored Super 8 film footage from fans and crew members. This immersive media package is designed to take listeners back to the visceral energy of the mid-70s arena rock era, where Led Zeppelin reigned supreme.

Led Zeppelin: 1975 Unleashed is set for global release on October 18, 2025, marking exactly 50 years since the final concert of the tour. Pre-orders have already overwhelmed the official Led Zeppelin website, with vinyl editions reportedly close to selling out within hours of the announcement.

This release isn’t just about nostalgia—it’s a reaffirmation of Led Zeppelin’s unshakable place in rock history. With every generation, new fans discover their music, drawn in by the thunder of Bonham’s drums, the fury of Page’s guitar, the elegance of Jones’ arrangements, and Plant’s otherworldly vocals. These recordings offer a rare opportunity to witness the group’s chemistry in its most unfiltered form.