Countless bootlegs of these recordings circulated for years before the official release. This release was widely welcomed by Led Zeppelin fans as it was the first live release since The Song Remains the Same in 1976.
A large number of unofficial recordings of this material circulated for many years before the official version was released. Fans of Led Zeppelin were thrilled when this live album finally came out, as it marked a long time since their last live release, The Song Remains the Same, in 1976.