Unreleased Live Audio Appears on Official Profile
Starting December 1, YouTube placed several audio videos from a 1970 Led Zeppelin concert in Vancouver, Canada at the top of the band’s official YouTube page, under the “For You” section. This led many fans to believe that Led Zeppelin had finally released new official live recordings.
Videos Looked Official But Weren’t
Even though the videos appeared under Led Zeppelin’s verified YouTube profile, they were not uploaded or released by the band. Instead, they were unofficial recordings, likely uploaded through YouTube’s automated music systems.
Forum Admin Confirms It’s Not Legit
Sam Rapallo, the administrator of Led Zeppelin’s official fan forum, confirmed on December 2 that the uploads were not authorized. He wrote simply:
“Not authorized. It happens sometimes.”
Uploaded by Dutch Labels Without Permission
The videos seem to have been distributed by Triple Vision Record Distribution, a Dutch label. The copyright information on YouTube also listed The Media Champ, another Dutch company known for releasing unauthorized live recordings from major rock artists.
YouTube’s Algorithm Caused Confusion
Because YouTube’s algorithm placed these tracks at the very top of the official Led Zeppelin page, it sparked several days of confusion among fans. Some believed that a new live album was being released. On the official forum, one post excitedly claimed:
“Official recordings from ZEP’s 1970-71 Canadian tour, originally broadcast on FM radio, have been officially released on the ZEP Official Channel… this is a major event.”
Meanwhile, over on Reddit, fans were equally puzzled. One asked, “They aren’t showing on their videos section in the channel, what’s going on with that?”
