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A couple random memories which may be interesting in this discussion:

Many Zep fans claim the original cds from the 80s (or early 90s?) sound much better than even the most recent (remastered?) re-releases (2007). They (fans) claim it was because they (engineers) didn't use the original recordings in the most recent releases. But the louder is better for radio argument sounds more likely.

Also, back in the old LP days I read where Bob Ludwig (a famous mastering engineer or whatever they call it) said that groups would often want their sound louder - but he couldn't do that because the needle would jump right off the track of the record. I guess now they can do it.