Led Zeppelin goes electronic

Led Zeppelin’s digital “Communication Breakdown” ends Nov. 13. The classic-rock group, one of the last major holdouts against digital distribution of its music, is making its catalog available online to coincide with the release that day of a new two-disc compilation from Rhino Records, “Mothership.”

The announcement comes amid a flurry of Led Zeppelin activity, which will culminate with a Nov. 26 reunion concert at London’s O2 Arena to honor the late Atlantic Records founder, Ahmet Ertegun.

Led Zeppelin’s eight original albums will be made available to all major download retailers, as will the live collections “The Song Remains the Same” and “How the West Was Won.” The deal leaves the Beatles as the last major act to still not have its catalog available digitally.

-- Todd Martens