Lead guitarist Jimmy Page is extremely proud of the nearly faultless discography that Led Zeppelin left behind from a musical perspective. He wouldn’t pick one record in particular to regret from their catalogue, but if he could go back in time and change some things, he would.

The degree of mystery surrounding modern bands has mostly disappeared since fans are far too aware of their presence and don’t have to rely on their imaginations to fill in the blanks. Superstars’ personal lives are overexposed to the public, which serves as a constant reminder that they are regular people just like the rest of us, not some alien species from a distant galaxy.

If musicians post about their current Netflix binge-watch and breakfast choices, it becomes harder for them to maintain their aura of mystery. Moreover, spontaneous moments at performances are no longer just enjoyed by the people in attendance; they are now captured on camera in one way or another.

This was not a problem that Led Zeppelin had to deal with when they were in operation. In retrospect, Page’s problem is at the opposite extreme, and the guitarist wishes they had recorded more of their journey.

Rather than assessing their existing situation, Led Zeppelin concentrated only on trying to find the source of their next great song. Even at the summit of the mountain, they never stopped to worry about the future because they were almost too forward-thinking.

For instance, The Beatles were more thoughtful about telling their tale on film, even though they came out before Led Zeppelin.The eight hours of Peter Jackson’s Get Back documentary offer priceless insight into the inner workings of the greatest band of all time and a complex examination of the dynamics amongst members.

Sadly, there isn’t a lengthy documentary like that on Led Zeppelin. 2010 saw Page regretting that the band had not thought of creating one when they were together or approved an author to write their tale from the inside out.

He said, “It’s a real shame that there are a couple of things that, in retrospect, there isn’t enough of.” The first is live footage of us in some capacity, aside from The Song Remains the Same, a 1976 feature film that was actually completed at that time. He was speaking to The Arts Desk. I’m not referring to a finished product here. And back then, perhaps, I believe that if a book had been written about the romance of the period, it would have been on the road.

Page acknowledged that they “probably” wouldn’t have taken either opportunity if it had presented itself, but he also reiterated that “in retrospect,” the attitude was incorrect.

While Led Zeppelin doesn’t currently have a film adaptation of Get Back in the works, Sony Classics Pictures has bought their documentary Being Led Zeppelin in advance of its upcoming theatrical release, following years of discussion and debate in the editing rooms. The film mixes charts showing how four boys from the Midlands became global superstars with interviews and live footage of the band from 1969.