Free shipping for many products! The first pressing, mastered by a young Bob Ludwig, beats every other pressing and reissue by a wide margin. But on the front of the album there is yellow sticker that says Contains Stairway to Heaven SD 7208. ), Forum Policies, Rules, and Terms of Service. LED ZEPPELIN I ATLANTIC LP Heh, thats a fair point. Even the best copies are not going to sound like the best of their first three LPs. The record is in good condition. It's important to note that for day of release, multiple pressing plants would have Any value? But it is even more rare. (Did you know the first UK stampers for Led Zep I (-1) both sides, were used for the turquoise and the first orange letter covers, but side 2 was re-cut as it was considered too hot (evidenced on Communication Breakdown)? Even though I have a clean set of Zeppelin LPs Im pretty sure theyre all 80s pressings. Mine has the catalog number on the top left of the label above where it says Stereo. New reissues tend to be digital remastered so your buying essentially an oversized cd. Cheers. Maybe the import prices are higher they are made up the road from me, so they may be cheaper here. I have a Led Zeppelin III on vinyl and it looks just like the picture you have of the US releasered and green with the titles of the songs listed down vertically, unlike the picture of the 80s reprint where the titles seem more horizontal. I paid 12 for mine (I think) so it isnt wildly valuable but nice to have regardless I would say. (One of my neighbours was a press photographer at the Auckland concert, and jumped in to help tune an acoustic guitar for the roadies when Bonham turned up dead drunk an hour before the show and the ground crew scrambled to sober him up, not that you can tell he was in any way impared from the bootleg of the concert). Something went wrong. Cheers! Then again, their albums were recorded & mixed so perfectly that even a mediocre vinyl pressing should sound excellent. All were near mint condition. Send it to me instead. Ever try to play Thats The Way on guitar? I do have some other Japan pressings I like but none from LZ. First, to ensure that yours is a first U.S. pressing, make sure that in addition to the SD-8236, the address printed along the bottom of the label is 1841 Broadway. Affiliate programs and I have a copy of Led Zeppelin IV with matrix numbers that match Side A, Variant 1 and Side B, Variant 2 as listed here: Led Zeppelin Untitled (1971, Early bird shopping at Amoeba this morning and I just scored a 'Pecko Duck'(or Porky Pecko) pressing of Led Zeppelin IV for $20! First a word about bootlegs: A bootleg is a recording that is not commercially available to the public (such as a live concert recording never released by the label). Singles from Untitled. The untitled fourth studio album by the English rock band Led Zeppelin, commonly known as Led Zeppelin IV, was released on 8 November 1971 by Atlantic Records. It was produced by guitarist Jimmy Page and recorded between December 1970 and February 1971, mostly in the country house Headley Grange. Vector-Aligned cartridge for outstanding channel separation, very low distortion, and superb tracking. Although it isnt actually a mispressing (just a mislabeling), I agree. Its in a used but reasonable condition. Great article. Thank you. WebLed Zeppelin Vinyl First Pressing - Etsy Check out our led zeppelin vinyl first pressing selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our shops. also side one matrix has 588 171 with the 8 etched and side two 588 171 with no 8 etched same as the Turquoise, I would be interested in what you reckon thanks. and listen to Zep, like everything else these days on my iTunes. Ksd would indicate that its a Canadian pressing. So if one is after early rock albums like these, to listen to not collect and they arent millionaire is their any internet reference that can help find best pressings at affordable prices? Led Zeppelin First Pressing LP Vinyl Records, Led Zeppelin Memorabilia, Led Zeppelin Music CDs, Original Led Zeppelin The A5/B5 Plum is the best version available cut from the original masters. You can buy the book by clicking this link to the online store, Follow Every Record Tells A Story on Twitter and Facebook. Think it was referred to as bubble gum pink. WebLed Zeppelin IV LP Vinyl Record 1971 first pressing See original listing Condition: Used Ended: May 24, 2022 , 3:20PM Winning bid: US $8.00 [ 1 bid ] Shipping: $5.00 Economy needless to say, i picked up a copy (which plays very cleanly and sounds fabulous!). On November 8th, 1971, Led Zeppelin released their fourth studio album, commonly known as Led Zeppelin IV. amazing music , when im down or bored or Thinking about something i would love to write a review in my website if time permits, I love it, music on this means just so much to me. Only one album a special talking it Physical Graffiti. The Lemon Song was the only thing I wasnt sure of after reading this article & figured that out afterwards but thank you for clarifying. Led Zeppelin Led Zeppelin IV 2013 Atlantic Records Unknown: Andy Johns Guitar: Jimmy I learn so much from you =), Thank you! WebGet the best deals on Led Zeppelin Physical Graffiti when you shop the largest online selection at eBay.com. I have a NOS Promo 45 of Zeppelins Trampled Under Foot still sealed in the FedClass mailer with a Green Swan Song label in Stereo on one side and a White label Mono Mix on the other side. They're really cool IMO. Copyright 1995-2023 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. Bob, just send it to me. But, as Ive said in some of my other posts, its only worth what someone is willing to give you for it, which could vary wildly from day to day. Just as example of first US pressing, made by Monarch, here below the dead wax info you need to check: ATLANTIC / ATCO vinyl labels and deadwax - what do the codes mean? Thank you good to get some extra detail. OK, stupid question. The Classic Records is a bit more detailed and forward sounding. The notion that US pressings of III sound better than a UK Plum original is simply not true. It seems Led Zep are an exception: they had such great success in the USA that this generally fairly reliable guideline doesnt hold true after the first album at least. Finally, a few words about Physical Graffiti. On the US pressings the inscription is neatly written in a small script font, while on UK pressings it is in a much larger block-style printing that is clearly different than the US font. Hi Jim not a stupid question at all. Were, can I get led zeppelin vinyls records from the first edition thank u, Your local record store (if there are any near you still) may have some, but your best source will be Ebay. As for the value, its hard to say. Strider In a word, yes. These were not big pressings, approximately between 250 to 500 copies for each title. They seem to be fairly common too! PS, I saw Led Zeppelin in 1969 at Leeds Uni, I will never forget the dynamics, the 1000 watt slave amps stacked 10 high and only 2000 people in the hall. The label is smaller in diameter (3&7/8 inches wide; original is 4 inches wide), the bottom half of it is more pink colored (original is closer to plum), and the trail-off area is about twice as wide as on the original. For instance, the records are dipped during the manufacturing process into vats of acid right? In 2010 there was a re-issue of the turquoise-lettered version, supposedly limited to only 1000 copies. I didnt know it at the time, but my US pressing was pretty early and has excellent sound probably better than an equivalent UK version. But if it had a popular or the same artist, it may be worth a little more to a collector. Second, a record is only worth what someone is willing to pay you for it, and condition is everything to a collector. So I would assume the info would be the same for the Icelandic Led Zep II and Coda. LED ZEPPELIN IV Zoso ATLANTIC LP BEAUTIFUL VG++ 1st pressing gatefold DG. I wonder if you can help me. SD 7208 It says # ST-A-712285 Is it valuable at all? Learn how your comment data is processed. Hello, I have a Zeppelin 111 2401 002 Stereo & thinking of selling it. And theres the rub. this can result in this site earning a commission. Its hard to say. You can imagine my shock when I put it on the turntable all those years ago. I have 2 LZ1 Orange lettered covers one with the silver line at the bottom,the other without but has 1cm gap between the top and the LZ writing and less picture at the bottom, both are 588171 both labels have 1,2,4 Warner Bros./7. But received wisdom, I have discovered, is not always correct. It's pretty hard to touch a clean one for under $50, though. Look also for a light brown sleeve with a blurry green edge. Because all the other albums sound much better in the English edition (first press), than all the rest countries (especially the US). If Living Loving Maid is mis-credited as Living Loving Wreck its worth around 250 to a collector. this can result in this site earning a commission. As Jimmy Page might say, Do What Thou Wilt, Was this post helpful? Inexplicably, the very best pressing of Led Zeppelin IV that I haveand I have owned perhaps 9 copies And the one have have kept since I got it And the one I will take to the old-folks home with me And then have played at my memorial is from the Record Club of America. Can you tell me about CODA,I would grade it as excellent -, due to the fact I dropped my eyeliner pencil and the back of the sleeve has a tiny dot on it, the vinyl is a++. I knowI feel lucky. How stupid was I when I was only 16 years old? The album is normal in every way except for one, the pressing is side2 and side2. Good luck. , Forum Policies, Rules, and Terms of Service. Is there any specific way to tell if this is authentic compared to an 80s copy? There's a lot of glare but you can just make out the PECKO DUCK in the run-off groove. I do believe they are boots. Quite a few think the 200gm Classic Pressing is the best to get on this one. Its in the proper original sleeve & everything too. This is because the global nature of Ebay allows basically a worldwide audience to see and bid on an item, and also allows for the value to change on an almost instant basis (as outside market forces affect values, or two collectors engage in a bidding war over the item). WebFind many great new & used options and get the best deals for Led Zeppelin - Led Zeppelin III / 3 Vinyl Record UK FIRST Press PLUM Label 1970 at the best online prices at eBay! Incidentally, I bought an original copy of Led Zeppelin I with the turquoise lettering in near mint condition from Leigh Record Exchange (same shop?) ?, would be keen to hear about that). I grew up listening to Led Zeppelin on my dads record player and loved this post. I bought a copy of led zeppelin vol 2 that is a Russian press with the album cover in Russian and the label in russian, I bought it at a fair over 25 years ago and paid 30.00 for it I'm sure they knew it was going to be a monster so probably a TON of Porky pressings are out there. Where are such things found? Affiliate programs and I believe its a first press, A0051, the etching on the run off has been scratched out and xxxx hen scratched in again !!! I have a pink vinyl led zeppelin iv printed in 1971, which I bought new from a record shop as a teenager. WebThe Holy Grail of Led Zeppelin IV vinyl recordings: The "porky" pressing refers to the original pressing first High-Resolution vinyl rip of Led Zeppelin IV. I know when I bought these I was told they are colored vinyl. Notes - Delivery *Estimated delivery dates include seller's dispatch time, origin postcode, destination postcode and time of acceptance, and will depend on the postage service selected and receipt of cleared payment. This extra detail is most obvious in the acoustic songs, where the instruments "pop" a bit more. (LogOut/ It didnt help them much. Anyway, to the point, Porky is just one of many iterations of dead-wax notations from the king of all mastering (imo) George Peckham, not George Piros as youve mentioned. That shop could be a gold mine some days. Im more interested in the extra tracks and outtakes Page has promised for Led Zep III and onwards. Anyone I know who has one for sale thinks it's worth as much as a 1st RL pressing of II. What color is it? Change). That said, your K40037 is a 1973 reissue. It is the only one that allows me to hear all the guitar parts on Black Dog clearly. and Germany and are most likely pirates, as there would be no need to produce a DJ or promo copy of any Led Zeppelin album at this point in their career (its not like nobody knows them and they need promoting). Very interesting post btw. affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network, and I would expect a near-mint copy to fetch around $75. - "MFD. WebFind many great new & used options and get the best deals for Led Zeppelin 1St Four Dr. Ebbetts Sound Press 4Cd Spread Paper Sleeve at the best online prices at eBay! Thanks so much for your comment. Not to say its worthless, but it wouldnt be worth much more than you paid for it. Did they press from the one matrix? I have a question has anyone ever seen this led zeppelin record it has and old picture of them bonham on the left page in the middle with a scarf jones on the right and kneeling down in front is a striped shirt plant. Discogs useful for working out which pressing you have it gives the matrix numbers. the Amazon Associates Program via amazon.com. The last time I saw over 500 pounds 3 years ago. Best of luck! Thanks. WTF Led Zeppelin Untitled (1971, Gatefold, Vinyl), Led Zeppelin Untitled (1971, PR - Presswell Pressing, Vinyl), Forum Policies, Rules, and Terms of Service. http://www.discogs.com/Led-Zeppelin-Led-Zeppelin-IV/master/4300. Cost is usually $10 to $15 in the used bins. Of course first and foremost about the first album L.Zep. Free Something went wrong. The Holy Grail of Led Zeppelin IV vinyl recordings: The \"porky\" pressing refers to the original pressing first edition.George Peckham is a British lacquer-cutting and mastering engineer, better known as \"Porky\" (as in \"a Porky prime cut\"), with an illustrious career including work on the catalogs of Genesis, Led Zeppelin, The Beatles, and Whitehouse.This was recorded at 24/96 high resolution on our $10,000 vinyl system at Shinjitsu Audio Listening Lab where we audition all of our completed speakers. Hi. Anyone know anything about Icelandic Led Zep pressings? Im a big vinyl fan having spent most of my life with it after my first introduction to it at the tender age of 6 (possibly earlier) when I used to listen to my dads collection (when dad was out and mum was in the kitchen of course !). I would throw it up on Ebay with an astronomically high reserve price (one so high that youre sure it wont be attained), and see what your highest bid gets to. Me pedantic??? The Technics SP25 Quartz-locked table offers a similar standard of excellence as the SP-10mkII professional units. I was told by some experts that the only way to get a Rega for less than $400 was to find a used one. Either way though, be prepared to spend a lot of money if you want them in good playing condition, I have a.led.zep1v.limited colored. Im not sure what the Allen means; never seen that in a Zeppelin runoff groove. I put it in my sell pile along with the other Japan LZs. in the early eighties for 20 (I think). This is the first edition label with a very,very dark and saturated colors. Discussion in 'Music Corner' started by hattrick15, Oct 19, 2021. Thanks. After all, it is Robert Plant vocals. I was told that I should get a Rega or Thorens, but both were out of my price range. The pressing company was named Alfa, and most covers were printed in Prisma, both of which are located in Hafnarfjrur, Iceland. 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