Apparently all other international pressings have no inscriptions at all, with the sole exception being the Lebanese pressing. Discogs useful for working out which pressing you have it gives the matrix numbers. I've got one LP that is thin/bass shy, while the other is solid. I cant find much information about it online. The US pressings have the phrases Do What Thou Wilt and So Mote Be It, while the UK pressings have Do What Thou Wilt and So Mote It Be (note the wording switch from So Mote Be It). When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, II. Agree; Ebay. Thank you. The most common pressing plant errors are typos on labels or just the wrong labels being put on the records. (5 lines credit include photografed by Keith Morris which don't appear on the 4 lines credit insert). View basket for details. (LogOut/ 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. I sold it about four years ago for 1000. The first album was released in the US much earlier than in England in 1968 on test pressing mono and stereo. Once upon a time a very long time ago (I think it was 1971) I bought the album with Stairway to heaven as the last track on side 1 (its Led Zeppelin III isnt it?). Second, a record is only worth what someone is willing to pay you for it, and condition is everything to a collector. I am not sure which is the best way to go about this, could anyone give me advice? But these editions were released with different matrices at different factories in different time in huge quantities. I am afraid not. I have the exact same French House Of The Holy as pictured in your articleis there any value to this one? ), Forum Policies, Rules, and Terms of Service. I have a mint condition LED ZEPPLIN collection that I am considering to sell. Maybe the import prices are higher they are made up the road from me, so they may be cheaper here. LED ZEPPELIN Physical Graffiti -Original MONARCH Pressing -2XLP w/ EX VINYL. What do you mean by vinyl looks like 1971? (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). the Amazon Associates Program via amazon.com. Want to know why some Led Zeppelin vinyl LPs sounded better than most other rock LPs? 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. Thanks it might be worth checking the colour of your copy of Led Zep I. Therefore, find a copy of the excellent sound is not easy. Your blog gave me the drive to go through my collection of pristine vinyl with the view of selling them. The very first pressing of Zeppelin I is not the turquoise printing UK one, its the orange printing US one (with the pink and brown Atco-style label). These were released in January 1969 in the US, fully two months before the turquoise ones were released in the UK, technically making them closer to the original master tapes. WebGet the best deals on Led Zeppelin Iv Vinyl when you shop the largest online selection at eBay.com. I have an album still in the shrink wrap that has a ZOSO sticker on the back that says Atlantic Recording Corporation, 75 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, N.Y. 10019 and also SD 19129 under the Atlantic logo. Such as value, the rarity, & if I should have it insured etc. When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, Now, if only my Thompson Twins and Shalimar vinyl was so coveted, Yes, Shalamar and Thompson Twins are strangely absent from the Rare Record Guide. Me pedantic??? As for pricing your items: An album is worth only what somebody will give you for it, and condition is everything to collectors. How do they sound, I do not know unfortunately. This is the easiest method. 500 copies were pressed and Coda and Houses of the holy were also pressed for Iceland, same number, 500 each. I guess its just that people like to say things are in great condition when theyre really not in hopes of making more money. Having gone through a bunch a LZ IVs, I would say on average the 1st UK pressings are the best. Handsome Wireless Air Compressor Air Pump & Emergency Tool Car, Bike, Ball Pump, Milwaukee 2760-20 M18 Fuel Lithium 1/4 Surge Impact NEW in Box, Makita XT275PT-R 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Brushless 2-Pc. It didnt help them much. all my albums are from 1969 to early 80s, all of Zep, Sabbath, Uriah Heep, Floyd, etc and Id like to sell the lot, anywhere in the UK that might buy the entire collection ? Hi Roger. this can result in this site earning a commission. Can anyone explain why there are two different catalog numbers on the album? Thank you! Thank you. After The Crash is a Robert Plant live bootleg from his April 11, 1988 show at the Hammersmith Odeon; maybe worth $15 or $20. I also Bob, just send it to me. More listening required! Side 1 of my copy has a pressing fault which causes the needle to mistrack in a few places on the first 2 tracks causing some distortion. There are stories of Jimmy Page personally bringing the master tapes back to the UK with him. So, at best, the UK pressings have started with a duplication of the master tape, not the original master tape itself. The paperback book, Every Record Tells A Story: A Vinyl Handbook is out now, packed full of vinyl-related advice and the stories behind great records. I may not have an exceptional copy but at least want a complete copy. Something went wrong. Free shipping for many products! Affiliate programs and The pressing company was named Alfa, and most covers were printed in Prisma, both of which are located in Hafnarfjrur, Iceland. The extras included on the vinyl of III are enough, I think, to draw me in to that one. Web0:00 / 44:06 Led Zeppelin II - "GP" pressing HiRez vinyl rip. I have After the Crash vol 1,both the vinyls are A++,the sleeve has a little wear on the corners. Who can tell , are these red-plum version first pressing? The same is true of Electric Ladyland and is the reason why people want the Track versions rather than the later Polydor versions which were recorded quieter because of the jumping problem. for the old original stuff and then noticed I could get the new remastered vinyl for around the same price when its released in June. 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. No, I dont have one of those either. 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). Oh, and by the 1,500 price tag in mint condition. Their manager, Peter Grant, claims they started Swan Song Records as much to quality control the manufacturing of their vinyl records. I would expect a near-mint copy to fetch around $75. I actually spent more than I wanted to for the Audio Technica but it came so highly recommended that I decided to splurge (and nothing cheaper appealed to me). Ah, indeed Tom J. is correct. Maybe I'll look at a few others, are there any more out there? The Lemon Song was the only thing I wasnt sure of after reading this article & figured that out afterwards but thank you for clarifying. Yes. 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. So we just decided that it was time for us to take control of our own situation and ensure that Led Zeppelin were presented in the best possible manner. 1st UK pressing on 'plum' label which is red/white/plum. Audio Research PH7 Phono Preamp: All-vacuum-tube audio stage with four 6922 twin triodes. Plus $20 bucks - good score. I have a pink vinyl led zeppelin iv printed in 1971, which I bought new from a record shop as a teenager. (Looking at Discogs that is what came with copies of the LP). Sounds awful. However, for classical records there are separate vats which are cleaned out every ten days! I'm sure they knew it was going to be a monster so probably a TON of Porky pressings are out there. ORDER NOW [ MORE INFO ] 5.1 & Stereo HD audio 1 blu-ray disc. Im more interested in the extra tracks and outtakes Page has promised for Led Zep III and onwards. So, I persuaded the powers that be to dip Zeppelins albums into the classical vat, which is part of the reason why the sound quality on our albums was so good., However, even if better quality copies of Led Zeps later albums (Physical Graffiti, Presence, In Through The Out Door) are plentiful, the promise of extra tracks may yet convince us to shell out the hard-earned, As to whether the new reissues will be up to scratch? Album cover: Side One = Whole Lotta Love, What Is and What Should Never Be, The Lemon Song, Thank You; Side Two = Heartbreaker, Living Loving Maid (Shes Just a Woman), Ramble On, Moby Dick, Bring It On Home. Where are such things found? I have a copy of Led Zeppelins Hi. The jacket is identical to the 1969 original, but it has no lamination and no spine text. Hi .. Which just goes to show how gullible people were in the seventies. Would it have a great value today if I had kept it? The album is actually untitled. I believe its a first press, A0051, the etching on the run off has been scratched out and xxxx hen scratched in again !!! I would love to hear your thoughts on what Im holding on to here. It was always treated with the utmost respect, even at that age. HI, I inherited a pretty big vinyl collection a few years ago and am thinking of selling some , including the Led Zeppelins. These were not big pressings, approximately between 250 to 500 copies for each title. 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! You look to have a proper first pressing from a good plant that was pulled aside and given a sticker and a stamp and mailed to someone. The notion that US pressings of III sound better than a UK Plum original is simply not true. Thanks, Please, need help. Very interesting post btw. Glad I read this cos my original Led Zep 1 is the red and plum version in mint. Now I at least know which record I have. Same for labels versions 2, 3 and 4. Well thank you high praise indeed its always good to find things that arent easily look-up-able on the internet (yes, that is a word) and therefore a bit different. That said, your K40037 is a 1973 reissue. Still a first pressing, but without the Living Loving Wreck mis-print is a 60 copy in mint condition which lists The Lemon Song, crediting the writers as Plant and Page on the label. Led Zeppelin First Pressing Vinyl Records. Can anyone enlighten me what it might be worth? For the avoidance of doubt Bob, I think Dazzrecords may be being disingenuous. 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). Looks good and more expensive (I think) than a Rega! Wish he was as into Zeppelin back then as I am today so there would be more, but just so happens the copy of IV has this same writing on it. Thanks for your advice, I will look into that option! Unfortunately the majority of US copies vocal is removed into the background. Comparison - 5 different pressings of Led Zeppelins debut album on vinyl - YouTube 0:00 / 11:24 Comparison - 5 different pressings of Led Zeppelins debut album on Led Zeppelin - Black Dog (Official Audio), Led Zeppelin - Rock and Roll (Official Audio), Led Zeppelin - The Battle of Evermore (Official Audio), Led Zeppelin - Stairway To Heaven (Official Audio), Led Zeppelin - Misty Mountain Hop (Official Audio), Led Zeppelin - Four Sticks (Official Audio), Led Zeppelin - Going To California (Official Audio), Led Zeppelin - When The Levee Breaks (Official Audio), Illustration [Inside Illustration 'The Hermit'], https://www.discogs.com/Led-Zeppelin-Untitled/release/11594355, Favourite Album of Every Year since I was Born. Wow! I have Led Zeppelin II from 1968 never been opened. Ill take care of it for you. View cart for details. I think a clean 80s copy will be good for most people sadly my copy of Led Zep II is poor and quite crackly, so I have a good reason to invest in the new ones as and when they come out. BY ATLANTIC By vol 2, do you mean its a Russian pressing of Led Zeppelin II? Send it to me instead. Im sitting here looking at my Zep collection and Plant and Page albums, I need some help as to how to price them. was there a reprint of the turquoise version od Led Zep I? LED ZEPPELIN IV Zoso ATLANTIC LP BEAUTIFUL VG++ 1st pressing gatefold DG. this can result in this site earning a commission. Jelco SA750D tonearm: The SA-750D is Jelco's top-of-the-range tonearm. I've never looked before, so I took a look at my copy that I purchased in 1971 with the, red/plum label, and on side one it reads "PECKO DUCK" and on side two "PORKY".I've never thought of looking at any albums to see if there are any markings on them. As I believe I mentioned in your previous Zeppelin post, I also have a Mobile Fidelity half-speed mastered copy of Zeppelin II which I played last week for the first time in nearly 30 years. But if the vinyl is cracked, its pretty much worthless. Led Zeppelin Untitled (1971, Monarch Pressing, Vinyl), Led Zeppelin Untitled (1974, PRC Richmond Pressing, Vinyl), (You must log in or sign up to reply here. The chap who ran the shop had just bought someones entire record collection with loads of late sixties / early seventies LPs. I would go down to the pressing plant myself and make sure that everything ran smoothly. I know they arent that common, but value will depend upon its condition and what somebody is willing to pay you for it on a given day. Any ideas of the best site to sell these on? If Living Loving Maid is mis-credited as Living Loving Wreck its worth around 250 to a collector. Also, while many people think the Aleister Crowley inscription on Zeppelin III denotes a first pressing, this is not the case. Is there any specific way to tell if this is authentic compared to an 80s copy? Would you agree? Because of this deal, all Led Zeppelin master tapes reside in a vault somewhere in the USA (likely, New York area). WebGet the best deals on Led Zeppelin First Pressing Vinyl Records when you shop the largest online selection at eBay.com. But then In My Time of Dying seems to have some more bass not sure what was happening here, probably recorded in drips & drabs in different places, but the mid-range is quite forward, and it makes a quite 3D like soundstage. As Jimmy Page might say, Do What Thou Wilt, Was this post helpful? Cheers. If its 1969 and still sealed, its probably worth quite a bit! No mention of This record club sold stock Presswell pressings but put stickers and stamps on them. Its because I could get *almost* the same thing for thirty-two pounds fifty less, and a penny saved is, as the saying goes, a penny earned. Doesnt matter (to me) if this makes it valuable Ill be dying with this album! I know it is not stylus damage (which sounds the same) because I have owned it from new. Im very trustworthy. The label is just one variation. It's pretty hard to touch a clean one for under $50, though. In a word, yes. The funny thing about the Led Zep IIs that jumped all over the place theyre now considered the must have version. I agree that the UK Physical Graffiti sounds nice. I've just listed my Classic Records 200 gram LZ I, II, III & IV on Audiogon for $350 which is far below where these are going at retail. Regulation of the power supply is also a vacuum tube, using three 6H30 triodes. It probably is. Hey guys, I love vinyl and Zeppelin so I want to build on my vinyl collection with some great albums. The albums are just produced to make money for the creators of them. Powered by Invision Community, http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Peckham. The Swan Song Zeppelin albums sound terrible. Jacket is in very good condition. The album is normal in every way except for one, the pressing is side2 and side2. I just recently came home after purchasing LZ: IV and It turned out to be a clear Atco record.. Is this good or bad? Near-mint value of maybe $50. The earlier the better, but it won't make a lot of difference. Excellent research! Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Led Zeppelin - IV 4 INDIA 1st PRESSING PLUM UNIQUE SLEEVE Rare Matrix VERY RARE at the best online prices at eBay! That will give you a pretty good indication of its current value. I know this sounds just flat crazy. Great article & even more in the comments! How stupid was I when I was only 16 years old? Thanks. After all, it is Robert Plant vocals. Anyone I know who has one for sale thinks it's worth as much as a 1st RL pressing of II. The next edition it mispress (ATCO). Are you sure its from 1968? Originals of this LP are indeed worth a fortune. A pirate is an unauthorized copy of an existing authorized album. So I would assume the info would be the same for the Icelandic Led Zep II and Coda. Even though I have a clean set of Zeppelin LPs Im pretty sure theyre all 80s pressings. Good luck. WebVintage Records Led Zeppelin IV Vinyl Record LP SD 7208 (First Pressing) Atlantic Records 1971 Vinyl Records Sale Vinyl is in very good condition. Any help hugely appreciated! Best pressing of the album but in my opinion, a Canadian first press is just as good and cheaper. Hi Jim not a stupid question at all. I also bought, on that same day, an original Shades Of Deep Purple (which I only discovered many years later, was the rare mono version), several Iron Butterfly albums and a few others (there may have been some Monkees albums amongst them but Ill deny it if anyone asks). With all of these albums, you can buy cheaper copies by targeting the eighties reissues on green Atlantic labels. I recently purchased an original (US) first year of issue LZ I album, however it didnt include the original paper sleeve for the vinyl. Sometimes matrix numbers are input incorrectly, so a scratch out and correction is done. There are so many pressings how do we know which is which, different sites say different things, I have a copy on the red/plum label that I purchased in 1971, apart from the etchings it has Peter Grant mentioned on the label, and on side 2 the feather is upside down. Here is a thread on the various symbols to identify pressing plants: a3/b3 UK cutting of IV is my best favorite. 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