Something went wrong. Good find. Why people pay 5 times more for the version with the blue writing rather than white writing is beyond me because the discs are from exactly the same master. I cant find much information about it online. and listen to Zep, like everything else these days on my iTunes. Hi Arne. i'm new to zeppelin and just got a pecko of zep IV, and agreed the sound just isn't that great compared to my regular zep II album, kinda disappointing. There's a lot of glare but you can just make out the PECKO DUCK in the run-off groove. I may not have an exceptional copy but at least want a complete copy. $21.50 + $7.00 shipping. 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. A regular issue "PECKO DUCK" / "PORKY" might suit you and save a lot of $$$ at the same time. Hi. Bill there are two pressing I really love- the Classic Records (mine is 200g, I have not heard 180) and a US 1841 Broadway Monarch pressing (early or first pressing I believe). So much for the early Zep albums being worth a lot, you can find 1969 originals on e-bay struggling to reach 16 ( $20), Perhaps but they will most likely be in terrible condition ie crackly, scratched etc its all about the condition, [] https://everyrecordtellsastory.com/2014/03/03/led-zeppelin-a-vinyl-buyers-guide/ []. For many years I have been sitting on a hidden gem that I would like to hear your thoughts on. Cheers. The first pressing, mastered by a young Bob Ludwig, beats every other pressing and reissue by a wide margin. Hello, I have a Zeppelin 111 2401 002 Stereo & thinking of selling it. So, at best, the UK pressings have started with a duplication of the master tape, not the original master tape itself. ?, would be keen to hear about that). Quite a few think the 200gm Classic Pressing is the best to get on this one. The album is actually untitled. 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? Any idea of current values and the best places to sell? The most common pressing plant errors are typos on labels or just the wrong labels being put on the records. I love the various cover art for LZIV. Vinyl looks like1971 would u no if it is worth anything. is it worth anything? It probably is. If its a UK pressing in mint condition it depends upon the credits on the label. 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. So mispress sounds much more interesting. I have the exact same French House Of The Holy as pictured in your articleis there any value to this one? 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. At the pressing plant Grant saw that, in the final stage of manufacturing, an acid cleansing bath for classical records was renewed every 10 days. The Swan Song Zeppelin albums sound terrible. Affiliate programs and I know it is not stylus damage (which sounds the same) because I have owned it from new. Output coupling caps are the costly, advanced types proprietary to Audio Research. Tascam Uh7000 Digital Recorder: The UH-7000 is a professional-grade mic preamp/audio interface that extensively pursues low noise and high sound quality. July 14, 2012 in Led Zeppelin Master Forum. Any value? Than a later Edition, the vocals further. WebFind many great new & used options and get the best deals for LED ZEPPELIN Physical Graffiti SAWN SONG 2xLP BEAUTIFUL NM/VG++ 1st piros at the best online prices at eBay! No record label would ever send the original master tape anywhere in the world, especially for a group that sold multi-millions of physical formats like LZ. Apparently all other international pressings have no inscriptions at all, with the sole exception being the Lebanese pressing. The UK label states, just above the spindle hole: Under license from Atlantic Recording Corpn., U.S.A. and, at 6 oclock, Polydor Records Limited. Regardless, the 19129 indicates its a 1977 re-issue (as opposed to a 1971 original). You can imagine my shock when I put it on the turntable all those years ago. Think it was referred to as bubble gum pink. 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). Best pressing of the album but in my opinion, a Canadian first press is just as good and cheaper. 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++. Cheers. a3/b3 UK cutting of IV is my best favorite. Im not sure what the Allen means; never seen that in a Zeppelin runoff groove. If I see a porky in good shape, I generally buy it. Because of this deal, all Led Zeppelin master tapes reside in a vault somewhere in the USA (likely, New York area). When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, The story goes that the turntables of the day couldnt handle the dynamics and people were returning them left, right and centre. Just playing Side 1 of PG now (-1 matrix) 2 purple dots, Houses is yellow. It's important to note that for day of release, multiple pressing plants would have Just a quick point of note..by the way liked going through this article, vinyl is nothing if not interesting to learn about. Unless it is the 1978 UK Lilac vinyl reissue (which looks pink), it is most likely a bootleg. Disk label = reversed, same groupings but with 1 = Heartbreaker, etc and 2 = Whole Lotta Love, etc. It's the LZ IV porky/pecko curse. 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. All of these recordings are audience, and many are of poor quality, but I did my best 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. LED ZEPPELIN IV Zoso ATLANTIC LP BEAUTIFUL VG++ 1st pressing gatefold DG. Shinjitsu Audio 588 subscribers Subscribe 12K views 2 months ago High-Resolution vinyl rip of Led Zeppelin II. When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, I have searched from time to time on different threads for possible value estimates and let me say the range is significant. And theres the rub. Im not a fan tbh and have acquired it completely by accident. Sorry, they are Zep II, Zep III, and Houses of the Holy. Needless to say the vinyl is in pristine condition, the sleeve has very little wear, just the typical burred corners otherwise outstanding. Hi .. Two things. . BY ATLANTIC For the avoidance of doubt Bob, I think Dazzrecords may be being disingenuous. Wow! , Forum Policies, Rules, and Terms of Service. 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. I have a copy of Physical Grafitti that although plays in the right order, has side 2 label on side 4. Its a pity that the extras on Led Zep III dont include the version of Friends Page & Plant recorded with the Bombay Symphony in 1972, returning from their Australasian tour. This wasnt because I have some sort of maverick vision or second sight as a record investor. Although the first UK pressing of 1 is astronomical mint if records are graded properly then VG+ should be quite good to listen to on normal (not audiophile) players. Thank you good to get some extra detail. The last time I saw over 500 pounds 3 years ago. This applies to all editions and 1st turquoise with uncorrected matrixes, and with corrected, and Warner. A&M 1988 Album EX /ex, The Honeydrippers, Vol. Well, let's see what Jimmy has to offer with the new remaster. 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. Therefore, find a copy of the excellent sound is not easy. 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. Hopefully the vinyl remasters that are coming our way will sound at least as good as that. in the early eighties for 20 (I think). Glad I read this cos my original Led Zep 1 is the red and plum version in mint. If its 1969 and still sealed, its probably worth quite a bit! Thanks. Your Coda is probably a first pressing (1982), but Coda doesnt have a lot of value on the collectors market; you can easily find a still-sealed one these days for about $15. If we discuss how publication sounds better, it is necessary to compare the sound. First pressings said Livin Lovin Wreck Still a first pressing, but without the Living Loving Wreck mis-print is a 60 copy in mint condition which lists The Lemon Learn more about Product Partnerships Limited - opens in a new window or tab, See terms for PayPal Credit - opens in a new window or tab. 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. Because the value in buying any forthcoming re-issue will be in the quality of the vinyl especially for the first four albums. 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. The same is true IMHO of Dark side of the Moon, where the much desired blue triangle first pressing commonly has a pressing fault at the very start of side 2 and sometimes also on side 1, after that it sounds fantastic; but so does the A3/B3 second (or third) pressing which has no pressing faults and amazingly sells for only a tenth of the price. US pressings with different lacquer codes and hear ten slightly different results. The A5/B5 Plum is the best version available cut from the original masters. Led Zeppelin First Pressing Vinyl Records. I would love to hear your thoughts on what Im holding on to here. All that said, Ive seen this type of anomaly once or twice before, and the records usually go for a couple hundred dollars (if I recall correctly). But a bear to track "When The Levee Breaks" on a less than optimally set up system. The Top 25 Greatest Music Documentariesu0026#8230; The Best Hard Rock Albums Of Allu0026nbsp;Time, You can buy the book by clicking this link to the online store, The Best Of The Led Zeppelin Catalog Pressings[Post Special] | Christmachine, https://everyrecordtellsastory.com/2014/03/03/led-zeppelin-a-vinyl-buyers-guide/, http://www.publiccollectors.org/MatrixMessages.htm, https://www.discogs.com/Led-Zeppelin-Trampled-Under-Foot-/release/12879204. I think your timing was impeccable! this can result in this site earning a commission. WebLed zepplin was not know for their uber prestine vinyl compaed to pink floyd rush and others of the time. Havent played it either. Regulation of the power supply is also a vacuum tube, using three 6H30 triodes. Ksd would indicate that its a Canadian pressing. Something went wrong. As for the rarity of the copy I returned back to the shop, I agree that its probably of no interest for a Led Zeppelin fan since it was not Led Zeppelin on side 2 (unless it was really them singing some Perry Como like songs on side two, which I strongly doubt). There is a picture of the LZ II mastertape (from New York) in an audiophile magazine titled Stereophile which details how Classic Records obtained and developed their reissue series. I also Vector-Aligned cartridge for outstanding channel separation, very low distortion, and superb tracking. The first pressings of Led Zep 1 are easily identifiable with Turquoise lettering on the front cover. What turntable did you buy? I have a number of original pressings in my collection, including1973 Good By Yellow Brick Road, Exile on Main St with cards, Wish You Were Here with cards and Led Zeppelin 1 which is the orange writing being the UK second press dated 1969. Bob, just send it to me. (Looking at Discogs that is what came with copies of the LP). I'm quite happy with my porky/pecko. the vinyl is broken a little but the words on it are wizard live recordings private collectors edition can anyone help me out with this? 500 copies were pressed and Coda and Houses of the holy were also pressed for Iceland, same number, 500 each. I would think that if the incorrect side had a rather unpopular artist on it, it may not be worth much more than the correct version of the album. But many dealers mistakenly think these things are indeed rarities and will assign a premium value to them. Free shipping for many products! YES!!! Their manager, Peter Grant, claims they started Swan Song Records as much to quality control the manufacturing of their vinyl records. If you want to sell them all in one go to a dealer, you will get maybe a third of an eBay price, because they will want to make a profit also. Is the Australian version of Houses of the Holy with the misprint/ reverse cover really all that rare? 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. I have 2, One printed 1969, with orange writing in the left upper corner that says led zeppelin.. Label on album is green on top, red on bottom sd-8216.. There are so many manufacturing stages between transferring a tape (whatever its origins) to the final, pressed vinyl. Value? I have a mint condition LED ZEPPLIN collection that I am considering to sell. That was certainly a good day to be a record collector. 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). Anyone know what insert appear first? Side One marked (ST-A-691672R1) and Side Two marked ST-A-691671R1). It plays fine on a proper turntable but not on a Radiogram which is what most people had in 69, if they were lucky. Hugely impressed by your knowledge. I've got one LP that is thin/bass shy, while the other is solid. (First name Chester I think). (5 lines credit include photografed by Keith Morris which don't appear on the 4 lines credit insert). 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. But my copy is slightly different. Hi. Mine has the catalog number on the top left of the label above where it says Stereo. The album is normal in every way except for one, the pressing is side2 and side2. 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). Cant understand why. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. I can instead enjoy the real Led Zeppelin record. Sound? About those Atco records.. The album you had was Led Zeppelins 1971 untitled 4th album, commonly called IV or Zoso, not Led Zeppelin III (1970). Its kind of a being in the moment thing. Your blog gave me the drive to go through my collection of pristine vinyl with the view of selling them. They are coveted (I have six), but they don't really attract much of a premium. I would agree, yes. The other one is led zeppelin II , Award Gold record printed 1969. Thanks it might be worth checking the colour of your copy of Led Zep I. The evidence of the potential superiority of audio of the first USA pressings over the first UK pressings is right on the UK red/plum coloured Atlantic labels. 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! What do you mean by clear Atco record? Im going to do more research as most of mine are from the early 70s. As for value: about the same as a Physical reissue, but you may get a bit more from a collector who views it as a curiosity. Have had a copy of physical graffiti for a number of years now side4 even though has the right tracks on it has the side 4 label of the Song remains the same album any thoughts on this and possible worth. (LogOut/ was there a reprint of the turquoise version od Led Zep I? Thank you Chris- enjoying your authoritative advice! To mark the records 47 th anniversary, here are 35 things you might not know about it: 1. 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. Led Zeppelin First Pressing LP Vinyl Records, Led Zeppelin Memorabilia, Led Zeppelin Music CDs, Original Led Zeppelin I was told by some experts that the only way to get a Rega for less than $400 was to find a used one. More listening required! Appreciated. Can anyone enlighten me what it might be worth? As for the value, its hard to say. Plus, I think the album was pressed in so many numbers they pushed the stamper lives a bit, resulting in copies that lose some presence. Im the original owner and have kept them put away safe. 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. Anyone I know who has one for sale thinks it's worth as much as a 1st RL pressing of II. Something went wrong. this can result in this site earning a commission. When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, Thanks. This record is easily identified by scanning the Maybe the import prices are higher they are made up the road from me, so they may be cheaper here. Here is a thread on the various symbols to identify pressing plants: a3/b3 UK cutting of IV is my best favorite. I do have some other Japan pressings I like but none from LZ. Second pressings still from the sixties and with orange lettering on the cover are marginally less ridiculously priced, but may still set you back a few hundred quid if mint. In Australia we had 3 rather rare EPs (especially the first) & some incongruities such as Whole LoTTTa Love with an extra T on the 45. It smokes a slightly later German version I have. Robert Plant's mystical lyrics are never more eerie and plausible than on each of the eight tracks herein, with both "Stairway to Heaven" and "When the Levee Breaks" being so propulsive and groundbreaking in terms of sound that both compositions implemented a muscular, metallic sonic prototype which in turn reconceptualized hard rock as we now know it. Discussion in 'Music Corner' started by hattrick15, Oct 19, 2021. By the way, the Lemon Song Page Plant credit is only an issue with UK pressings of the album; the U.S. pressings were never changed to the Killing Floor Burnett credit. These can be bought for substantially less, albeit on lightweight eighties vinyl. 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. Still there is one American edition with super sound. WebGet the best deals on Led Zeppelin First Pressing Vinyl Records when you shop the largest online selection at eBay.com. Can anybody help me out here?? Pedantic, but fair! Led Zep III is a terrific record all round. 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). I believe its a first press, A0051, the etching on the run off has been scratched out and xxxx hen scratched in again !!! Also, while many people think the Aleister Crowley inscription on Zeppelin III denotes a first pressing, this is not the case. Copies bearing the inscription Executive Producer Peter Grant, which was omitted on later pressings, are worth around 150 in mint condition. Your best barometer of value would be to use Ebays advanced search feature and search in the Sold Listings category. Be sure to take and post good photos and accurately describe the conditions of your records (based on the Goldmine or Record Collector grading scale). 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. This is in contrast to the general rule of record collecting that if you buy an early pressing from the country of origin of the artist, you are most likely to be nearer the source tapes, and therefore the sound ought to be better. Of course first and foremost about the first album L.Zep. Some people say the george pecko are the best pressings. Originals of this LP are indeed worth a fortune. All were near mint condition. I have a copy of Zepp IV Atlantic serial number kdr19129r which normally is a standard album. Very interesting post btw. Who can tell , are these red-plum version first pressing? By fluke purchased a Led Zep I with the blue writing, red plum label, superhype credit in mint (jacket and disc) condition at a record swap. Doesnt matter (to me) if this makes it valuable Ill be dying with this album! That said, I recommend you grade your record by Goldmine or Record Collector grading standards, and then use Ebay to research values of the same item in the same condition. If it is 75 Rockefeller instead (but still SD-8236), you have a circa-1974 re-issue (Atlantic moved their offices to the latter address in 1973). 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. 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 Led Zep III also (shock horror) has the inscription in the run off groove of that Scottish master of evil magick Alistair Campbell, sorry, Alastair Crowley. Hi Amanda, I think youll get best prices on eBay, but it takes time and you need to give good descriptions and photos. Ah, indeed Tom J. is correct. The Lemon Song was the only thing I wasnt sure of after reading this article & figured that out afterwards but thank you for clarifying. Great article. Sleeves are all in good condition and records play perfectly. On my Led Zep ll the name Allen is etched into the run off, any idea as to why. I found one for twenty-five quid a little while ago, but it jumped, so I didnt buy it. - eBay Money Back Guarantee - opens in a new window or tab, Led Zeppelin - IV 4 INDIA 1st PRESSING PLUM UNIQUE SLEEVE Rare Matrix VERY RARE, cleared payment - opens in a new window or tab, - for PayPal Credit, opens in a new window or tab, Learn more about the eBay Global Shipping Programme. View cart for details. I think the intros are often spoiled on the BT version and the intros are important. When I first started building up my record collection again, my local record shop, Leigh Records, had a 40 UK plum labelled copy of Led Zep III and a US pressing for 7.50 in the same condition. I had no idea there might be some valuables in the basement. I mean that version 1 is the same to version 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7? Great article & even more in the comments! But received wisdom, I have discovered, is not always correct. Any help hugely appreciated! Any advice would be greatly appreciated!! Got a photo or two you can post? 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 !). *looks to camera* 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. Although it isnt actually a mispressing (just a mislabeling), I agree. Its an international marketplace, so youll get better exposure and prices than from a local record store or dealer. I put it in my sell pile along with the other Japan LZs. Hoping all is well. Web4d 15h 1969 Led Zeppelin Self Titled Vinyl LP Vintage Record - 1st Press US SD 8216 VG $20.50 13 bids $4.99 shipping 6h 54m Led Zeppelin - BBC Sessions - Classic Records $400.00 $5.00 shipping or Best Offer Led Zeppelin Houses of the Holy Vinyl Album $10.00 8 bids $4.35 shipping 8h 55m 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. http://www.discogs.com/Led-Zeppelin-Led-Zeppelin-IV/master/4300. Change). 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 So my strategy would be either to find an old, battered copy of Led Zep 1 that you could swap the bags around with (and then sell the record for what you paid for it), or better still, find an album sold by Atlantic around the same time as Led Zep 1 that also had the same bag (which is likely to be cheaper than a new copy of Led Zep 1) and swap them around that way. It goes without saying Im really pleased for you and not jealous at all. First, sorry for my English. Should you buy? 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 ? after seeing this post, i went to my local record store (an independent, hole in the wall kind of place) and they had 3 of these Pecko IV's. So I would assume the info would be the same for the Icelandic Led Zep II and Coda. WebGet the best deals on Led Zeppelin Physical Graffiti when you shop the largest online selection at eBay.com. I was told that I should get a Rega or Thorens, but both were out of my price range. If you're very lucky, you might be able to find a CLASSIC 200 or 180g pressing for that much money. View cart for details. Plus, a printed pricing/buying guide is only accurate at the time its printed; 6 months later the values it lists could be vastly different in the real world. https://www.discogs.com/Led-Zeppelin-Trampled-Under-Foot-/release/12879204 The pink / lilac one is a limited edition UK-only pressing released in November 1978. The mispressings that I have heard of that have decent value tend to have alternative mixes or changes in mono/stereo, so I suspect you havent missed out on a windfall! They therefore fetch the most money. I know when I bought these I was told they are colored vinyl. 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