A regular issue "PECKO DUCK" / "PORKY" might suit you and save a lot of $$$ at the same time. Ive been looking on eBay etc. The Lemon Song was the only thing I wasnt sure of after reading this article & figured that out afterwards but thank you for clarifying. No mention of For stock Led Zeppelin vinyl, determining first pressings can be somewhat complex. Well have to wait and see. 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. (LogOut/ Wasnt aware of its value until I walked by a young gentleman that was wowed by what I had. Only one album a special talking it Physical Graffiti. Side One marked (ST-A-691672R1) and Side Two marked ST-A-691671R1). The only Japan IV I have is this one: Led Zeppelin = - IV = IV and I found it much too bright. Todays equipment can handle these pressings and I can attest to the fact that they sound amazing. Me pedantic??? WebGet the best deals on Led Zeppelin Physical Graffiti when you shop the largest online selection at eBay.com. Im prepared to take a small drop in quality to pay a lot less and enjoy every other aspect of vinyl ownership. 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! The last time I saw over 500 pounds 3 years ago. 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 just recently came home after purchasing LZ: IV and It turned out to be a clear Atco record.. Is this good or bad? I still have it. 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! - 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. Hi. I have a Porky Pecko, and the bass sounds really crappy on Black Dog. 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. Nice article. The Classic Records is a bit more detailed and forward sounding. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!! It didnt help them much. Your blog gave me the drive to go through my collection of pristine vinyl with the view of selling them. Hi. Hi Roger. Excellent research! Thats excellent thank you for sharing this. But received wisdom, I have discovered, is not always correct. Just a quick point of note..by the way liked going through this article, vinyl is nothing if not interesting to learn about. But runoff groove etchings really dont mean much. Describe accurately, become familiar with the Goldmine method of record grading (you can Google it). 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). With all of these albums, you can buy cheaper copies by targeting the eighties reissues on green Atlantic labels. Free shipping for many products! Interesting. However, for classical records there are separate vats which are cleaned out every ten days! Of course Ive already ordered the first 3 with bonus discs, (why not add to the stack). But this does not necessarily mean the UK pressings are inferior audio. Arrived on time and very well packed. And I discovered some very interesting things. Discussion in 'Music Corner' started by San Diego Steve, Oct 8, 2016. 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. You can find them on Ebay occasionally. 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. Led Zeppelin Led Zeppelin IV 2013 Atlantic Records Unknown: Andy Johns Guitar: Jimmy It is an RL cut (SD 8236) also has The Lemon Song with credits to Page & Plant. I have personally seen pressings with the inscriptions on both sides, sometimes switched sides, sometimes only So Mote on one side and the other blank, sometimes only Do What on one side and the other blank, and sometimes no inscription at all. 500 copies were pressed and Coda and Houses of the holy were also pressed for Iceland, same number, 500 each. I think you have it identified properly. 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 original UK pressing of Zep III was released in October 1970 on the orange and maroon Atlantic label, distributed by Polydor. All US and UK pressings, both first and re-issues, display some form of the inscription on one or both sides. This is the first edition label with a very,very dark and saturated colors. What turntable did you buy? Then again, their albums were recorded & mixed so perfectly that even a mediocre vinyl pressing should sound excellent. 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. For the avoidance of doubt Bob, I think Dazzrecords may be being disingenuous. If so, that was an inner sleeve that may have been common to many LPs released by Atlantic at that time of release. This record club sold stock Presswell pressings but put stickers and stamps on them. Im not convinced having Perry Como on one side would increase the value of a Led Zep record. Wizardo is a bootleg label. Cheers. 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. So mispress sounds much more interesting. There are stories of Jimmy Page personally bringing the master tapes back to the UK with him. 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. What a great choice. This record club sold stock Presswell pressings but put stickers and stamps on them. LED ZEPPELIN IV Zoso ATLANTIC LP BEAUTIFUL VG++ 1st pressing gatefold DG. They are coveted (I have six), but they don't really attract much of a premium. LED ZEPPELIN I ATLANTIC LP Im rediscovering the magic of Led Zeppelin after many decades. http://www.discogs.com/Led-Zeppelin-Led-Zeppelin-IV/master/4300. US pressings with different lacquer codes and hear ten slightly different results. I believe this is what you're looking for. But a bear to track "When The Levee Breaks" on a less than optimally set up system. Sorry, they are Zep II, Zep III, and Houses of the Holy. But for Rock/ Pop stuff these vats are only cleaned out every six months. 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. ITTOD 200g - Another beauty! Plus $20 bucks - good score. YES!!! The fact that Physical was released in 1975 but Song wasnt released until 1976 indicates that you have a later reissue of Physical (because the Song labels didnt exist yet in 1975). Sometimes the sound mastering engineer will identify himself (eg, Porky by George Piros on Zeppelin IV), and sometimes its just a personal message or inside joke (see: http://www.publiccollectors.org/MatrixMessages.htm). Thanks for your advice, I will look into that option! I found one for twenty-five quid a little while ago, but it jumped, so I didnt buy it. 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. affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network, and Second, a record is only worth what someone is willing to pay you for it, and condition is everything to a collector. 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. 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. I've got one LP that is thin/bass shy, while the other is solid. 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 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. the Amazon Associates Program via amazon.com. Any value? ), Forum Policies, Rules, and Terms of Service. These colored vinyl albums with the colored dots are later (circa 2013) versions from the E.U. WebVintage Records Led Zeppelin IV Vinyl Record LP SD 7208 (First Pressing) Atlantic Records 1971 Vinyl Records Sale Vinyl is in very good condition. But if it had a popular or the same artist, it may be worth a little more to a collector. Can anyone provide further info on its production. Led Zeppelin Untitled (1971, Gatefold, Vinyl), Led Zeppelin Untitled (1971, PR - Presswell Pressing, Vinyl), Forum Policies, Rules, and Terms of Service. If it is Killing Floor it is a slightly later pressing and worth 40-50. Even the best copies are not going to sound like the best of their first three LPs. Label errors happen in the record industry much more than people think, and, with a few exceptions, theyre really of no extra value. Well, let's see what Jimmy has to offer with the new remaster. 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 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. Ive never seen that kdr prefix on the catalog number before; are you sure its not ksd? Is it valuable at all? Cheers! affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network, and II. Also I have CODA. New reissues tend to be digital remastered so your buying essentially an oversized cd. They are very common in Canada, and presumably elsewhere. not one was more than $13. Apparently all other international pressings have no inscriptions at all, with the sole exception being the Lebanese pressing. I also bought a sealed brand newpink vinyl LZ IV around 1977-8 in Scotland from reputable retail outlet in Dundee as teenager. Feather symbol on side 2 is inverted. Thanks. Something went wrong. A Have all the albums on vinyl, though I have no idea about their desirability. I have Led Zeppelin II from 1968 never been opened. A pirate is an unauthorized copy of an existing authorized album. I know when I bought these I was told they are colored vinyl. I was told by some experts that the only way to get a Rega for less than $400 was to find a used one. Sounds awful. I can now stop regretting that I returned the recorde to the shop 46 years ago. I am a dealer so hear them often. All of these recordings are audience, and many are of poor quality, but I did my best Although it isnt actually a mispressing (just a mislabeling), I agree. Yup same one I think. I know it is not stylus damage (which sounds the same) because I have owned it from new. Hi .. You shouldnt be prepared to look for first pressings unless you are fond of shouting Me! whilst you suffer a heart attack from fright. I was told that I should get a Rega or Thorens, but both were out of my price range. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. Im going to do more research as most of mine are from the early 70s. If it has Maid rather than Wreck,look at The Lemon Song. 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. Could of been a shit pressing. Led Zep II Question regarding the above credit info, original post mentions the Lemon Song, my 1969 copy lists the Lemon Song as being buy Burnett ? A while back I went through all of my dads LPs from back in his day and came across a copy of IV and Houses Of The Holy, which is pretty cool! YES!!! Ive got I,ll, and lll plus physical graffiti and possibly a couple more (its taking a while to go through!) A&M 1988 Album EX /ex, The Honeydrippers, Vol. Fantastic stuff! 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. The selling prices you find here should give you a good idea of what the value of yours might be. Free shipping on many items | Browse your favorite brands | If credited as The Lemon Sing your copy is worth 60-80. SD 7208 It says # ST-A-712285-MO/ ST-A-712286-MO on the label but the run-off groove shows the letters DD instead of MO. Im not sure how many in the edition though. There are more editions of the US, which sound far better than English editions. affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network, and For instance, the records are dipped during the manufacturing process into vats of acid right? Value? Recording Details: Technics Direct Drive SP25 with 1 pound copper platter, custom walnut plinth, and upgraded bearing. I can instead enjoy the real Led Zeppelin record. July 14, 2012 in Led Zeppelin Master Forum. I have one, it's scratched and ticks all the way though Stairway. HI, I inherited a pretty big vinyl collection a few years ago and am thinking of selling some , including the Led Zeppelins. I have just played the first LP of the second pressing, since I have just acquired a mint copy and I would say it is just as good, but without the fault. Sadly we have no space to store anymore and it seems a shame for them to sit wasted in a loft. Its hard to say. They seem to be fairly common too! I would agree, yes. Glad I read this cos my original Led Zep 1 is the red and plum version in mint. I must say the bass pumps hard and the resolution is better than the red/pum UK. I will keep looking & hold on to it for now unless i can find a very knowledgeable & reputable source for pricing or buying. Mispressings like this happen a lot more than most people think, as it can sometimes be chaos in the pressing plant. Its hellishly tricky until you realise Page uses an alternative tuning (its an open-G tuning, the same one that Keith Richards uses to play Rocks Off or Start Me Up -and pretty much all of his songs) and then you just learn a few basic chord shapes and Bobs your uncle (or should that be Jimmys your uncle?) Hi Jim not a stupid question at all. 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, So thats a pretty limited early eighties pressing! Of course its bright red and green with long threaded tracks and with Broadway 1841. 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. (5 lines credit include photografed by Keith Morris which don't appear on the 4 lines credit insert). 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. Cheers. Never!!!! I also As Jimmy Page might say, Do What Thou Wilt, Was this post helpful? I did Simon thanks. You can buy the book by clicking this link to the online store, Follow Every Record Tells A Story on Twitter and Facebook. Thank you! (LogOut/ ORDER NOW [ MORE INFO ] 5.1 & Stereo HD audio 1 blu-ray disc. Led Zeppelin, II, III, IV, Houses of the Holy and Physical Graffiti | Led Zeppelin - Official Website Remastered Original CD 2CD . Affiliate programs and Therefore, find a copy of the excellent sound is not easy. this can result in this site earning a commission. An interesting topic about my favourite 70s band, Also, the first Australian pressing of Led Zeppelin III says Led Zeppelin 111 (three ones, read as one hundred and eleven) on the label instead of Led Zeppelin III. I dont have an audiophile- level stereo either. $21.50 + $7.00 shipping. To be honest, all the English edition of the 1st album sounds awful flat, no bass, no volume. The UK Plums of III and IV beat the US pressings. Anyone know what insert appear first? I have a mint condition LED ZEPPLIN collection that I am considering to sell. That said though, keep in mind that something is only worth what someone is willing to pay for it, and just because it may be rare does not mean its valuable; it could be the only one in existence, but if nobody wants it, its worthless. 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. But if the vinyl is cracked, its pretty much worthless. Of course its terrible. 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. Hi Arne. WebThis label layout identifies the first pressing. This wasnt because I have some sort of maverick vision or second sight as a record investor. 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. Cheers. 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. Disk label = reversed, same groupings but with 1 = Heartbreaker, etc and 2 = Whole Lotta Love, etc. Everyone has their SQ preferences. 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. What do you mean by clear Atco record? Ill take care of it for you. The Swan Song Zeppelin albums sound terrible. 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. Or a clean UK original but good luck with that i.e. Thanks for the information. The album is actually untitled. the Amazon Associates Program via amazon.com. The AT looks very nice always good to spend slightly more than you wanted to I think you end up being happy about it in the end. Good find. The matrix number on side 1 is LZ A and on side 2 it is LZ B. Want to know why some Led Zeppelin vinyl LPs sounded better than most other rock LPs? Ah, indeed Tom J. is correct. Any idea of current values and the best places to sell? 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). I have After the Crash vol 1,both the vinyls are A++,the sleeve has a little wear on the corners. 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). Plz forgive my ignorance, but how would one identify a Monarch pressing? Audio Technica AT150 MLX phono cartridge: MicroLine shaped diamond tip. Have anyone of you heard about a pressing of this kind? *looks to camera* Its in the proper original sleeve & everything too. It could be any bootlegged Zeppelin recording. As you say, there is no title on my record (the correct one I changed to back in 1971). is it worth anything? The first pressing, mastered by a young Bob Ludwig, beats every other pressing and reissue by a wide margin. I do have some other Japan pressings I like but none from LZ. An important distinction to make here is between asking prices and selling prices; just because someone is asking $100 for an item doesnt necessarily mean its worth $100. Later copies are c40 and call this song Killing Floor with a credit to Willie Dixon which if you have ever heard Willie Dixons song you will have some sympathy for. 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. There are a couple on Ebay right now with asking prices of a few hundred dollars, but asking price and selling price can be two quite different things. 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 The notion that US pressings of III sound better than a UK Plum original is simply not true. Two things. Really? Still there is one American edition with super sound. Should you buy? I also have the (SIC) House of the holy French pressing, pictured, which also sounds great, (has anyone compared it to the US RL version? If you are in the US, then other rules may apply. Look also for a light brown sleeve with a blurry green edge. Hi. Than a later Edition, the vocals further. That's really cool. 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. Im sitting here looking at my Zep collection and Plant and Page albums, I need some help as to how to price them. It is part of the first production batch of the UK red/plum Atlantic label for this title. I listened to my UK first pressing of PG all the way through last night and it sounds great, though doesnt quite have the Bass oomph of the earlier LPs on first pressings. Mine has the catalog number on the top left of the label above where it says Stereo. Heh, thats a fair point. Same for labels versions 2, 3 and 4. Wondering if anyone might be able to help me figure out what my Led Zeppelin II album could be worth. Finally, a few words about Physical Graffiti. I dont have more info, discox does not have any info on Led Zepp. Vinyl looks like1971 would u no if it is worth anything. Ksd would indicate that its a Canadian pressing. I have a Rega. a3/b3 UK cutting of IV is my best favorite. 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. Best pressing of the album but in my opinion, a Canadian first press is just as good and cheaper. I had no idea there might be some valuables in the basement. Just playing Side 1 of PG now (-1 matrix) It is received wisdom that the earliest Led Zep UK pressings with a plum and red label, rather than the later green and yellow label are the ones to have. However, a bit of impromptu research from some audiophiles* has revealed that in the majority of cases the US pressing actually sounds better than the UK one. - Green/Orange Atlantic Label SD 7208. Regulation of the power supply is also a vacuum tube, using three 6H30 triodes. Powered by Invision Community, http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Peckham. 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. Some of my favorite copies of the record came from the same batch just they went to stores instead. View cart for details. Actually, the record is described as having "light wear", but really it's only the album cover that shows a little wearthe album itself is near-mint quality. - Original inner with stairway to heaven lyrics. Im not sure what the Allen means; never seen that in a Zeppelin runoff groove. Jelco SA750D tonearm: The SA-750D is Jelco's top-of-the-range tonearm. Copyright 1995-2023 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. It was always treated with the utmost respect, even at that age. The first known live performance for each song from Led Zeppelin IV. That shop could be a gold mine some days. 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 Free Because all the other albums sound much better in the English edition (first press), than all the rest countries (especially the US). 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. They're really cool IMO. I would expect a near-mint copy to fetch around $75. Thanks. (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)? The pressing company was named Alfa, and most covers were printed in Prisma, both of which are located in Hafnarfjrur, Iceland. The label is just one variation. Thanks it might be worth checking the colour of your copy of Led Zep I. A 1970 first pressing of Led Zeppelin III will have a catalog number of SD-7201 printed in the green part of the label, and an address of 1841 Broadway along the bottom of the red part of the label. Its kind of a being in the moment thing. Thanks. this can result in this site earning a commission. Actually, I was just worried that it might be a fake. It probably is. That will give you a pretty good indication of its current value. Lots of great info in this thread, you really know your stuff. They actually ran off 100,000 copies which jumped all over the place because they didnt follow Jimmys precise instructions on the master tape. Now I at least know which record I have. 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. 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