Knowing that I had something quite obscure I returned the album to its sleeve and have never played it again. Its in the proper original sleeve & everything too. The album is normal in every way except for one, the pressing is side2 and side2. 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. 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). Powered by Invision Community, http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Peckham. Copyright 1995-2023 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. If it has Maid rather than Wreck,look at The Lemon Song. 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. WebGet the best deals on Led Zeppelin Physical Graffiti when you shop the largest online selection at eBay.com. was there a reprint of the turquoise version od Led Zep I? Discogs states this info about the Houses album: Between 1981 and 1984 there was applied an 85% luxury tax on vinyl imports in Iceland, which forced 3 Icelandic companies to start pressing vinyl in Iceland: labels Steinar, Flkinn and Spor. 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. More listening required! I grew up listening to Led Zeppelin on my dads record player and loved this post. But it for me has the best tonality and lacks thin tonal character which so many LP issues of IV have. *rubs hands greedily*. $21.50 + $7.00 shipping. They are very common in Canada, and presumably elsewhere. Havent played it either. No longer here, find me at: profstoned.com, http://www.stevehoffman.tv/forums/showthread.php?t=192225&highlight=monarch+pressing+symbol, (You must log in or sign up to reply here. I'm quite happy with my porky/pecko. Free shipping on many items | Browse your favorite brands | This record club sold stock Presswell pressings but put stickers and stamps on them. Mispressings like this happen a lot more than most people think, as it can sometimes be chaos in the pressing plant. 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. Thanks so much for your comment. Feather symbol on side 2 is inverted. 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. Not to say its worthless, but it wouldnt be worth much more than you paid for it. "IV" is unequivocally the creative apex of Led Zeppelin's musical output, the culmination of their distinctively folksy, hippie stomp style of hard rock. 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. I have a copy of Zepp IV Atlantic serial number kdr19129r which normally is a standard album. Regulation of the power supply is also a vacuum tube, using three 6H30 triodes. These colored vinyl albums with the colored dots are later (circa 2013) versions from the E.U. Send it to me instead. I hope there are some fellow nerds out there who find this interesting. Ending Jan 29 at 6:35PM PST 7d 17h. 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. 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. They're really cool IMO. Very interesting post btw. Thanks. Its an international marketplace, so youll get better exposure and prices than from a local record store or dealer. Sorry, they are Zep II, Zep III, and Houses of the Holy. 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For the avoidance of doubt Bob, I think Dazzrecords may be being disingenuous. All of these recordings are audience, and many are of poor quality, but I did my best Hi. I cant tell if someone made it or if its just old. 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. 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. 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! The extras included on the vinyl of III are enough, I think, to draw me in to that one. Hello, I have a Zeppelin 111 2401 002 Stereo & thinking of selling it. Therefore, find a copy of the excellent sound is not easy. (First name Chester I think). I guess its just that people like to say things are in great condition when theyre really not in hopes of making more money. Would it have a great value today if I had kept it? Affiliate programs and 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. http://www.discogs.com/Led-Zeppelin-Led-Zeppelin-IV/master/4300. (Looking at Discogs that is what came with copies of the LP). 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. Unfortunately the majority of US copies vocal is removed into the background. Having a sealed (and thus guaranteed never played) record from 69 has to be quite a rarity. US pressings with different lacquer codes and hear ten slightly different results. 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. Think I is a second press and all the others appear to be first . Just playing Side 1 of PG now (-1 matrix) I also 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. WebLP VINYL LED ZEPPELIN ALBUM 4 UNTITLED 2401012 UK 1ST PRESS VER 5 1971 EX-/EX | Music, Vinyl Records | eBay! 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). Anyone know what insert appear first? Look for an RL in the runout groove (Robert Ludwig). The quality of the original vinyl is also very good: As Led Zeps manager Peter Grant revealed in a 1989 interview in Raw magazine: We first got the idea for Swan Song after Atlantic f- up the pressings for Led Zeppelin II. I cannot for the life of me find one. 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. Hey guys, I love vinyl and Zeppelin so I want to build on my vinyl collection with some great albums. Have all the albums on vinyl, though I have no idea about their desirability. Anyone know anything about Icelandic Led Zep pressings? If you are in the US, then other rules may apply. Just a quick point of note..by the way liked going through this article, vinyl is nothing if not interesting to learn about. 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. If I see a porky in good shape, I generally buy it. Originals of this LP are indeed worth a fortune. As for the value, its hard to say. The original UK pressing of Zep III was released in October 1970 on the orange and maroon Atlantic label, distributed by Polydor. 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. Look also for a light brown sleeve with a blurry green edge. this can result in this site earning a commission. When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, And yes, I intend to purchase all three, albeit these will be my first serviceable I and II. (LogOut/ I can instead enjoy the real Led Zeppelin record. I know this sounds just flat crazy. I got my Georges mixed up; Piros mastered Led Zeppelin I, not IV. Hi. You can look at a site such as Discogs to et an idea of value of albums it all comes down to condition. Thank you. 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. These were not big pressings, approximately between 250 to 500 copies for each title. The worst of all the albums. 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. 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. These Russian pressings are not official Atlantic Records releases (i.e., theyre basically pirate copies), and have no real value except as curiosities. 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. 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. affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network, and 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. Think it was referred to as bubble gum pink. 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. Cost is usually $10 to $15 in the used bins. a3/b3 UK cutting of IV is my best favorite. Ive been able to correctly identify all of the key info online but see a huge price scale even on copies that seem to be exactly the same in every aspect, including the condition grade, etc. Well have to wait and see. Looks good and more expensive (I think) than a Rega! Only one album a special talking it Physical Graffiti. 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. You can find them on Ebay occasionally. I grew up listening to Led Zeppelin on my dads record player and loved this post. Also I have CODA. I know it is not stylus damage (which sounds the same) because I have owned it from new. The A5/B5 Plum is the best version available cut from the original masters. If its a UK pressing in mint condition it depends upon the credits on the label. Interesting. I dont have more info, discox does not have any info on Led Zepp. 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! Free delivery for many products! However, for classical records there are separate vats which are cleaned out every ten days! But this does not necessarily mean the UK pressings are inferior audio. Great article. If it is Killing Floor it is a slightly later pressing and worth 40-50. Even though I have a clean set of Zeppelin LPs Im pretty sure theyre all 80s pressings. Presence 200g - The best sound you are gonna find for this masterpiece but the UK 1st press is great too along with a US Monarch. When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, Any idea of current values and the best places to sell? Thanks, Please, need help. Some people say the george pecko are the best pressings. 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! Im not convinced having Perry Como on one side would increase the value of a Led Zep record. As for value, it would depend upon the condition. Also, if you dont already know about the issue status, be sure to do some research to determine if yours are first pressings or re-issues, and what country they are from. Cheers! 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.. $4.75 shipping. Discussion in 'Music Corner' started by San Diego Steve, Oct 8, 2016. The Technics SP25 Quartz-locked table offers a similar standard of excellence as the SP-10mkII professional units. 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. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. Arrived on time and very well packed. Led Zeppelin, or more specifically, Jimmy Page, negotiated their recording contract with Atlantic Records USA; there are several interviews with Page that confirm this business deal. A is it worth anything? But if it had a popular or the same artist, it may be worth a little more to a collector. Cheers and Ramble On , Hello Myles. , Forum Policies, Rules, and Terms of Service. HI, I inherited a pretty big vinyl collection a few years ago and am thinking of selling some , including the Led Zeppelins. So thats a pretty limited early eighties pressing! 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. But received wisdom, I have discovered, is not always correct. 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. You can buy the book by clicking this link to the online store, Follow Every Record Tells A Story on Twitter and Facebook. As for pricing your items: An album is worth only what somebody will give you for it, and condition is everything to collectors. Wow! 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. Two things. This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies. No mention of I think these were quite common in Canada, as I have about 6 of them. SD 7208 It says # ST-A-712285 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). The first known live performance for each song from Led Zeppelin IV. 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. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!! The Swan Song Zeppelin albums sound terrible. (LogOut/ This edition is very rare and expensive. That was certainly a good day to be a record collector. affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network, and 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 ? Should you buy? 5 or 4 line credits? 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