Incidentally, I bought an original copy of Led Zeppelin I with the turquoise lettering in near mint condition from Leigh Record Exchange (same shop?) But as a Zeppelin vinyl collector myself, Id like to add a few clarification comments if I may. Any help hugely appreciated! I grew up listening to Led Zeppelin on my dads record player and loved this post. 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. Your best barometer of value would be to use Ebays advanced search feature and search in the Sold Listings category. Feather symbol on side 2 is inverted. That shop could be a gold mine some days. US pressings with different lacquer codes and hear ten slightly different results. 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). Hi. All of these recordings are audience, and many are of poor quality, but I did my best Look for an RL in the runout groove (Robert Ludwig). These were not big pressings, approximately between 250 to 500 copies for each title. Any idea on its rarity and or value? Im the original owner and have kept them put away safe. View cart for details. I have Led Zeppelin II from 1968 never been opened. Maybe I'll look at a few others, are there any more out there? Free delivery for many products! This should give you a pretty good idea of value. It was always treated with the utmost respect, even at that age. Great article & even more in the comments! 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. Affiliate programs and Who can tell , are these red-plum version first pressing? WebThis label layout identifies the first pressing. Are you sure its from 1968? My only disappointment is that it doesnt have auto-return, but thats something Im living with. The catalouge number will start with the letter 'k' and the label colour will be orange and green to identify. Is it worth anything today? The pink / lilac one is a limited edition UK-only pressing released in November 1978. Thats excellent thank you for sharing this. As for Physical Graffiti Id go for the UK first press, its very nice. Originals of this LP are indeed worth a fortune. I was told by some experts that the only way to get a Rega for less than $400 was to find a used one. The pressing company was named Alfa, and most covers were printed in Prisma, both of which are located in Hafnarfjrur, Iceland. Describe accurately, become familiar with the Goldmine method of record grading (you can Google it). Hi .. 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. Of course its bright red and green with long threaded tracks and with Broadway 1841. Do you mean the inner bags that have from the Atlantic catalogue on them? However, for classical records there are separate vats which are cleaned out every ten days! Im rediscovering the magic of Led Zeppelin after many decades. 1st UK pressing on 'plum' label which is red/white/plum. Any value? I have searched from time to time on different threads for possible value estimates and let me say the range is significant. IV album in pink vinyl. They are coveted (I have six), but they don't really attract much of a premium. As for the value, its hard to say. These Russian pressings are not official Atlantic Records releases (i.e., theyre basically pirate copies), and have no real value except as curiosities. If you want to avoid the hassle, take your collection to a record dealer, but expect them to pay a third or less of what they are worth if you were to sell them yourself. Shinjitsu Audio 588 subscribers Subscribe 12K views 2 months ago High-Resolution vinyl rip of Led Zeppelin II. Hi. Thanks, Please, need help. As for value, it would depend upon the condition. Looks good and more expensive (I think) than a Rega! How stupid was I when I was only 16 years old? 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. For the avoidance of doubt Bob, I think Dazzrecords may be being disingenuous. You shouldnt be prepared to look for first pressings unless you are fond of shouting Me! whilst you suffer a heart attack from fright. 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! It didnt help them much. Of course for a long time can tell about the sound in different editions, but alas. in the early eighties for 20 (I think). I must say the bass pumps hard and the resolution is better than the red/pum UK. I would recommend you first grade your records according to Goldmine or Record Collector grading standards, then search Ebay (both current and ended listings) to get an idea of what theyre going for in that condition. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. Some believe this album is 'untitled' & that it was intentionally left as such, but this just isn't true & as an artist an an intelligent person I find this offensive as I'm sure many do. And Ill bet most of you still havent heard that third voice! what do these normally go for? Can anyone explain why there are two different catalog numbers on the album? (Looking at Discogs that is what came with copies of the LP). Web0:00 / 44:06 Led Zeppelin II - "GP" pressing HiRez vinyl rip. 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. The Swan Song Zeppelin albums sound terrible. Oh, and I probably shouldn't have assumed everyone would know George "Pecko Duck" Peckhamhere's some info: http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Peckham. So glad I stumbled onto your site and look forward to exploring it thoroughly. Really? Had to purchase the box set as my playable disc. $31.00. II. Fantastic stuff! Their manager, Peter Grant, claims they started Swan Song Records as much to quality control the manufacturing of their vinyl records. 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. A pirate is an unauthorized copy of an existing authorized album. "IV" is unequivocally the creative apex of Led Zeppelin's musical output, the culmination of their distinctively folksy, hippie stomp style of hard rock. Copies bearing the inscription Executive Producer Peter Grant, which was omitted on later pressings, are worth around 150 in mint condition. Led Zeppelin First Pressing LP Vinyl Records, Led Zeppelin Memorabilia, Led Zeppelin Music CDs, Original Led Zeppelin Change). Unfortunately the majority of US copies vocal is removed into the background. Think it was referred to as bubble gum pink. 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. 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. Hi. Finally, a few words about 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. I also bought a sealed brand newpink vinyl LZ IV around 1977-8 in Scotland from reputable retail outlet in Dundee as teenager. LED ZEPPELIN I ATLANTIC LP Led Zep II is less expensive, and there are a couple of things to look out for: Top money for Led Zep 2 can be up to 250 for a mint first pressing identifiable by a mis-credited Living Loving Wreck on the label. 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. Glad I read this cos my original Led Zep 1 is the red and plum version in mint. 11. 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. LED ZEPPELIN Physical Graffiti -Original MONARCH Pressing -2XLP w/ EX VINYL. There are stories of Jimmy Page personally bringing the master tapes back to the UK with him. Well have to wait and see. 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. 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. Even though I have a clean set of Zeppelin LPs Im pretty sure theyre all 80s pressings. With all of these albums, you can buy cheaper copies by targeting the eighties reissues on green Atlantic labels. Me pedantic??? 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. WebLed Zeppelin IV 1971 LP Record 1st Pressing Porky Pecko Duck SD7208 Vinyl $64.99 $4.16 shipping or Best Offer Led Zeppelin~Zoso IV~Atlantic-Lp~1971-Pecko Duck~Porky-Club Ed-Richmond Vinyl $39.99 $4.16 shipping LED ZEPPELIN IV 1ST PRESS 1971 VINYL LP 7208 PECKO DUCK Original Liner Notes $40.00 $3.49 shipping or Best Offer Just playing Side 1 of PG now (-1 matrix) The original UK pressing of Zep III was released in October 1970 on the orange and maroon Atlantic label, distributed by Polydor. I know this sounds just flat crazy. Learn how your comment data is processed. Im going to do more research as most of mine are from the early 70s. Another thing you should know about buying Led Zep vinyl is that their first couple of albums are very, very expensive. Hi mispressings sometimes attract buyers, but generally wont make a huge difference in value compared to the condition of the record itself. Hi. The next edition it mispress (ATCO). Is that right? Of course Ive already ordered the first 3 with bonus discs, (why not add to the stack). But I can guess that it is probably the killer. Needless to say the vinyl is in pristine condition, the sleeve has very little wear, just the typical burred corners otherwise outstanding. Led Zeppelin First Pressing Vinyl Records. What color is it? Anoraks always welcome here, especially when they give us information like that! , Forum Policies, Rules, and Terms of Service. Wow! Cheers! Probably worth saying that if it is sealed it may be worth more than if you break the seal to look at the label. Quite a few think the 200gm Classic Pressing is the best to get on this one. 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 It is the only one that allows me to hear all the guitar parts on Black Dog clearly. Im assuming you mean that the album has the Side 2 tracks pressed onto both sides, and not that there are simply two Side 2 labels on the LP. The chap who ran the shop had just bought someones entire record collection with loads of late sixties / early seventies LPs. A regular issue "PECKO DUCK" / "PORKY" might suit you and save a lot of $$$ at the same time. 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! 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. High-Resolution vinyl rip of Led Zeppelin IV. Any ideas of the best site to sell these on? 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). Second, a record is only worth what someone is willing to pay you for it, and condition is everything to a collector. They therefore fetch the most money. Only one album a special talking it Physical Graffiti. Thanks for this as much good info as what I wrote! I cant tell if someone made it or if its just old. Your blog gave me the drive to go through my collection of pristine vinyl with the view of selling them. YES!!! First, sorry for my English. If its a UK pressing in mint condition it depends upon the credits on the label. Actually, I was just worried that it might be a fake. I still have it. Anyone I know who has one for sale thinks it's worth as much as a 1st RL pressing of II. Are you saying it has an Atco-style label? Want to know why some Led Zeppelin vinyl LPs sounded better than most other rock LPs? Thanks. But it is even more rare. This is the first edition label with a very,very dark and saturated colors. I think the intros are often spoiled on the BT version and the intros are important. Hi Roger. Something went wrong. Never!!!! But it for me has the best tonality and lacks thin tonal character which so many LP issues of IV have. I put it in my sell pile along with the other Japan LZs. 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! 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. So I would assume the info would be the same for the Icelandic Led Zep II and Coda. As Jimmy Page might say, Do What Thou Wilt, Was this post helpful? Im sitting here looking at my Zep collection and Plant and Page albums, I need some help as to how to price them. Great article. needless to say, i picked up a copy (which plays very cleanly and sounds fabulous!). The most common pressing plant errors are typos on labels or just the wrong labels being put on the records. So thats a pretty limited early eighties pressing! The point about the louder pressings of LZ II jumping is new to me but I think that it was more likely caused by the engineers following Pages instruction to record it loud, rather than them not following his instructions. Led Zep III is a terrific record all round. Thank you. Refresh your browser window to try again. July 14, 2012 in Led Zeppelin Master Forum. When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, 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. I plumped for the cheaper version. affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network, and Butthere is one England edition, with excellent sound. 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 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. What turntable did you buy? Palo Alto, CA. But for Rock/ Pop stuff these vats are only cleaned out every six months. Or a clean UK original but good luck with that i.e. Wizardo is a bootleg label. Ive got I,ll, and lll plus physical graffiti and possibly a couple more (its taking a while to go through!) 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. This is the easiest method. 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. This is an awesome post. Side One marked (ST-A-691672R1) and Side Two marked ST-A-691671R1). We oversaw every aspect of record manufacture. its actually pretty easy to play the basics. 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. Now I at least know which record I have. this can result in this site earning a commission. 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