led zeppelin 4 first pressing

Plus $20 bucks - good score. 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). I dont have an audiophile- level stereo either. Discussion in 'Music Corner' started by hattrick15, Oct 19, 2021. First, sorry for my English. If so, that was an inner sleeve that may have been common to many LPs released by Atlantic at that time of release. I will keep looking & hold on to it for now unless i can find a very knowledgeable & reputable source for pricing or buying. But runoff groove etchings really dont mean much. I would go down to the pressing plant myself and make sure that everything ran smoothly. (Whilst were on the subject, The Rain Song from Houses of the Holy is another not-as-tricky-as-you-think song to learn with an alternative tuning from low to high DGCGCD that just sounds beautiful as you play it). Free shipping for many products! - 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. I can instead enjoy the real Led Zeppelin record. Think it was referred to as bubble gum pink. 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. I know it is not stylus damage (which sounds the same) because I have owned it from new. Its hard to say. What color is it? 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? The album is actually untitled. I got my Georges mixed up; Piros mastered Led Zeppelin I, not IV. But my copy is slightly different. 2 purple dots, Houses is yellow. Heh, thats a fair point. Im very trustworthy. But it is even more rare. 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. Send it to me instead. Thank you the information you gave me Is very helpful. All US and UK pressings, both first and re-issues, display some form of the inscription on one or both sides. 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. Hi Tracey, I cant find any reference to a 1971 official release on pink vinyl, (I looked on Discogs briefly), so it could be a pirated copy, although difficult to say without further information or pictures. Sounds awful. Strider It is the only one that allows me to hear all the guitar parts on Black Dog clearly. Really? It could be any bootlegged Zeppelin recording. And I discovered some very interesting things. What country is it from? So Mote Be It and Do What Thou Wilt, which led to much apparently serious speculation as to whether Page, Plant, Bonham and Jones had sold their souls to the devil. Because of this deal, all Led Zeppelin master tapes reside in a vault somewhere in the USA (likely, New York area). Something went wrong. After The Crash is a Robert Plant live bootleg from his April 11, 1988 show at the Hammersmith Odeon; maybe worth $15 or $20. Whatcha got is a 2nd issue if'n it's a Rock address. Hubby is a Zep fan, and I think we have pre-80s US pressings. The record is in good condition. WebLed Zeppelin IV clear vinyl w/ hype stickers Brazil pressing I think $100.00 0 bids $4.00 shipping 3d 3h Led Zeppelin I self titled s/t LP Atlantic 1977 Specialty Dazed and Confused VG $29.95 Free shipping HOLY GRAILS - Sealed Led Zeppelin Collection I, III & IV Etc ORIG Receipt & Bag $9,999.00 Free shipping 21 watching Led Zeppelin I 1969 SD 8216 About those Atco records.. I have a copy of Zepp IV Atlantic serial number kdr19129r which normally is a standard album. having trouble finding my copy i just purchased. Otherwise it looks & sounds excellent, and certainly an improvement on my 30+ year old Onkyo which was past its prime. July 14, 2012 in Led Zeppelin Master Forum. If we discuss how publication sounds better, it is necessary to compare the sound. Mispressings like this happen a lot more than most people think, as it can sometimes be chaos in the pressing plant. But for Rock/ Pop stuff these vats are only cleaned out every six months. For instance, the records are dipped during the manufacturing process into vats of acid right? 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. I did Simon thanks. 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. If it is Killing Floor it is a slightly later pressing and worth 40-50. I have Led Zeppelin II from 1968 never been opened. Anyone else know? However, whichever copy you look for, finding Led Zep II in great condition is harder work than listening to Depeche Modes third album. I cannot for the life of me find one. Free shipping on many items | Browse your favorite brands | affordable prices. It smokes a slightly later German version I have. (5 lines credit include photografed by Keith Morris which don't appear on the 4 lines credit insert). Agree; Ebay. But on the front of the album there is yellow sticker that says Contains Stairway to Heaven SD 7208. 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. You can buy the book by clicking this link to the online store, Follow Every Record Tells A Story on Twitter and Facebook. Im the original owner and have kept them put away safe. But as a Zeppelin vinyl collector myself, Id like to add a few clarification comments if I may. Wasnt aware of its value until I walked by a young gentleman that was wowed by what I had. I have the exact same French House Of The Holy as pictured in your articleis there any value to this one? Their manager, Peter Grant, claims they started Swan Song Records as much to quality control the manufacturing of their vinyl records. Describe accurately, become familiar with the Goldmine method of record grading (you can Google it). Nice article. Still there is one American edition with super sound. Ive got I,ll, and lll plus physical graffiti and possibly a couple more (its taking a while to go through!) I may not have an exceptional copy but at least want a complete copy. These colored vinyl albums with the colored dots are later (circa 2013) versions from the E.U. Im not sure how many in the edition though. Any idea on its rarity and or value? The A5/B5 Plum is the best version available cut from the original masters. 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. http://www.discogs.com/Led-Zeppelin-Led-Zeppelin-IV/master/4300. 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.. 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. Also I have CODA. Havent played it either. So I would assume the info would be the same for the Icelandic Led Zep II and Coda. Great article & even more in the comments! 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. Any info? I also 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. Oh, and by the 1,500 price tag in mint condition. Hey guys, I love vinyl and Zeppelin so I want to build on my vinyl collection with some great albums. Having a sealed (and thus guaranteed never played) record from 69 has to be quite a rarity. 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. the Amazon Associates Program via amazon.com. When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, I believe its a first press, A0051, the etching on the run off has been scratched out and xxxx hen scratched in again !!! I wonder if you can help me. I can't remember if this is how it sounds normally, or if there is something wrong with my record. This applies to all editions and 1st turquoise with uncorrected matrixes, and with corrected, and Warner. Needless to say the vinyl is in pristine condition, the sleeve has very little wear, just the typical burred corners otherwise outstanding. I hope there are some fellow nerds out there who find this interesting. WebGet the best deals on Led Zeppelin First Pressing Vinyl Records when you shop the largest online selection at eBay.com. So, at best, the UK pressings have started with a duplication of the master tape, not the original master tape itself. 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. YES!!! If by authentic you mean a first pressing (1970), then yes. You could get ten different Porky etc. 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. The first pressing, mastered by a young Bob Ludwig, beats every other pressing and reissue by a wide margin. I do believe they are boots. Discogs useful for working out which pressing you have it gives the matrix numbers. 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. Now I at least know which record I have. Is there any specific way to tell if this is authentic compared to an 80s copy? $21.50 + $7.00 shipping. A There are more editions of the US, which sound far better than English editions. WebLP VINYL LED ZEPPELIN ALBUM 4 UNTITLED 2401012 UK 1ST PRESS VER 5 1971 EX-/EX | Music, Vinyl Records | eBay! Just as example of first US pressing, made by Monarch, here below the dead wax info you need to check: ATLANTIC / ATCO vinyl labels and deadwax - what do the codes mean? If Living Loving Maid is mis-credited as Living Loving Wreck its worth around 250 to a collector. the Amazon Associates Program via amazon.com. I have two of the Taiwan covers. I am not sure which is the best way to go about this, could anyone give me advice? 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. It wasnt Led Zeppelin at all, more a Perry Como like artist or some other sleezy stuff. I have a copy of Physical Grafitti that although plays in the right order, has side 2 label on side 4. If its a UK pressing in mint condition it depends upon the credits on the label. 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. Were, can I get led zeppelin vinyls records from the first edition thank u, Your local record store (if there are any near you still) may have some, but your best source will be Ebay. WTF LED ZEPPELIN I ATLANTIC LP document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Maybe I'll look at a few others, are there any more out there? Unfortunately the majority of US copies vocal is removed into the background. If I see a porky in good shape, I generally buy it. I paid 12 for mine (I think) so it isnt wildly valuable but nice to have regardless I would say. I have a pink vinyl led zeppelin iv printed in 1971, which I bought new from a record shop as a teenager. 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. Great article. Thank you good to get some extra detail. 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. High-Resolution vinyl rip of Led Zeppelin IV. The label is just one variation. Well, let's see what Jimmy has to offer with the new remaster. 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 ? Hi Jim not a stupid question at all. The pressing company was named Alfa, and most covers were printed in Prisma, both of which are located in Hafnarfjrur, Iceland. I have Robert Plants autograph. But a bear to track "When The Levee Breaks" on a less than optimally set up system. 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. I have a copy of Led Zeppelin II pressed in 1982 in Iceland. When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, Early bird shopping at Amoeba this morning and I just scored a 'Pecko Duck'(or Porky Pecko) pressing of Led Zeppelin IV for $20! But received wisdom, I have discovered, is not always correct. 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. Although it isnt actually a mispressing (just a mislabeling), I agree. No, I dont have one of those either. 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. 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. All were near mint condition. its actually pretty easy to play the basics. I know this sounds just flat crazy. View cart for details. Therefore, find a copy of the excellent sound is not easy. Discussion in 'Music Corner' started by Chris Schoen, Mar 15, 2011. Would you agree? Ksd would indicate that its a Canadian pressing. Nice to know its educational in a good way, rather than just learning how to waste lots of time reading blogs. I grew up listening to Led Zeppelin on my dads record player and loved this post. Near-mint value of maybe $50. When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, Dont think this is true that the UK Plums were not from the masters. Cheers. This is the easiest method. Sound? However, for classical records there are separate vats which are cleaned out every ten days! To get the best price I would recommend selling either on eBay or Discogs. The chap who ran the shop had just bought someones entire record collection with loads of late sixties / early seventies LPs. The Lemon Song was the only thing I wasnt sure of after reading this article & figured that out afterwards but thank you for clarifying. Thanks, Please, need help. Ive a question I cant seem to get info on: I have 3 Sealed Zeppelin LPs, all three have a sticker that says d/j copy monaural and in the edges of the round sticker it says promotional not for sale and has a colored dot sticker. I sold it about four years ago for 1000. WebLed Zeppelin, II, III, IV, Houses of the Holy and Physical Graffiti | Led Zeppelin - Official Website. 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). My old turntable finally died and I chose that as my first record for the new turntable. Led Zeppelin First Pressing LP Vinyl Records, Led Zeppelin Memorabilia, Led Zeppelin Music CDs, Original Led Zeppelin 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. 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! Doesnt matter (to me) if this makes it valuable Ill be dying with this album! Can anybody help me out here?? was there a reprint of the turquoise version od Led Zep I? 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. Which just goes to show how gullible people were in the seventies. On my Led Zep ll the name Allen is etched into the run off, any idea as to why. Hi. The first pressings of Led Zep 1 are easily identifiable with Turquoise lettering on the front cover. The earlier the better, but it won't make a lot of difference. It is an RL cut (SD 8236) also has The Lemon Song with credits to Page & Plant. Well have to wait and see. I do have some other Japan pressings I like but none from LZ. New reissues tend to be digital remastered so your buying essentially an oversized cd. But these editions were released with different matrices at different factories in different time in huge quantities. They therefore fetch the most money. 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. It plays fine on a proper turntable but not on a Radiogram which is what most people had in 69, if they were lucky. Led Zeppelin, II, III, IV, Houses of the Holy and Physical Graffiti | Led Zeppelin - Official Website Remastered Original CD 2CD . 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. LedZeppelin.com 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). A pirate is an unauthorized copy of an existing authorized album. Same for labels versions 2, 3 and 4. But it for me has the best tonality and lacks thin tonal character which so many LP issues of IV have. I have a Rega. Ill take care of it for you. Yes, that helps very much! I got a pecko duck porky one two but on the cover it stamp please credit photograph by paul p marsh I looked all over and cant find any cover with that stamp do any of you have any idea. Now I will tell you my thoughts after listening to many instances. 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. Having gone through a bunch a LZ IVs, I would say on average the 1st UK pressings are the best. 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