Because of this deal, all Led Zeppelin master tapes reside in a vault somewhere in the USA (likely, New York area). The chap who ran the shop had just bought someones entire record collection with loads of late sixties / early seventies LPs. 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. These can be bought for substantially less, albeit on lightweight eighties vinyl. 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. When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, The pink / lilac one is a limited edition UK-only pressing released in November 1978. What do you mean by vinyl looks like 1971? 11. 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. Something went wrong. Arrived on time and very well packed. 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? Gold-plated boron cantilever. Should you buy? its actually pretty easy to play the basics. Houses of has an Obi. Copyright 1995-2023 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. Anyone I know who has one for sale thinks it's worth as much as a 1st RL pressing of II. Theres nothing unique about it (its not rare; there are plenty of them around) except the vinyl color. The worst of all the albums. The album is normal in every way except for one, the pressing is side2 and side2. Thats excellent thank you for sharing this. Wondering if anyone might be able to help me figure out what my Led Zeppelin II album could be worth. 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. The funny thing about the Led Zep IIs that jumped all over the place theyre now considered the must have version. If its a UK pressing in mint condition it depends upon the credits on the label. I guess its just that people like to say things are in great condition when theyre really not in hopes of making more money. Plus $20 bucks - good score. I plumped for the cheaper version. Yesterday I received an RL Led Zep II from an online auction, for the opening price of $30 (in Ex cond), wasnt listed as RL, took a punt due to the inner sleeve adverts matching up to online images. 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 ? Burnett is HowlinWolfs real name. Disk label = reversed, same groupings but with 1 = Heartbreaker, etc and 2 = Whole Lotta Love, etc. Free delivery for many products! This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies. The most common pressing plant errors are typos on labels or just the wrong labels being put on the records. Im not sure what the Allen means; never seen that in a Zeppelin runoff groove. Of course for a long time can tell about the sound in different editions, but alas. 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 !). Im more interested in the extra tracks and outtakes Page has promised for Led Zep III and onwards. Etsy It plays fine on a proper turntable but not on a Radiogram which is what most people had in 69, if they were lucky. Inexplicably, the very best pressing of Led Zeppelin IV that I haveand I have owned perhaps 9 copies And the one have have kept since I got it And the one I will take to the old-folks home with me And then have played at my memorial is from the Record Club of America. $31.00. Wizardo is a bootleg label. Change). Mispressings like this happen a lot more than most people think, as it can sometimes be chaos in the pressing plant. Its the 1978 UK-only lilac (pink) pressing, not form 1971. So I would assume the info would be the same for the Icelandic Led Zep II and Coda. Label errors happen in the record industry much more than people think, and, with a few exceptions, theyre really of no extra value. When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, Me pedantic??? On my Led Zep ll the name Allen is etched into the run off, any idea as to why. 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. Agree; Ebay. I dont have an audiophile- level stereo either. The matrix number on side 1 is LZ A and on side 2 it is LZ B. I have 2 LZ1 Orange lettered covers one with the silver line at the bottom,the other without but has 1cm gap between the top and the LZ writing and less picture at the bottom, both are 588171 both labels have 1,2,4 Warner Bros./7. Shinjitsu Audio 588 subscribers Subscribe 12K views 2 months ago High-Resolution vinyl rip of Led Zeppelin II. They actually ran off 100,000 copies which jumped all over the place because they didnt follow Jimmys precise instructions on the master tape. Can anyone provide further info on its production. (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). After The Crash is a Robert Plant live bootleg from his April 11, 1988 show at the Hammersmith Odeon; maybe worth $15 or $20. Even the best copies are not going to sound like the best of their first three LPs. Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. Affiliate programs and 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! Near-mint value of maybe $50. The Classic Records is a bit more detailed and forward sounding. Ending Jan 29 at 6:35PM PST 7d 17h. Quite a few think the 200gm Classic Pressing is the best to get on this one. I mean that version 1 is the same to version 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7? The UK Plums of III and IV beat the US pressings. 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. What do you mean by clear Atco record? Probably worth saying that if it is sealed it may be worth more than if you break the seal to look at the label. And yes, I intend to purchase all three, albeit these will be my first serviceable I and II. Great article. 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. Hello, I have a Zeppelin 111 2401 002 Stereo & thinking of selling it. I have two of the Taiwan covers. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. Either that or first pressing are considered the more desirable 1 Reply bungopony Then again, their albums were recorded & mixed so perfectly that even a mediocre vinyl pressing should sound excellent. I'm sure they knew it was going to be a monster so probably a TON of Porky pressings are out there. 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. I must say the bass pumps hard and the resolution is better than the red/pum UK. I have searched from time to time on different threads for possible value estimates and let me say the range is significant. Knowing that I had something quite obscure I returned the album to its sleeve and have never played it again. If you are in the US, then other rules may apply. Also, while many people think the Aleister Crowley inscription on Zeppelin III denotes a first pressing, this is not the case. Sound? Have all the albums on vinyl, though I have no idea about their desirability. They seem to be fairly common too! 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. The earlier the better, but it won't make a lot of difference. Palo Alto, CA. Describe accurately, become familiar with the Goldmine method of record grading (you can Google it). It's pretty hard to touch a clean one for under $50, though. However, whichever copy you look for, finding Led Zep II in great condition is harder work than listening to Depeche Modes third album. Ive got I,ll, and lll plus physical graffiti and possibly a couple more (its taking a while to go through!) This is the first edition label with a very,very dark and saturated colors. Best pressing of the album but in my opinion, a Canadian first press is just as good and cheaper. The pressing company was named Alfa, and most covers were printed in Prisma, both of which are located in Hafnarfjrur, Iceland. Any value? Hi .. Affiliate programs and I cant find much information about it online. - Green/Orange Atlantic Label SD 7208. As for value, it would depend upon the condition. As Jimmy Page might say, Do What Thou Wilt, Was this post helpful? Of course its terrible. I have a copy of Physical Grafitti that although plays in the right order, has side 2 label on side 4. Would you agree? Thank you good to get some extra detail. My only disappointment is that it doesnt have auto-return, but thats something Im living with. 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). Buying the later (Physical Graffiti onwards) albums on vinyl might not be so essential, because the original copies are still common and less expensive. Maybe the import prices are higher they are made up the road from me, so they may be cheaper here. 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. The first known live performance for each song from Led Zeppelin IV. I paid 12 for mine (I think) so it isnt wildly valuable but nice to have regardless I would say. Very interesting post btw. This should give you a pretty good idea of value. Dont think this is true that the UK Plums were not from the masters. If you want a good vintage pressing of this LP - an early 70's UK pressing would do the job and shouldn't cost the earth - maybe up to 15 tops for a really decent copy. I have a copy of Led Zeppelins 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. 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 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. 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?) The first pressings of Led Zep 1 are easily identifiable with Turquoise lettering on the front cover. A Your blog gave me the drive to go through my collection of pristine vinyl with the view of selling them. Everyone has their SQ preferences. Labeling errors like this happen a lot more than most people think, as it can sometimes be chaos in the pressing plant, and dont really add any more value to the record. View cart for details. The Technics SP25 Quartz-locked table offers a similar standard of excellence as the SP-10mkII professional units. 1 * [LP] by Honeydrippers (The) (Vinyl, Atlantic USA), Garth Brooks in Pieces 2019 Legacy Limited Edition Pearl Records Vinyl LP, Jimi Hendrix Mannish Boy Trash Man Factory 2018 RSD 7" Vinyl #ed 713. What country is it from? In 2010 there was a re-issue of the turquoise-lettered version, supposedly limited to only 1000 copies. 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. 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. 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++. Mine has the catalog number on the top left of the label above where it says Stereo. Regardless, the 19129 indicates its a 1977 re-issue (as opposed to a 1971 original). Vector-Aligned cartridge for outstanding channel separation, very low distortion, and superb tracking. Glad I read this cos my original Led Zep 1 is the red and plum version in mint. http://www.discogs.com/Led-Zeppelin-Led-Zeppelin-IV/master/4300. "IV" is unequivocally the creative apex of Led Zeppelin's musical output, the culmination of their distinctively folksy, hippie stomp style of hard rock. 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 WebGet the best deals on Led Zeppelin Iv Vinyl when you shop the largest online selection at eBay.com. Of course its bright red and green with long threaded tracks and with Broadway 1841. 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. Looks good and more expensive (I think) than a Rega! (LogOut/ Because the value in buying any forthcoming re-issue will be in the quality of the vinyl especially for the first four albums. Nice article. LED ZEPPELIN Physical Graffiti -Original MONARCH Pressing -2XLP w/ EX VINYL. Great info here, thanks. Maybe I'll look at a few others, are there any more out there? Ill have to check. I learn so much from you =), Thank you! 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. Needless to say the vinyl is in pristine condition, the sleeve has very little wear, just the typical burred corners otherwise outstanding. I dont know if this fault is common on first pressings. getting one without groove wear at the end. If you bought your Led Zep vinyl in the eighties, or if your old copy is crackly, then these new versions ought to be better sounding copies and thats a good reason to buy. Whatcha got is a 2nd issue if'n it's a Rock address. I dont have more info, discox does not have any info on Led Zepp. 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 When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, Therefore, find a copy of the excellent sound is not easy. Hubby is a Zep fan, and I think we have pre-80s US pressings. what do these normally go for? ), Forum Policies, Rules, and Terms of Service. View cart for details. But as a Zeppelin vinyl collector myself, Id like to add a few clarification comments if I may. Ksd would indicate that its a Canadian pressing. I know when I bought these I was told they are colored vinyl. Hi. It is part of the first production batch of the UK red/plum Atlantic label for this title. 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. LedZeppelin.com I have the exact same French House Of The Holy as pictured in your articleis there any value to this one? (Looking at Discogs that is what came with copies of the LP). Ive been looking on eBay etc. Sorry, they are Zep II, Zep III, and Houses of the Holy. I hope there are some fellow nerds out there who find this interesting. BY ATLANTIC For stock Led Zeppelin vinyl, determining first pressings can be somewhat complex. 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). Thank you. So glad I stumbled onto your site and look forward to exploring it thoroughly. Thank you. Delivery times may vary, especially during peak periods. 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). Having a sealed (and thus guaranteed never played) record from 69 has to be quite a rarity. Free shipping for many products! Led Zep III is a terrific record all round. Can you tell me its value please. 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. But I can guess that it is probably the killer. Feather symbol on side 2 is inverted. The Lemon Song was the only thing I wasnt sure of after reading this article & figured that out afterwards but thank you for clarifying. These were not big pressings, approximately between 250 to 500 copies for each title. Thank you. I would agree, yes. 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