";s:4:"text";s:28550:"getting one without groove wear at the end. It plays fine on a proper turntable but not on a Radiogram which is what most people had in 69, if they were lucky. Im prepared to take a small drop in quality to pay a lot less and enjoy every other aspect of vinyl ownership. I wonder if you can help me. You can imagine my shock when I put it on the turntable all those years ago. 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. Unless it is the 1978 UK Lilac vinyl reissue (which looks pink), it is most likely a bootleg. I would go down to the pressing plant myself and make sure that everything ran smoothly. WebGet the best deals on Led Zeppelin Physical Graffiti when you shop the largest online selection at eBay.com. I have a copy of Physical Grafitti that although plays in the right order, has side 2 label on side 4. Web71.1K subscribers. - "MFD. Ever try to play Thats The Way on guitar? 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. Then again, their albums were recorded & mixed so perfectly that even a mediocre vinyl pressing should sound excellent. Buying the later (Physical Graffiti onwards) albums on vinyl might not be so essential, because the original copies are still common and less expensive. 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. 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). Create a website or blog at WordPress.com, The Top 50 Greatest Music Booksu0026#8230;(1-25), The Top 50 Greatest Music Booksu0026#8230;(26-50). 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. This record is easily identified by scanning the When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, They're really cool IMO. 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. I couldnt really say from the limited info you have provided. Its kind of a being in the moment thing. Nice article. Therefore, find a copy of the excellent sound is not easy. Copyright 1995-2023 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. 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. Not quite as common are actual track and album side errors like the one you had, but they do happen and are not necessarily rarities. Something went wrong. 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. 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. My only disappointment is that it doesnt have auto-return, but thats something Im living with. Sleeves are all in good condition and records play perfectly. 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. I know it is not stylus damage (which sounds the same) because I have owned it from new. Now that you mention it, the first 2 tracks seem to lack low bass, (apart from a bass drum hit just before the fade out of Custard Pie). But this does not necessarily mean the UK pressings are inferior audio. 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. 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. It was produced by guitarist Jimmy Page and recorded between December 1970 and February 1971, mostly in the country house Headley Grange. In both situations, the record may command just slightly more in the marketplace, as an oddity, but not that much more. So much for the early Zep albums being worth a lot, you can find 1969 originals on e-bay struggling to reach 16 ( $20), Perhaps but they will most likely be in terrible condition ie crackly, scratched etc its all about the condition, [] https://everyrecordtellsastory.com/2014/03/03/led-zeppelin-a-vinyl-buyers-guide/ []. As for value: about the same as a Physical reissue, but you may get a bit more from a collector who views it as a curiosity. Its not every day I learn something new about my favorite band of the last 35 years, but you provided plenty of interesting tidbits here. Either way though, be prepared to spend a lot of money if you want them in good playing condition, I have a.led.zep1v.limited colored. That will give you a pretty good indication of its current value. I also Of course its bright red and green with long threaded tracks and with Broadway 1841. 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 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. It could be any bootlegged Zeppelin recording. Good find. One idea for a value might be to list it on Ebay but include an astronomical Reserve Price (so that youll be sure nobody meets it), and see what kind of bidding activity and price it goes up to. Affiliate programs and But for Rock/ Pop stuff these vats are only cleaned out every six months. 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++. I agree that the UK Physical Graffiti sounds nice. 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. Vinyl looks like1971 would u no if it is worth anything. With all of these albums, you can buy cheaper copies by targeting the eighties reissues on green Atlantic labels. It is definitely a first pressing & I have done everything you mentioned including the eBay search. I cant find much information about it online. Is the Australian version of Houses of the Holy with the misprint/ reverse cover really all that rare? I hope there are some fellow nerds out there who find this interesting. Matchbox Lesney 37 MIB Cattle Truck Fantastic Item F Box (#134448279386), Elton John - Jewel Box 8 CD Box Set MINT NEW SEALED UK Post Free (#134351069337), Bien Hi Amanda, I think youll get best prices on eBay, but it takes time and you need to give good descriptions and photos. The pink / lilac one is a limited edition UK-only pressing released in November 1978. You shouldnt be prepared to look for first pressings unless you are fond of shouting Me! whilst you suffer a heart attack from fright. A pirate is an unauthorized copy of an existing authorized album. It's the LZ IV porky/pecko curse. this can result in this site earning a commission. Thank you for reading my post. The worst of all the albums. Free shipping for many products! 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. If its a UK pressing in mint condition it depends upon the credits on the label. Of course first and foremost about the first album L.Zep. They therefore fetch the most money. Some of my favorite copies of the record came from the same batch just they went to stores instead. Free shipping on many items | Browse your favorite brands | affordable prices. Arts with 3. Affiliate programs and I had no idea there might be some valuables in the basement. 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. 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. Thank you! Im still finding a large gap in the price of sold albums. There are so many manufacturing stages between transferring a tape (whatever its origins) to the final, pressed vinyl. First a word about bootlegs: A bootleg is a recording that is not commercially available to the public (such as a live concert recording never released by the label). Maybe I'll look at a few others, are there any more out there? Cheers. Having gone through a bunch a LZ IVs, I would say on average the 1st UK pressings are the best. Can anyone enlighten me what it might be worth? Audio Technica AT150 MLX phono cartridge: MicroLine shaped diamond tip. Im the original owner and have kept them put away safe. For instance, the records are dipped during the manufacturing process into vats of acid right? Hey guys, I love vinyl and Zeppelin so I want to build on my vinyl collection with some great albums. If so, that was an inner sleeve that may have been common to many LPs released by Atlantic at that time of release. 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. View cart for details. For many years I have been sitting on a hidden gem that I would like to hear your thoughts on. I put it in my sell pile along with the other Japan LZs. To get the best price I would recommend selling either on eBay or Discogs. 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. Great info here, thanks. Classic Records used the original master tapes to make their reissue series of LZ at 33 1/3 and 45rpm on 200g vinyl. Recording Details: Technics Direct Drive SP25 with 1 pound copper platter, custom walnut plinth, and upgraded bearing. Anyone know what insert appear first? After all, it is Robert Plant vocals. 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. Agree; Ebay. Todays equipment can handle these pressings and I can attest to the fact that they sound amazing. Im rediscovering the magic of Led Zeppelin after many decades. Incidentally, I bought an original copy of Led Zeppelin I with the turquoise lettering in near mint condition from Leigh Record Exchange (same shop?) Just a quick point of note..by the way liked going through this article, vinyl is nothing if not interesting to learn about. Discussion in 'Music Corner' started by hattrick15, Oct 19, 2021. Im not sure what the Allen means; never seen that in a Zeppelin runoff groove. Your best barometer of value would be to use Ebays advanced search feature and search in the Sold Listings category. LED ZEPPELIN Physical Graffiti -Original MONARCH Pressing -2XLP w/ EX VINYL. I have searched from time to time on different threads for possible value estimates and let me say the range is significant. I found one for twenty-five quid a little while ago, but it jumped, so I didnt buy it. This is the easiest method. How stupid was I when I was only 16 years old? It is part of the first production batch of the UK red/plum Atlantic label for this title. And I discovered some very interesting things. Im going to do more research as most of mine are from the early 70s. As for pricing your items: An album is worth only what somebody will give you for it, and condition is everything to collectors. I cannot for the life of me find one. Sometimes matrix numbers are input incorrectly, so a scratch out and correction is done. Who can tell , are these red-plum version first pressing? 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. Would it have a great value today if I had kept it? 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). - Original inner with stairway to heaven lyrics. in the early eighties for 20 (I think). Where are such things found? The A5/B5 Plum is the best version available cut from the original masters. If credited as The Lemon Sing your copy is worth 60-80. Everyone has their SQ preferences. By vol 2, do you mean its a Russian pressing of Led Zeppelin II? Ill take care of it for you. Hi. 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. I've got one LP that is thin/bass shy, while the other is solid. Ending Jan 29 at 6:35PM PST 7d 17h. Ksd would indicate that its a Canadian pressing. Finally, a few words about Physical Graffiti. ORDER NOW [ MORE INFO ] 5.1 & Stereo HD audio 1 blu-ray disc. If it is Killing Floor it is a slightly later pressing and worth 40-50. Ive never seen that kdr prefix on the catalog number before; are you sure its not ksd? Check sold prices on eBay for an idea or the Median price in Discogs. 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. Best pressing of the album but in my opinion, a Canadian first press is just as good and cheaper. I do have some other Japan pressings I like but none from LZ. The only Japan IV I have is this one: Led Zeppelin = - IV = IV and I found it much too bright. View cart for details. These were not big pressings, approximately between 250 to 500 copies for each title. Arrived on time and very well packed. 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. I also bought a sealed brand newpink vinyl LZ IV around 1977-8 in Scotland from reputable retail outlet in Dundee as teenager. Any help hugely appreciated! 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 !). As you say, there is no title on my record (the correct one I changed to back in 1971). Do you mean the inner bags that have from the Atlantic catalogue on them? Second, a record is only worth what someone is willing to pay you for it, and condition is everything to a collector. Feather symbol on side 2 is inverted. 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. The selling prices you find here should give you a good idea of what the value of yours might be. That was certainly a good day to be a record collector. Appreciated. And theres the rub. WebLP VINYL LED ZEPPELIN ALBUM 4 UNTITLED 2401012 UK 1ST PRESS VER 5 1971 EX-/EX | Music, Vinyl Records | eBay! 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 plumped for the cheaper version. When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, Anoraks always welcome here, especially when they give us information like that! IV album in pink vinyl. Plus $20 bucks - good score. 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. needless to say, i picked up a copy (which plays very cleanly and sounds fabulous!). Of course its terrible. Its in a used but reasonable condition. All of these recordings are audience, and many are of poor quality, but I did my best PS, I saw Led Zeppelin in 1969 at Leeds Uni, I will never forget the dynamics, the 1000 watt slave amps stacked 10 high and only 2000 people in the hall. Any value? 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. Best of luck! 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. If I see a porky in good shape, I generally buy it. Thanks it might be worth checking the colour of your copy of Led Zep I. Learn how your comment data is processed. Once upon a time a very long time ago (I think it was 1971) I bought the album with Stairway to heaven as the last track on side 1 (its Led Zeppelin III isnt it?). I think you have it identified properly. Mine has the catalog number on the top left of the label above where it says Stereo. Based on weeks of research & solicited opinions from people who know more about audio components than I do, as well as my spending limit, this model met most of my criteria. Would you agree? Hoping all is well. 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. Its in the proper original sleeve & everything too. (Looking at Discogs that is what came with copies of the LP). Than a later Edition, the vocals further. Your blog gave me the drive to go through my collection of pristine vinyl with the view of selling them. But these editions were released with different matrices at different factories in different time in huge quantities. 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 this can result in this site earning a commission. Look also for a light brown sleeve with a blurry green edge. So we just decided that it was time for us to take control of our own situation and ensure that Led Zeppelin were presented in the best possible manner. 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! 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. I dont have more info, discox does not have any info on Led Zepp. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!! Not to say its worthless, but it wouldnt be worth much more than you paid for it. 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.. Originals of this LP are indeed worth a fortune. (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)? Thank you the information you gave me Is very helpful. I learn so much from you =), Thank you! Yes. It comes down to personal taste, but even if I had the money I wouldnt feel happy about spending a grand on a record. Burnett is HowlinWolfs real name. Or a clean UK original but good luck with that i.e. Thank you. Either that or first pressing are considered the more desirable 1 Reply bungopony Because the value in buying any forthcoming re-issue will be in the quality of the vinyl especially for the first four albums. New reissues tend to be digital remastered so your buying essentially an oversized cd. 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. High-Resolution vinyl rip of Led Zeppelin IV. But many dealers mistakenly think these things are indeed rarities and will assign a premium value to them. As for Physical Graffiti Id go for the UK first press, its very nice. There's a lot of glare but you can just make out the PECKO DUCK in the run-off groove. 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. Now I at least know which record I have. On November 8th, 1971, Led Zeppelin released their fourth studio album, commonly known as Led Zeppelin IV. Palo Alto, CA. If so, assuming its in near-mint condition, maybe around 10.00. Its an international marketplace, so youll get better exposure and prices than from a local record store or dealer. 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. Did they press from the one matrix? This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies. When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, I have After the Crash vol 1,both the vinyls are A++,the sleeve has a little wear on the corners. Only one album a special talking it Physical Graffiti. The catalouge number will start with the letter 'k' and the label colour will be orange and green to identify. I must say the bass pumps hard and the resolution is better than the red/pum UK. (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). Led Zeppelin Untitled (1971, Gatefold, Vinyl) Thanks! Led Zeppelin First Pressing Vinyl Records. I will keep looking & hold on to it for now unless i can find a very knowledgeable & reputable source for pricing or buying. But it is even more rare. I bought the Audio Technica AT-LP120. If we discuss how publication sounds better, it is necessary to compare the sound. 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. I have a copy of Led Zeppelins Youll get the best price selling individually on eBay, but check out record Collector magazine -there are plenty of dealers for a job lot just dont expect to be paid what they are worth. 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. The UK Plums of III and IV beat the US pressings. affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network, and Also, while many people think the Aleister Crowley inscription on Zeppelin III denotes a first pressing, this is not the case. I can instead enjoy the real Led Zeppelin record. So mispress sounds much more interesting. These colored vinyl albums with the colored dots are later (circa 2013) versions from the E.U. Having a sealed (and thus guaranteed never played) record from 69 has to be quite a rarity. Hi. Great article & even more in the comments! 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 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. 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 Hi. 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). For stock Led Zeppelin vinyl, determining first pressings can be somewhat complex. Copies bearing the inscription Executive Producer Peter Grant, which was omitted on later pressings, are worth around 150 in mint condition. I'm sure they knew it was going to be a monster so probably a TON of Porky pressings are out there. 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 next edition it mispress (ATCO). You can find them on Ebay occasionally. This applies to all editions and 1st turquoise with uncorrected matrixes, and with corrected, and Warner. FWIW I think getting a clean US Monarch pressed Peckham would be the easiest way. Send it to me instead. But it for me has the best tonality and lacks thin tonal character which so many LP issues of IV have. 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 been told these are the original 1st after the Turquoise. Looks good and more expensive (I think) than a Rega! But my copy is slightly different. They seem to be fairly common too! And yes, I intend to purchase all three, albeit these will be my first serviceable I and II. was there a reprint of the turquoise version od Led Zep I? Thanks. 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. Such as value, the rarity, & if I should have it insured etc. 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. Un bmol sur la qualit de lemballage et la protection du comics, Marvel Team Up - 61 Spider-Man Human Torch Sept 1977 UK Price Variant F/VF (#133524471891), - Led Zeppelin - IV 4 INDIA 1st PRESSING PLUM UNIQUE SLEEVE Rare Matrix VERY RARE. and listen to Zep, like everything else these days on my iTunes. Oh, and by the 1,500 price tag in mint condition. We oversaw every aspect of record manufacture. Side One marked (ST-A-691672R1) and Side Two marked ST-A-691671R1). The label is just one variation. Regulation of the power supply is also a vacuum tube, using three 6H30 triodes. Also I have CODA. I knowI feel lucky. Thanks so much for your comment. About those Atco records.. 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. ";s:7:"keyword";s:29:"led zeppelin 4 first pressing";s:5:"links";s:592:"How To Add Someone's Icloud To Your Contacts,
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