I have a copy of Physical Grafitti that although plays in the right order, has side 2 label on side 4. https://www.discogs.com/Led-Zeppelin-Trampled-Under-Foot-/release/12879204 I have a pink vinyl led zeppelin iv printed in 1971, which I bought new from a record shop as a teenager. The albums are just produced to make money for the creators of them. It wasnt released until late 1969. Finally, a few words about Physical Graffiti. Thanks so much for your comment. I have a copy of Led Zeppelins Thank you. HI, I inherited a pretty big vinyl collection a few years ago and am thinking of selling some , including the Led Zeppelins. LedZeppelin.com But this does not necessarily mean the UK pressings are inferior audio. 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. Ill have to check. Where are such things found? Any ideas of the best site to sell these on? Thank you. The most common pressing plant errors are typos on labels or just the wrong labels being put on the records. Are you saying it has an Atco-style label? Even though I have a clean set of Zeppelin LPs Im pretty sure theyre all 80s pressings. the Amazon Associates Program via amazon.com. the Amazon Associates Program via amazon.com. 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! Ah, indeed Tom J. is correct. 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? The pink / lilac one is a limited edition UK-only pressing released in November 1978. Of course for a long time can tell about the sound in different editions, but alas. Im sitting here looking at my Zep collection and Plant and Page albums, I need some help as to how to price them. Arts with 3. the vinyl is broken a little but the words on it are wizard live recordings private collectors edition can anyone help me out with this? This extra detail is most obvious in the acoustic songs, where the instruments "pop" a bit more. Knowing that I had something quite obscure I returned the album to its sleeve and have never played it again. 2 purple dots, Houses is yellow. All of these recordings are audience, and many are of poor quality, but I did my best - Green/Orange Atlantic Label SD 7208. . Shinjitsu Audio 588 subscribers Subscribe 12K views 2 months ago High-Resolution vinyl rip of Led Zeppelin II. 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. 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. Enjoy. Not to say its worthless, but it wouldnt be worth much more than you paid for it. The UK Plums of III and IV beat the US pressings. Also I have CODA. I would agree, yes. 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. Thank you. 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. So, at best, the UK pressings have started with a duplication of the master tape, not the original master tape itself. If you are in the US, then other rules may apply. Does that help? Thanks. I have a copy of Led Zeppelin IV with matrix numbers that match Side A, Variant 1 and Side B, Variant 2 as listed here: Led Zeppelin Untitled (1971, I know it is not stylus damage (which sounds the same) because I have owned it from new. Any value? 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?) On November 8th, 1971, Led Zeppelin released their fourth studio album, commonly known as Led Zeppelin IV. Than a later Edition, the vocals further. Still there is one American edition with super sound. But as a Zeppelin vinyl collector myself, Id like to add a few clarification comments if I may. Fantastic stuff! I have a Rega. It comes down to personal taste, but even if I had the money I wouldnt feel happy about spending a grand on a record. Ive got I,ll, and lll plus physical graffiti and possibly a couple more (its taking a while to go through!) In both situations, the record may command just slightly more in the marketplace, as an oddity, but not that much more. Read on. 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! (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). Would it have a great value today if I had kept it? I learn so much from you =), Thank you! 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. 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. I was told that I should get a Rega or Thorens, but both were out of my price range. I am afraid not. Ive never seen that kdr prefix on the catalog number before; are you sure its not ksd? The first album was released in the US much earlier than in England in 1968 on test pressing mono and stereo. Thanks. Anyone know what insert appear first? There seems to be a problem serving the request at this time, The Rolling Stones First Pressing Vinyl Records, Mothership by Led Zeppelin (Record, 2015), Celebration Day by Led Zeppelin (Record, 2013), Lynyrd Skynyrd Street Survivors 180g MOFI MFSL, Robert Plant Carry Fire 2 LP Barnes & Noble Gold Vinyl LED Zeppelin, Iggy Pop W/steve Jones Instinct Vinyl LP Record 1st US Ed. (LogOut/ I was told by some experts that the only way to get a Rega for less than $400 was to find a used one. Bob, just send it to me. Wondering if anyone might be able to help me figure out what my Led Zeppelin II album could be worth. I think these were quite common in Canada, as I have about 6 of them. and Germany and are most likely pirates, as there would be no need to produce a DJ or promo copy of any Led Zeppelin album at this point in their career (its not like nobody knows them and they need promoting). It's important to note that for day of release, multiple pressing plants would have Second, a record is only worth what someone is willing to pay you for it, and condition is everything to a collector. Would you agree? It didnt help them much. You can imagine my shock when I put it on the turntable all those years ago. I have a number of original pressings in my collection, including1973 Good By Yellow Brick Road, Exile on Main St with cards, Wish You Were Here with cards and Led Zeppelin 1 which is the orange writing being the UK second press dated 1969. Thank you for reading my post. Then again, their albums were recorded & mixed so perfectly that even a mediocre vinyl pressing should sound excellent. In 2010 there was a re-issue of the turquoise-lettered version, supposedly limited to only 1000 copies. I couldnt really say from the limited info you have provided. 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). WebThis label layout identifies the first pressing. Butthere is one England edition, with excellent sound. 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. It is definitely a first pressing & I have done everything you mentioned including the eBay search. Hi. Anyway, when I got home and played it, it was something completely different on side 2. Todays equipment can handle these pressings and I can attest to the fact that they sound amazing. Thank you Chris- enjoying your authoritative advice! Change). Apparently all other international pressings have no inscriptions at all, with the sole exception being the Lebanese pressing. LED ZEPPELIN I ATLANTIC LP The album is actually untitled. There are stories of Jimmy Page personally bringing the master tapes back to the UK with him. 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. Hopefully the vinyl remasters that are coming our way will sound at least as good as that. Thanks. Because of this deal, all Led Zeppelin master tapes reside in a vault somewhere in the USA (likely, New York area). ?, would be keen to hear about that). Same for labels versions 2, 3 and 4. Ive been looking on eBay etc. 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. What country is it from? 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. They are coveted (I have six), but they don't really attract much of a premium. 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. More listening required! Thanks for this as much good info as what I wrote! Have all the albums on vinyl, though I have no idea about their desirability. High-Resolution vinyl rip of Led Zeppelin IV. the Amazon Associates Program via amazon.com. Rock album baths were changed at over far longer periods, so Grant had them change the baths as often fro LZ vinyl records. Sd-8236.. Are either one of these worth money? Thanks. Hi I have a question if you could help me For the avoidance of doubt Bob, I think Dazzrecords may be being disingenuous. 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. Im prepared to take a small drop in quality to pay a lot less and enjoy every other aspect of vinyl ownership. Nice article. 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). This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies. That shop could be a gold mine some days. Your best barometer of value would be to use Ebays advanced search feature and search in the Sold Listings category. Everyone has their SQ preferences. 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). I believe this is what you're looking for. What a great choice. this can result in this site earning a commission. Now I at least know which record I have. Having gone through a bunch a LZ IVs, I would say on average the 1st UK pressings are the best. I got my Georges mixed up; Piros mastered Led Zeppelin I, not IV. They're really cool IMO. Hi. But my copy is slightly different. WebGet the best deals on Led Zeppelin Iv Vinyl when you shop the largest online selection at eBay.com. I found one for twenty-five quid a little while ago, but it jumped, so I didnt buy it. Buying the later (Physical Graffiti onwards) albums on vinyl might not be so essential, because the original copies are still common and less expensive. Thanks, Please, need help. And Ill bet most of you still havent heard that third voice! Of course first and foremost about the first album L.Zep. Hello. 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). LED ZEPPELIN Physical Graffiti -Original MONARCH Pressing -2XLP w/ EX VINYL. Otherwise it looks & sounds excellent, and certainly an improvement on my 30+ year old Onkyo which was past its prime. 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. The funny thing about the Led Zep IIs that jumped all over the place theyre now considered the must have version. After The Crash is a Robert Plant live bootleg from his April 11, 1988 show at the Hammersmith Odeon; maybe worth $15 or $20. Actually, I was just worried that it might be a fake. I did Simon thanks. 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. Led Zeppelin, II, III, IV, Houses of the Holy and Physical Graffiti | Led Zeppelin - Official Website Remastered Original CD 2CD . Im the original owner and have kept them put away safe. It seems Led Zep are an exception: they had such great success in the USA that this generally fairly reliable guideline doesnt hold true after the first album at least. 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 As Jimmy Page might say, Do What Thou Wilt, Was this post helpful? I have a Porky Pecko, and the bass sounds really crappy on Black Dog. Because the value in buying any forthcoming re-issue will be in the quality of the vinyl especially for the first four albums. There are more editions of the US, which sound far better than English editions. 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 !). Free shipping on many items | Browse your favorite brands | affordable prices. The jacket is identical to the 1969 original, but it has no lamination and no spine text. I have two of the Taiwan covers. 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. Its in the proper original sleeve & everything too. They are very common in Canada, and presumably elsewhere. Free this can result in this site earning a commission. Label errors happen in the record industry much more than people think, and, with a few exceptions, theyre really of no extra value. So I would assume the info would be the same for the Icelandic Led Zep II and Coda. Or a clean UK original but good luck with that i.e. A pirate is an unauthorized copy of an existing authorized album. Because all the other albums sound much better in the English edition (first press), than all the rest countries (especially the US). How stupid was I when I was only 16 years old? View cart for details. But runoff groove etchings really dont mean much. There are so many manufacturing stages between transferring a tape (whatever its origins) to the final, pressed vinyl. They actually ran off 100,000 copies which jumped all over the place because they didnt follow Jimmys precise instructions on the master tape. WebGet the best deals on Led Zeppelin Physical Graffiti when you shop the largest online selection at eBay.com. 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. Im not a fan tbh and have acquired it completely by accident. Send it to me instead. The first known live performance for each song from Led Zeppelin IV. 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 hope there are some fellow nerds out there who find this interesting. On my Led Zep ll the name Allen is etched into the run off, any idea as to why. All were near mint condition. WebLed zepplin was not know for their uber prestine vinyl compaed to pink floyd rush and others of the time. $21.50 + $7.00 shipping. I also This record is easily identified by scanning the 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. Unfortunately the majority of US copies vocal is removed into the background. Ksd would indicate that its a Canadian pressing. If by authentic you mean a first pressing (1970), then yes. Probably worth saying that if it is sealed it may be worth more than if you break the seal to look at the label. But many dealers mistakenly think these things are indeed rarities and will assign a premium value to them. Hi mispressings sometimes attract buyers, but generally wont make a huge difference in value compared to the condition of the record itself. After all, it is Robert Plant vocals. 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). Value? Their manager, Peter Grant, claims they started Swan Song Records as much to quality control the manufacturing of their vinyl records. Think it was referred to as bubble gum pink. Led Zeppelin Untitled (1971, Gatefold, Vinyl) Thanks! Pedantic, but fair! That will give you a pretty good indication of its current value. This should give you a pretty good idea of value. Regulation of the power supply is also a vacuum tube, using three 6H30 triodes. Heh, thats a fair point. The earlier the better, but it won't make a lot of difference. Sounds awful. Free shipping for many products! One's enough for me It's not in the greatest condition, mind ya (especially the cover) but it's still a Porky! WebGet the best deals on Led Zeppelin First Pressing Vinyl Records when you shop the largest online selection at eBay.com. Anyone I know who has one for sale thinks it's worth as much as a 1st RL pressing of II. Led Zeppelin First Pressing Vinyl Records. II. 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. Led Zep III also (shock horror) has the inscription in the run off groove of that Scottish master of evil magick Alistair Campbell, sorry, Alastair Crowley. 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. 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. I cant find much information about it online. Its hard to say. Oh, and by the 1,500 price tag in mint condition. I have an album still in the shrink wrap that has a ZOSO sticker on the back that says Atlantic Recording Corporation, 75 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, N.Y. 10019 and also SD 19129 under the Atlantic logo. Any idea of current values and the best places to sell? They seem to be fairly common too! I cant tell if someone made it or if its just old. This is because the global nature of Ebay allows basically a worldwide audience to see and bid on an item, and also allows for the value to change on an almost instant basis (as outside market forces affect values, or two collectors engage in a bidding war over the item). 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. How do they sound, I do not know unfortunately. Should you buy? 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. 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. Its an international marketplace, so youll get better exposure and prices than from a local record store or dealer. 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. Jacket is in very good condition. 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. 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. I bought the Audio Technica AT-LP120. Think I is a second press and all the others appear to be first . $4.75 shipping. The extras included on the vinyl of III are enough, I think, to draw me in to that one. This wasnt because I have some sort of maverick vision or second sight as a record investor. 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. If so, there is another one on sale for $8, and non-promo copies average something similar. 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. 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. Refresh your browser window to try again. Recorded it terribly. Powered by Invision Community, http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Peckham. I know this sounds just flat crazy. If I see a porky in good shape, I generally buy it. I recently purchased an original (US) first year of issue LZ I album, however it didnt include the original paper sleeve for the vinyl.