Enjoy. First, to ensure that yours is a first U.S. pressing, make sure that in addition to the SD-8236, the address printed along the bottom of the label is 1841 Broadway. The story goes that the turntables of the day couldnt handle the dynamics and people were returning them left, right and centre. Side One marked (ST-A-691672R1) and Side Two marked ST-A-691671R1). 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). If its a UK pressing in mint condition it depends upon the credits on the label. That said, your K40037 is a 1973 reissue. That was certainly a good day to be a record collector. I mean that version 1 is the same to version 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7? No, I dont have one. That will give you a pretty good indication of its current value. It is part of the first production batch of the UK red/plum Atlantic label for this title. 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 LED ZEPPELIN I ATLANTIC LP Led Zeppelin - Black Dog (Official Audio), Led Zeppelin - Rock and Roll (Official Audio), Led Zeppelin - The Battle of Evermore (Official Audio), Led Zeppelin - Stairway To Heaven (Official Audio), Led Zeppelin - Misty Mountain Hop (Official Audio), Led Zeppelin - Four Sticks (Official Audio), Led Zeppelin - Going To California (Official Audio), Led Zeppelin - When The Levee Breaks (Official Audio), Illustration [Inside Illustration 'The Hermit'], https://www.discogs.com/Led-Zeppelin-Untitled/release/11594355, Favourite Album of Every Year since I was Born. Is it valuable at all? 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. Burnett is HowlinWolfs real name. 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 is it worth anything? Hi Greg: is it this one? The Swan Song Zeppelin albums sound terrible. On November 8th, 1971, Led Zeppelin released their fourth studio album, commonly known as Led Zeppelin IV. Early bird shopping at Amoeba this morning and I just scored a 'Pecko Duck'(or Porky Pecko) pressing of Led Zeppelin IV for $20! Its hard to say. - "MFD. I have personally seen pressings with the inscriptions on both sides, sometimes switched sides, sometimes only So Mote on one side and the other blank, sometimes only Do What on one side and the other blank, and sometimes no inscription at all. 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. Im prepared to take a small drop in quality to pay a lot less and enjoy every other aspect of vinyl ownership. Very interesting post btw. I have a copy of Physical Grafitti that although plays in the right order, has side 2 label on side 4. Second, a record is only worth what someone is willing to pay you for it, and condition is everything to a collector. 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. The chap who ran the shop had just bought someones entire record collection with loads of late sixties / early seventies LPs. 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? And yes, I intend to purchase all three, albeit these will be my first serviceable I and II. With all of these albums, you can buy cheaper copies by targeting the eighties reissues on green Atlantic labels. My old turntable finally died and I chose that as my first record for the new turntable. Think I is a second press and all the others appear to be first . The selling prices you find here should give you a good idea of what the value of yours might be. WebGet the best deals on Led Zeppelin Physical Graffiti when you shop the largest online selection at eBay.com. You shouldnt be prepared to look for first pressings unless you are fond of shouting Me! whilst you suffer a heart attack from fright. ITTOD 200g - Another beauty! 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). For the avoidance of doubt Bob, I think Dazzrecords may be being disingenuous. $4.75 shipping. this can result in this site earning a commission. Of course first and foremost about the first album L.Zep. 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. That's really cool. Then again, their albums were recorded & mixed so perfectly that even a mediocre vinyl pressing should sound excellent. 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. A 1970 first pressing of Led Zeppelin III will have a catalog number of SD-7201 printed in the green part of the label, and an address of 1841 Broadway along the bottom of the red part of the label. You can find them on Ebay occasionally. One's enough for me It's not in the greatest condition, mind ya (especially the cover) but it's still a Porky! Also I have CODA. The pressing company was named Alfa, and most covers were printed in Prisma, both of which are located in Hafnarfjrur, Iceland. Its the 1978 UK-only lilac (pink) pressing, not form 1971. Buying the later (Physical Graffiti onwards) albums on vinyl might not be so essential, because the original copies are still common and less expensive. 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 Now I at least know which record I have. I have a perfect complete 1,2,&3 with complete album cover etc. 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?) In both situations, the record may command just slightly more in the marketplace, as an oddity, but not that much more. Near-mint value of maybe $50. The Holy Grail of 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. 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++. That said, I recommend you grade your record by Goldmine or Record Collector grading standards, and then use Ebay to research values of the same item in the same condition. 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?). Look also for a light brown sleeve with a blurry green edge. I believe this is what you're looking for. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Led Zeppelin - IV 4 INDIA 1st PRESSING PLUM UNIQUE SLEEVE Rare Matrix VERY RARE at the best online I did Simon thanks. I just recently came home after purchasing LZ: IV and It turned out to be a clear Atco record.. Is this good or bad? 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. Any value? When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, Excellent research! Look for an RL in the runout groove (Robert Ludwig). Led Zeppelin Untitled (1971, Gatefold, Vinyl) Thanks! "IV" is unequivocally the creative apex of Led Zeppelin's musical output, the culmination of their distinctively folksy, hippie stomp style of hard rock. I have a mint condition LED ZEPPLIN collection that I am considering to sell. Hi. 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. This record club sold stock Presswell pressings but put stickers and stamps on them. By Wondering if anyone might be able to help me figure out what my Led Zeppelin II album could be worth. 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. Look at the matrix. The A5/B5 Plum is the best version available cut from the original masters. Otherwise it looks & sounds excellent, and certainly an improvement on my 30+ year old Onkyo which was past its prime. Maybe I'll look at a few others, are there any more out there? BY ATLANTIC I dont know if this fault is common on first pressings. Great article & even more in the comments! WebThe Holy Grail of Led Zeppelin IV vinyl recordings: The "porky" pressing refers to the original pressing first High-Resolution vinyl rip of Led Zeppelin IV. Learn how your comment data is processed. Probably worth saying that if it is sealed it may be worth more than if you break the seal to look at the label. Read on. Hugely impressed by your knowledge. 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. 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! 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. what do these normally go for? 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. 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 ? Affiliate programs and How do they sound, I do not know unfortunately. Well thank you high praise indeed its always good to find things that arent easily look-up-able on the internet (yes, that is a word) and therefore a bit different. Free shipping for many products! Ive got an original Zeppelin 3 12" and love the thing to death. Have all the albums on vinyl, though I have no idea about their desirability. Agree; Ebay. Vinyl looks like1971 would u no if it is worth anything. US pressings with different lacquer codes and hear ten slightly different results. I think your timing was impeccable! Your best barometer of value would be to use Ebays advanced search feature and search in the Sold Listings category. View basket for details. They therefore fetch the most money. As Jimmy Page might say, Do What Thou Wilt, Was this post helpful? Havent played it either. Thank you for reading my post. ?, would be keen to hear about that). If you are in the US, then other rules may apply. Im the original owner and have kept them put away safe. I had no idea there might be some valuables in the basement. It wasnt released until late 1969. Well have to wait and see. Although it isnt actually a mispressing (just a mislabeling), I agree. Any idea of current values and the best places to sell? Of course its terrible. 5 or 4 line credits? 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 have Led Zeppelin II from 1968 never been opened. Of course for a long time can tell about the sound in different editions, but alas. If its 1969 and still sealed, its probably worth quite a bit! Would you agree? 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, I inherited a pretty big vinyl collection a few years ago and am thinking of selling some , including the Led Zeppelins. The Lemon Song was the only thing I wasnt sure of after reading this article & figured that out afterwards but thank you for clarifying. 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. Incidentally, I bought an original copy of Led Zeppelin I with the turquoise lettering in near mint condition from Leigh Record Exchange (same shop?) 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. The first pressings of Led Zep 1 are easily identifiable with Turquoise lettering on the front cover. I paid 12 for mine (I think) so it isnt wildly valuable but nice to have regardless I would say. No longer here, find me at: profstoned.com, http://www.stevehoffman.tv/forums/showthread.php?t=192225&highlight=monarch+pressing+symbol, (You must log in or sign up to reply here. Etsy Cheers! It was always treated with the utmost respect, even at that age. Who can tell , are these red-plum version first pressing? By vol 2, do you mean its a Russian pressing of Led Zeppelin II? I'm quite happy with my porky/pecko. 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. 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). As for the value, its hard to say. Wondering if anyone might be able to help Me figure out what my Led Zeppelin Untitled 1971... My 30+ year old Onkyo which was past its prime think I a... 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