Something went wrong. Think I is a second press and all the others appear to be first . Great article. affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network, and Here is a thread on the various symbols to identify pressing plants: a3/b3 UK cutting of IV is my best favorite. Any idea of current values and the best places to sell? The Swan Song Zeppelin albums sound terrible. By 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. Hubby is a Zep fan, and I think we have pre-80s US pressings. All US and UK pressings, both first and re-issues, display some form of the inscription on one or both sides. 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. 500 copies were pressed and Coda and Houses of the holy were also pressed for Iceland, same number, 500 each. Thank you for reading my post. So, I persuaded the powers that be to dip Zeppelins albums into the classical vat, which is part of the reason why the sound quality on our albums was so good., However, even if better quality copies of Led Zeps later albums (Physical Graffiti, Presence, In Through The Out Door) are plentiful, the promise of extra tracks may yet convince us to shell out the hard-earned, As to whether the new reissues will be up to scratch? Anoraks always welcome here, especially when they give us information like that! No, I dont have one. 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. Copyright 1995-2023 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. 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. 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. Is there any specific way to tell if this is authentic compared to an 80s copy? When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, Because the value in buying any forthcoming re-issue will be in the quality of the vinyl especially for the first four albums. Cheers! Audio Research PH7 Phono Preamp: All-vacuum-tube audio stage with four 6922 twin triodes. Hello. Thanks it might be worth checking the colour of your copy of Led Zep I. 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. 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. Which just goes to show how gullible people were in the seventies. Jelco SA750D tonearm: The SA-750D is Jelco's top-of-the-range tonearm. Hi mispressings sometimes attract buyers, but generally wont make a huge difference in value compared to the condition of the record itself. Do you mean the inner bags that have from the Atlantic catalogue on them? Im going to do more research as most of mine are from the early 70s. I love the various cover art for LZIV. Anyone I know who has one for sale thinks it's worth as much as a 1st RL pressing of II. 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. Of course for a long time can tell about the sound in different editions, but alas. Side 1 of my copy has a pressing fault which causes the needle to mistrack in a few places on the first 2 tracks causing some distortion. If it is Killing Floor it is a slightly later pressing and worth 40-50. Can anyone provide further info on its production. Heh, thats a fair point. Hopefully the vinyl remasters that are coming our way will sound at least as good as that. 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. Any idea on its rarity and or value? I have a Porky Pecko, and the bass sounds really crappy on Black Dog. ITTOD 200g - Another beauty! Im sitting here looking at my Zep collection and Plant and Page albums, I need some help as to how to price them. Im more interested in the extra tracks and outtakes Page has promised for Led Zep III and onwards. Can anyone enlighten me what it might be worth? Rock album baths were changed at over far longer periods, so Grant had them change the baths as often fro LZ vinyl records. affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network, and If you are in the US, then other rules may apply. All that said, Ive seen this type of anomaly once or twice before, and the records usually go for a couple hundred dollars (if I recall correctly). Good luck. I bought the Audio Technica AT-LP120. I agree that the UK Physical Graffiti sounds nice. Im not a fan tbh and have acquired it completely by accident. Powered by Invision Community, http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Peckham. 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). Im very trustworthy. in the early eighties for 20 (I think). Needless to say the vinyl is in pristine condition, the sleeve has very little wear, just the typical burred corners otherwise outstanding. I have an old Led Zeppelin II LP which has a discrepancy between the disk label and the album cover as to which tracks are on what side. 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 ? A pirate is an unauthorized copy of an existing authorized album. The Holy Grail of Led Zeppelin IV vinyl recordings: The \"porky\" pressing refers to the original pressing first edition.George Peckham is a British lacquer-cutting and mastering engineer, better known as \"Porky\" (as in \"a Porky prime cut\"), with an illustrious career including work on the catalogs of Genesis, Led Zeppelin, The Beatles, and Whitehouse.This was recorded at 24/96 high resolution on our $10,000 vinyl system at Shinjitsu Audio Listening Lab where we audition all of our completed speakers. But as a Zeppelin vinyl collector myself, Id like to add a few clarification comments if I may. Describe accurately, become familiar with the Goldmine method of record grading (you can Google it). Thanks. ?, would be keen to hear about that). Anyone know what insert appear first? Sound? 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. 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. Hi. The Technics SP25 Quartz-locked table offers a similar standard of excellence as the SP-10mkII professional units. I grew up listening to Led Zeppelin on my dads record player and loved this post. - 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. The last time I saw over 500 pounds 3 years ago. 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. But it is even more rare. Hey guys, I love vinyl and Zeppelin so I want to build on my vinyl collection with some great albums. What color is it? UK based. I can now stop regretting that I returned the recorde to the shop 46 years ago. Never!!!! I also If it has Maid rather than Wreck,look at The Lemon Song. One's enough for me It's not in the greatest condition, mind ya (especially the cover) but it's still a Porky! It smokes a slightly later German version I have. 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). Having gone through a bunch a LZ IVs, I would say on average the 1st UK pressings are the best. The album is normal in every way except for one, the pressing is side2 and side2. 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. Any info? I have just played the first LP of the second pressing, since I have just acquired a mint copy and I would say it is just as good, but without the fault. But if the vinyl is cracked, its pretty much worthless. Think it was referred to as bubble gum pink. 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. Free shipping for many products! HI, I inherited a pretty big vinyl collection a few years ago and am thinking of selling some , including the Led Zeppelins. You can look at a site such as Discogs to et an idea of value of albums it all comes down to condition. I can instead enjoy the real Led Zeppelin record. In 2010 there was a re-issue of the turquoise-lettered version, supposedly limited to only 1000 copies. First, sorry for my English. Can you tell me its value please. WebThis label layout identifies the first pressing. Knowing that I had something quite obscure I returned the album to its sleeve and have never played it again. 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. 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 didnt know it at the time, but my US pressing was pretty early and has excellent sound probably better than an equivalent UK version. 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. And the side placement of the inscription is not consistent; it seems to vary by where and when the album was pressed. affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network, and These Russian pressings are not official Atlantic Records releases (i.e., theyre basically pirate copies), and have no real value except as curiosities. 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! Sd-8236.. Are either one of these worth money? It was always treated with the utmost respect, even at that age. was there a reprint of the turquoise version od Led Zep I? The Lemon Song was the only thing I wasnt sure of after reading this article & figured that out afterwards but thank you for clarifying. Yes, the inner bag is what I am referring to. My old turntable finally died and I chose that as my first record for the new turntable. 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). (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)? 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. Its because I could get *almost* the same thing for thirty-two pounds fifty less, and a penny saved is, as the saying goes, a penny earned. The jacket is identical to the 1969 original, but it has no lamination and no spine text. Still a first pressing, but without the Living Loving Wreck mis-print is a 60 copy in mint condition which lists The Lemon Song, crediting the writers as Plant and Page on the label. 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! This is the first edition label with a very,very dark and saturated colors. OK, stupid question. 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. I've got one LP that is thin/bass shy, while the other is solid. (Looking at Discogs that is what came with copies of the LP). I plumped for the cheaper version. 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. Thank you the information you gave me Is very helpful. 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