The chap who ran the shop had just bought someones entire record collection with loads of late sixties / early seventies LPs. 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. Nice article. All were near mint condition. Wow! I have the exact same French House Of The Holy as pictured in your articleis there any value to this one? I would go down to the pressing plant myself and make sure that everything ran smoothly. 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 Im sitting here looking at my Zep collection and Plant and Page albums, I need some help as to how to price them. Ive been looking on eBay etc. Got a photo or two you can post? 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. About those Atco records.. Quite a few think the 200gm Classic Pressing is the best to get on this one. 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. 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. . I was told that I should get a Rega or Thorens, but both were out of my price range. 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. The Top 25 Greatest Music Documentariesu0026#8230; The Best Hard Rock Albums Of Allu0026nbsp;Time, You can buy the book by clicking this link to the online store, The Best Of The Led Zeppelin Catalog Pressings[Post Special] | Christmachine, https://everyrecordtellsastory.com/2014/03/03/led-zeppelin-a-vinyl-buyers-guide/, http://www.publiccollectors.org/MatrixMessages.htm, https://www.discogs.com/Led-Zeppelin-Trampled-Under-Foot-/release/12879204. Im not sure how many in the edition though. Audio Research PH7 Phono Preamp: All-vacuum-tube audio stage with four 6922 twin triodes. What do you mean by vinyl looks like 1971? As for the value, its hard to say. 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. This is in contrast to the general rule of record collecting that if you buy an early pressing from the country of origin of the artist, you are most likely to be nearer the source tapes, and therefore the sound ought to be better. Its an international marketplace, so youll get better exposure and prices than from a local record store or dealer. Does that help? 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? 2 purple dots, Houses is yellow. Anyone else know? Who can tell , are these red-plum version first pressing? 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. Jewel music underneath Warner Bros on a second line. 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). For instance, the records are dipped during the manufacturing process into vats of acid right? Any idea of current values and the best places to sell? The pressing company was named Alfa, and most covers were printed in Prisma, both of which are located in Hafnarfjrur, Iceland. If its 1969 and still sealed, its probably worth quite a bit! 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 have a perfect complete 1,2,&3 with complete album cover etc. Amazing post. Describe accurately, become familiar with the Goldmine method of record grading (you can Google it). If it is Killing Floor it is a slightly later pressing and worth 40-50. WebGet the best deals on Led Zeppelin Physical Graffiti when you shop the largest online selection at eBay.com. 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. 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. YES!!! I would expect a near-mint copy to fetch around $75. So I would assume the info would be the same for the Icelandic Led Zep II and Coda. Be sure to take and post good photos and accurately describe the conditions of your records (based on the Goldmine or Record Collector grading scale). I hope there are some fellow nerds out there who find this interesting. BY ATLANTIC Hi. It's pretty hard to touch a clean one for under $50, though. Think it was referred to as bubble gum pink. The jacket is identical to the 1969 original, but it has no lamination and no spine text. Having gone through a bunch a LZ IVs, I would say on average the 1st UK pressings are the best. Early bird shopping at Amoeba this morning and I just scored a 'Pecko Duck'(or Porky Pecko) pressing of Led Zeppelin IV for $20! - "MFD. View cart for details. They are coveted (I have six), but they don't really attract much of a premium. Anyone know anything about Icelandic Led Zep pressings? 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. I know when I bought these I was told they are colored vinyl. I think these were quite common in Canada, as I have about 6 of them. Having a sealed (and thus guaranteed never played) record from 69 has to be quite a rarity. Can anybody help me out here?? 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. The first pressing, mastered by a young Bob Ludwig, beats every other pressing and reissue by a wide margin. These Russian pressings are not official Atlantic Records releases (i.e., theyre basically pirate copies), and have no real value except as curiosities. WebLed zepplin was not know for their uber prestine vinyl compaed to pink floyd rush and others of the time. But I can guess that it is probably the killer. is it worth anything? I think you have it identified properly. Of course its bright red and green with long threaded tracks and with Broadway 1841. Hi .. Any idea on its rarity and or value? To be honest, all the English edition of the 1st album sounds awful flat, no bass, no volume. The only Japan IV I have is this one: Led Zeppelin = - IV = IV and I found it much too bright. 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! after seeing this post, i went to my local record store (an independent, hole in the wall kind of place) and they had 3 of these Pecko IV's. getting one without groove wear at the end. 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). That was certainly a good day to be a record collector. Doesnt matter (to me) if this makes it valuable Ill be dying with this album! Palo Alto, CA. In Australia we had 3 rather rare EPs (especially the first) & some incongruities such as Whole LoTTTa Love with an extra T on the 45. Had to purchase the box set as my playable disc. 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 I had no idea there might be some valuables in the basement. Bob, just send it to me. Jacket is in very good condition. I mean that version 1 is the same to version 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7? I dont have more info, discox does not have any info on Led Zepp. also side one matrix has 588 171 with the 8 etched and side two 588 171 with no 8 etched same as the Turquoise, I would be interested in what you reckon 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. Im more interested in the extra tracks and outtakes Page has promised for Led Zep III and onwards. Great article. That's really cool. Sd-8236.. Are either one of these worth money? 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. Worth anything? 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). Where are such things found? When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, The albums are just produced to make money for the creators of them. They therefore fetch the most money. 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. LedZeppelin.com 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. Ending Jan 29 at 6:35PM PST 7d 17h. If so, that was an inner sleeve that may have been common to many LPs released by Atlantic at that time of release. I have two of the Taiwan covers. 11. Side One marked (ST-A-691672R1) and Side Two marked ST-A-691671R1). There are so many manufacturing stages between transferring a tape (whatever its origins) to the final, pressed vinyl. You can look at a site such as Discogs to et an idea of value of albums it all comes down to condition. Regarding Asas Aug 29th comments on finding a very knowledgeable & reputable source for pricing or buying: Printed pricing/buying guides were pretty much rendered obsolete with the advent of auction websites like Ebay. 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. 500 copies were pressed and Coda and Houses of the holy were also pressed for Iceland, same number, 500 each. Affiliate programs and I have a copy of Led Zeppelins Dont think this is true that the UK Plums were not from the masters. 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. You can imagine my shock when I put it on the turntable all those years ago. So, at best, the UK pressings have started with a duplication of the master tape, not the original master tape itself. The UK Plums of III and IV beat the US pressings. HI, I inherited a pretty big vinyl collection a few years ago and am thinking of selling some , including the Led Zeppelins. The pink / lilac one is a limited edition UK-only pressing released in November 1978. Would you agree? I'm sure they knew it was going to be a monster so probably a TON of Porky pressings are out there. It wasnt Led Zeppelin at all, more a Perry Como like artist or some other sleezy stuff. 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? Is that right? 3 product ratings - LED ZEPPELIN 6 LP Box Set UNTITLED REMASTER 782144-1 w/ BOOKLET Excellent Vinyl! having trouble finding my copy i just purchased. Free shipping for many products! 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. Of course for a long time can tell about the sound in different editions, but alas. Which just goes to show how gullible people were in the seventies. Etsy Its in the proper original sleeve & everything too. One's enough for me It's not in the greatest condition, mind ya (especially the cover) but it's still a Porky! 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. - Green/Orange Atlantic Label SD 7208. Hubby is a Zep fan, and I think we have pre-80s US pressings. Early bird shopping at Amoeba this morning and I just scored a 'Pecko Duck'(or Porky Pecko) pressing of Led Zeppelin IV for $20! Vector-Aligned cartridge for outstanding channel separation, very low distortion, and superb tracking. Because of this deal, all Led Zeppelin master tapes reside in a vault somewhere in the USA (likely, New York area). Sadly we have no space to store anymore and it seems a shame for them to sit wasted in a loft. 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. Here is a thread on the various symbols to identify pressing plants: a3/b3 UK cutting of IV is my best favorite. this can result in this site earning a commission. Its kind of a being in the moment thing. But this does not necessarily mean the UK pressings are inferior audio. 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.. It smokes a slightly later German version I have. 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. Output coupling caps are the costly, advanced types proprietary to Audio Research. Tascam Uh7000 Digital Recorder: The UH-7000 is a professional-grade mic preamp/audio interface that extensively pursues low noise and high sound quality. There's a lot of glare but you can just make out the PECKO DUCK in the run-off groove. You can find them on Ebay occasionally. affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network, and Cheers and Ramble On , Hello Myles. I believe its a first press, A0051, the etching on the run off has been scratched out and xxxx hen scratched in again !!! I know this sounds just flat crazy. I have a pink vinyl led zeppelin iv printed in 1971, which I bought new from a record shop as a teenager. Hi. 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. its actually pretty easy to play the basics. Also, if you dont already know about the issue status, be sure to do some research to determine if yours are first pressings or re-issues, and what country they are from. Web71.1K subscribers. 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! *looks to camera* 2 bids. There are stories of Jimmy Page personally bringing the master tapes back to the UK with him. Hi. Anyone I know who has one for sale thinks it's worth as much as a 1st RL pressing of II. Lots of great info in this thread, you really know your stuff. (First name Chester I think). the Amazon Associates Program via amazon.com. Have anyone of you heard about a pressing of this kind? Can anyone explain why there are two different catalog numbers on the album? Never!!!! 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. 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?) 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). 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