YES!!! 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). 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. 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. (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). I cannot for the life of me find one. What country is it from? 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. Look at the matrix. Great 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). Your best barometer of value would be to use Ebays advanced search feature and search in the Sold Listings category. A&M 1988 Album EX /ex, The Honeydrippers, Vol. 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. 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. WebGet the best deals on Led Zeppelin Physical Graffiti when you shop the largest online selection at eBay.com. That was certainly a good day to be a record collector. Incidentally, I bought an original copy of Led Zeppelin I with the turquoise lettering in near mint condition from Leigh Record Exchange (same shop?) Thanks. 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. The album is normal in every way except for one, the pressing is side2 and side2. 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. Yes. Agree; Ebay. 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. When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, 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. Thanks so much for your comment. 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. Dont think this is true that the UK Plums were not from the masters. The first album was released in the US much earlier than in England in 1968 on test pressing mono and stereo. Yup same one I think. Led Zeppelin First Pressing Vinyl Records. After The Crash is a Robert Plant live bootleg from his April 11, 1988 show at the Hammersmith Odeon; maybe worth $15 or $20. I actually spent more than I wanted to for the Audio Technica but it came so highly recommended that I decided to splurge (and nothing cheaper appealed to me). If it has Maid rather than Wreck,look at The Lemon Song. 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. this can result in this site earning a commission. affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network, and Hi Greg: is it this one? 1st UK pressing on 'plum' label which is red/white/plum. But these editions were released with different matrices at different factories in different time in huge quantities. Plus $20 bucks - good score. Mispressings like this happen a lot more than most people think, as it can sometimes be chaos in the pressing plant. Cheers. 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. Hi Bob, 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? Classic Records used the original master tapes to make their reissue series of LZ at 33 1/3 and 45rpm on 200g vinyl. Free delivery for many products! Thank you good to get some extra detail. I grew up listening to Led Zeppelin on my dads record player and loved this post. As for the value, its hard to say. It's important to note that for day of release, multiple pressing plants would have If so, assuming its in near-mint condition, maybe around 10.00. In both situations, the record may command just slightly more in the marketplace, as an oddity, but not that much more. Hi Jim not a stupid question at all. Vector-Aligned cartridge for outstanding channel separation, very low distortion, and superb tracking. Appreciated. 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. The first pressings of Led Zep 1 are easily identifiable with Turquoise lettering on the front cover. All US and UK pressings, both first and re-issues, display some form of the inscription on one or both sides. Affiliate programs and 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 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 know it is not stylus damage (which sounds the same) because I have owned it from new. US pressings with different lacquer codes and hear ten slightly different results. 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. Ending Jan 29 at 6:35PM PST 7d 17h. Powered by Invision Community, http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Peckham. Burnett is HowlinWolfs real name. 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. The notion that US pressings of III sound better than a UK Plum original is simply not true. After all, it is Robert Plant vocals. Some of my favorite copies of the record came from the same batch just they went to stores instead. Otherwise it looks & sounds excellent, and certainly an improvement on my 30+ year old Onkyo which was past its prime. What do you mean by vinyl looks like 1971? Because the value in buying any forthcoming re-issue will be in the quality of the vinyl especially for the first four albums. Im still finding a large gap in the price of sold albums. I would throw it up on Ebay with an astronomically high reserve price (one so high that youre sure it wont be attained), and see what your highest bid gets to. Recorded it terribly. One's enough for me It's not in the greatest condition, mind ya (especially the cover) but it's still a Porky! It is the only one that allows me to hear all the guitar parts on Black Dog clearly. 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. Hi Roger. I would love to hear your thoughts on what Im holding on to here. 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 Thank you. They are very common in Canada, and presumably elsewhere. Me pedantic??? This is the easiest method. Knowing that I had something quite obscure I returned the album to its sleeve and have never played it again. A regular issue "PECKO DUCK" / "PORKY" might suit you and save a lot of $$$ at the same time. Led Zep III is a terrific record all round. By vol 2, do you mean its a Russian pressing of Led Zeppelin II? I have Led Zeppelin II from 1968 never been opened. Looks good and more expensive (I think) than a Rega! Im sitting here looking at my Zep collection and Plant and Page albums, I need some help as to how to price them. 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 jacket is identical to the 1969 original, but it has no lamination and no spine text. It wasnt Led Zeppelin at all, more a Perry Como like artist or some other sleezy stuff. Theres nothing unique about it (its not rare; there are plenty of them around) except the vinyl color. 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. It goes without saying Im really pleased for you and not jealous at all. Thanks for this all great to hear and glad you mentioned the DSOTM record too (I dont have that blue pressing too much cash!). Can you tell me its value please. Either that or first pressing are considered the more desirable 1 Reply bungopony Probably worth saying that if it is sealed it may be worth more than if you break the seal to look at the label. 3 product ratings - LED ZEPPELIN 6 LP Box Set UNTITLED REMASTER 782144-1 w/ BOOKLET Excellent Vinyl! 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. 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I sold it about four years ago for 1000. 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. In a word, yes. I'm sure they knew it was going to be a monster so probably a TON of Porky pressings are out there. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. I cant tell if someone made it or if its just old. Just a quick point of note..by the way liked going through this article, vinyl is nothing if not interesting to learn about. If credited as The Lemon Sing your copy is worth 60-80. I was so disappointed so I went back with the record and got a new correct one. The A5/B5 Plum is the best version available cut from the original masters. Discussion in 'Music Corner' started by Chris Schoen, Mar 15, 2011. If so, that was an inner sleeve that may have been common to many LPs released by Atlantic at that time of release. Check sold prices on eBay for an idea or the Median price in Discogs. The first known live performance for each song from Led Zeppelin IV. 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. 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. 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. I love the various cover art for LZIV. Hi. 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. I just recently came home after purchasing LZ: IV and It turned out to be a clear Atco record.. Is this good or bad? 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! Something went wrong. Then again, their albums were recorded & mixed so perfectly that even a mediocre vinyl pressing should sound excellent. Needless to say the vinyl is in pristine condition, the sleeve has very little wear, just the typical burred corners otherwise outstanding. (Looking at Discogs that is what came with copies of the LP). this can result in this site earning a commission. Describe accurately, become familiar with the Goldmine method of record grading (you can Google it). I agree that the UK Physical Graffiti sounds nice. Free shipping for many products! It comes down to personal taste, but even if I had the money I wouldnt feel happy about spending a grand on a record. That will give you a pretty good indication of its current value. Thanks it might be worth checking the colour of your copy of Led Zep I. Actually, I was just worried that it might be a fake. I dont know if this fault is common on first pressings. 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. If Living Loving Maid is mis-credited as Living Loving Wreck its worth around 250 to a collector. However, for classical records there are separate vats which are cleaned out every ten days! Ive got an original Zeppelin 3 12" and love the thing to death. 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 have a NOS Promo 45 of Zeppelins Trampled Under Foot still sealed in the FedClass mailer with a Green Swan Song label in Stereo on one side and a White label Mono Mix on the other side. 5 or 4 line credits? But if the vinyl is cracked, its pretty much worthless. I bought the Audio Technica AT-LP120. HI, I inherited a pretty big vinyl collection a few years ago and am thinking of selling some , including the Led Zeppelins. I paid 12 for mine (I think) so it isnt wildly valuable but nice to have regardless I would say. this can result in this site earning a commission. 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. But about it later. Of course its bright red and green with long threaded tracks and with Broadway 1841. 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). Amazing post. Should you buy? It plays fine on a proper turntable but not on a Radiogram which is what most people had in 69, if they were lucky. Early bird shopping at Amoeba this morning and I just scored a 'Pecko Duck'(or Porky Pecko) pressing of Led Zeppelin IV for $20! I am not sure which is the best way to go about this, could anyone give me advice? Im very trustworthy. Does that help? 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. 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. 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