Free shipping on many items | Browse your favorite brands | Thanks. 11. By Does that help? View basket for details. WebGet the best deals on Led Zeppelin Physical Graffiti when you shop the largest online selection at eBay.com. The most common pressing plant errors are typos on labels or just the wrong labels being put on the records. WebFind many great new & used options and get the best deals for LED ZEPPELIN Physical Graffiti SAWN SONG 2xLP BEAUTIFUL NM/VG++ 1st piros at the best online prices at eBay! Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. Your best barometer of value would be to use Ebays advanced search feature and search in the Sold Listings category. Your Coda is probably a first pressing (1982), but Coda doesnt have a lot of value on the collectors market; you can easily find a still-sealed one these days for about $15. Nice article. It is part of the first production batch of the UK red/plum Atlantic label for this title. 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. 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. ?, would be keen to hear about that). Anoraks always welcome here, especially when they give us information like that! Thank you. Hi .. Anyone know anything about Icelandic Led Zep pressings? The pressing company was named Alfa, and most covers were printed in Prisma, both of which are located in Hafnarfjrur, Iceland. Thanks, Please, need help. this can result in this site earning a commission. Originals of this LP are indeed worth a fortune. I wonder if you can help me. 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. There are so many manufacturing stages between transferring a tape (whatever its origins) to the final, pressed vinyl. Having gone through a bunch a LZ IVs, I would say on average the 1st UK pressings are the best. 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. Cheers. Did they press from the one matrix? Cost is usually $10 to $15 in the used bins. 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. This wasnt because I have some sort of maverick vision or second sight as a record investor. 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). Copyright 1995-2023 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. Plus, I think the album was pressed in so many numbers they pushed the stamper lives a bit, resulting in copies that lose some presence. Album cover: Side One = Whole Lotta Love, What Is and What Should Never Be, The Lemon Song, Thank You; Side Two = Heartbreaker, Living Loving Maid (Shes Just a Woman), Ramble On, Moby Dick, Bring It On Home. There are stories of Jimmy Page personally bringing the master tapes back to the UK with him. Me pedantic??? If so, there is another one on sale for $8, and non-promo copies average something similar. Anyone else know? So my strategy would be either to find an old, battered copy of Led Zep 1 that you could swap the bags around with (and then sell the record for what you paid for it), or better still, find an album sold by Atlantic around the same time as Led Zep 1 that also had the same bag (which is likely to be cheaper than a new copy of Led Zep 1) and swap them around that way. The album is normal in every way except for one, the pressing is side2 and side2. My only disappointment is that it doesnt have auto-return, but thats something Im living with. I have a copy of Physical Grafitti that although plays in the right order, has side 2 label on side 4. The album is actually untitled. The Classic Records is a bit more detailed and forward sounding. 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. 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). But runoff groove etchings really dont mean much. 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 document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. WebLed zepplin was not know for their uber prestine vinyl compaed to pink floyd rush and others of the time. It's important to note that for day of release, multiple pressing plants would have If you bought your Led Zep vinyl in the eighties, or if your old copy is crackly, then these new versions ought to be better sounding copies and thats a good reason to buy. 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. Actually, I was just worried that it might be a fake. As Jimmy Page might say, Do What Thou Wilt, Was this post helpful? 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. I mean that version 1 is the same to version 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7? I have a question has anyone ever seen this led zeppelin record it has and old picture of them bonham on the left page in the middle with a scarf jones on the right and kneeling down in front is a striped shirt plant. OK, stupid question. Led Zeppelin Led Zeppelin IV 2013 Atlantic Records Unknown: Andy Johns Guitar: Jimmy To be honest, all the English edition of the 1st album sounds awful flat, no bass, no volume. Because the value in buying any forthcoming re-issue will be in the quality of the vinyl especially for the first four albums. But if it had a popular or the same artist, it may be worth a little more to a collector. I have After the Crash vol 1,both the vinyls are A++,the sleeve has a little wear on the corners. 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. That's really cool. 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. So we just decided that it was time for us to take control of our own situation and ensure that Led Zeppelin were presented in the best possible manner. 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. I believe its a first press, A0051, the etching on the run off has been scratched out and xxxx hen scratched in again !!! Some people say the george pecko are the best pressings. 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. Arrived on time and very well packed. Plus $20 bucks - good score. Vinyl looks like1971 would u no if it is worth anything. Affiliate programs and About those Atco records.. what do these normally go for? Thanks so much for your comment. Appreciated. It probably is. this can result in this site earning a commission. They seem to be fairly common too! Of course first and foremost about the first album L.Zep. Still there is one American edition with super sound. Two things. Nice to know its educational in a good way, rather than just learning how to waste lots of time reading blogs. Rock album baths were changed at over far longer periods, so Grant had them change the baths as often fro LZ vinyl records. No record label would ever send the original master tape anywhere in the world, especially for a group that sold multi-millions of physical formats like LZ. Im very trustworthy. How do they sound, I do not know unfortunately. The first pressing, mastered by a young Bob Ludwig, beats every other pressing and reissue by a wide margin. They are coveted (I have six), but they don't really attract much of a premium. Hi. I think your timing was impeccable! It is an RL cut (SD 8236) also has The Lemon Song with credits to Page & Plant. i'm new to zeppelin and just got a pecko of zep IV, and agreed the sound just isn't that great compared to my regular zep II album, kinda disappointing. If so, assuming its in near-mint condition, maybe around 10.00. Value? These colored vinyl albums with the colored dots are later (circa 2013) versions from the E.U. The Swan Song Zeppelin albums sound terrible. was there a reprint of the turquoise version od Led Zep I? 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Is that right? Thanks for this as much good info as what I wrote! Hi. 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). I do have some other Japan pressings I like but none from LZ. Oh, and I probably shouldn't have assumed everyone would know George "Pecko Duck" Peckhamhere's some info: http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Peckham. Then again, their albums were recorded & mixed so perfectly that even a mediocre vinyl pressing should sound excellent. Well, let's see what Jimmy has to offer with the new remaster. 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. Buying the later (Physical Graffiti onwards) albums on vinyl might not be so essential, because the original copies are still common and less expensive. Not to say its worthless, but it wouldnt be worth much more than you paid for it. 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 ? Would it have a great value today if I had kept it? This is the easiest method. 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). Thanks for your advice, I will look into that option! 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. Sound? 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. The story goes that the turntables of the day couldnt handle the dynamics and people were returning them left, right and centre. But it for me has the best tonality and lacks thin tonal character which so many LP issues of IV have. Comparison - 5 different pressings of Led Zeppelins debut album on vinyl - YouTube 0:00 / 11:24 Comparison - 5 different pressings of Led Zeppelins debut album on Their manager, Peter Grant, claims they started Swan Song Records as much to quality control the manufacturing of their vinyl records. Second, a record is only worth what someone is willing to pay you for it, and condition is everything to a collector. When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, Im prepared to take a small drop in quality to pay a lot less and enjoy every other aspect of vinyl ownership. Got a photo or two you can post? 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. Having a sealed (and thus guaranteed never played) record from 69 has to be quite a rarity. 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). But about it later. I have Led Zeppelin II from 1968 never been opened. As for the value, its hard to say. I'm quite happy with my porky/pecko. A&M 1988 Album EX /ex, The Honeydrippers, Vol. 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. 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. Only one album a special talking it Physical Graffiti. Free shipping on many items | Browse your favorite brands | affordable prices. I cant tell if someone made it or if its just old. 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 ? http://www.discogs.com/Led-Zeppelin-Led-Zeppelin-IV/master/4300. Thats excellent thank you for sharing this. So thats a pretty limited early eighties pressing! The extras included on the vinyl of III are enough, I think, to draw me in to that one. I will keep looking & hold on to it for now unless i can find a very knowledgeable & reputable source for pricing or buying. 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. Thanks. Ksd would indicate that its a Canadian pressing. Powered by Invision Community, http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Peckham. Fantastic stuff! At the pressing plant Grant saw that, in the final stage of manufacturing, an acid cleansing bath for classical records was renewed every 10 days. Affiliate programs and Anyone I know who has one for sale thinks it's worth as much as a 1st RL pressing of II. WebThis label layout identifies the first pressing. 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. The jacket is identical to the 1969 original, but it has no lamination and no spine text. Thanks. I put it in my sell pile along with the other Japan LZs. LED ZEPPELIN I ATLANTIC LP Its hard to say. The earlier the better, but it won't make a lot of difference. 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). I sold it about four years ago for 1000. I think you have it identified properly. One's enough for me It's not in the greatest condition, mind ya (especially the cover) but it's still a Porky! I was told by some experts that the only way to get a Rega for less than $400 was to find a used one. Classic Records used the original master tapes to make their reissue series of LZ at 33 1/3 and 45rpm on 200g vinyl. $31.00. 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. Either that or first pressing are considered the more desirable 1 Reply bungopony View cart for details. Audio Research PH7 Phono Preamp: All-vacuum-tube audio stage with four 6922 twin triodes. Discussion in 'Music Corner' started by San Diego Steve, Oct 8, 2016. If I see a porky in good shape, I generally buy it. Early bird shopping at Amoeba this morning and I just scored a 'Pecko Duck'(or Porky Pecko) pressing of Led Zeppelin IV for $20! To get the best price I would recommend selling either on eBay or Discogs. It is received wisdom that the earliest Led Zep UK pressings with a plum and red label, rather than the later green and yellow label are the ones to have. For the avoidance of doubt Bob, I think Dazzrecords may be being disingenuous. I've got one LP that is thin/bass shy, while the other is solid. Because all the other albums sound much better in the English edition (first press), than all the rest countries (especially the US). I paid 12 for mine (I think) so it isnt wildly valuable but nice to have regardless I would say. 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