I have a pink vinyl led zeppelin iv printed in 1971, which I bought new from a record shop as a teenager. Hi. 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. It comes down to personal taste, but even if I had the money I wouldnt feel happy about spending a grand on a record. A regular issue "PECKO DUCK" / "PORKY" might suit you and save a lot of $$$ at the same time. This is the first edition label with a very,very dark and saturated colors. First, sorry for my English. If we discuss how publication sounds better, it is necessary to compare the sound. Can anyone enlighten me what it might be worth? I have a Porky Pecko, and the bass sounds really crappy on Black Dog. They actually ran off 100,000 copies which jumped all over the place because they didnt follow Jimmys precise instructions on the master tape. Arts with 3. But it is even more rare. Still there is one American edition with super sound. Cheers and Ramble On , Hello Myles. This is the easiest method. You shouldnt be prepared to look for first pressings unless you are fond of shouting Me! whilst you suffer a heart attack from fright. in the early eighties for 20 (I think). Copyright 1995-2023 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. But runoff groove etchings really dont mean much. I hope there are some fellow nerds out there who find this interesting. When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, I dont know if this fault is common on first pressings. That was certainly a good day to be a record collector. One idea for a value might be to list it on Ebay but include an astronomical Reserve Price (so that youll be sure nobody meets it), and see what kind of bidding activity and price it goes up to. - Original inner with stairway to heaven lyrics. 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 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). 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. Have all the albums on vinyl, though I have no idea about their desirability. 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. 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. Led Zeppelin First Pressing Vinyl Records. (First name Chester I think). Oh, and by the 1,500 price tag in mint condition. As for pricing your items: An album is worth only what somebody will give you for it, and condition is everything to collectors. I have a copy of Zepp IV Atlantic serial number kdr19129r which normally is a standard album. I agree that the UK Physical Graffiti sounds nice. Because of this deal, all Led Zeppelin master tapes reside in a vault somewhere in the USA (likely, New York area). A&M 1988 Album EX /ex, The Honeydrippers, Vol. 1 * [LP] by Honeydrippers (The) (Vinyl, Atlantic USA), Garth Brooks in Pieces 2019 Legacy Limited Edition Pearl Records Vinyl LP, Jimi Hendrix Mannish Boy Trash Man Factory 2018 RSD 7" Vinyl #ed 713. 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. 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. I have a perfect complete 1,2,&3 with complete album cover etc. Hi. 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. 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. 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? The matrix number on side 1 is LZ A and on side 2 it is LZ B. However, for classical records there are separate vats which are cleaned out every ten days! Anyway, when I got home and played it, it was something completely different on side 2. Hi Roger. 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. Second, a record is only worth what someone is willing to pay you for it, and condition is everything to a collector. I cant tell if someone made it or if its just old. The pressing company was named Alfa, and most covers were printed in Prisma, both of which are located in Hafnarfjrur, Iceland. for the old original stuff and then noticed I could get the new remastered vinyl for around the same price when its released in June. 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 Can anybody help me out here?? It could be any bootlegged Zeppelin recording. Led Zep III is a terrific record all round. 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. Sound? 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. Yup same one I think. Thank you good to get some extra detail. Matchbox Lesney 37 MIB Cattle Truck Fantastic Item F Box (#134448279386), Elton John - Jewel Box 8 CD Box Set MINT NEW SEALED UK Post Free (#134351069337), Bien Because all the other albums sound much better in the English edition (first press), than all the rest countries (especially the US). I am not sure which is the best way to go about this, could anyone give me advice? Thank you Chris- enjoying your authoritative advice! This wasnt because I have some sort of maverick vision or second sight as a record investor. Nice article. Its an international marketplace, so youll get better exposure and prices than from a local record store or dealer. (One of my neighbours was a press photographer at the Auckland concert, and jumped in to help tune an acoustic guitar for the roadies when Bonham turned up dead drunk an hour before the show and the ground crew scrambled to sober him up, not that you can tell he was in any way impared from the bootleg of the concert). I do believe they are boots. On November 8th, 1971, Led Zeppelin released their fourth studio album, commonly known as Led Zeppelin IV. I would expect a near-mint copy to fetch around $75. But a bear to track "When The Levee Breaks" on a less than optimally set up system. Early bird shopping at Amoeba this morning and I just scored a 'Pecko Duck'(or Porky Pecko) pressing of Led Zeppelin IV for $20! When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, I mean that version 1 is the same to version 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7? this can result in this site earning a commission. Free shipping for many products! Thanks for this all great to hear and glad you mentioned the DSOTM record too (I dont have that blue pressing too much cash!). Unfortunately the majority of US copies vocal is removed into the background. Knowing that I had something quite obscure I returned the album to its sleeve and have never played it again. First a word about bootlegs: A bootleg is a recording that is not commercially available to the public (such as a live concert recording never released by the label). 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. 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. 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. is it worth anything? It wasnt Led Zeppelin at all, more a Perry Como like artist or some other sleezy stuff. What color is it? Strider Buying the later (Physical Graffiti onwards) albums on vinyl might not be so essential, because the original copies are still common and less expensive. Very interesting post btw. This record is easily identified by scanning the . Ill have to check. It is definitely a first pressing & I have done everything you mentioned including the eBay search. As Jimmy Page might say, Do What Thou Wilt, Was this post helpful? I would agree, yes. Led Zeppelin Untitled (1971, Monarch Pressing, Vinyl), Led Zeppelin Untitled (1974, PRC Richmond Pressing, Vinyl), (You must log in or sign up to reply here. 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. II. 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. Even the best copies are not going to sound like the best of their first three LPs. Discussion in 'Music Corner' started by Chris Schoen, Mar 15, 2011. Hi Jim not a stupid question at all. 500 copies were pressed and Coda and Houses of the holy were also pressed for Iceland, same number, 500 each. 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). So much for the early Zep albums being worth a lot, you can find 1969 originals on e-bay struggling to reach 16 ( $20), Perhaps but they will most likely be in terrible condition ie crackly, scratched etc its all about the condition, [] https://everyrecordtellsastory.com/2014/03/03/led-zeppelin-a-vinyl-buyers-guide/ []. So I would assume the info would be the same for the Icelandic Led Zep II and Coda. Learn how your comment data is processed. Free delivery for many products! Ending Jan 29 at 6:35PM PST 7d 17h. You can buy the book by clicking this link to the online store, Follow Every Record Tells A Story on Twitter and Facebook. To its sleeve and have never played it, and condition is everything to a collector Honeydrippers, Vol the. A Perry Como like artist or some other sleezy stuff copy to fetch around $ 75 the.... 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