Fantastic stuff! The chap who ran the shop had just bought someones entire record collection with loads of late sixties / early seventies LPs. Well, let's see what Jimmy has to offer with the new remaster. I know this sounds just flat crazy. Any help hugely appreciated! Either that or first pressing are considered the more desirable 1 Reply bungopony 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). Pedantic, but fair! Worth anything? Sadly we have no space to store anymore and it seems a shame for them to sit wasted in a loft. The album is normal in every way except for one, the pressing is side2 and side2. 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. 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. Delivery times may vary, especially during peak periods. I can now stop regretting that I returned the recorde to the shop 46 years ago. 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. WebFind many great new & used options and get the best deals for Led Zeppelin 1St Four Dr. Ebbetts Sound Press 4Cd Spread Paper Sleeve at the best online prices at eBay! Whatcha got is a 2nd issue if'n it's a Rock address. I also have the (SIC) House of the holy French pressing, pictured, which also sounds great, (has anyone compared it to the US RL version? Think it was referred to as bubble gum pink. The Swan Song Zeppelin albums sound terrible. Led Zeppelin Led Zeppelin IV 2013 Atlantic Records Unknown: Andy Johns Guitar: Jimmy 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). I was so disappointed so I went back with the record and got a new correct one. 3 product ratings - LED ZEPPELIN 6 LP Box Set UNTITLED REMASTER 782144-1 w/ BOOKLET Excellent Vinyl! Discussion in 'Music Corner' started by Joey_Corleone, Jul 1, 2021. The quality of the original vinyl is also very good: As Led Zeps manager Peter Grant revealed in a 1989 interview in Raw magazine: We first got the idea for Swan Song after Atlantic f- up the pressings for Led Zeppelin II. 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). Are you sure its from 1968? - Green/Orange Atlantic Label SD 7208. 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). Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. Interesting. 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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. But a bear to track "When The Levee Breaks" on a less than optimally set up system. Ive never seen that kdr prefix on the catalog number before; are you sure its not ksd? Thank you. Can you tell me about CODA,I would grade it as excellent -, due to the fact I dropped my eyeliner pencil and the back of the sleeve has a tiny dot on it, the vinyl is a++. To be honest, all the English edition of the 1st album sounds awful flat, no bass, no volume. (Looking at Discogs that is what came with copies of the LP). The Technics SP25 Quartz-locked table offers a similar standard of excellence as the SP-10mkII professional units. The same is true of Electric Ladyland and is the reason why people want the Track versions rather than the later Polydor versions which were recorded quieter because of the jumping problem. They are very common in Canada, and presumably elsewhere. the Amazon Associates Program via amazon.com. Ill have to check. 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. 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. Affiliate programs and Such as value, the rarity, & if I should have it insured etc. - Original inner with stairway to heaven lyrics. WebLP VINYL LED ZEPPELIN ALBUM 4 UNTITLED 2401012 UK 1ST PRESS VER 5 1971 EX-/EX | Music, Vinyl Records | eBay! Appreciated. I can instead enjoy the real Led Zeppelin record. One's enough for me It's not in the greatest condition, mind ya (especially the cover) but it's still a Porky! The paperback book, Every Record Tells A Story: A Vinyl Handbook is out now, packed full of vinyl-related advice and the stories behind great records. This record club sold stock Presswell pressings but put stickers and stamps on them. Of course for a long time can tell about the sound in different editions, but alas. About those Atco records.. Powered by Invision Community, http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Peckham. 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. For instance, the records are dipped during the manufacturing process into vats of acid right? 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. WebThis label layout identifies the first pressing. Affiliate programs and (LogOut/ Palo Alto, CA. What a great choice. 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! 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). Look for an RL in the runout groove (Robert Ludwig). And I discovered some very interesting things. To get the best price I would recommend selling either on eBay or Discogs. This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies. this can result in this site earning a commission. Mispressings like this happen a lot more than most people think, as it can sometimes be chaos in the pressing plant. WebGet the best deals on Led Zeppelin Iv Vinyl when you shop the largest online selection at eBay.com. affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network, and I have Led Zeppelin II from 1968 never been opened. As you say, there is no title on my record (the correct one I changed to back in 1971). If we discuss how publication sounds better, it is necessary to compare the sound. I may not have an exceptional copy but at least want a complete copy. Cheers. Copyright 1995-2023 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. You could get ten different Porky etc. Early bird shopping at Amoeba this morning and I just scored a 'Pecko Duck' (or Porky Pecko) pressing of Led Zeppelin IV for $20! YES!!! 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. Recording Details: Technics Direct Drive SP25 with 1 pound copper platter, custom walnut plinth, and upgraded bearing. How do they sound, I do not know unfortunately. Thank you. Your best barometer of value would be to use Ebays advanced search feature and search in the Sold Listings category. Any idea on its rarity and or value? Hi Jim not a stupid question at all. Any idea of current values and the best places to sell? But these editions were released with different matrices at different factories in different time in huge quantities. 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. affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network, and ORDER NOW [ MORE INFO ] 5.1 & Stereo HD audio 1 blu-ray disc. Recorded it terribly. Hi. When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, I also bought a sealed brand newpink vinyl LZ IV around 1977-8 in Scotland from reputable retail outlet in Dundee as teenager. Is it worth anything today? Hi I have a question if you could help me Also I have CODA. Hi. When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, 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. But if the vinyl is cracked, its pretty much worthless. I hope there are some fellow nerds out there who find this interesting. But then In My Time of Dying seems to have some more bass not sure what was happening here, probably recorded in drips & drabs in different places, but the mid-range is quite forward, and it makes a quite 3D like soundstage. On November 8th, 1971, Led Zeppelin released their fourth studio album, commonly known as Led Zeppelin IV. Anyway, when I got home and played it, it was something completely different on side 2. Jacket is in very good condition. Having gone through a bunch a LZ IVs, I would say on average the 1st UK pressings are the best. I have a copy of Led Zeppelin II pressed in 1982 in Iceland. Hi .. The albums are just produced to make money for the creators of them. 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. It wasnt released until late 1969. 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 Lemon Song was the only thing I wasnt sure of after reading this article & figured that out afterwards but thank you for clarifying. Led Zep III is a terrific record all round. I just recently came home after purchasing LZ: IV and It turned out to be a clear Atco record.. Is this good or bad? Thanks. 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. I cant tell if someone made it or if its just old. If its 1969 and still sealed, its probably worth quite a bit! I will keep looking & hold on to it for now unless i can find a very knowledgeable & reputable source for pricing or buying. Sometimes matrix numbers are input incorrectly, so a scratch out and correction is done. 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. Where are such things found? this can result in this site earning a commission. 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. I was told that I should get a Rega or Thorens, but both were out of my price range. 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. Im a big vinyl fan having spent most of my life with it after my first introduction to it at the tender age of 6 (possibly earlier) when I used to listen to my dads collection (when dad was out and mum was in the kitchen of course !). It's the LZ IV porky/pecko curse. And theres the rub. Free delivery for many products! 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. 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). But on the front of the album there is yellow sticker that says Contains Stairway to Heaven SD 7208. Hi mispressings sometimes attract buyers, but generally wont make a huge difference in value compared to the condition of the record itself. Gold-plated boron cantilever. I have a pink vinyl led zeppelin iv printed in 1971, which I bought new from a record shop as a teenager. 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. I know it is not stylus damage (which sounds the same) because I have owned it from new. Thanks for your advice, I will look into that option! Hi. 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! Now I at least know which record I have. 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/ []. Side One marked (ST-A-691672R1) and Side Two marked ST-A-691671R1). Free shipping for many products! In both situations, the record may command just slightly more in the marketplace, as an oddity, but not that much more. If it has Maid rather than Wreck,look at The Lemon Song. So mispress sounds much more interesting. Only one album a special talking it Physical Graffiti. Led Zeppelin, II, III, IV, Houses of the Holy and Physical Graffiti | Led Zeppelin - Official Website Remastered Original CD 2CD . Send it to me instead. 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 Zep III also (shock horror) has the inscription in the run off groove of that Scottish master of evil magick Alistair Campbell, sorry, Alastair Crowley. The first known live performance for each song from Led Zeppelin IV. If it is Killing Floor it is a slightly later pressing and worth 40-50. (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 must say the bass pumps hard and the resolution is better than the red/pum UK. (LogOut/ Never!!!! 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. 5 or 4 line credits? 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. If credited as The Lemon Sing your copy is worth 60-80. 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. Sounds awful. And any knowledgeable & reputable human pricing source today will be using Ebay (in the same manner as I mentioned on Aug 29th above) as one of his price quoting resources. 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 knowI feel lucky. That shop could be a gold mine some days. Tell if someone made it or if its just old & if I should get a Rega or Thorens but! 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