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How stupid was I when I was only 16 years old? If I see a porky in good shape, I generally buy it. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. I also bought a sealed brand newpink vinyl LZ IV around 1977-8 in Scotland from reputable retail outlet in Dundee as teenager. 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 But as a Zeppelin vinyl collector myself, Id like to add a few clarification comments if I may. Unless it is the 1978 UK Lilac vinyl reissue (which looks pink), it is most likely a bootleg. WebGet the best deals on Led Zeppelin First Pressing Vinyl Records when you shop the largest online selection at eBay.com. Side One marked (ST-A-691672R1) and Side Two marked ST-A-691671R1). I knowI feel lucky. The Holy Grail of Led Zeppelin IV vinyl recordings: The \"porky\" pressing refers to the original pressing first edition.George Peckham is a British lacquer-cutting and mastering engineer, better known as \"Porky\" (as in \"a Porky prime cut\"), with an illustrious career including work on the catalogs of Genesis, Led Zeppelin, The Beatles, and Whitehouse.This was recorded at 24/96 high resolution on our $10,000 vinyl system at Shinjitsu Audio Listening Lab where we audition all of our completed speakers. As for value, it would depend upon the condition. I cant find much information about it online. Still there is one American edition with super sound. 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. There are stories of Jimmy Page personally bringing the master tapes back to the UK with him. I also 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. Once upon a time a very long time ago (I think it was 1971) I bought the album with Stairway to heaven as the last track on side 1 (its Led Zeppelin III isnt it?). That shop could be a gold mine some days. When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, Any advice would be greatly appreciated!! 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++. 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.. WebThis label layout identifies the first pressing. I've got one LP that is thin/bass shy, while the other is solid. 2 purple dots, Houses is yellow. 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. These colored vinyl albums with the colored dots are later (circa 2013) versions from the E.U. 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. Hopefully the vinyl remasters that are coming our way will sound at least as good as that. - Original inner with stairway to heaven lyrics. If so, assuming its in near-mint condition, maybe around 10.00. Because all the other albums sound much better in the English edition (first press), than all the rest countries (especially the US). Originals of this LP are indeed worth a fortune. Look also for a light brown sleeve with a blurry green edge. Thanks. Looks good and more expensive (I think) than a Rega! Strider Thank you! not one was more than $13. It was always treated with the utmost respect, even at that age. That was certainly a good day to be a record collector. this can result in this site earning a commission. Glad I read this cos my original Led Zep 1 is the red and plum version in mint. Ksd would indicate that its a Canadian pressing. It's the LZ IV porky/pecko curse. I think you have it identified properly. Discussion in 'Music Corner' started by Joey_Corleone, Jul 1, 2021. Hi Amanda, I think youll get best prices on eBay, but it takes time and you need to give good descriptions and photos. 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). 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). 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. The Technics SP25 Quartz-locked table offers a similar standard of excellence as the SP-10mkII professional units. In a word, yes. By the way, the Lemon Song Page Plant credit is only an issue with UK pressings of the album; the U.S. pressings were never changed to the Killing Floor Burnett credit. A pirate is an unauthorized copy of an existing authorized album. Sometimes the sound mastering engineer will identify himself (eg, Porky by George Piros on Zeppelin IV), and sometimes its just a personal message or inside joke (see: http://www.publiccollectors.org/MatrixMessages.htm). With all of these albums, you can buy cheaper copies by targeting the eighties reissues on green Atlantic labels. 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. 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. Thanks. Ever try to play Thats The Way on guitar? The UK Plums of III and IV beat the US pressings. Two things. However, for classical records there are separate vats which are cleaned out every ten days! Cheers. WebLP VINYL LED ZEPPELIN ALBUM 4 UNTITLED 2401012 UK 1ST PRESS VER 5 1971 EX-/EX | Music, Vinyl Records | eBay! Best of luck! 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 still finding a large gap in the price of sold albums. 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. 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). Copies bearing the inscription Executive Producer Peter Grant, which was omitted on later pressings, are worth around 150 in mint condition. Hugely impressed by your knowledge. Led Zeppelin - Black Dog (Official Audio), Led Zeppelin - Rock and Roll (Official Audio), Led Zeppelin - The Battle of Evermore (Official Audio), Led Zeppelin - Stairway To Heaven (Official Audio), Led Zeppelin - Misty Mountain Hop (Official Audio), Led Zeppelin - Four Sticks (Official Audio), Led Zeppelin - Going To California (Official Audio), Led Zeppelin - When The Levee Breaks (Official Audio), Illustration [Inside Illustration 'The Hermit'], https://www.discogs.com/Led-Zeppelin-Untitled/release/11594355, Favourite Album of Every Year since I was Born. Sounds awful. Feather symbol on side 2 is inverted. FWIW I think getting a clean US Monarch pressed Peckham would be the easiest way. So mispress sounds much more interesting. Look at the matrix. The label is just one variation. Only one album a special talking it Physical Graffiti. 11. Hi Greg: is it this one? 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. 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. 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! I cant tell if someone made it or if its just old. What turntable did you buy? The most common pressing plant errors are typos on labels or just the wrong labels being put on the records. Nice article. 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. Led Zeppelin Untitled (1971, Gatefold, Vinyl) Thanks! I believe its a first press, A0051, the etching on the run off has been scratched out and xxxx hen scratched in again !!! Describe accurately, become familiar with the Goldmine method of record grading (you can Google it). 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! affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network, and 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. Knowing that I had something quite obscure I returned the album to its sleeve and have never played it again. The first pressing, mastered by a young Bob Ludwig, beats every other pressing and reissue by a wide margin. But it is even more rare. But this does not necessarily mean the UK pressings are inferior audio. I would think that if the incorrect side had a rather unpopular artist on it, it may not be worth much more than the correct version of the album. Hi Bob, Free shipping for many products! - "MFD. Wish he was as into Zeppelin back then as I am today so there would be more, but just so happens the copy of IV has this same writing on it. This edition is very rare and expensive. its a 1969 reissue K40037 A. 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 ? Either that or first pressing are considered the more desirable 1 Reply bungopony It's important to note that for day of release, multiple pressing plants would have Actually, the record is described as having "light wear", but really it's only the album cover that shows a little wearthe album itself is near-mint quality. I agree that the UK Physical Graffiti sounds nice. 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). Anyone know anything about Icelandic Led Zep pressings? Free shipping on many items | Browse your favorite brands | affordable prices. But many dealers mistakenly think these things are indeed rarities and will assign a premium value to them. Have anyone of you heard about a pressing of this kind? The Classic Records is a bit more detailed and forward sounding. I am not sure which is the best way to go about this, could anyone give me advice? Mispressings like this happen a lot more than most people think, as it can sometimes be chaos in the pressing plant. Led Zeppelin First Pressing LP Vinyl Records, Led Zeppelin Memorabilia, Led Zeppelin Music CDs, Original Led Zeppelin Something went wrong. Jewel music underneath Warner Bros on a second line. 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. You shouldnt be prepared to look for first pressings unless you are fond of shouting Me! whilst you suffer a heart attack from fright. Can anyone enlighten me what it might be worth? 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. Affiliate programs and You can buy the book by clicking this link to the online store, Follow Every Record Tells A Story on Twitter and Facebook. 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. Good luck. For instance, the records are dipped during the manufacturing process into vats of acid right? Is the Australian version of Houses of the Holy with the misprint/ reverse cover really all that rare? What do you mean by clear Atco record? Of course for a long time can tell about the sound in different editions, but alas. 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. These Russian pressings are not official Atlantic Records releases (i.e., theyre basically pirate copies), and have no real value except as curiosities. I dont have an audiophile- level stereo either. Second, a record is only worth what someone is willing to pay you for it, and condition is everything to a collector. The evidence of the potential superiority of audio of the first USA pressings over the first UK pressings is right on the UK red/plum coloured Atlantic labels. 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. 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. Best pressing of the album but in my opinion, a Canadian first press is just as good and cheaper. Than a later Edition, the vocals further. I may not have an exceptional copy but at least want a complete copy. Discussion in 'Music Corner' started by Chris Schoen, Mar 15, 2011. 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. 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. 2 bids. Hello, I have a Zeppelin 111 2401 002 Stereo & thinking of selling it. I paid 12 for mine (I think) so it isnt wildly valuable but nice to have regardless I would say. Mine has the catalog number on the top left of the label above where it says Stereo. I didnt know it at the time, but my US pressing was pretty early and has excellent sound probably better than an equivalent UK version. 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. Any help hugely appreciated! 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. But a bear to track "When The Levee Breaks" on a less than optimally set up system. 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?) Led Zeppelin Untitled (1971, Gatefold, Vinyl), Led Zeppelin Untitled (1971, PR - Presswell Pressing, Vinyl), Forum Policies, Rules, and Terms of Service. Free 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). All were near mint condition. Now, if only my Thompson Twins and Shalimar vinyl was so coveted, Yes, Shalamar and Thompson Twins are strangely absent from the Rare Record Guide. 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). Anyway, to the point, Porky is just one of many iterations of dead-wax notations from the king of all mastering (imo) George Peckham, not George Piros as youve mentioned. Well thank you high praise indeed its always good to find things that arent easily look-up-able on the internet (yes, that is a word) and therefore a bit different. Really? On the US pressings the inscription is neatly written in a small script font, while on UK pressings it is in a much larger block-style printing that is clearly different than the US font. Pedantic, but fair! Of course Ive already ordered the first 3 with bonus discs, (why not add to the stack). Plz forgive my ignorance, but how would one identify a Monarch pressing? I still have it. - Green/Orange Atlantic Label SD 7208. 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. 3 product ratings - LED ZEPPELIN 6 LP Box Set UNTITLED REMASTER 782144-1 w/ BOOKLET Excellent Vinyl! But when one is an audiophile and a strict empiricist such eldritch contradictions of all time and space simply can not be denied. Think it was referred to as bubble gum pink. Some of my favorite copies of the record came from the same batch just they went to stores instead. 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. Thanks for the information. They seem to be fairly common too! Well, let's see what Jimmy has to offer with the new remaster. Agree; Ebay. Yup same one I think. Todays equipment can handle these pressings and I can attest to the fact that they sound amazing. Well have to wait and see. (Did you know the first UK stampers for Led Zep I (-1) both sides, were used for the turquoise and the first orange letter covers, but side 2 was re-cut as it was considered too hot (evidenced on Communication Breakdown)? affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network, and I think your timing was impeccable! What color is it? Refresh your browser window to try again. So I would assume the info would be the same for the Icelandic Led Zep II and Coda. 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. Web4d 15h 1969 Led Zeppelin Self Titled Vinyl LP Vintage Record - 1st Press US SD 8216 VG $20.50 13 bids $4.99 shipping 6h 54m Led Zeppelin - BBC Sessions - Classic Records $400.00 $5.00 shipping or Best Offer Led Zeppelin Houses of the Holy Vinyl Album $10.00 8 bids $4.35 shipping 8h 55m Thank you good to get some extra detail. 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. We oversaw every aspect of record manufacture. https://www.discogs.com/Led-Zeppelin-Trampled-Under-Foot-/release/12879204 WTF 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. Cant understand why. Now I at least know which record I have. It is definitely a first pressing & I have done everything you mentioned including the eBay search. I plumped for the cheaper version. Led Zeppelin Led Zeppelin IV 2013 Atlantic Records Unknown: Andy Johns Guitar: Jimmy One's enough for me It's not in the greatest condition, mind ya (especially the cover) but it's still a Porky! The album is actually untitled. But my copy is slightly different. WebGet the best deals on Led Zeppelin Iv Vinyl when you shop the largest online selection at eBay.com. I have searched from time to time on different threads for possible value estimates and let me say the range is significant. I've never looked before, so I took a look at my copy that I purchased in 1971 with the, red/plum label, and on side one it reads "PECKO DUCK" and on side two "PORKY".I've never thought of looking at any albums to see if there are any markings on them. Think I is a second press and all the others appear to be first . And I discovered some very interesting things. Have all the albums on vinyl, though I have no idea about their desirability. I learn so much from you =), Thank you! Yes, that helps very much! Later copies are c40 and call this song Killing Floor with a credit to Willie Dixon which if you have ever heard Willie Dixons song you will have some sympathy for. On November 8th, 1971, Led Zeppelin released their fourth studio album, commonly known as Led Zeppelin IV. Should you buy? Ive got an original Zeppelin 3 12" and love the thing to death. If you are in the US, then other rules may apply. Cheers. Is there any specific way to tell if this is authentic compared to an 80s copy? Would it have a great value today if I had kept it? Thanks it might be worth checking the colour of your copy of Led Zep I. By Etsy Anyone I know who has one for sale thinks it's worth as much as a 1st RL pressing of II. Bill there are two pressing I really love- the Classic Records (mine is 200g, I have not heard 180) and a US 1841 Broadway Monarch pressing (early or first pressing I believe). Im not a fan tbh and have acquired it completely by accident. Such as value, the rarity, & if I should have it insured etc. They're really cool IMO. Appreciated. 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. I have been told these are the original 1st after the Turquoise. ORDER NOW [ MORE INFO ] 5.1 & Stereo HD audio 1 blu-ray disc. Hello. I cannot for the life of me find one. Jacket is in very good condition. I have a copy of Physical Grafitti that although plays in the right order, has side 2 label on side 4. Thanks. I have a copy of Led Zeppelin II pressed in 1982 in Iceland. I think these were quite common in Canada, as I have about 6 of them. There are more editions of the US, which sound far better than English editions. I just recently came home after purchasing LZ: IV and It turned out to be a clear Atco record.. Is this good or bad? About those Atco records.. 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. If its a UK pressing in mint condition it depends upon the credits on the label. $21.50 + $7.00 shipping. I'm quite happy with my porky/pecko.

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