Led Zeppelin IV 4 Vinyl LP 1971 US 1st Press PORKY PECKO DUCK Matrix ST-A-712285
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$ 34
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Aug 20, 2026
Sold Date
Aug 13, 2026
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USA
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Description
📋 Item Specifics Section
- Artist: Led Zeppelin
- Format: Record / 12" LP
- Record Label: Atlantic Records
- Release Title: Led Zeppelin IV (Untitled / Zoso)
- Release Year: 1971
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
- Speed: 33 RPM
- Vinyl Condition: VG to VG+ (Very Good Plus)
- Sleeve Condition: VG
ULTRA-RARE DOUBLE-SIDED "PORKY PRIME CUT" WITH EARLY "-FF" RUNOUT MATRIX Up for auction/sale is a highly sought-after audiophile copy of Led Zeppelin's legendary fourth studio album. This is the definitive sonic version featuring the famous hand-etched mastering signatures of George Peckham on both sides, coupled with the early promo-linked "-FF" lacquer designation pressed at the Presswell plant. 🚨 REVEALING MATRIX DETAILS:
- Side One Matrix: ST-A-712285-FF [PR] (Hand-etched: "PORKY")
- Side Two Matrix: ST-A-712286-FF [PR] (Hand-etched: "PEKO DUCK")
- Pressing Plant: PR (Presswell Records Manufacturing Co., Ancora, NJ)
- Labels: Standard green & orange Atlantic labels
💿 The Vinyl Disc: VG to VG+
The vinyl retains a beautiful glossy mirror luster. Under direct side-lighting, there are some faint, superficial surface paper scuffs and light hairline scratches. These are strictly cosmetic, cannot be felt with a fingernail, and do not impact structural playback. Expect a powerful, warm, and highly dynamic analog listening experience that completely overpowers minor baseline surface artifacts. No skips, no repeating clicks. 🖼️ The Jacket & Inner Sleeve: VG
The original outer gatefold jacket is structurally intact with solid binding. The original, textured paper lyric inner sleeve is included; it shows some typical handling wear, light fraying, and minor age-related seam splitting consistent with a 50+ year old record.
🔊 The "Holy Grail" Dead Wax Stamp If you flip your vinyl over and see "PORKY" etched into Side A's dead wax and "PECKO DUCK" on Side B, you hit the sonic jackpot. This indicates a master cut by legendary British audio engineer George "Porky" Peckham. Audiophiles consider these early "Porky cuts" to be the absolute heaviest, hardest-hitting analog pressings of Stairway to Heaven and When the Levee Breaks ever produced.
A1 Black Dog Written-By – Jones* 4:55 A2 Rock And Roll Written-By – Bonham*, Jones* 3:40 A3 The Battle Of Evermore Performer – Sandy Denny 5:38 A4 Stairway To Heaven 7:55 B1 Misty Mountain Hop Written-By – Jones* 4:39 B2 Four Sticks 4:49 B3 Going To California 3:36 B4 When The Levee Breaks Written-By – Bonham*, Jones*, Memphis Minnie
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