Led Zeppelin IV ZOSO 1978 LP Vinyl PORKY PECKO 1st press UNPLAYED MINT SD 7208
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Description
The first pressing of Led Zeppelin's untitled fourth album—commonly referred to as "Led Zeppelin IV" or "ZOSO"—is a prized collectible among vinyl enthusiasts. Released in 1971, this pressing is notable for its distinctive mastering marks and label details.
Key Identifiers of the First Pressing:
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Mastering Signatures: Look for "PORKY" etched into the runout groove of Side B and "PECKO DUCK" on Side A. These are the signatures of mastering engineer George "Porky" Peckham.
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Label Details: The UK first pressing features red and plum Atlantic labels with "Led Zeppelin" positioned below the track listing. The text "Under licence from Atlantic Recording Corpn., U.S.A" appears above the white line in the red part of the label. Additionally, the publishing credit reads only "Kinney Music Ltd," and the track "Misty Mountain Hop" is spelled correctly.
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Matrix Numbers: The earliest UK pressings have matrix numbers A//3 and B//3.
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Inner Sleeve: Original copies often include a textured, thick-paper lyric sleeve with flaps. The color and texture of the inner sleeve can vary, with early versions typically being brown/tan and highly textured.
Collectibility and Value:
First pressings with these characteristics are highly sought after and can command significant prices, especially in excellent condition. For example, a UK first pressing with the "PORKY" and "PECKO DUCK" etchings sold for $78 in 2016. Prices can vary based on condition, pressing plant, and other factors.
Led Zeppelin – Untitled
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Label:
Atlantic – SD 7208Format:
Vinyl, LP, Album, Club Edition, Richmond PressingCountry:
USReleased:
1971Genre:
RockStyle:
Classic RockTracklist
Hide Credits A1 Black Dog Written By – Jimmy Page-Robert Plant-John Paul Jones Written-By – John Paul Jones Written By – Jimmy Page-Robert Plant-John Paul Jones Written-By – John Paul Jones 4:55 A2 Rock And Roll Written By – Jimmy Page-Robert Plant-John Paul Jones-John Bonham Written-By – John Bonham, John Paul Jones Written By – Jimmy Page-Robert Plant-John Paul Jones-John Bonham Written-By – John Bonham, John Paul Jones 3:40 A3 The Battle Of Evermore Performer – Sandy Denny Written By – Jimmy Page-Robert Plant Performer – Sandy Denny Written By – Jimmy Page-Robert Plant 5:38 A4 Stairway To Heaven Written By – Jimmy Page-Robert Plant Written By – Jimmy Page-Robert Plant 7:55 B1 Misty Mountain Hop Written By – Jimmy Page-Robert Plant-John Paul Jones Written-By – John Paul Jones Written By – Jimmy Page-Robert Plant-John Paul Jones Written-By – John Paul Jones 4:39 B2 Four Sticks Written By – Jimmy Page-Robert Plant Written By – Jimmy Page-Robert Plant 4:49 B3 Going To California Written By – Jimmy Page-Robert Plant Written By – Jimmy Page-Robert Plant 3:36 B4 When The Levee Breaks Written By – Jimmy Page-Robert Plant-John Paul Jones-John Bonham-Memphis Minnie Written-By – John Bonham, John Paul Jones, Memphis Minnie Written By – Jimmy Page-Robert Plant-John Paul Jones-John Bonham-Memphis Minnie Written-By – John Bonham, John Paul Jones, Memphis Minnie 7:08Companies, etc.
- Licensed From – Atlantic Recording Corporation
- Licensed To – Record Club Of America, Inc.
- Distributed By – Atlantic Recording Corporation
- Published By – Superhype Music, Inc.
- Recorded At – Headley Grange
- Recorded At – Island Studios
- Recorded At – Sunset Sound
- Lacquer Cut At – Atlantic Studios
- Pressed By – Philips Recording Company, Inc.
Credits
- Artwork [Inside Illustration 'the Hermit'] – Barrington Colby M O M*
- Coordinator [Design] – Graphreaks
- Executive-Producer – Peter Grant
- Lacquer Cut By – GP*
- Mastered By – Pecko Duck* (tracks: B1 to B4), Porky (5) (tracks: A1 to A4)
- Producer – Jimmy Page
- Written-By – Jimmy Page, Robert Plant
Notes
Notice printed on label and on sticker affixed to jacket rear states "Manufactured Under License Issued By Atlantic Recording Corporation to Record Club of America, Inc."Richmond, Indiana (RI) Philips pressing for Record Club of America, Inc. This Record Club of America, Inc., variant displays copyright paragraph notice against the green background on both labels. Matrix text at the bottom of labels, below track listings, against red background.
Runouts are etched.
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Rights Society: ASCAP
- Pressing Plant ID (Text, label matrix): RI
- Pressing Plant ID (In runouts): PR
- Matrix / Runout (A-side label): ST-A-712285RI
- Matrix / Runout (B-side label): ST-A-712286RI
- Matrix / Runout (A-side runout): PORKY ST-A-712285-EEE-1 AT/GP PR
- Matrix / Runout (B-side runout): ST-A-712286-FFF-1-⑂ PECKO DUCK AT/GP PR
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