LED ZEPPELIN I LP 1969 UK 1st Press RARE TURQUOISE ATLANTIC 588171 VG+++
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£ 2500   (best offer accepted)   Sold For
Apr 8, 2025 Sold Date
Apr 3, 2025 Start Date
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Description

The much famed Led Zeppelin 1 TURQUOISE!!!


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COUNTRY: UK        


YEAR: 1969


LABEL: Atlantic


CATALOGUE NUMBER:  588 171


MATRIX NUMBERS: UNCORRECTED 588171 A/1 B/1


GRADING


SLEEVE: VG+


Sleeve has retained a lot of it's white colour and glossy shine. Some age-related staining on the borders and light creasing on front and back. Some rubbing on corners. A very nice sleeve for this release!


RECORD: VG+


Has few hair like scratches , more visible on side one , on side two very fine lines only few , barely visible to a naked eye.

                                                                                Original Inner: In good condition but has been drawn on with custom art spelling out "LED ZEPPELIN" in block lettersfrom the previous owner (which I think adds some character personally!)


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                                                                                              Good luck!


The LP, known as Led Zeppelin I, was the band’s debut album released in January 1969. However, this first pressing, discovered by Hansons Auctioneers, is extra special.  It’s rare as it was withdrawn from due to a colour used on the sleeve.

Claire Howell, music consultant at Hansons Auctioneers, said: “The management didn’t like turquoise on the lettering so it was withdrawn and changed to orange. That decision made the turquoise sleeve rare. It’s regarded as the holy grail of Led Zeppelin albums. The one we have discovered has the ultra-sought-after turquoise cover and plum and orange Atlantic record label.

“Aside from the rarity aspect sparked by the cover, this LP is special because it was actually recorded by The New Yardbirds. However, it was released under the name of Led Zeppelin after Chris Dreja, formerly a member of The Yardbirds, informed the band they didn’t have the rights to The New Yardbirds name. Another band name was needed and in October 1968 it was revealed as Led Zeppelin.



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