**VERSION 1** Led Zeppelin IV 1971 UK 1st Press Vinyl Lp Atlantic Plum Feather
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Description
Led Zeppelin IV 1971 UK 1st Press Vinyl LP Atlantic Plum Version 1
A highly collectible original UK first pressing of one of the most important rock albums ever released.
Artist: Led Zeppelin
Album: Led Zeppelin IV (Untitled)
Label: Atlantic Records – 2401012
Country: UK
Released: 8 November 1971
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
Pressing: 1st UK pressing – Version 1 – Red/White/Plum Atlantic labels
This is the sought-after Version 1 first UK pressing, identifiable by the original Atlantic Plum label design, inverted feather symbol on Side 2, and early production details including the Peter Grant Executive Producer credit.
Matrix / Runout (Side A, stamped, Variant 1):
(B// is etched over by ❇❇) 2401012 ❇B//❇ A//3 1 2 1
Matrix / Runout (Side B, stamped, Variant 1):
(Second 1 mirrored) 2401012 B//3 1 1 4
Early UK Plum label pressings of Led Zeppelin IV remain among the most desirable editions for collectors, representing the original UK release of this iconic album.
Track Listing
Side One
• Black Dog
• Rock And Roll
• The Battle Of Evermore
• Stairway To Heaven
Side Two
• Misty Mountain Hop
• Four Sticks
• Going To California
• When The Levee Breaks
Condition
The vinyl is visually graded VG overall. This is a conservative grading, with visible scratches, scuffs and surface marks. The record has been photographed under bright LED lighting to show its condition as honestly and accurately as possible.
Playback – Please Read Carefully
• Black Dog has a noticeable scratch approximately one-third of the way into the track, producing a series of continuous audible clicks.
• Towards the end of Four Sticks, a deeper scratch causes a succession of loud pops which continue into Going To California, where they become more pronounced. Buyers should expect repeated loud pops during this section of playback.
• Aside from the faults described above, the remainder of the record plays as expected for a well-used vintage copy, with occasional surface noise, clicks and crackle consistent with its age and visual condition.
The heavyweight unlaminated gatefold sleeve is graded VG, with moderate edge and corner wear, light creasing and general handling wear consistent with age.
The original inner sleeve is included and has seam splits.
This is a genuine Version 1 UK first pressing of Led Zeppelin IV. Although it has the playback issues described above, it remains a highly collectable original Plum Atlantic pressing and represents an opportunity to own an authentic first UK issue without the premium commanded by higher-grade examples.
The record will be cleaned on a professional record cleaning machine before dispatch and securely packaged in a high-quality LP mailer with stiffeners to ensure safe delivery.
Please study all photographs carefully as they form part of the description. If you have any questions or would like additional photographs, please feel free to get in touch before purchasing.
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