Led Zeppelin – Led Zeppelin IV

1971 UK Original Vinyl Pressing – Red/Plum Atlantic Labels – Inverted Feather

Artist: Led Zeppelin
Title: Led Zeppelin IV / Untitled
Label: Atlantic Records
Catalogue Number: 2401012
Country: United Kingdom
Original Release Year: 1971
Pressing Year: 1971
Format: 12" Vinyl LP
Speed: 33⅓ RPM
Mono / Stereo: Stereo
Genre: Hard Rock / Classic Rock / Blues Rock

Description

Led Zeppelin IV is one of the most important albums in rock history, originally released in November 1971. Featuring Black Dog, Rock And Roll, Going To California, When The Levee Breaks and the legendary Stairway To Heaven, it remains Led Zeppelin's definitive studio statement.

Pressing Notes

This is an original 1971 UK Atlantic pressing on the sought-after red, white and plum Atlantic labels, catalogue 2401012.

This particular pressing is distinguished by the inverted feather symbol on the Side Two label, one of the well-known label variations found on the early UK plum-label issues. The feather was corrected on some subsequent label variants before appearing inverted again on later early variants.

Early UK copies were distributed by Polydor Records and housed in the distinctive matt-finish gatefold sleeve. The original issues were supplied with the buff-coloured lyric/credit inner sleeve.

Track Listing

Side One

1. Black Dog

2. Rock And Roll

3. The Battle Of Evermore

4. Stairway To Heaven

Side Two

1. Misty Mountain Hop

2. Four Sticks

3. Going To California

4. When The Levee Breaks

Additional Information

• Original 1971 UK pressing

• Atlantic Records

• Catalogue number: 2401012

• Red / white / plum Atlantic labels

• Inverted feather label variation

• Stereo

• 12" vinyl LP

• 33⅓ RPM

• Eight-track album

• Original gatefold sleeve

• Original-style lyric/credit inner sleeve

• Produced by Jimmy Page

• Recorded at locations including Headley Grange, Island Studios and Sunset Sound

• Features Stairway To Heaven

• One of the most collectible early UK Led Zeppelin pressings

Condition

Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)
Record: Very Good Plus (VG+)
Inner Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Overall Condition: Very Good Plus (VG+)

The sleeve is in very good plus condition with only minor signs of handling and storage. The vinyl is also VG+, retaining a strong overall appearance with only light evidence of previous play.

Rockabuy Records Grading Guide

Near Mint (NM): Virtually flawless, with little or no evidence of handling or play.

Excellent (EX): Extremely well cared for, with only minimal signs of use.

Very Good Plus (VG+): Excellent overall condition with minor signs of handling or play.

Very Good (VG): Noticeable signs of use, but still a strong and enjoyable copy.

Good Plus (G+): More pronounced wear and surface marks, but remains playable.

Good (G): Significant signs of use and wear, but still playable.

Shipping

All records are carefully inspected, conservatively graded and securely packaged in professional record mailers with protective stiffeners to ensure they arrive safely.