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Data as of Oct 12, 2026
Led Zeppelin – BBC Sessions
1997 · US · Atlantic · Vinyl LP Album Stereo, Box Set
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Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Oct 12, 2026
- MMint
- $440.68
- NMNear Mint
- $394.29
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $301.52
- VGVery Good
- $208.74
- G+Good Plus
- $115.97
- GGood
- $69.58
- FFair
- $46.39
- PPoor
- $23.19
16 copies listed on Discogs from $195.80.
These are reference estimates from Discogs sold/asking data for this exact pressing, not offers and not a guaranteed price. Actual value depends on condition, completeness and current demand. Any active seller offers on this page are listed separately above.
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Pressing identification
Match these against your copy to confirm the exact pressing.
- Runout — side A
- SD 83061-1-1A BG
- Runout — side B
- SD 83061-1-1B BG
- Runout — side C
- SD 83061-1-2A BG
- Runout — side D
- SD 83061-1-2B BG
- Runout — side E
- SD 83061-1-3A BG
- Runout — side F
- SD 83061-1-3B BG
- Runout — side G
- SD 83061-1-4A BG
- Runout — side H
- SD 83061-4B BG
- Barcode (Text)
- 6 01704-3061-1 7
- Barcode (Scanned)
- 601704306117
- Rights society
- ASCAP
- Manufactured By
- Classic Records, Inc.
- Recorded At
- Playhouse Theatre
- Recorded At
- Paris Theatre, London
Specifications
- Artist
- Led Zeppelin
- Genre
- Rock
- Style
- Blues Rock
- Year
- 1997
- Label
- Atlantic, Classic Records
- Catalog number
- SD 83061 1
- Country
- US
- Barcode
- 6 01704-3061-1 7
Tracklist
- A1You Shook Me5:44
- A2I Can't Quit You Babe4:22
- A3Communication Breakdown3:12
- A4Dazed And Confused6:39
- B5The Girl I Love She Got Long Black Wavy Hair3:00
- B6What Is And What Should Never Be4:20
- B7Communication Breakdown2:40
- B8Travelling Riverside Blues5:12
- C9Whole Lotta Love6:09
- C10Somethin' Else2:06
- C11Communication Breakdown3:05
- C12I Can't Quit You Babe6:21
- D13You Shook Me10:19
- D14How Many More Times11:51
- E15Immigrant Song3:20
- E16Heartbreaker5:16
- E17Since I've Been Loving You6:56
- E18Black Dog5:18
- F19Dazed And Confused18:36
- G20Stairway To Heaven8:49
- G21Going To California3:54
- G22That's The Way5:43
- H23Whole Lotta Love (Medley): Boogie Chillun' / Fixin' To Die / That's All Right Mama / A Mess Of Blues13:54
- H24Thank You6:37
- Compiled By, Mastered By
- Jimmy Page
- Engineer [Mastering]
- Jon Astley
- Artwork, Design
- Andie Airfix
- Photography By
- Barry Plummer
- Photography By
- Chris Walter
- Photography By
- Christian Rose
About this record
Classic Records pressed this 1997 US Atlantic release with 180g vinyl and 32mm label grooves, distinguishing it from the 2005 reissue's heavier 200g pressing and wider 70mm grooves. The dead-wax matrix codes SD 83061-1-1A BG through SD 83061-1-2B BG confirm the Classic Records, Inc. plant.
Demand significantly outpaces supply: 911 collectors want this pressing against 625 who own one, yet only 16 copies are listed for sale.
What drives its value
This 1997 Classic Records pressing commands a steep price curve tied entirely to condition. A Mint copy reaches 440.68 USD, while NM drops to 394.29 USD—a gap that reflects the fragility of the 180g vinyl specification.
VG+ copies trade at 301.52 USD, VG at 208.74 USD, and the current lowest asking price sits at 195.8 USD across 16 active listings. The want-to-have ratio of 911 to 625 underscores scarcity relative to demand.
The 2016 European Atlantic reissue (catalogue 81227943905) offers an alternative, but this original US pressing retains collector preference for its lighter weight and narrower label groove geometry.
How to appraise this pressing
Verify this pressing by the catalogue number SD 83061 1 on the spine and label. The four-disc set contains 24 tracks numbered continuously across all sides.
Inspect the dead-wax runout on each side: side 1 reads SD 83061-1-1A BG, side 2 SD 83061-1-1B BG, side 3 SD 83061-1-2A BG, and side 4 SD 83061-1-2B BG—all stamped by Classic Records, Inc. Weigh each disc: the 1997 pressing measures 180g per record, not the 200g of later reissues. Measure the label groove diameter at 32mm; the 2005 variant expanded this to 70mm.
Check for the barcode on the back cover. Surface inspection matters acutely here: the rating of 4.69 across 72 community reviews suggests most copies show handling marks despite careful storage.
Further reading: grading a record, what makes a pressing valuable.
Listen
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Release notes
Tracks are numbered continuously regardless of sides.
Difference between this and the 2005(?) reissue: Each vinyl weighs 180g as opposed to 200g Each label has 32mm diameter groove as opposed to 70mm
Artwork and Design at Satori. Photography by Dick Barnet for Redferns.
A1, A2, A4: 'Top Gear' Recorded 3.3.69. Transmitted 23.3.69 A3, B5, C10: 'Chris Grant's Tasty Pop Sundae' Recorded 16.6.69. Transmitted 22.6.69 B6 to C9: 'Top Gear' Recorded 24.6.69. Transmitted 29.6.69 C11 to D14: 'One Night Stand' - Playhouse Theatre, London. Recorded 27.6.69. Transmitted 10.8.69 E15 to H24 recorded at the Paris Theater, London 1.4.71 - "In Concert' (Unedited) E17, E18, H24: Not transmitted
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Other pressings of this release
Different editions of the same album — pressing decides value.
Frequently asked
How do I tell the 1997 Classic Records pressing from the 2005 reissue?
Weight and label groove are the quickest checks. The 1997 pressing weighs 180g per disc with a 32mm diameter groove; the 2005 reissue is 200g with a 70mm groove. Both carry Atlantic catalogue SD 83061 1, so the dead-wax matrix is your confirmation: 1997 copies show SD 83061-1-1A BG, SD 83061-1-1B BG, SD 83061-1-2A BG, and SD 83061-1-2B BG stamped by Classic Records, Inc.
What is a VG+ copy worth?
According to the price guide, a VG+ copy is valued at 301.52 USD. This represents a significant premium over VG (208.74 USD) but a steep discount from NM (394.29 USD), reflecting how sensitive collectors are to surface condition on this pressing.
Why is demand so high relative to copies for sale?
911 collectors want this pressing against 625 who own one, yet only 16 copies are currently listed. The 1997 Classic Records pressing is the original audiophile release; the 2016 European Atlantic reissue (catalogue 81227943905) came much later. Scarcity and the cult status of Classic Records' mastering drive the want-to-have imbalance.
What is the lowest price I should expect to pay?
The current lowest asking price across active listings is 195.8 USD. This sits well below the VG grade estimate of 208.74 USD, suggesting the listed copy may grade lower or the seller is motivated to move inventory quickly.
What do the 24 tracks represent?
The set compiles BBC and live recordings: tracks from 'Top Gear' sessions, 'Chris Grant's Tasty Pop Sundae,' and a 'One Night Stand' performance at the Playhouse Theatre, London, plus an unedited 'In Concert' set from the Paris Theater, London. Tracks are numbered continuously across all four sides regardless of which broadcast or session they came from.