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Led Zeppelin – In Through The Out Door
1979 · UK · Swan Song · Vinyl LP Album Stereo
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Pressing identification
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- Runout — side A
- SSK 59410 - A/5 STRAWBERRYSSK 59410 A5 2 S-84 STRAWBERRYSSK 59410 A5 6 STRAWBERRYSSK 59410 A5 2 S-10 STRAWBERRYS-126 SSK 59410 A5 STRAWBERRYSSK 59410 A5 S-5 STRAWBERRYSSK 59410 A5 S-117 STRAWBERRYSSK 59410 A5 1 S-23 STRAWBERRYSSK 59410 A5 S-122 STRAWBERRYSSK 59410 A5 S-9 STRAWBERRYS-134 SSK 59410 A 5 STRAWBERRYS-8 SSK 59410 A 5 STRAWBERRYS-83 SSK 59410 A5 STRAWBERRYSSK-59410-A2 EG STRAWBERRYS-120 SSK 59410 A5 STRAWBERRY
- Runout — side B
- SSK 59410 - B/5 STRAWBERRYSSK 59410 B4̶5 4 S-24 STRAWBERRYSSK 59410 B4̶5 6 STRAWBERRYSSK 59410 B4 5 4 S-14 STRAWBERRYS-56 SSK 59410 B4 5 STRAWBERRYSSK 59410 B7 S-4 STRAWBERRYSSK 59410 B6 5 F S-60 STRAWBERRYSSK 59410 B 4̶ 5 1 S-28 STRAWBERRYSSK 59410 B4 STRAWBERRYSSK 59410 B4 5 S-9 STRAWBERRYSSK 59410 B4 5 S-7 STRAWBERRYS-15 SSK 59410 B4 5 STRAWBERRYS-36 SSK 59410 B4 5 STRAWBERRYSSK-59410 · B7 ·STRAWBERRY·S-64 SSK 59410 B4 5 STRAWBERRY
- Matrix / runout
- (SS 16002)
- Recorded At
- Polar Studios
- Mixed At
- Polar Studios
- Mastered At
- Strawberry Mastering
Specifications
- Artist
- Led Zeppelin
- Genre
- Rock
- Style
- Hard Rock
- Year
- 1979
- Label
- Swan Song
- Catalog number
- SSK 59410
- Country
- UK
Tracklist
- A1In The Evening6:48
- A2South Bound Saurez4:11
- A3Fool In The Rain6:08
- A4Hot Dog3:15
- B1Carouselambra10:28
- B2All My Love5:51
- B3I'm Gonna Crawl5:28
- Executive-Producer
- Peter Grant
- Producer
- Jimmy Page
- Engineer
- Leif Mases
- Engineer [Assistant]
- Lennart Östlund
- Written-By
- Jimmy Page
- Written-By
- John Paul Jones
About this record
The runout matrix SSK 59410 - A/5 STRAWBERRY marks this 1979 UK pressing as a Swan Song original, distinguished by the stamped word STRAWBERRY in the dead wax alongside etched catalogue and matrix data. The brown paper bag sleeve exists in 6 photographic variations (A through F), each capturing a different angle of the bar scene, with the inner sleeve printed in heat-reactive ink that reveals hidden colours when dampened.
Demand significantly outpaces supply: 1886 collectors want this pressing against 7947 who own one, creating sustained market pressure on available copies.
What drives its value
The price spread on this 1979 UK Swan Song pressing reflects its iconic status and variable condition in the field. Across the 438 community ratings (averaging 4.11), the market values Mint copies substantially higher than VG examples, with condition determining resale value more than any other factor.
The 1886 want entries against 7947 have entries show persistent collector demand despite the title's relative availability. Original UK pressings command premiums over later reissues because the brown paper bag construction and heat-reactive inner sleeve are fragile—many copies show sleeve wear, water damage from the reactive ink process, or bag deterioration.
The SSK 59410 catalogue number with STRAWBERRY stamped runout confirms first-pressing status; later reissues carry different matrix codes. Supply of high-grade copies remains limited, particularly those retaining all 6 sleeve variations intact.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm this pressing by the catalogue number SSK 59410 printed on the label and spine. Examine the dead wax: the runout must read SSK 59410 - A/5 STRAWBERRY (or B/5 for side two), with STRAWBERRY appearing as a stamped impression rather than etched.
The matrix reference (SS 16002) appears in some runouts; variant pressings omit this. The brown paper bag outer sleeve should display a letter (A through F) at the top spine corner, identifying which of the 6 photographic angles this copy represents.
The inner sleeve features a printed design that reveals colours under moisture—check for water staining or fading, which indicates exposure. Labels read "Manufactured in the UK" and "℗ 1979 Swan Song Records." No barcode appears on original 1979 UK copies; presence of a barcode indicates a later reissue.
Grade the sleeve separately from the vinyl: bag deterioration, creasing, and ink fading are common on this format.
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Release notes
The original album had an outer sleeve which was made to look like a plain brown paper bag. Each cover showed an alternate angle of a man in a bar. The scenario has been photographed from 6 different viewpoints within the bar and then 6 different sleeve variations have been created (with the letters A - F at the top of the spine denoting each variation). The inner sleeve features a 'magic' ink in different colours which appear on the design when gently wetting.
Brown paper bag: © 1979 A Swan Song Recording.Distributed by WEA Records Limited.
Sleeve: (Version) A © 1979 A Swan Song Recording.
Inner sleeve: © 1979 A Swan Song Recording.Distributed by WEA Records Ltd. Printed and made in England
Labels: Manufactured in the UK ℗ 1979 Swan Song Records.
Runouts: In all cases, the runouts are etched except for the word STRAWBERRY, which is stamped
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Frequently asked
How do I identify which of the 6 sleeve variations I own?
The letter A, B, C, D, E, or F printed at the top of the spine denotes the photographic viewpoint. All 6 variations were released simultaneously in 1979 on Swan Song SSK 59410; no variation is rarer than another, though collectors often seek complete sets of all 6 angles.
What does the STRAWBERRY stamp in the runout mean?
The stamped word STRAWBERRY in the dead wax (alongside the etched SSK 59410 - A/5 matrix) identifies the pressing plant or mastering session. This stamped detail, distinct from the etched catalogue and matrix numbers, is a hallmark of the 1979 original UK pressing and does not appear on reissues.
Why is the inner sleeve reactive to water?
The 1979 inner sleeve was printed with heat-reactive or moisture-reactive ink that reveals hidden colours in the design when gently dampened. This was an intentional novelty feature. However, many copies show permanent staining or fading from accidental water exposure or humidity, which reduces both aesthetic appeal and resale value.
Is this pressing more valuable than later reissues?
Yes. The 1979 UK Swan Song original (catalogue SSK 59410 with STRAWBERRY runout) commands a premium because the brown paper bag construction and reactive inner sleeve are fragile and deteriorate with age. Reissues on different labels or with different matrix codes lack the original novelty packaging and are worth less. The 1886 collectors actively seeking this pressing versus 7947 who own one reflects sustained demand for the original format.
Does the absence of a barcode confirm this is a 1979 original?
Yes. The 1979 UK pressing carries no barcode; the label reads only "Manufactured in the UK" and "℗ 1979 Swan Song Records." Any copy bearing a barcode is a later reissue and should be verified against the catalogue number and runout matrix to determine its actual pressing plant and year.