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Led Zeppelin – Led Zeppelin
1969 · UK · Atlantic · Vinyl LP Album Stereo
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Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of May 17, 2026
- MMint
- $101.63
- NMNear Mint
- $90.93
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $69.53
- VGVery Good
- $48.14
- G+Good Plus
- $26.74
- GGood
- $16.05
- FFair
- $10.70
- PPoor
- $5.35
20 copies listed on Discogs from $645.35.
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
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- Matrix / runout
- 588171 A//1588171 B//1 1588171 A//1 13 17588171 B ⊽ 4 11 7
- Made By
- MacNeill Press Ltd.
- Printed By
- MacNeill Press Ltd.
- Manufactured By
- Polydor Records Ltd.
Specifications
- Artist
- Led Zeppelin
- Genre
- Rock
- Style
- Blues Rock, Hard Rock
- Year
- 1969
- Label
- Atlantic
- Catalog number
- 588171
- Country
- UK
Tracklist
- A1Good Times Bad Times2:43
- A2Babe I'm Gonna Leave You6:40
- A3You Shook Me6:30
- A4Dazed And Confused6:27
- B1Your Time Is Gonna Come4:41
- B2Black Mountain Side2:06
- B3Communication Breakdown2:26
- B4I Can't Quit You Baby4:42
- B5How Many More Times8:28
- Executive-Producer
- Peter Grant
- Producer
- Jimmy Page
- Engineer
- Glyn Johns
- Photography By [Rear Sleeve]
- Chris Dreja
About this record
The UK first pressing of Led Zeppelin's debut (Atlantic 588171) carries uncorrected matrix numbers in the dead wax—a hallmark of the earliest copies before later pressings had the second 8 scratched out. Stamped by MacNeill Press Ltd. or Polydor Records Ltd., this 1969 issue arrived in a short-run laminated sleeve with turquoise lettering and was quickly withdrawn, making the original sleeve variant scarce.
Demand far outpaces supply: 11364 collectors want this pressing against 5968 who own one, yet only 20 copies are listed for sale across the market.
What drives its value
The price spread on this UK first pressing reflects its scarcity and the weight of original-pressing demand. A Mint copy commands 101.63 USD, while a VG+ drops to 69.53 USD and a VG to 48.14 USD—a steep fall that rewards careful storage.
The lowest asking price across all 20 active listings is 645.35 USD, signaling that exceptional copies command a premium far above the guide estimate. This 1969 Atlantic 588171 is the original UK release; later reissues (2014, 2020, 2022) on the same label carry different catalogue numbers (8122796641 or K 40031) and trade at a fraction of the first pressing's value.
The want-to-have ratio of 11364 to 5968 underscores that original-pressing scarcity, not reissue availability, drives the market.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm this pressing by the UK Atlantic label, catalogue number 588171, and the uncorrected matrix runouts: 588171 A//1, 588171 B//1 1, 588171 A//1 13 17, or 588171 B ⊽ 4 11 7 stamped in the dead wax. The pressing plant is either MacNeill Press Ltd. or Polydor Records Ltd.—both are original.
The sleeve is laminated with turquoise lettering and lacks a barcode; the spine carries the title and catalogue number (reproductions omit these). The label credits songs to Superhype Music and Jewel Music Publishing.
The vinyl is poly-lined (patent No 800513 973939). Grade by surface cleanliness and groove wear: a Mint copy shows no play; NM shows minimal signs; VG+ has light surface marks but plays cleanly; VG shows audible surface noise.
Note that B5 is mislabeled as 3:30 on the vinyl label—this is a known printing error, not a defect.
Further reading: grading a record, what makes a pressing valuable.
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Release notes
Track duration for B5 is incorrectly printed as 3:30 on the vinyl label.
First pressing issued in a short-run laminated sleeve with turquoise lettering, withdrawn. Released on Atlantic plum & red label with tracks credited to 'Superhype Music' and 'Jewel Music'. The vinyl comes in a poly-lined inner (patent No 800513 973939).
Actually, there are at least eight known UK vinyl red/plum 6-digit deluxe cat# versions, the other seven releases can be found below:
This 1st pressing variation has turquoise sleeve lettering (like this one) and Superhype Music/Jewel Music Publishing credits labels. This issue has on side one the "misspelling Superhype" label lists songs 1, "3", 4. as Superhype Music and then 3. again as Jewel Music. Also 1st Issues Have Uncorrected Matrix Numbers On Run Out, Later Pressings Have The Letter 8 Crossed Out This 1st pressing variation has orange sleeve lettering with grey stripe across the base of the front cover and (Superhype Music/Jewel Music Publishing credits labels).
This 1st pressing variation has orange sleeve lettering with grey stripe across the base of the front cover and misspelling Superhype Music Publishing credits on label side one).
This 1st pressing variation has orange sleeve lettering with the corrected stamped matrix number on both sides which have the second 8 scratched out and (Superhype Music/Jewel Music Publishing credits labels).
The 2nd pressing has orange sleeve lettering with grey stripe at bottom on front cover and without Superhype credits with instead Warner Bros/7 Arts. Publishing credit printed in two lines on the labels.
The 2nd pressing has orange sleeve lettering with grey stripe at bottom on front cover and without Superhype credits but with instead Warner Bros/7 Arts. Publishing credit printed in one line on the labels.
The 2nd pressing has orange sleeve lettering without grey stripe at bottom on front cover and without Superhype credits with instead Warner Bros/7 Arts. Publishing credit printed in two lines on the labels.
Also: Not to be confused with reproductions, which despite having turquoise lettering on the front, will not have the title or catalogue number on the spine. Reproductions might also have different colored vinyl and list "LZ-A" and "LZ-B" on the corresponding sides of the deadwax, rather than the catalogue number.
Later pressings can be found below:
The 3rd pressing on green and orange label has a different catalogue number (K 40031) with Superhype Music/Jewel Music Publishing credits labels and also has orange lettering sleeve.
The 4th pressing on green and orange label has a different catalogue number (K 40031) with WEA on labels and also has orange lettering sleeve.
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Other pressings of this release
Different editions of the same album — pressing decides value.
Frequently asked
What is the difference between this 588171 and the US pressing SD 8216?
Both are 1969 Atlantic originals, but the UK 588171 was pressed by MacNeill Press Ltd. or Polydor Records Ltd. and shipped in a laminated turquoise-lettering sleeve that was withdrawn early. The US SD 8216 had a different pressing history and wider distribution. The UK first pressing is rarer and commands higher prices due to the short-run sleeve and uncorrected matrix variants.
Why is a VG+ copy worth 69.53 USD but the lowest asking price is 645.35 USD?
The price guide figure of 69.53 USD is an estimate for a VG+ copy in a typical market scenario. The lowest asking price of 645.35 USD reflects a single exceptional copy—likely Mint or NM condition—listed among the 20 active sales. Most copies trade below that ceiling; the guide price is a realistic benchmark for a well-played but clean example.
How do I spot a reproduction of this pressing?
Reproductions may have turquoise lettering on the front but will lack the title and catalogue number on the spine. They may also feature different colored vinyl and list LZ-A and LZ-B in the dead wax instead of the catalogue number 588171. Authentic first pressings always show 588171 in the runout and proper spine printing.
What does the uncorrected matrix mean for value?
The uncorrected matrix runouts (588171 A//1, 588171 B//1 1, etc.) appear only on the earliest copies before later pressings had the second 8 scratched out. This is a first-pressing identifier and a sign of early production. Collectors prize these variants because they mark the rarest stage of the release.
Is the B5 duration error a defect or a known issue?
The vinyl label incorrectly prints B5 as 3:30 when it should be longer. This is a documented printing error on the original 1969 pressing, not a defect that lowers grade. It is a known quirk of the first pressing and does not affect playback or value negatively; it is part of the pressing's identity.