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Led Zeppelin – Mothership
2008 · USA & Europe · Atlantic · Box Set, Vinyl LP Compilation Remastered Stereo
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Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Oct 12, 2026
- MMint
- $196.40
- NMNear Mint
- $175.73
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $134.38
- VGVery Good
- $93.03
- G+Good Plus
- $51.69
- GGood
- $31.01
- FFair
- $20.67
- PPoor
- $10.34
57 copies listed on Discogs from $56.01.
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
- RH1-344700-A (SR/2) @ SRM 17012.1(3)...
- Runout — side B
- RH1-344700-B (SR/2) @ SRM 17012.2(3)...
- Runout — side C
- RH1-344700-C (SR/2) @ SRM 17012.3(3)...
- Runout — side D
- RH1-344700-D (SR @) / (2 SRM) 17012.4(3)...
- Runout — side E
- RH1-344700-E (SR @) / (2 SRM) 17012.5(3)...
- Runout — side F
- RH1-344700-F (SR @) / (2 SRM) 17012.6(3)...
- Runout — side G
- RH1-344700-G (SR @) / (2 SRM) 17012.7(3)...
- Runout — side H
- RH1-344700-H (SR/2)@ SRM 17012.8(3)--
- Barcode (Text)
- 0 8122 79951 3 3
- Barcode (Scanned, UPC-A)
- 081227995133
- Plated At
- Record Technology Incorporated
- Pressed By
- Record Technology Incorporated
- Lacquer Cut At
- Stan Ricker Mastering
- Remastered At
- Alchemy Mastering
- Manufactured By
- Warner Music Group
- Recorded At
- Olympic Studios
- Recorded At
- Juggy Sound Studio
- Recorded At
- A&R Studios
- Recorded At
- Headley Grange
- Recorded At
- Stargroves
Specifications
- Artist
- Led Zeppelin
- Genre
- Rock
- Style
- Hard Rock, Classic Rock
- Year
- 2008
- Label
- Atlantic, Swan Song
- Catalog number
- R1 344700
- Country
- USA & Europe
- Barcode
- 0 8122 79951 3 3
Tracklist
- A1Good Times Bad Times2:46
- A2Communication Breakdown2:28
- A3Dazed And Confused6:26
- A4Babe I'm Gonna Leave You6:41
- B1Whole Lotta Love5:34
- B2Ramble On4:23
- B3Heartbreaker4:14
- B4Immigrant Song2:23
- C1Since I've Been Loving You7:24
- C2Rock And Roll3:40
- C3Black Dog4:54
- D1When The Levee Breaks7:07
- D2Stairway To Heaven8:00
- D3The Song Remains The Same5:29
- E1Over The Hills And Far Away4:47
- E2D'Yer Maker4:22
- E3No Quarter6:59
- F1Trampled Under Foot5:35
- F2Houses Of The Holy4:01
- F3Kashmir8:31
- G1Nobody's Fault But Mine6:27
- G2Achilles Last Stand10:22
- H1In The Evening6:49
- H2All Of My Love5:53
- Producer
- Jimmy Page
- Mastered By [Half-speed Mastering For Vinyl]
- Stan Ricker
- Remastered By
- John Davis
- Mixed By
- Andy Johns
- Mixed By
- Eddie Kramer
- Mixed By
- Keith Harwood
About this record
Mothership's 2008 USA & Europe pressing on Atlantic/Swan Song stands apart for its half-speed mastering by Stan Ricker and Jimmy Page's direct supervision of the remastering process. The four 180-gram vinyl LPs carry etched runouts stamped at Record Technology Incorporated, marking this as a premium reissue distinct from the earlier 2007 European Swan Song edition.
Demand is substantial—2110 collectors want it against 7964 who own one—yet the market snapshot shows 57 copies currently for sale, with the lowest asking price at 56.01 USD, well below the VG grade estimate of 93.03 USD.
What drives its value
Condition drives the entire market on this reissue. A Mint copy commands 196.4 USD, while NM drops to 175.73 USD and VG+ settles at 134.38 USD; by VG the value halves to 93.03 USD, and Fair copies trade near 20.67 USD.
The 57 active listings suggest steady supply, yet want-to-have ratio of 2110 to 7964 indicates this compilation remains in genuine collector demand despite its 2008 vintage. The gap between M and VG pricing reflects the sensitivity of buyers to pressing quality and surface preservation on 180-gram stock.
As a remaster supervised by Page himself and pressed on premium vinyl, this USA/Europe pressing commands a premium over the 2007 European Swan Song catalogue edition, positioning it as the preferred collectible version among Led Zeppelin compilations of that era.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm this pressing by the catalogue number R1 344700 on both Atlantic and Swan Song labels, and verify the etched runout codes—four sides marked RH1-344700-A through RH1-344700-D, each stamped with SRM plant identifiers (SRM 17012.1 through 17012.4). The pressing plant attribution to Record Technology Incorporated appears in the dead wax.
Look for the embossed Shepard Fairey cover art on the deluxe two-piece archival box and the 20-page booklet with David Fricke's liner notes. The four LPs should be 180-gram vinyl; the box sticker confirms half-speed mastering and Jimmy Page's remastering supervision.
Grade by examining the vinyl surface under light—180-gram pressings from this plant show consistent groove definition when new, but micro-scratches and dust retention in grooves are common even on lightly played copies, pulling VG+ and VG grades down quickly from M or NM.
Further reading: grading a record, what makes a pressing valuable.
Release notes
Sticker on box front states :
- The Very Best of Led Zepplin - Remastering Supervised by Jimmy Page - Half-Speed Mastering for vinyl by Stan Ricker - On Four 180-Gram LPs - Plus 20-Page Booklet
• Premium HQ-180g Vinyl • Deluxe archival 2-piece box • Oversized 20-Page Full-Color Booklet with new liner notes by David Fricke • Embossed artwork cover designed by noted LA artist Shepard Fairey
On labels: Made in U.S.A. Runouts are etched.
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 catalogue number for the USA & Europe pressing?
R1 344700, printed on both the Atlantic and Swan Song labels. The etched runouts follow the pattern RH1-344700 with side identifiers A, B, C, and D, each paired with SRM plant codes (SRM 17012.1, 17012.2, 17012.3, and 17012.4 respectively).
How much is a VG+ copy worth?
According to the price guide, a VG+ graded copy is estimated at 134.38 USD. This reflects the condition sensitivity of the market; the lowest asking price across all 57 active listings is 56.01 USD, suggesting real-world copies often fall below guide estimate due to playing wear and storage conditions.
What is the difference between this pressing and the 2007 European Swan Song version?
The 2008 USA & Europe pressing (catalogue R1 344700) was remastered under Jimmy Page's supervision and half-speed mastered by Stan Ricker, pressed on 180-gram vinyl. The 2007 European Swan Song edition (catalogue 8122-79961-5) predates this premium reissue and lacks these mastering credentials, making the 2008 version the preferred collectible.
What is a Mint copy worth compared to VG?
A Mint copy is valued at 196.4 USD versus 93.03 USD for VG—a significant spread reflecting the market's premium for pristine 180-gram pressings. This pressing's value is almost entirely dependent on preservation; even light play degrades the grade substantially.
Who designed the cover art?
Shepard Fairey, a noted Los Angeles artist, designed the embossed artwork. The deluxe two-piece archival box houses the four LPs and a 20-page full-color booklet with new liner notes by David Fricke.