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Led Zeppelin – Untitled
1971 · UK · Atlantic · Vinyl LP Album
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Pressing identification
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- Matrix / runout
- Pecko DuckPorky(B// is etched over by❇❇) 2401012 ❇B//❇ A//3 1 2 1(Second 1 mirrored) 2401012 B//3 1 1 4A//3B//4
Specifications
- Artist
- Led Zeppelin
- Genre
- Rock
- Style
- Hard Rock, Blues Rock
- Year
- 1971
- Label
- Atlantic
- Catalog number
- 2401012
- Country
- UK
Tracklist
- A1Black Dog4:55
- A2Rock And Roll3:40
- A3The Battle Of Evermore5:38
- A4Stairway To Heaven7:55
- B1Misty Mountain Hop4:39
- B2Four Sticks4:49
- B3Going To California3:36
- B4When The Levee Breaks7:08
- Executive-Producer
- Peter Grant
- Producer
- Jimmy Page
- Mastered By
- George Peckham
- Mastered By
- Porky
- Illustration [Inside Illustration 'The Hermit']
- Barrington Colby
- Photography By
- Keith Morris
About this record
The first UK pressing of Led Zeppelin's untitled fourth album carries the rare 'plum' label—a red/white/plum tri-colour design that identifies the earliest production batch on Atlantic catalogue 2401012. The feather symbol on side 2 is inverted on this pressing, a detail that vanishes on later variants.
Peter Grant's executive producer credit appears on both the label and the unlaminated gatefold, though subsequent pressings systematically removed his name from the labels themselves. Demand significantly outpaces supply: 4417 collectors want this pressing against 3795 who own one, a want-to-have ratio that reflects its status as the definitive first edition.
What drives its value
The plum-label first pressing commands premium pricing because it is the sole variant to retain Peter Grant's executive producer credit on the label itself—a detail removed from all subsequent pressings. The price_guide estimates a Mint copy at the highest tier, with VG+ and VG copies descending in value as condition softens; exact figures depend on current market snapshot, but the spread between grades is substantial on this 1971 pressing.
Only 1 copy currently lists for sale at the lowest_price tier, indicating scarcity in the active market. The community rating of 4.51 from 473 votes reflects consistent collector recognition of its historical importance.
The 8 verified plum-label variants mean that authentication via the inverted feather symbol on side 2 and the specific matrix runout—Pecko Duck and Porky stamps, with the etched catalogue 2401012 and grade markers A//3 or B//3—is essential to confirm this exact pressing and justify its premium over later Atlantic pressings.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm this pressing by the Atlantic catalogue number 2401012 on the label. The plum label (red/white/plum tri-colour) is the sole identifier of the first pressing; later variants shifted to different label designs.
Examine side 2 for the inverted feather symbol—present only on this earliest batch. Check the dead wax: the matrix runout should read either Pecko Duck or Porky, followed by the etched catalogue 2401012 with grade markers A//3 1 2 1 on side A or B//3 1 1 4 on side B (the second 1 mirrored on side B).
Peter Grant's executive producer credit must appear on both the label and the inner sleeve; his removal from the label marks a later pressing. The gatefold is unlaminated and printed in England.
The inner sleeve is dark gray with two foldback edges and contains lyrics to Stairway to Heaven on one side and track titles and credits on the other. All 8 tracks are present.
The absence of a barcode confirms the era. Grade by surface condition, sleeve lamination integrity, and label printing clarity; the unlaminated gatefold is prone to edge wear.
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Release notes
1st UK pressing on 'plum' label which is red/white/plum. Feather symbol on side 2 is inverted. This label layout identifies the first pressing. It is part of the first production batch of the UK red/plum Atlantic label for this title. Same for labels versions 2, 3 and 4.
No mention of Superhype Music Inc.
Executive Producer credit for Peter Grant (which was removed in various ways from all subsequent pressings - see below).
Heavyweight unlaminated gatefold sleeve, printed and made in England.
Inner sleeve has lyrics to 'Stairway to Heaven' on one side and track titles and credits on the other. The first inner sleeves are dark gray with two foldback edges to the side. Interestingly, whilst Jimmy Page succeeded in having the Peter Grant credit removed from the labels, they were never removed from the inner sleeves.
There are currently 8 verified and known 'plum' label variants.
This release was commonly referred to as 'Led Zeppelin IV', to follow in sequence with their previous three releases, but no actual title appears on the release.
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Frequently asked
How do I confirm I have the first UK pressing and not a later variant?
The plum label (red/white/plum tri-colour) is the sole marker of the first pressing on Atlantic 2401012. Examine side 2 for the inverted feather symbol—this detail is unique to the earliest batch. Check the dead wax for Pecko Duck or Porky stamps with the etched catalogue 2401012 and grade markers A//3 1 2 1 or B//3 1 1 4. Verify that Peter Grant's executive producer credit appears on the label itself; all later pressings removed this credit from the label, though it remained on inner sleeves. The gatefold must be unlaminated and printed in England.
Why is this pressing more valuable than later Atlantic pressings?
The plum-label first pressing is the only variant to retain Peter Grant's executive producer credit on the label. Subsequent pressings systematically removed his name from the labels in various ways, making this the sole pressing that documents his role in the original release. Additionally, 4417 collectors want this pressing against 3795 who own one, indicating strong demand relative to supply. The 8 verified plum-label variants mean that authentic first pressings are scarcer than casual collectors assume.
What is a VG+ copy worth compared to lower grades?
The price_guide provides estimates for different grades, with Mint copies commanding the highest price and VG+ copies descending in value. Exact figures vary by current market conditions, but the spread between Mint and VG+ is typically substantial on this 1971 pressing because condition directly affects label printing clarity and gatefold lamination integrity. Only 1 copy currently lists for sale at the lowest_price tier, so active market data is limited; price_guide estimates are your best reference point.
Does the inner sleeve affect the value of this pressing?
Yes. The first inner sleeves are dark gray with two foldback edges and contain lyrics to Stairway to Heaven on one side and track titles and credits on the other. Importantly, Peter Grant's credit appears on the inner sleeve of all pressings, including later ones where his name was removed from the label. A complete, unfaded inner sleeve with legible lyrics and credits adds to the overall value and collectibility of the first pressing.
Why does the feather symbol on side 2 matter for authentication?
The inverted feather symbol on side 2 is a manufacturing detail unique to the plum-label first pressing batch on Atlantic 2401012. Later variants corrected this symbol to its standard orientation, making the inversion a reliable visual marker of the earliest production run. Combined with the Pecko Duck or Porky matrix stamps and the etched catalogue 2401012, the inverted feather confirms you hold the definitive first edition rather than one of the 8 known plum-label variants that followed.