Led Zeppelin I - The Full Story of Their Explosive Debut Album

[@Lucas_Dankemann_the_freak]

I'm talking serious, Andrew is one of the cooler "music-story teller" i've ever seen...

[@Parlogram]

Thank you, kindly.

[@mikayelabazyan]

Agreed!

[@JamesTaylor-yg7ow]

I also agree 👍

[@BilisNegra]

I can't see how most channel viewers would not give for granted you're talking serious.

[@JasonSmith-jr7jh]

You speak truth and wisdom, kind Sir.

[@fanbladeinstruments]

I'm in a Led Zeppelin tribute band. When we were putting it together we studied every note, read all the books, listened repeatedly to all the bootlegs, examined every photo in fine detail...I would've put a large wager on being able to whip anyone in a Zeppelin trivia contest. And yet I didn't know about P J Proby and Jims Blues... This is why you're so valuable Andrew, no matter how much nerdery I claim, you've always got something new for us. Thank you, and please never stop.

[@Parlogram]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Caganissoyeah]

You didn't know about pj proby? Dont be wagering anything large.

[@clevebaker8399]

A kid brought this monumental lp to art class in march 69. It blew everyone away!! It’s still a favorite!! Only are you experienced comes close to the same impact the zeppelin album has! This what the yardbirds were about!! Truth!! One killer l! Andrew is the best!! Great job 👏

[@Parlogram]

Thanks Cleve. Glad you enjoyed it 👍

[@clevebaker8399]

@@Parlogram you’re right on everything you do!! Awesome work!! This channel has been a blessing to me!! Andrew !! Thank you sir!!

[@Le-fishe-au-choculat]

@@Parlogramthe Beatles U.S albums are coming back in mono

[@conorfurlong]

George Harrison being offered a first listen of led zeppelin’s debut album, and responding that he’s more interested in having lunch, is one of the funniest Beatles stories I’ve ever heard. 😂😂😂

[@BeatleRick84]

And is caught on tape!

[@PeterTea]

The man loves his mushy peas.

[@changkwangoh]

At least he didn’t reply with “I reckon it’s rubbish.” 😂

[@billleary5779]

It’s been a few years since I have sat down and listened to this album. This is definitely one of my favorites from Led Zeppelin. Thanks for doing a showcase on this one Andrew! Terrific video!

[@Parlogram]

Thanks BIll. Glad you enjoyed it!

[@glennk1931]

Bought my original 1969 American pressing about 6 months after its release. Bought the UK import in July 1972. (Bought LZ II that same day). Both UK pressings still sound fantastic. Led Zeppelin 1 is an album that you can’t just play one cut, you will play the entire album. It’s that good IMHO.

[@paulwhiteside1805]

This was a once in a lifetime album. Thoroughly researched and presented exceptionally well. Thanks, Andrew.👍😊😎

[@Parlogram]

Thank you, Sir 🙏

[@tombergman7780]

I saw Zep at the Fillmore East in their first gig ever in NYC ON January 30, 1969 which just happens to be the same day the Beatles played their rooftop concert. It’s still in my top 5 concert list. From the first chords of Communication Breakdown, everyone in the joint knew they were witnessing the next great rock and roll band. Afterwards, I went around the corner and bought the first album, which remains one of the greatest albums I’ve ever heard. Those opening chords of Good Times, Bad Times still send shivers down my spine…

[@Parlogram]

What an incredible experience!

[@tombergman7780]

@@Parlogram one of the best!

[@BeatleRick84]

Good episode. Thanks for having Led Zeppelin on the channel my favorite band after The Beatles😊.

[@Parlogram]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jayclarke6671]

@@BeatleRick84 I don't know what's so special about The Beatles. A lot of their songs are unlistenable nowadays like Lucy In The Skies with that annoying lowry organ and Lennon's dreary vocal. I can't say that about Zepp. All their music is great to brilliant with the exception of a few throw away tracks like Hats Off To Roy Harper.

[@sugadelicsavagesoul8623]

Back when I got into this album in the late 80's on cassette tape, the songs/sides were rearranged with Side 2 as Side 1 with the album beginning with "Your Time Is Gonna Come". To my horror years later when I got the CD I saw it started with "Good Times Bad Times" which is always the side 2 opener for me. So till this day on vinyl I always play Side 2 FIRST and end the album with "Dazed And Confused". Much, much, much better listening experience!!!

[@IIImobiusIII]

Andrew is the "The" PR Man. This is how I imagined them to be. This channel is a gift to all Beatles fans. On the topic of Zeppelin, Led Zeppelin II, though, was quite different. It was the first album that ever made me conscious of the space it was recorded in. Maybe it's just me but that was a magical moment, a kind of awakening.

[@Musicradio77Network]

Fun Fact: Led Zeppelin was on Atlantic which was the label that brought you the Drifters, LaVern Baker, Ray Charles, Modern Jazz Quartet, Barbara Lewis, Aretha Franklin, Wilson Pickett, Archie Bell & The Drells, the Rascals, John Coltrane, and just to name a few.

[@SeboDigital]

9:45 - This is my fav version of their album! Turquoise Lettering! Love it!

[@evanstair1262]

Thank you Andrew! I recall Glyn Johns' discussion with George Harrison, but was unaware of the playback of "Good Times Bad Times." Roll Announcement 427 Slate 290... The playback was inaudible so your extraction cleared it up for me!

[@jeffs12a]

About 25 years ago I bought the 180g Classic Records pressing of the first two Zep albums. Not only is the first record the best I have heard it, that Classic Records issue might be one of the best pressings of a rock album I have ever heard. It is extremely dynamic and forward sounding. And the vinyl is dead quiet.

[@Parlogram]

I'd love to hear that pressing!

[@AndyJay1985]

One interesting thing is that John Paul Jones played organ on You Shook Me from the Truth album.

[@DaviJuliao2001]

Hey Andrew, what about a video of some Queen albums? I'll love to see you doing it!

[@theesperanzacompromisebyja9044]

A remarkable debut beset with multiple copyright issues. Cut in 36 hours of studio time at a cost 1750 quid. It won them a record deal with Atlantic who advanced them 210 thousand pounds.

[@BanalayerPete1972]

Led Zeppelin 1, Shades of Deep Purple, Truth - they were the UK's game-changing rock albums of the late '60s. I'd put in the Mott the Hoople debut as well. Even the covers on these albums sounded revolutionary.

[@gonolith]

Great video, would love to see you cover more if not their entire catalog. In today's loud and fast-paced world, I find your manner of speaking quite refreshing and soothing. Thank you.

[@Parlogram]

Thank you kindly.

[@nonsuch6586]

Wow! “Good Times Bad Times/Communication Breakdown” Japanese single record!! I like it. love from Japan.🎸

[@antoniodalfonso]

Andrew, this is a fine analysis of a great lp and a rock-music moment. I remember when the lp came out in Canada. We were in a small dance car, and the dj put it on and suddenly everyone stopped dancing and sat down to listen. In less than one month after its release here bands were performing songs from the LP. Thank you for showcasing this work by great musicians. Once again, you have produced a fine document. Danke.

[@Parlogram]

Thanks Antonio. Glad you enojyed it.

[@TheBeatleverse]

Probably the best sounding Zeppelin album. It's a sonic boom of a record, with the greatest opening and closing tracks on a debut album since Please Please Me.

[@scruffyapples]

Brilliant review. Zeppelin are the second band I’m most obsessed with after The Beatles, so you’ve made me a happy person. I hope to see more Zeppelin content on your channel. They changed my life!

[@Parlogram]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@JoJoJoker]

@1:45 as a casual fan it’s wild to see mid-60s Page for the first time!

[@CLEISSONGUIT]

Hello Andrew. Congratulations on another high quality video. I also own this Red & Plum copy, and I think it sounds fantastic. Hope for me, at the end of the year, God willing, I will pick up a turquoise edition. He had taken. Big hug from São Paulo Brazil!!!

[@Parlogram]

Glad you enjoyed it. Hope you manage to find a UK pressing!

[@pat5882]

LZ1. My personal top and favorite rock album of them all.

[@aluthman281]

Love the Beatles stuff, but love it even more when you range to other great bands, like the Kinks, the Stones, the Hollies, the Who, etc. This is no exception.

[@trublu71]

Many thanks for another entertaining video Andrew. Always look forward to them. Led Zeppelin’s debut album is another album that changed my life and the way I listen to music! So much history and background came in performing Led Zeppelin! Yes the 2014 vinyl pressing sounds great!

[@Parlogram]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@TyroneEpps]

This is interesting😊😊😊😊

[@fran98832]

it's also worth noting that on the "You Shook me" track Page is playing a Flying V he borrowed from a man that tried selling it to him, great video man, never thought i'd see you cover Led Zeppelin and even less learn about that double LP album and it being signed by all 4 members, great stuff man !!

[@Parlogram]

Thanks for watching!

[@pedrofraga4366]

Other three of my favorite debut rock albums: Kaleidoscope's Tangerine Dream, The Knack's Get the Knack and Moby Grape's self-titled album. The first one deserves a review by you!!!

[@Parlogram]

I am planning a video for Tangerine Dream.

[@pedrofraga4366]

@@Parlogram can't wait for it!!! One day I will grab an OG copy (or maybe the 80s repressing), but for now the 2017 version will have to do hehe!

[@Parlogram]

@@pedrofraga4366 I only have the '80s one!

[@michaelcarpenter2498]

This is a great debut for a great band. They really did help start heavy metal and changed music. This was really well done. Great job Andrew.

[@Parlogram]

Thanks Michael. Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Musicradio77Network]

I hope “Led Zeppelin 2” will be on a future video where it will include “Whole Lotta Love” as their biggest hit of their career where it would changed heavy metal music forever.

[@Parlogram]

@@Musicradio77Network Yes, it will be featured in a future video.

[@Musicradio77Network]

@@Parlogram Thanks!

[@MaxLedZep]

Ciao Andrew!! Great Great Great!!! Thanks for doing this finally! I’ve been waiting for so long for a Zeppelin video from You… They’re my favorite band ever…. A step forward than The Beatles…. Over the years I’ve got myself both the very first orange and the Turquoise versions. This last one is my most precious vinyl. I have heard many different pressings over the years, including the US promo, which sounds amazingly! But the UK first is slightly superior in the overall sound. Zepp For Ever!!!!❤❤❤ Thanks again man!!!! 🙏🏻🤟🏻

[@Parlogram]

Ciao!! Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for your comment! 🤟

[@MCAN]

Parlogram, a channel known for videos on my favourite band, The Beatles, releasing a video on my second favourite, Led Zeppelin? 🤯 The Classic Records release of Zeppelin I may be the best record I have ever heard, sonically. I heard details I didn’t even know were there. It’s a showstopper!

[@Parlogram]

Glad you enjoyed it. I need to get hold a Classic Records copy.

[@changkwangoh]

I’ve never heard of this album until this video. Acquired the disc today and I think it’s one of the best discs I ever bought. Thanks for this video, sir!

[@Parlogram]

Thanks for watching and I'm glad you're enjoying the album!

[@renemies78]

I'm not a huge Zeppelin fan but this video kept my attention for the entirety of the video! Really cool video Andrew. The information was extremely interesting.

[@Parlogram]

Thanks for watching. Glad you enjoyed it!

[@thomascars1]

Although I love LZ’s debut, I think I much prefer Led Zeppelin II. Even with one song being a drum solo, its consistency of greatness cannot be understated. In terms of greatest debut album, I think it has to be the Door’s self titled album. I’ve never been mesmerized with such sounds before. Great video as always Mr. Andrew!

[@Parlogram]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@grahampaulkendrick7845]

Fasinating video, Andrew, I bought this album in early '69 and saw the band live twice in Toronto in '69. I believe that Al Stewart showed Jimmy Page how to play 'Black Mountain Side' during the sessions for Al's 'Love Chronicles' LP.

[@Parlogram]

Glad you enjoyed it. Amazing that you saw them in '69!

[@doccyclopz]

Very well researched Andrew! Here's a bit of useless Zep trivia: Communication Breakdown was a conscious decision by Page to create a fist in your face, concert opener, to be their successor to the Yardbirds' own fist in your face concert opener, The Train kept a Rollin' ( Early Zep used Train as their opener before replacing it with CB)

[@Parlogram]

Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for the info!

[@Walrus1701D]

Your main focus is my favorite band, and now you’re highlighting my second favorite band 😍😍😍

[@HarryBalz-mx3ss]

You are truly a godsend Andrew. This album harkens back to my high school days and the modest turntable that my parents bought for me. It was Led Zeppelin and Jimi Hendrix for me, and I’m sure that my parents thought that I had lost my mind! At any rate, it was a wonderful time to be alive and young! Rock On!!! Thanks a million!!😁👍🙋‍♂️

[@Parlogram]

Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed it. ✌️

[@DjFritzen]

Very nice again, as always. Seeing you presenting with a big smile makes it even more enjoyable to watch.

[@Parlogram]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@louiebee6745]

Jimmy Page also played on Joe Cocker's debut album With A Little Help From My Friends, recorded in early 1968 at Olympic and Trident Studios, released in April 1969.

[@mumbles215]

One of the few songs where the cover became the definitive version. “Watchtower” cover by Hendrix. “Proud Mary” cover Ike and Tina.

[@mumbles215]

Well John or Paul said it was the definitive one and that’s good enough by me lol

[@aluthman281]

@@mumbles215 "Respect" by Aretha Franklin is an Otis Redding cover. Absolutely redefined by her.

[@louiebee6745]

Twist And Shout.

[@thechuckster6838]

This is great! Crossing over like this once in a while adds freshness to your weekly offerings. Although, not my favorite LZ album, it is a great one and it often gets turntable attention on my system. Great work!!

[@Parlogram]

Thank you, Sir!

[@steveelphick1203]

Great video Andrew, thank you - This is a fabulous album which ranks as my joint favourite debut offering, alongside 'Are You Experienced'. I bought my copy, which I still have (complete with Turquoise cover, although, at the time, the relevance of this was totally unknown), very close to the Jan 69 release date. It still plays wonderfully with all the power that you describe. I was also lucky enough to see LZ live in concert twice at the Albert Hall, in 1969 & 70 and also at Alexandra Palace in 1972.

[@Parlogram]

Glad you enjoyed it, Steve!

[@bobby666666]

Wow.This is such a well produced video, Andrew. I knew most of the information, but for anyone interested in this album and not knowing much about it, it's spot on.

[@Parlogram]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@bobby666666]

@@Parlogram Thanks

[@nbenning25]

Great analysis! 17:40 should be “Black Mountain Side”

[@Parlogram]

Thanks. Already noted.

[@davidfiddleman2312]

Great video again, had this album for over 40 years and you taught a lot of things I didn’t know. Time to spin it tomorrow!

[@Parlogram]

Glad you enjoyed it. Enjoy!

[@RonaldBrown59]

Great back story on how Led Zeppelin got started, and the recording of their first album. Thanks for sharing.

[@Parlogram]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@MusicOverMyHead]

Did not expect a Zeppelin video from you! Awesome

[@nicknikipediacaulkin5943]

Really enjoyed this video, Andrew, as I learned so much about Led Zeppelin 1! Another superb presentation!

[@Parlogram]

Glad you enjoyed it, Nick!

[@briankellymusician]

Absolutely superb Andrew! Love Led Zeppelin.. thanks for Sharing as always.. 👍

[@Parlogram]

Glad you enjoyed it, Brian!

[@OutOnTheTiles]

This was an excellent detailed episode. Well done! Zeppelin 1 is easily one of the five most influential debut rock albums of all time. A true masterpiece…just like their next 5 albums. Essential to any album/music collector. I have a white label Zeppelin 1 which I picked up over 25 years ago. It’s a bit beat up,but I love having it. Cheers

[@Parlogram]

Thanks. Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Tiago-L-A]

Zeppelin is one of my favorite groups, it is among the 4 that I like the most and I hope you talk about more debut albums from some groups like the doors

[@piershemmingsen3937]

Thank you Andrew. Excellent as always. Here in Canada, Led Zeppelin 1 and the Good Times Bad Times / Breakdown single were initially pressed and distributed by Quality Records - deep groove pressings. Quality also issued the LP on 8-Track cartridge. A few months later, Warner Brothers in Canada picked up Atlantic and the discs were re-pressed by RCA Victor. The early 1969 Quality Records press is highly recommended - plays like a tank.

[@Parlogram]

Glad you enjoyed it and thanks or the info.

[@phillippope6844]

Really love the expansion of this channel into other 60s groups. I would love a UK plum pressing of this album . As for US pressings, George Piros pressings are most commonly appreciated as the way to go for the first Zeppelin album. His work with the Atlantic catalog is legendary in and of itself. My copy of LZ 1 has his mastering on Side 2 and is miles above the flat bass-shy pressing on Side 1.Cheers again and keep this content coming!

[@Parlogram]

Thanks Phillip. More to come!

[@jjquinn2004]

Very enjoyable video. I became a fan for Led Zeppelin in 1969 when I first bought LPs (earlier for 45s in 1966/67/68). The "More than just coincidence" for Led Zeppelin was that they released the first four albums for each of my high school years, i.e. Led Zeppelin I for my freshman year (1968/69), Led Zeppelin II for my sophomore year (1969/70), etc. So, I've always been a fan of theirs.

[@Parlogram]

Thanks for watching. Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jimc8186]

I went over to a friends house back in 1970 and brought my copies of the Beatles Abbey Road and Let It Be. After we listened to those albums he put on Led Zeppelin I and II. This was a game changer. I became a huge Led Zeppelin fan that day while smoking my first jazz cigarette.

[@cjay2]

Andrew, you did really well on this album. It's still one of my favorites from the time. Bought it new in the US when it released. I'd already seen them twice in concert in NYC, and no words are sufficient to describe what happened in those concerts.

[@Parlogram]

That must have been incredible!

[@cjay2]

@@Parlogram It was. Literally beyond words. Needless to say, I was addicted to their new take on music. A friend worked at A&R at the time, and he brought home a tape of their 2nd album, a week or so before release, and we all just went crazy. Good times, then.

[@JimPigMuseumOfSound]

Amazing album, I’ve played it hundreds of times. My first copy was on a cassette, and it had sides one and two reversed, so the album begins with “Your Time is Gonna Come” and ends with “Dazed and Confused”. To this day I prefer to hear the album this way.

[@BeatlePete910]

Fine work as always, Andrew. Thanks to the influence of 2 older brothers, I discovered Led Zeppelin at a very early age. Not in time for this one, but definitely starting with LZ II. Full disclosure: I have experienced a bit of LZ fatigue in recent years and my favorites list is pretty much upside down from everyone else's, but I definitely put this one closer to the top. Love the production! It breathes more than most of the early albums. And yes, Bonzo was a force of nature! I can say that I had late 70's US pressings of the first 3 albums and they didn't sound that great. The original pressings sounded pretty good. I would love to see you parse out The Who Sell Out and Moody Blues Days Of Future Passed. Both interesting albums with interesting stories behind them.

[@muzzy1978]

Your "scratching" story brought back some uncomfortable memories! I did the same to a batch of my parents 45's 😪 As for the album, obviously the quality of the musicianship is simply stunning but you're also right to mention the production. The clarity of sound is exceptional and I don't think the band ever quite captured it again, good as some of their other albums sound. I have a number of pressings of this album. An original, battered UK plum, a 70's re-issue, a Japanese Pressing and the Classic Records 200g re-issue. The UK is unfortunately well worn but the others all sound incredible. What amazes me most is the absence of any IGD at the end of 'How Many More Times'. For such a crushingly loud finale the album mastering holds up right to the end.

[@J_alex_day]

Hi Andrew a great video! I really like the blue cover!!!

[@DalstonVinyl]

Its worth mentioning, the 2014 reissue is available as a gatefold double, the second disc is a London gig from 1969...I have a copy, and recommend it. Cheers!

[@jameshogg11]

I thought it was a Paris gig rather than London? Either way I agree it's worth getting!

[@DalstonVinyl]

@@jameshogg11 oh yes, youre right...at The Olympia, in Paris, not the London one...well spotted

[@johnnytheg]

Thanks for the tip Andrew, I bought the album on Amazon and it sounds amazing.

[@Parlogram]

Fantastic!

[@ghbmdhjhw]

Starting my adventure with that album after the second Led Zepplin stuff late autumn 1969, those two lp's still in my heart after all those years.................thx Andrew as always you're a very competent

[@Parlogram]

Thanks for watching!

[@mikejohnson5914]

Great job on the detailed bio on Led Zeppelin's first album. My introduction to Led Zeppelin was after hearing the Beatles White Album, I went through my older brother's record collection and came across his copies of Led Zeppelin in 1976. Led Zeppelin and The Beatles were my sound tracks as a teenager in Southern California. Magical times. Still enjoy hearing Led Zeppelin through seasoned teenagers ears.

[@Parlogram]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@cheffrey82]

Another fantastic analysis, Andrew! This album is one of the most astonishing sounding records ever made. I bought it 25 years ago from my local market stall record dealer and it blew my brains out through my headphones. Page and Johns' production is on another level. Are You Experienced still (just) gets my vote for greatest rock debut though... PS I also found a 6th pressing in a charity shop for 50p a few years ago too... No overlooked autographs but still a bargain!

[@erniericardo8140]

One thing to take note on is the question of Jimmy Page's session work on You Really Got Me by The Kinks, Ray Davies has said on record that Page didnt play on that song, the late great ( Deep Purple) Jon Lord has recollection of him (on piano) and Page playing guitar on this song. Shel Talmy in an interview once said that Jimmy did play on this song, but on a different take that wasnt used, and Jimmy Page would say: He doesnt remember. - Also like to add that Page along with John Bonham played on Donavan's Hurdy Gurdy Man, but some have disputed that claim also.

[@thekitowl]

Clem Cattini claims he’s on drums on HGM, however listen carefully & you can hear Bonham type bass drum work .

[@erniericardo8140]

@@thekitowl yeah that drum work sure sounds like Bonham to me and Donavan himself claimed at one point that Bonham did play on that song.

[@Rock-Vinyl-Channel]

Great Story, thanks man!! ❤🫡

[@robertnowall488]

Scratched up a record at age three? Well, my mother told me---I don't remember it myself---that I took bites out of a few of her 45s, including Elvis's "Return to Sender." She wouldn't let me play (with) her records again until my mid-teens.

[@Groundhogfan1962]

There are so many great firsts that its hard to choose but you can definitely make a case for this album.I've gone through several copies of it in the last 50 years

[@joerizzo884]

Well done, as always, Andrew!

[@Parlogram]

Thank you!

[@moreheff]

On any given day this is my favourite LZ album. Just amazing from front to back. Loved the story of the purchase of the signed album. I have a similar tale (though not in the same league as this one) in that I was in a local charity shop in South East London a couple of years ago, flicking through the cheap books on offer and came across a copy of Scottish racing driver and multiple F1 champion Jackie Stewart's autobiography. Now considering I already had a copy and read it more than once, I have no idea why I picked it up, but I did and on opening it up found to my amazement that is it signed by the man himself. Immediately I went to the counter and bought it for the princely sum of 50 UK pennies. It has been stored away for a rainy day some time in the future. Oh and I have checked online and it is definitely his autograph. Not quite Led Zeppelin but still a good find none the less.

[@ledzepfilm]

One thing to note is that Page’s contributions to Lord Sutch’s album was done long after Led Zeppelin’s debut released, not before. He and Bonham recorded their parts while on a short break on their second American tour at Mirror Sound Studios in California in late April/early May 1969. They liked the studio so much that they went back a few days later to record Moby Dick and The Lemon Song. Also, Page used a Harmony Sovereign through the first album, not a Gibson J-200. He mentions it in his book The Anthology. (edit: he does mention using the J-200 but a modern photo showing his "set-up" for the song includes the Harmony Sovereign.)

[@Parlogram]

Thanks for the info.

[@markcorcoran482]

I think it’s been pretty well documented that Jimmy used a J200 borrowed from Mickey Most on Babe I’m Gonna Leave You.

[@ledzepfilm]

@@markcorcoran482 I wonder if it was both guitars, then - on page 121 of The Anthology, there's a photo of the guitars he used on Babe I'm Gonna Leave You and it includes the Harmony Sovereign. On page 122 he indeed mentions using Mickey Most's J-200 on Babe I'm Gonna Leave You, Your Time is Gonna Come, and Black Mountain Side. Per the recording details for Led Zeppelin I outlined in the Super Deluxe, they worked on Babe I'm Gonna Leave You on both September 27th, 1968 (takes 8-9 bootlegged) and October 3rd, 1968, so I wonder if Page used the Sovereign for the first attempt and the J-200 on the 3rd for the album take (which was the day they did the majority of recording for the debut). Or, Page made a mistake when setting up guitars for the book's photoshoot :)

[@markcorcoran482]

@@ledzepfilm @markcorcoran482 2 days ago And me away from the Anthology! (What a great book.) It would figure that the Sovereign somewhere does figure. I had the very great pleasure of seeing the Sovereign, along with his #1 Les Paul, the Dragon Tele, the Dano, the restored Black Beauty, the doubleneck, and his stage rig at the Play It Loud show at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC in 2019. Such a treat! And to your last point … hmmm … :)

[@jumpingthestylus263]

Omg I’ve waiting for the day you cover the other Best Band of all time!❤

[@cbfall]

Their debut album still rocks my musical ears to this day!!!😁🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽

[@rix29]

I do love that first record. Probably my favourite Led Zep album. Coincidentally, my local record shop gets turquoise copies every so often here in the West Midlands UK. He’s very reasonable with the prices too.

[@Parlogram]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@commonman317]

The Rolling Stone's version of "I Can't Quit You Baby" is good too. It is on their 2016 "Blue And Lonesome" CD that covers old blues songs. If you can, check that CD out. It is a surprisingly great sounding collection of songs.

[@KevinStriker]

Favourite masterings of this album: Piros cut on vinyl, Barry Diament's CD. (19126) Both have reversed stereo, but both sound equally great. On a good pair of headphones you can hear the lower bass floor on "Dazed and Confused" compared to the '90s or 2014 remasters on Spotify.

[@Parlogram]

Thank for the info.

[@chriscampanozzi6516]

Andrew. Fantastic information as always. Thank you.

[@Parlogram]

Glad you enjoyed it, Chris!

[@mallorga1965]

10:45 A Supro amplifier! Great video, as always!

[@Parlogram]

Thanks. Already noted.

[@evanstair1262]

Thanks Andrew, you captured many forgotten gems beyond Led Zeppelin in this video. I had not heard of Barry Ryan, P.J. Proby, and Lord Sutch before this video. More exploration is in order.

[@Parlogram]

Hope you enjoy them!

[@dimebagdave77]

Oh heck yeah..🤘✌️ thanks man! One of my favorites. I have the Classic Records 180 gram variety

[@jvnb-y9e]

This album was put together in 36 hours, and in my opinion turned out to be the greatest debut album of all time. It started a decade of 100's of millions of sales and millions in concert attendance. And its still enjoyed today as much as 50 years ago.

[@48musicfan]

Excellent album to review!!! It’s a classic! - Roger

[@McMieke]

A true classic. Thanx for covering this album.

[@Parlogram]

My pleaure, SIr.

[@terryzobeck3978]

I remember reading that Rolling Stone review and couldn't believe they were listening to the same record as me. Led Zeppelin I blew me and all of my friends away. I seem to recall that much of the RS' criticism focused on the "poor" playing of John Bonham. There can't be a review that was more off the mark. I've listened to the Get Back Nagra reels several times and never noticed that conversation about LZ I. Seems even the Beatles were clueless. Another interesting and informative video.

[@Parlogram]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Stumptonian1]

Still my favourite Zeppelin album. When you brought up the variances in track length I was surprised you didn't mention How Many More Times. It was showing as "3:30" originally but is actually "8:37" as shown on the later pressing you held up. (I put quotes around the times to avoid looking like links to the video but it still picks them out that way 😆)

[@telstarcan]

Great analysis. Very well done.

[@Parlogram]

Thank you kindly!

[@luvbasses5487]

One remarkable aspect of this debut album - perhaps THE most remarkable is that: it sounds as if they’d been playing together for a decade or so. The band to end all bands - the perfect aligning of planets right out the gate. They were the ultimate unit who arrived at the most perfect time.

[@anthonyvigliotti6560]

Well done, Andrew. 👍

[@Parlogram]

Glad you enjoyed it, Anthony!

[@EricSchultz-zs8hz]

I always enjoy your videos, and really liked this one. The Beatles will always be Number One for me, but I always liked Led Zeppelin a lot, so I enjoyed watching and listening to your narrative about their debut album. I like how Jimmy Page had them buy studio time to make it completely on their own, and THEN get a record label contract, using the album itself as their representative and sales pitch. It's cool how they basically went to the company, and said, 'Here's an album, already made. Do you want to release it?' I hope that you will make more videos about Led Zeppelin albums.

[@Parlogram]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@jamiewm]

Great video Andrew. I only have Led Zep 2 on vinyl which I inherited from my uncle when I was about 14, sadly this is the only Led Zep album I currently have on vinyl. I do have the Complete Studio recordings boxset on cd which is fantastic to have.

[@murilohumbertocmcb]

DUDE check out the "Classic" release of this album. You'll be MINDBLOWN! Believe me

[@Parlogram]

Thanks, I will!

[@nigelprettyc3]

First chords bang hits you hard amazing stuff the bar was raised so high it’s untouchable for all time the end 😁👌

[@duncan9058]

Remember seeing Zeppelin for the first time on the Old Grey Whistle Test performing Communication Breakdown…..mind blowing.

[@Edgelord9000]

Ever since seeing "Days of Future Passed" in the background a few videos ago, I've been waiting for a proper Moody Blues video :)

[@theworldaccordingto4555]

IMHO, the best debut rock albums... King Crimson - "In The Court Of The Crimson King". 1st track: "21st Century Schizoid Man." (1969) Black Sabbath - "Black Sabbath". 1st track: "Black Sabbath." (1970) Both game changing albums imho. As was, Van Halen - Van Halen.(1978) I would also argue for, The Stranglers - 1st Album, "Rattus Norvegicus", 1st Track, "Sometimes" (a great bass driven track). and, Sex Pistols - "Never Mind The Bollocks, Here's The Sex Pistols" (1st and only studio album). 1st Track, "Holiday In The Sun". Both those albums changed the music world in 1977. As one critic said about seeing, The Stranglers, live, "They're a Force 10 Gale of Bad Breath" (and it was meant as a compliment;-)