Led Zeppelin – Physical Graffiti

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Label:

Swan Song – SS 2-200

Format:

2 x Vinyl, LP, Album, Presswell (PR) Pressing

Country:

US

Released:

1975

Genre:

Rock

Style:

Hard Rock, Blues Rock

Tracklist

Hide Credits A1 Custard Pie Overdubbed By [Overdubs], Mixed By [Mixdown] – Keith Harwood Recorded By [Track] – Ron Nevison Written-By – Jimmy Page, Robert Plant Overdubbed By [Overdubs], Mixed By [Mixdown] – Keith Harwood Recorded By [Track] – Ron Nevison Written-By – Jimmy Page, Robert Plant 4:20 A2 The Rover Overdubbed By [Overdubs], Mixed By [Mixdown] – Keith Harwood Recorded By [Track] – Eddie Kramer Written-By – Jimmy Page, Robert Plant Overdubbed By [Overdubs], Mixed By [Mixdown] – Keith Harwood Recorded By [Track] – Eddie Kramer Written-By – Jimmy Page, Robert Plant 5:44 A3 In My Time Of Dying Mixed By [Mixdown] – Keith Harwood Recorded By [Track] – Ron Nevison Written-By – Jimmy Page, John Bonham, John Paul Jones, Robert Plant Mixed By [Mixdown] – Keith Harwood Recorded By [Track] – Ron Nevison Written-By – Jimmy Page, John Bonham, John Paul Jones, Robert Plant 11:08 B1 Houses Of The Holy Mixed By [Mixdown] – Eddie Kramer Recorded By [Track], Overdubbed By [Overdubs] – George Chkiantz Written-By – Jimmy Page, Robert Plant Mixed By [Mixdown] – Eddie Kramer Recorded By [Track], Overdubbed By [Overdubs] – George Chkiantz Written-By – Jimmy Page, Robert Plant 4:01 B2 Trampled Under Foot Overdubbed By [Overdubs], Mixed By [Mixdown] – Keith Harwood Recorded By [Track] – Ron Nevison Written-By – Jimmy Page, John Paul Jones, Robert Plant Overdubbed By [Overdubs], Mixed By [Mixdown] – Keith Harwood Recorded By [Track] – Ron Nevison Written-By – Jimmy Page, John Paul Jones, Robert Plant 5:38 B3 Kashmir Overdubbed By [Overdubs], Mixed By [Mixdown] – Keith Harwood Recorded By [Track] – Ron Nevison Written-By – Jimmy Page, John Bonham, Robert Plant Overdubbed By [Overdubs], Mixed By [Mixdown] – Keith Harwood Recorded By [Track] – Ron Nevison Written-By – Jimmy Page, John Bonham, Robert Plant 9:41 C1 In The Light Overdubbed By [Overdubs], Mixed By [Mixdown] – Keith Harwood Recorded By [Track] – Ron Nevison Written-By – Jimmy Page, John Paul Jones, Robert Plant Overdubbed By [Overdubs], Mixed By [Mixdown] – Keith Harwood Recorded By [Track] – Ron Nevison Written-By – Jimmy Page, John Paul Jones, Robert Plant 8:46 C2 Bron-Yr-Aur Mixed By [Mixdown] – Keith Harwood Recorded By [Track] – Andrew Johns* Written-By – Jimmy Page Mixed By [Mixdown] – Keith Harwood Recorded By [Track] – Andrew Johns* Written-By – Jimmy Page 2:07 C3 Down By The Seasi Mixed By [Mixdown] – Keith Harwood Recorded By [Track], Overdubbed By [Overdubs] – Andrew Johns* Written-By – Jimmy Page, Robert Plant Mixed By [Mixdown] – Keith Harwood Recorded By [Track], Overdubbed By [Overdubs] – Andrew Johns* Written-By – Jimmy Page, Robert Plant 5:15 C4 Ten Years Gone Overdubbed By [Overdubs], Mixed By [Mixdown] – Keith Harwood Recorded By [Track] – Ron Nevison Written-By – Jimmy Page, Robert Plant Overdubbed By [Overdubs], Mixed By [Mixdown] – Keith Harwood Recorded By [Track] – Ron Nevison Written-By – Jimmy Page, Robert Plant 6:55 D1 Night Flight Mixed By [Mixdown] – Keith Harwood Overdubbed By [Overdubs] – Andrew Johns* Recorded By [Track] – Andrew Johns* Written-By – Jimmy Page, John Paul Jones, Robert Plant Mixed By [Mixdown] – Keith Harwood Overdubbed By [Overdubs] – Andrew Johns* Recorded By [Track] – Andrew Johns* Written-By – Jimmy Page, John Paul Jones, Robert Plant 3:37 D2 The Wanton Song Overdubbed By [Overdubs], Mixed By [Mixdown] – Keith Harwood Recorded By [Track] – Ron Nevison Written-By – Jimmy Page, Robert Plant Overdubbed By [Overdubs], Mixed By [Mixdown] – Keith Harwood Recorded By [Track] – Ron Nevison Written-By – Jimmy Page, Robert Plant 4:10 D3 Boogie With Stu Mixed By [Mixdown] – Keith Harwood Recorded By [Track] – Andy Johns Written-By – Ian Stewart, Jimmy Page, John Bonham, John Paul Jones, Mrs. Valens, Robert Plant Mixed By [Mixdown] – Keith Harwood Recorded By [Track] – Andy Johns Written-By – Ian Stewart, Jimmy Page, John Bonham, John Paul Jones, Mrs. Valens, Robert Plant 3:45 D4 Black Country Woman Mixed By [Mixdown] – Keith Harwood Recorded By [Track] – Eddie Kramer Written-By – Jimmy Page, Robert Plant Mixed By [Mixdown] – Keith Harwood Recorded By [Track] – Eddie Kramer Written-By – Jimmy Page, Robert Plant 4:30 D5 Sick Again Overdubbed By [Overdubs], Mixed By [Mixdown] – Keith Harwood Recorded By [Track] – Ron Nevison Written-By – Jimmy Page, Robert Plant Overdubbed By [Overdubs], Mixed By [Mixdown] – Keith Harwood Recorded By [Track] – Ron Nevison Written-By – Jimmy Page, Robert Plant 4:40

Companies, etc.

• Distributed By – Atlantic Recording Corporation
• Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Atlantic Recording Corporation
• Copyright © – Atlantic Recording Corporation
• Published By – Joaneline Music, Inc.
• Recorded At – Headley Grange
• Recorded At – Ronnie Lane's Mobile Studio
• Recorded At – Stargroves
• Recorded At – Rolling Stones Mobile
• Recorded At – Olympic Studios
• Recorded At – Island Studios
• Overdubbed At – Olympic Studios
• Overdubbed At – Island Studios
• Mixed At – Olympic Studios
• Mixed At – Electric Lady Studios
• Lacquer Cut At – Atlantic Studios
• Pressed By – Presswell

Credits

• Artwork [Tinting Extraordinaire] – Maurice Tate
• Design Concept [Package Concept], Design – AGI (4), Mike Doud (2), Peter Corriston
• Executive-Producer – Peter Grant
• Illustration [Window Illustration] – Dave Heffernan*
• Lacquer Cut By – F.T.*, GP*
• Photography By – B. P. Fallen*, Elliot Erwitt*, Roy Harper
• Producer – Jimmy Page

Notes

Issued in die-cut cover (top opening) with folded insert and printed inner sleeves.

Some copies come with a promo sticker "Promotional Copy NOT FOR SALE" and a black sticker with list of songs on front cover (see pic).
There is not evidence to exist an "A" matrix for this US pressing, the older one is identified by the letter "B", as the variant 3 here below.

Distributed by Atlantic Recording Corporation/75 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, New York 10019/
℗ © 1975 Atlantic Recording Corporation/Printed in U.S.A.

All songs published by Joaneline Music, Inc., ASCAP

℗ 1975 Atlantic
Dist. by Atlantic Recording Corp.

Recording locations:
A1: Track at Headley Grange with Ronnie Lane's Mobile Studio/Overdubs & Mixdown at Olympic Studios
A2: Track at Stargroves with The Rolling Stones Mobile Studio/Overdubs & Mixdown at Olympic Studios
A3: Track at Headley Grange with Ronnie Lane's Mobile Studio/Mixdown at Olympic Studios
B1: Track & Overdubs at Olympic Studios/Mixdown at Electric Ladyland
B2: Track at Headley Grange with Ronnie Lane's Mobile Studio/Overdubs & Mixdown at Olympic Studios
B3: Track at Headley Grange with Ronnie Lane's Mobile Studio/Overdubs & Mixdown at Olympic Studios
C1: Track at Headley Grange with Ronnie Lane's Mobile Studio/Overdubs & Mixdown at Olympic Studios
C2: Track at Island Studios/Mixdown at Olympic Studios
C3: Track & Overdubs at Island Studios/Mixdown at Olympic Studios
C4: Track at Headley Grange with Ronnie Lane's Mobile Studio/Overdubs & Mixdown at Olympic Studios
D1: Track at Headley Grange with The Rolling Stones Mobile Studio/Overdubs at Island Studios/Mixdown at Olympic Studios
D2: Track at Headley Grange with Ronnie Lane's Mobile Studio/Overdubs & Mixdown at Olympic Studios
D3: Track at Headley Grange with The Rolling Stones Mobile Studio/Mixdown at Olympic Studios
D4: Track at Stargroves, in the garden with The Rolling Stones Mobile Studio/Mixdown at Olympic Studios
D5: Track at Headley Grange with Ronnie Lane's Mobile Studio/Overdubs & Mixdown at Olympic Studios

Barcode and Other Identifiers

• Rights Society: ASCAP
• Price Code (Printed on spine): 1198
• Other (Cat# on inner sleeve 1): SS 2-200A
• Other (Cat# on inner sleeve 2): SS 2-200B
• Pressing Plant ID (In runout and label matrix): PR
• Matrix / Runout (Label side A): (ST-SS-753309 PR)
• Matrix / Runout (Label side B): (ST-SS-753310 PR)
• Matrix / Runout (Label side C): (ST-SS-753311 PR)
• Matrix / Runout (Label side D): (ST-SS-753312 PR)
• Matrix / Runout (Side A, hand-etched runout - variant 1): ST-SS-753309-D
• Matrix / Runout (Side B, hand-etched runout - variant 1): ST-SS-753310-E
• Matrix / Runout (Side C, hand-etched runout - variant 1): ST-SS-753311-D
• Matrix / Runout (Side D, hand-etched runout - variant 1): ST-SS-753312B

 

The first pressing of Led Zeppelin's Physical Graffiti, released on February 24, 1975, is a highly sought-after collector's item, notable for its unique packaging and audio qualities. Here's an overview of its distinguishing features:​

🏷️ Label & Catalog Details

• Label: Swan Song Records (SS 2-200), marking Led Zeppelin's inaugural release on their own label.​

• Distribution: Handled by Atlantic Recording Corporation.

• Label Address: Early U.S. pressings typically feature the "75 Rockefeller Plaza" address on the label.​

🔍 Matrix Numbers & Mastering

• Matrix Numbers: First U.S. pressings often display etched matrix numbers such as SS2-200-A/B/C/D in the runout grooves.​V

• Mastering Engineers: Look for initials like "GP" (George Piros) or "F.T." (Frankford/Wayne mastering engineer) in the runouts, indicating the individuals responsible for the lacquer cuts.​

• Pressing Plants: Notable pressing plants include:​Wikipedia

  • Presswell Records: Identified by a "PR" suffix in the matrix number.​

  • Specialty Records Corporation: Marked with an "SP" suffix.​

  • Monarch Record Mfg. Co.: Denoted by a "MO" suffix and a delta (Δ) symbol followed by a number.​

Collectors often seek out Presswell pressings for their reputed superior sound quality.​

🎨 Packaging & Artwork

• Cover Design: Features a die-cut sleeve depicting a New York City tenement block (96 and 98 St. Mark's Place), with die-cut windows revealing images on the inner sleeves.

• Inner Sleeves: Include printed inner sleeves and a folded insert detailing track listings and recording information.​

• Design Credits: Concept and design by Peter Corriston, with photography by Elliott Erwitt, B. P. Fallon, and Roy Harper.

💰 Collectibility & Value

First pressings of Physical Graffiti are highly valued by collectors, especially when in excellent condition and featuring all original packaging elements. Factors influencing value include the specific pressing plant, mastering engineer's initials, and overall condition of the vinyl and packaging.​