Led Zeppelin IV (1971, Atlantic SD 7208) PORKY / PECKO DUCK • CTH 1st Press VG+
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Description
Led Zeppelin – IV (Untitled)
Atlantic SD 7208 • 1971 U.S. First Pressing (CTH) • “PORKY / PECKO DUCK” • 1841 Broadway Label
Authentic early U.S. pressing of Led Zeppelin IV, featuring the famous Porky/Pecko Duck mastering and the desirable 1841 Broadway address label. This is one of the most sought-after analog cuts for its power, warmth, and clarity—considered by collectors and audiophiles alike to be the definitive way to hear “Stairway to Heaven.”
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Pressing Details
• Catalog #: SD 7208
• Year: 1971 (U.S. release)
• Label: Atlantic – 1841 Broadway, New York N.Y. (used before 1973)
• Pressing Plant: Columbia Records Pressing Plant – Terre Haute (CTH)
• Runout / Deadwax:
• Side 1 – ST-A-712285-CTH “PORKY”
• Side 2 – ST-A-712286-CTH “PECKO DUCK”
• Mastering Engineer: George “Porky” Peckham (UK) – famed for his “Prime Cut” lacquers.
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Condition (graded conservatively per Goldmine standard)
• Vinyl: VG+ — Glossy with a few light sleeve scuffs, plays loud and clean with only minor surface noise in quiet spots.
• Jacket: VG — Light edge and ring wear, spine fully legible, solid seams.
• Labels: Clean with minimal spindle marks.
• Inner Sleeve: poly-lined inner; and original included.
• Play Test: Excellent dynamics throughout; When the Levee Breaks thunders with depth and clarity.
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Why This Copy Matters
• True first pressing with 1841 Broadway labels.
• Porky/Pecko lacquer cut = exceptional, open soundstage and punchy bottom end.
• Increasingly collectible—later “75 Rockefeller” issues do not use this original mastering.
• A strong VG+ example, visually clean and sonically impressive—ready for serious listening or display.
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Track List
1. Black Dog
2. Rock and Roll
3. The Battle of Evermore
4. Stairway to Heaven
5. Misty Mountain Hop
6. Four Sticks
7. Going to California
8. When the Levee Breaks
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Shipping & Packaging
• Ships securely in a pro-grade LP mailer with record outside jacket to prevent seam splits.
• USPS Media Mail (Priority upgrade on request).
• Combined shipping available—see my other classic/prog listings.
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Returns
30-day returns accepted if not as described. I grade conservatively so you can buy with confidence.
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Suggested Price Range: $65 – $75 (Buy It Now $74.95 with offers welcome)
Led Zeppelin IV Zoso SD 7208 1841 Broadway first pressing Porky Pecko Duck CTH Terre Haute George Peckham prime cut early US pressing Stairway to Heaven classic rock audiophile vinyl
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