LED ZEPPELIN iii 16P1-2025
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Artist = LED ZEPPELIN
Title = iii
Label = ATLANTIC
Catalog# = 16P1-2025
Barcode = 4988014520256
Release = JAPAN
Year = 1988
RPM = 33rpm
Disc Size = 12"
Number of Discs = 1
Mono/Stereo = stereo
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When a band known for creating a sound as heavy as thunder decides to explore the softer side of their music, the results can be revolutionary. That is precisely the case with the third album from the legendary British rock band Led Zeppelin, the brilliant and multifaceted “Led Zeppelin III.” We are looking at a Japanese pressing from the “Forever Young Series,” released on the Atlantic label with the catalog number 16P1-2025.
Released in 1970, this album was a bold and, for some at the time, shocking departure from the relentless, blues-drenched hard rock of their first two records. Following a period of intense touring, Jimmy Page and Robert Plant retreated to the remote cottage of Bron-Y-Aur in Wales, where they wrote a significant portion of the album. The rustic, pastoral setting had a profound influence on the music.
“Led Zeppelin III” is famously an album of two distinct halves. The first side still delivers the powerful rock the band was known for, kicking off with the thunderous and iconic “Immigrant Song.” But it’s the second side that revealed a stunning new dimension to their sound. Dominated by acoustic guitars, mandolins, and a gentler, folk-inspired sensibility, songs like “Tangerine” and “That’s the Way” showcased a depth and subtlety in their songwriting that many had not expected.
The album is a masterful blend of light and shade, from the heavy, intricate rock of “Celebration Day” to the beautiful, traditional folk of “Gallows Pole.” It proved that Led Zeppelin was far more than just a heavy rock band; they were true musical visionaries with a vast and eclectic range of influences. The album’s innovative and now-famous die-cut, rotating wheel cover art further enhanced its unique and interactive appeal.
This Japanese pressing from the “Forever Young Series” is highly regarded by collectors for its excellent audio quality, allowing the rich textures of both the acoustic and electric instruments to be heard with incredible clarity. “Led Zeppelin III” is an essential, pivotal album in the band’s discography and a timeless masterpiece of rock music. You can find this classic record in our store or on our website.