LED ZEPPELIN iv 20P2-2026
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Artist = LED ZEPPELIN
Title = iv
Label = ATLANTIC
Catalog# = 20P2-2026
Barcode = 4988014720267
Release = JAPAN
Year = 19??
RPM =
Disc Size = 5"
Number of Discs = 1
Mono/Stereo = stereo
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A Timeless Rock Monument: Led Zeppelin IV ‘Forever Young’ Edition (20P2-2026)
Today we focus on a specific Japanese CD reissue of one of the most famous albums in rock history: Led Zeppelin’s fourth album, commonly known as “Led Zeppelin IV” or “Zoso.” This entry highlights the 1988 reissue released as part of the renowned “Forever Young Series” on the Atlantic label, carrying the catalog number 20P2-2026. This particular copy comes complete with its original obi strip.
Issued on August 10, 1988, this release offered Japanese fans a high-quality compact disc version of the 1971 classic at a mid-range price point. This specific pressing is notable for collectors because it is the initial issue in the series manufactured by Warner-Pioneer Corporation. It can be distinguished from later represses (by MMG or East West) by specific details such as the “WB” logo on the spine of the obi strip and the “Warner-Pioneer Corporation” credits printed on the disc face and back insert.
Musically, the album needs little introduction. It is a monolithic cornerstone of hard rock and blues rock, featuring an impeccable run of legendary tracks including “Black Dog,” “Rock and Roll,” “The Battle Of Evermore,” “Misty Mountain Hop,” and the immortal “Stairway To Heaven.”
20P2-2026 represents a specific moment in the history of Japanese music manufacturing, capturing a timeless album within a popular and collectible reissue series. For collectors of Japanese CDs, finding this specific Warner-Pioneer first pressing with its obi intact is a satisfying discovery.