A tribute to the world's greatest rock band through a kaleidoscopic
collection of vinyl, from obscure international records to handmade
albums of historic performances
Led Zeppelin released only eight studio albums and no singles over the
course of their 12-year career, but to date there are more than 1,000
singles and 2,000 LPs in the market.
This definitive volume illustrates in full color some of the rarest and
most interesting vinyl releases, including one-of-a-kind rarities,
bizarre regional variations, official albums and historic recordings of
legendary concerts, sometimes featuring handmade artwork or colored
vinyl. The vinyl, labels and covers have been documented by photographer
Ross Halfin in superb detail and are annotated with details of their
release.
In addition, the book includes over forty pages of the most up-to-date
comprehensive discography ever compiled on the band, with forensic
detail. All known album and single vinyl releases from around the world
are listed with catalogue numbers, release or recording dates and
additional notes.
A labor of love, Led Zeppelin Vinyl is a must-have for fans of the
group and vinyl enthusiasts. It is a paean of praise to vinyl artwork
and graphic design: The illustrations are explosive and surreal,
playful, experimental and subversive, interpreting multiple artistic
disciplines with flair and wit.
Ross Halfin is one of the best-known photographers in the world and has
been working in the music industry since 1977. He has a record
collection almost as extensive as his photo archive.
