Led Zeppelin - Led Zeppelin IV [180g Black Vinyl LP]

Led Zeppelin's 1971 powerhouse Led Zeppelin IV still stands as one of the greatest examples of studio rock chemistry, and this heavyweight black vinyl pressing lets it roar with all its original grit. Recorded at Headley Grange, the band captured that live, room-filling energy by experimenting with natural acoustics and big, open mic placements. Jimmy Page leaned heavily on his Les Paul Standard and Marshall Super Lead stack, layering riffs that could fill an arena even in a raw take. John Bonham's Ludwig kit thundered through every room mic, while John Paul Jones tied it all together with inventive bass lines and rich keyboard textures.

From the opening riff of "Black Dog," the album makes its intentions clear—loose, aggressive, and unapologetically loud. "Rock and Roll" fires off with Bonham's signature snare crack and unstoppable groove, a track that feels like it could explode off the vinyl at any second. Then there's the soaring "Stairway to Heaven," where Page's double-tracked acoustics and iconic solo show his mastery of both melody and sheer power. Deep cuts like "Misty Mountain Hop" and the massive "When the Levee Breaks" highlight just how much space and weight the band could carve out in a mix, with Bonham's stairwell-recorded drums sounding like a hammer on stone.

This 180g black vinyl edition sticks close to the feel of the original analog release, keeping the warmth and natural compression that made these sessions legendary. The remastering stays true to the source, giving Page's guitar layers clarity without losing that tube-driven bite. Packaged in the classic "Four Symbols" sleeve, this version feels like the definitive way to hear the album—raw, physical, and larger than life.

• Format: 180g Black Vinyl LP
• Standout tracks: "Black Dog," "Stairway to Heaven," "Rock and Roll"
• Pressing details: 180g black vinyl, remastered from original tapes, faithful sleeve reproduction, full dynamic analog warmth
• Genre/style: Classic Rock, Hard Rock, Blues Rock, Folk Rock
• UPC: 081227965778

More than just a reissue, this edition of Led Zeppelin IV brings the music back to its roots, with the kind of punch and warmth that only well-cut black vinyl can deliver. Drop the needle, crank the volume, and let the room shake the way it did in 1971.

* The Spotify track list may not exactly represent the tracks and audio of this LP edition.

Track List:

Side A:

1. Black Dog
2. Rock And Roll
3. The Battle Of Evermore
4. Stairway To Heaven

Side B:

1. Misty Mountain Hop
2. Four Sticks
3. Going To California
4. When The Levee Breaks