I’ve heard and routinely listened to the MFSL NM, RLss EX (yes truly an RL that plays dead silent and close to NM), 1977 Piros EX, A7/B7 Alvear NM and I recently got this classic recording NM. I don’t really understand why the classic is hyped up so much especially at this price point. It was a disappointment to listen to in all respects. Even the MFSL is better sounding, and more dynamic. If you can find a clean RL with minimal noise, that will blow every version out of the water. In second place is easily the 1977 Piros which for the price is a no brainer compared to this classic recording, then the alvear which is super hard to find, and then the MFSL which is still cheaper than this classic recording. I’m immediately getting rid of this pressing as it doesn’t stand a chance of being played next to the RL, MFSL, Alvear and the Piros sitting on my shelf.

I bought this record secondhand close over 35 years ago for less than ten bucks and for many years I didn't know what I had, just that it sounded terrific. I love records from the heyday of vinyl, when care when into their recording, mastering, and manufacturing. This is a prime example of vinyl's state of the art and even if one doesn't appreciate Led Zeppelin, this is a record that should part of any vinyl appreciator's collection.

I have a very nice original RL SS that I spent years tracking down and is my go-to player. Every other copy of this record that I've owned (many) didn't come close. I recently acquired a decent US 1977 re and I have to say that it is really, really outstanding. The louder I turn it up, the better it sounds. I am, quite frankly, shocked at how good this is. I can understand how someone could have this pressing and not believe that the Ludwig (or anything else) could be better...

Sounds good but both sides of my copy have a noticeable surface hiss. Worse on side B.

This one sounds great!!!! Much better than the 1975 version that’s all muddy.

Got this for $10 from a record store that somehow didn't know what it had, and before pricing went insane. It still sounds like it was just released. RL is the KING

Picked this up recently and it became arguably the best-sounding in my record collection (of approx 2000). Within the first three seconds of "Whole Lotta Love" I had to grab onto my b@lls because I thought there was a real chance that they'd be rocked right the eff off my body. Can't recommend this one highly enough.

Are the left and right channels reversed on this one?

I purchased this after doing a lot of reading and came across quite a few comments stating that this CD’s sound is the closest you will get to an original Robert Ludwig pressing LP. Well let me tell you. This will not disappoint. I definitely agree with the comparisons to the RL.

This pressing sounds amazing, a friend of mine has it among his great collection and this one is without a doubt the jewel of the crown. I never listened to Led Zeppelin like this before. I never listened to the supossed best editions, but I can't imagine any sounding much better than this. Everything feels alive and well balanced, the drums are amazing.