US
1990- Label and catalog number
- I.R.S. Records X1-13048
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Gold
- Runout / matrix
XII 3048 A-DMM SP I-I PrecisionRunout side A
XII 3048 B-DMM SP I-I PrecisionRunout side B
Dread ZeppelinUn-Led-Ed
Vinyl pressings
Un-Led-Ed
by Dread Zeppelin · 1990
11 pressings6 countriesParodyReggae-PopRockReggae
Un-Led-Ed was first pressed on vinyl in 1990. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
How to spot a first pressing of Un-Led-Ed
9 pressings came out in 1990, the album's first year, in 5 countries. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
US
1990- Label and catalog number
- I.R.S. Records IRS-82048
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- I.R.S. Records EIRSAPD 1042
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition, Picture Disc
- Runout / matrix
EIRSPD +1042+A ORLAKERunout Side A etched
EIRSPD +1042+B ORLAKERunout Side B etched
UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- I.R.S. Records EIRSA 1042
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
EIRSA 1042 A - 1 - 1 - DRunout Side A, stamped
D EIRSA 1042 B-1-1-Runout Side B, stamped
UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- I.R.S. Records EIRSAPD 1042
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition, Mispress, Picture Disc
- Runout / matrix
EIRSPD +1042+A ORLAKERunout Side A etched
EIRSPD +1042+B ORLAKERunout Side B etched
Australia
1990- Label and catalog number
- I.R.S. Records L30502
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition · Clear
- Runout / matrix
MX-75349Side A label
MX-75350Side B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Australia | I.R.S. Records L30502First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 1990 | Australia | I.R.S. Records L30502First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1990 | Europe | I.R.S. Records 24 1071 1 / I.R.S. Records 1C 064-24 1071 1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1990 | Italy | I.R.S. Records 64 2410711 / I.R.S. Records 64 241071 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1990 | UK | I.R.S. Records EIRSAPD 1042First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition, Picture Disc · Limited, Picture disc | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Picture Disc · Limited, Picture disc |
| 1990 | UK | I.R.S. Records EIRSA 1042First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1990 | UK | I.R.S. Records EIRSAPD 1042First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition, Mispress, Picture Disc · Limited, Picture disc | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Mispress, Picture Disc · Limited, Picture disc |
| 1990 | UK | I.R.S. Records EIRSPD 1042LP, Album, Picture Disc, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Picture disc | LP, Album, Picture Disc, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Picture disc |
| 1990 | US | I.R.S. Records X1-13048First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 1990 | US | I.R.S. Records IRS-82048First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1991 | Brazil | I.R.S. Records 713136 1LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- Black Dog
- Heartbreaker (At The End Of Lonely Street)
- A3Living Loving Maid3:45
- A4Your Time Is Gonna Come5:09
- A5Bring It On Home4:34
- B1Whole Lotta Love4:34
- B2Black Mountain Side2:01
- B3I Can't Quit You Baby6:02
- B4Immigrant Song2:53
- B5Moby Dick4:19
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Un-Led-Ed are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Un-Led-Ed are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1990 and 1991.
When was Un-Led-Ed first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1990, in US, UK, Australia, Europe and more. One of them is I.R.S. Records X1-13048.
How do I tell if my copy of Un-Led-Ed is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use X1-13048, IRS-82048, EIRSAPD 1042, EIRSA 1042) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XII 3048 A-DMM SP I-I Precision and XII 3048 B-DMM SP I-I Precision. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Un-Led-Ed on vinyl worth?
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.