Led Zeppelin's eponymous first album was released on January 12, 1969, shortly after their first tour. Several stories are told about the first turquoise copies: only 5.000 were manufactured before band Manager Peter Grant had them withdrawn. They were replaced by covers with orange lettering. Available only in London, these first turquoise edition was sold out in only two days…
Fact is that this record with its blend of blues and rock influences with distorted amplification is one of the pivotal records in the evolution of heavy metal music. And a must have for any collector of rare records, despite the galactic price for a first pressing as a turquoise copy these days.