Led Zeppelin I - The Full Story of Their Explosive Debut Album

In 1969, Led Zeppelin release an album which changed the face of rock music. In this video we look at the story of its making, from Jimmy Page's time with The Yardbirds, to its release on Atlantic Records. We'll take you through the album track by track and tell you the stories behind the songs, and also show you an incredibly rare and valuable copy of this album which was discovered by chance in a record store in Vienna.

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[fanbladeinstruments]

I'm in a Led Zeppelin tribute band. When we were putting it together we studied every note, read all the books, listened repeatedly to all the bootlegs, examined every photo in fine detail...I would've put a large wager on being able to whip anyone in a Zeppelin trivia contest. And yet I didn't know about P J Proby and Jims Blues...

This is why you're so valuable Andrew, no matter how much nerdery I claim, you've always got something new for us. Thank you, and please never stop.

[Lucas_Dankemann_the_freak]

I'm talking serious, Andrew is one of the cooler "music-story teller" i've ever seen...

[conorfurlong]

George Harrison being offered a first listen of led zeppelin’s debut album, and responding that he’s more interested in having lunch, is one of the funniest Beatles stories I’ve ever heard. 😂😂😂

[MarcRussell-hfps]

I've been a hard-core Zeppelin fan since the day my brother brought home Physical Graffiti the day it was released, and told me "I'm about to change your life forever", as he slid the headphones on my 8 year-old head.
I'm 57, almost 58, and I thought I'd studied every bit of Zepplinology.
You, my good man, have taught me things I never knew about the recordings of this album, and of the times the members of Led Zeppelin jammed BEFORE they actually recorded this album. Hats off to, no, not Roy Harper, but to you. Keep up the good work and you have a new fan. I'll be waiting for your n3xt issuance of great musical knowledge.

[clevebaker]

A kid brought this monumental lp to art class in march 69. It blew everyone away!! It’s still a favorite!! Only are you experienced comes close to the same impact the zeppelin album has! This what the yardbirds were about!! Truth!! One killer l! Andrew is the best!! Great job 👏

[tombergman]

I saw Zep at the Fillmore East in their first gig ever in NYC ON January 30, 1969 which just happens to be the same day the Beatles played their rooftop concert. It’s still in my top 5 concert list. From the first chords of Communication Breakdown, everyone in the joint knew they were witnessing the next great rock and roll band. Afterwards, I went around the corner and bought the first album, which remains one of the greatest albums I’ve ever heard. Those opening chords of Good Times, Bad Times still send shivers down my spine…

[billleary]

It’s been a few years since I have sat down and listened to this album. This is definitely one of my favorites from Led Zeppelin. Thanks for doing a showcase on this one Andrew! Terrific video!

[MusicradioNetwork]

Fun Fact: Led Zeppelin was on Atlantic which was the label that brought you the Drifters, LaVern Baker, Ray Charles, Modern Jazz Quartet, Barbara Lewis, Aretha Franklin, Wilson Pickett, Archie Bell & The Drells, the Rascals, John Coltrane, and just to name a few.

[glennk]

Bought my original 1969 American pressing about 6 months after its release. Bought the UK import in July 1972. (Bought LZ II that same day). Both UK pressings still sound fantastic. Led Zeppelin 1 is an album that you can’t just play one cut, you will play the entire album. It’s that good IMHO.

[paulwhiteside]

This was a once in a lifetime album. Thoroughly researched and presented exceptionally well. Thanks, Andrew.👍😊😎

[IIImobiusIII]

Andrew is the "The" PR Man. This is how I imagined them to be. This channel is a gift to all Beatles fans.
On the topic of Zeppelin, Led Zeppelin II, though, was quite different. It was the first album that ever made me conscious of the space it was recorded in. Maybe it's just me but that was a magical moment, a kind of awakening.

[sugadelicsavagesoul]

Back when I got into this album in the late 80's on cassette tape, the songs/sides were rearranged with Side 2 as Side 1 with the album beginning with "Your Time Is Gonna Come". To my horror years later when I got the CD I saw it started with "Good Times Bad Times" which is always the side 2 opener for me. So till this day on vinyl I always play Side 2 FIRST and end the album with "Dazed And Confused". Much, much, much better listening experience!!!

[changkwangoh]

I’ve never heard of this album until this video. Acquired the disc today and I think it’s one of the best discs I ever bought. Thanks for this video, sir!

[AndyJay]

One interesting thing is that John Paul Jones played organ on You Shook Me from the Truth album.

[BeatleRick]

Good episode. Thanks for having Led Zeppelin on the channel my favorite band after The Beatles😊.

[evanstair]

Thank you Andrew! I recall Glyn Johns' discussion with George Harrison, but was unaware of the playback of "Good Times Bad Times." Roll Announcement 427 Slate 290... The playback was inaudible so your extraction cleared it up for me!

[BanalayerPete]

Led Zeppelin 1, Shades of Deep Purple, Truth - they were the UK's game-changing rock albums of the late '60s. I'd put in the Mott the Hoople debut as well. Even the covers on these albums sounded revolutionary.

[jeffsa]

About 25 years ago I bought the 180g Classic Records pressing of the first two Zep albums. Not only is the first record the best I have heard it, that Classic Records issue might be one of the best pressings of a rock album I have ever heard. It is extremely dynamic and forward sounding. And the vinyl is dead quiet.

[lardenostalgiasdigitais]

9:45 - This is my fav version of their album! Turquoise Lettering! Love it!

[nonsuch]

Wow! “Good Times Bad Times/Communication Breakdown” Japanese single record!! I like it. love from Japan.🎸