Ross HalfinLed Zeppelin Vinyl: The Essential Collection

Yep! Unseen, I didn't think twice about this one! The guy who authored and provided every domestic, import, and bootleg photographs is self-admittedly obsessed with Zep! There's more in this book than just high quality photos and blurbs. You'll just have to discover for yourself. For once, not just another coffee table book bio or autobiography...just a major nearly complete collection of pure Zep LP and singles covers (and an occasional acetate), you've probably never seen...the author admits there's surely more to be had, but his girlfriend encouraged him to stop..."what do you plan to do with all of these albums," she asked. "The kids, maybe?" Fat chance! This compendium is *our* gain with this outstanding book protected by a semi- clear, polystyrene cover. I received this book and a coffee table Pink Floyd book within three days! That meant a lot to me. The last book I ordered from Amazon took almost three weeks! The author of this Zep collector's book has a lot of promo and "regular" pressings from all over the world, but for some reason, he doesn't appear to have a copy of Led Zeppelin III, PROMO in very rare MONO! It came to me in a small collection. I wonder if he'd be willing to make a deal...I guess I doubt he'll ever part with anything he owns, but who knows what he might do? I don't set out to collect Zeppelin, but I know what Zep LP I *do* want! Awesome full-circle publication! This is the best book on Zep I've ever laid my eyes on or read. The bios pretty much say the same thing, many facts already known. This book is one-of-a-kind and unless someone else steps up with a crazy amount of LP's from another Super Group, preferably rock from the 1970's. I've got a few I'd love to own, but I'm not holding my breath...another five*****seller, too...great price, sealed and fast!P.S. Ross Halfin, if you just happen to have read this, for now, because of your book, "The Essential Collection" published by REEL ART PRESS (shameless plug for you guys), I am 60 years old and your biggest fan! At least, the biggest fan of your book! The ONLY asset that would have made it better would have been your personalized autograph! Seriously, we all have our obsessions! Ciao...

I love this book. I have dozens of volumes that focus on album cover art; this is a welcome addition. The real gems here are the bootleg covers, although that’s also where I have to level a few small criticisms. I know that decisions had to be made because a full accounting of all the bootleg covers would run several volumes this size. I would have liked to have seen some high resolution pictures of “The Final Option” set (as it’s 70 LPs and is, by far, the most amazing set in bootleg history) and at least a few examples of the Box Top titles that had glossy photograph covers. What is included, however, is absolutely spectacular.Ever wonder what the Turkish Led Zeppelin II looks like in mint condition? It’s in here. As are pretty much all the promos and other interesting international pressings. There are also some examples of graphic printed labels and vinyl colour variants.The discography listing at the end is nice, but superfluous. All of that information is available on Discogs and is updated frequently as new information comes to light.That being said, this is an amazing book and is an absolute must for any fan of Zeppelin, any vinyl collectors and any graphic design enthusiasts.This is a bargain at twice the price. Buy it!

Una bellissima raccolta di Cover di Bootleg della più grande Rock band esistita !

This is a top quality book. Better than I thought it would be. Great photos and content printed on quality paper and with superb binding and a transparent dust cover.

Als Fan der Gruppe ``Led Zeppelin`` brauch ich genau das Buch ! All die diese vielen FOTOS der LP Cover`s Klasse !