Administrators sam_webmaster Posted October 5, 2020 Administrators Share Posted October 5, 2020 Update: 1/14/21: With great regret, Warner Music must inform Led Zeppelin fans that the “Immigrant Song / Hey, Hey, What Can I Do” 7” single has been cancelled. We sincerely apologise for any disappointment or inconvenience this may have caused. Refunds will be available at point of purchase. ______________________________________________________________ Limited Edition Reissue Of “Immigrant Song” Japanese 7” Single Available For Pre-Order This Thursday [Oct. 8 update: PRE-ORDER IS NOW AVAILABLE!] Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, John Bonham and John Paul Jones released Led Zeppelin III 50 years ago today in the U.S., on October 5, 1970, with the U.K. and other countries following a few weeks later. The band’s third album in less than two years, it would top the charts in several countries – including the U.S. and the U.K. – on its way to selling more than 13 million copies worldwide. Beyond its overwhelming commercial success, the album also represented a turning point musically for Led Zeppelin as the group expanded its hard-hitting sound to embrace a wider range of styles on acoustic-based songs like “That’s The Way,” “Tangerine,” and “Bron-Y-Aur-Stomp.” In celebration of the record’s 50th anniversary, the band will reissue the Japanese version of the album’s only single – “Immigrant Song” b/w the non-album track “Hey, Hey, What Can I Do” – on 7” vinyl. Limited to 19,700 copies, it comes in a sleeve that replicates the original artwork. The single will be released on January 15, 2021 and can be pre-ordered at www.ledzeppelin.com starting this Thursday at 3PM BST/10AM EST. “Immigrant Song” was a Top 20 hit in the U.S. and has gone on to become one of the band’s most popular and enduring songs, currently ranking as their second most-streamed track worldwide. It’s also had an enduring impact on pop culture thanks to several memorable appearances in blockbuster motion pictures such as School Of Rock and, most recently, in Marvel’s Thor: Ragnarok. “Immigrant Song” and its lyrical references to Norse mythology were inspired by the band’s concert in Reykjavik, Iceland on June 22, 1970. Six days later, the song made its live debut in England at the Bath Festival of Blues and Progressive Music. That fall, it would appear as the lead-off track on Led Zeppelin III. Following the whirlwind success of the band’s first two albums and near constant touring, there was an initial rehearsal with Plant and Bonham where Page presented “Immigrant Song,” “Friends,” and what became “Out On The Tiles.” Page and Plant then took to the now famous Bron-Yr-Aur cottage in Wales in 1970 to have a musical sabbatical. The remote 18th-century cottage – which lacked electricity and running water - became home to “That’s The Way.” Page and Plant later convened with Bonham and Jones for rehearsals before recording began in earnest that May with engineer Andy Johns. The band recorded the album in several locations, including London’s Olympic Studios and Island Studios. Following the recording sessions, Page, who produced the album, took the mixed master tapes to Ardent Studios in Memphis, Tennessee, to make the cut for vinyl. Fueled by classic tracks such as “Since I’ve Been Loving You,, “Out On The Tiles,” and “Celebration Day,” Led Zeppelin III has been certified 6x platinum in the U.S. alone while also achieving multi-platinum status in many other countries. Beyond the music, the album is noteworthy for another reason; it’s innovative artwork. When it was originally released on vinyl, Led Zeppelin III came packaged in a gatefold sleeve, conceived by Page and designed by multi-media artist Zacron (aka Richard Drew), whom Page had met in the early 1960s when Drew was attending Kingston College of Art. For his design, Zacron created a surreal collection of images (planes, birds and butterflies) surrounding several cutout holes. Behind the cover, he placed a rotating disc (volvelle or wheel chart) that featured more images, including photos of all four band members. When the disc was turned by hand, different images would appear in the openings to create an interactive visual experience. Led Zeppelin III Side 1 1. Immigrant Song 2. Friends 3. Celebration Day 4. Since I’ve Been Loving You 5. Out On The Tiles Side 2 1. Gallows Pole 2. Tangerine 3. That’s The Way 4. Bron-Y-Aur Stomp 5. Hats Off To (Roy) Harper ### https://www.ledzeppelin.com/news/limited-edition-reissue-immigrant-song-japanese-7-single-1273441 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveAJones Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 Many thanks, sam_webmaster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyler19 Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 Will have to try for this. I have a bit scratchy version, pristine would be nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StriderTheDog Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 Thanks for telling about this. This would be sick to have. Might have to preorder this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anniemouse Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 Any idea what the price is going to be?. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badgeholder Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 Will HHWCID have the extra bit at the end that was cut off on the remasters, is what us nerds need to know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reids Posted October 6, 2020 Share Posted October 6, 2020 Thanks, Sam. R😎👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvlz2 Posted October 6, 2020 Share Posted October 6, 2020 👍Thanks for the heads up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bozoso73 Posted October 6, 2020 Share Posted October 6, 2020 (edited) 4 hours ago, badgeholder said: Will HHWCID have the extra bit at the end that was cut off on the remasters, is what us nerds need to know AHAHAH! Why does JP feel the need to do such things? I can't bring myself to buy anything official since 07. . . Edited October 6, 2020 by Bozoso73 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strider Posted October 6, 2020 Share Posted October 6, 2020 (edited) All those words in the press release and nary a word about the hidden gem "Hey Hey, What Can I Do" and its provenance and history. People need to stop giving short shrift to this song. 4 hours ago, badgeholder said: Will HHWCID have the extra bit at the end that was cut off on the remasters, is what us nerds need to know My first thought, too. I have two of these 7" singles. One I bought in 1975. The second I bought in 1981. Edited October 6, 2020 by Strider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Only Way To Fly Posted October 6, 2020 Share Posted October 6, 2020 Limited to 19,700 copies? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixpense Posted October 6, 2020 Share Posted October 6, 2020 You would have had a better chance getting tickets to the Zeppelin O2 show. (Luckily I already own a mint copy from the 70s) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoso_jobes Posted October 6, 2020 Share Posted October 6, 2020 (edited) This is a bit of a head scratcher. I mean the OG is available anytime for $15 or so. I have a minty OG on my shelf. Considering picking this up if its cheap just to compare the sound. Edited October 6, 2020 by zoso_jobes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperDave Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 I have the original Japanese release. I got it in the early 80's when I was a teen at an indy record store fro about $5. Probably worth some $$$ now and I still have it. I also have the 10 legendary singles from New Zealand as well with the mistakes as some A sides are B sides etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixpense Posted October 8, 2020 Share Posted October 8, 2020 Luckily, I was able to buy one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators sam_webmaster Posted October 8, 2020 Author Administrators Share Posted October 8, 2020 [Oct. 8] Available to pre-order now: a limited edition, 7" vinyl replica of the Japanese version of the album’s only single: “Immigrant Song” b/w the non-album track “Hey, Hey, What Can I Do". Only 19,700 copies available - pre-order here: https://Rhino.lnk.to/ImmigrantSong More info at ledzeppelin.com IMMIGRANTSONG45_.mp4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pb! Posted October 8, 2020 Share Posted October 8, 2020 (edited) I wish it had this cover: Edited October 8, 2020 by Pb! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyler19 Posted October 8, 2020 Share Posted October 8, 2020 Wanted this but the shipping costs on Rhino and Led Zeppelin sites were more than the single. Not paying $35-40 USD for a single. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvlz2 Posted October 9, 2020 Share Posted October 9, 2020 5 hours ago, tyler19 said: Wanted this but the shipping costs on Rhino and Led Zeppelin sites were more than the single. Not paying $35-40 USD for a single. +1 I have mine from the early 80's, good enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Only Way To Fly Posted October 9, 2020 Share Posted October 9, 2020 9 hours ago, Pb! said: I wish it had this cover: +1 I do love this picture sleeve. And this one is in my want list on Discogs, it's actually up for sale now. If you have an extra $9,411 you can have it, or maybe buy a used Volkswagen or make a tuition payment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Only Way To Fly Posted October 9, 2020 Share Posted October 9, 2020 I'm not that excited about the single, I have a lot of vinyl, but only a handful of singles so I wont be getting it. The shirt however, ok, they are pretty cool indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zep Hed Posted October 9, 2020 Share Posted October 9, 2020 Well the B (back) side should be HHWCID! haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rm2551 Posted October 9, 2020 Share Posted October 9, 2020 5 hours ago, The Only Way To Fly said: I'm not that excited about the single, I have a lot of vinyl, but only a handful of singles so I wont be getting it. The shirt however, ok, they are pretty cool indeed. That's so nice. Will definitely be ordering one. My Birthday is late January, so perfect! Thanks for the heads up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strider Posted October 13, 2020 Share Posted October 13, 2020 Would have been nice if they had included the single with the Super Deluxe Box of Led Zeppelin III back when it was first released for those of us who bought the box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badgeholder Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 It's on youtube now. Fades out on HHWCID. ☹️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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