“Presence” – 1976
Sleeve notes:
Gatefold sleeve with ‘Led Zeppelin Presence’ embossed into front sleeve. I have seen some sleeves with a sticker with this information. Swan Song ‘Apollo’ logo embossed into rear sleeve. There is a 1979 reissue that doesn’t have this embossing, so a smooth sleeve. Also the label design is slightly different on the 1979 reissue – see above.
Inner sleeves on the reissue look identical but the paper is slightly thinner and isn’t as rough textured as the original.
Matrix notes:
1976 1st press (with ‘Made in UK’ on labels) has 2 versions with stamped matrices thus:
SSK-59402-A1
SSK-59402-B1
SSK-59402-A2 ATLANTIC STUDIOS (hand etched)
SSK-59402-B2
1979 reissue (with ‘Manufactured in the UK’ on labels) has stamped A1/B1 matrices thus:
SSK-59402-A1
SSK-59402-B1
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Just reading your info and thought you’d like to know that there are original Presence pressings with A2 / B1 matrices – I have one bought many years ago.
Great site btw, off to check my other original Zep pressings!
My copy with A1/B1 matrix numbers has a top opening inner. The previous one I had, with A2/B2 numbers, had a similar inner but the opening was on the side.
Congratulations on your nice work!!