The first time I heard this song was on a cover album (so, therefore, it wasn't the original), and it was really bad. Listening to the original 80s version has warmed me up to it as well as led me to explore Wham! a little bit more.
It's got what it takes to make a mountain man leave his home.
I forgot to ask when you posted a picture of your vinyls, does your Zep IV copy have the "Do what thou wilt" scripture on the vinyl?
My Zep IV copy doesn't have any scripture on it other than the Stairway To Heaven lyrics, record label credits, and the long picture with the hooded figure and the lamp on the inside.
EDIT: I took photos of all the sides I have. From order: Front cover, Back Cover, Inside cover, Record sock front, Record song back (contains Stairway To Heaven lyrics), Side 1 of the record, Side 2 of the record. http://imgur.com/a/HKYOt
TNTtimelord wrote:My Zep IV copy doesn't have any scripture on it other than the Stairway To Heaven lyrics, record label credits, and the long picture with the hooded figure and the lamp on the inside.
EDIT: I took photos of all the sides I have. From order: Front cover, Back Cover, Inside cover, Record sock front, Record song back (contains Stairway To Heaven lyrics), Side 1 of the record, Side 2 of the record. http://imgur.com/a/HKYOt
Oh, okay. The original pressings had "Do what thou wilt" written on the vinyl (the actual vinyl), which Jimmy Page had done on the acetate with black marker or something.
TNTtimelord wrote:My Zep IV copy doesn't have any scripture on it other than the Stairway To Heaven lyrics, record label credits, and the long picture with the hooded figure and the lamp on the inside.
EDIT: I took photos of all the sides I have. From order: Front cover, Back Cover, Inside cover, Record sock front, Record song back (contains Stairway To Heaven lyrics), Side 1 of the record, Side 2 of the record. http://imgur.com/a/HKYOt
Oh, okay. The original pressings had "Do what thou wilt" written on the vinyl (the actual vinyl), which Jimmy Page had done on the acetate with black marker or something.
I believe the one my parents have (or i have now ;)) is likely from the later 70s or post-Physical Graffiti. I wouldn't doubt that the "The Wall" double album we have downstairs is an original copy.