Monday, March 25, 2024

Led Zeppelin III, Cover and Art Packaging

The English rock group Led Zeppelin released their third studio album, Led Zeppelin III, on October 5, 1970.

A bizarre assortment of seemingly random photos on a white backdrop made up the cover and interior gatefold art; many of the images have some sort of thematic connection to flight or aviation. A rotatable laminated card disc, or volvelle, featuring additional images, including band member photos, visible via holes in the cover, was located below the front cover.

A composite image of the best pictures from the photo shoots was used for the back cover. In order to "show them as the giant force they were in music," Zacron selected the pictures. An alternative album cover with a picture of the four band members was used when this record was first released in France.


"Immigrant Song". Art Print
Immigrant Song. Art Print


"Friends". Poster Print
Friends. Poster Print


"Celebration Day". Canvas Print
Celebration Day. Canvas Print


"Since I've Been Loving You". Framed Print
Since I've Been Loving You. Framed Print


"Out on the Tiles". Metal Print
Out on the Tiles. Metal Print


"Gallows Pole". Acrylic Print
Gallows Pole. Acrylic Print


"Tangerine". Wood Print
Tangerine. Wood Print


"That's the Way". Jigsaw Puzzle
That's the Way. Jigsaw Puzzle


"Bron-Y-Aur Stomp". Tote Bag
Bron-Y-Aur Stomp. Tote Bag


"Hats Off to (Roy) Harper". Zip Pouch
Hats Off to (Roy) Harper. Tote Bag


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