More varied and playful than its predecessors, stretching into funk, reggae pastiche and lush balladry. A confident band exploring its range. An underrated peak. Released in 1973, it's a key entry in Led Zeppelin's run.
On vinyl: Vintage copies and modern reissues both circulate — worth comparing condition and remaster notes before you buy.
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More from Led Zeppelin — where to go next
If you have Houses of the Holy, these are the Led Zeppelin records worth reaching for next.
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Led Zeppelin II1969 · RockStart here
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Led Zeppelin1969 · RockClassic
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Led Zeppelin IV1971 · RockClassic
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In Through the Out Door1979 · RockClassic
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Led Zeppelin III1970 · RockDeep cut
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