Untitled and adorned only with runic symbols, this is the band's most complete statement, from the folk delicacy of 'The Battle of Evermore' to the slow build of 'Stairway to Heaven'. Bonham's drum sound on 'When the Levee Breaks' alone has been sampled for decades. Heavy, mystical and endlessly influential. Worth exploring once you've heard the obvious entry points.
On vinyl: A heavily reissued catalogue — read the remaster reviews before committing to a pressing.
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- Stairway to Heaven on Best Songs of the 1970s, Best Songs of the 1970s, Best Rock Songs of All Time, Best 1970s Rock Songs
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