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MaxPower2k3 · Dec 10, 2004, 05:44 PM

I moved here when i was 7 years old (i'm 16 now). At that time, we used the attic as a computer room. I have memories of seeing a gold record or something on the wall since we moved here. I wasn't particularly interested in music, though, so i didn't pay much attention to it. Now, a few days ago i went up and looked at it again. I had, hanging on the wall in my attic, a framed, Platinum copy of 'In Through The Out Door' by Led Zeppelin that was given to Dave Glew, president of Epic Records (from the little information i could find on him). I'm a big Led Zeppelin fan, so this kicks ass. I'm also just wondering how much this could be worth. The frame is a bit old and dirty, but is otherwise in good condition. The record, plaque, and little record cover look like they're in pristine condition.

Does anyone have any idea what kind of value this has? Or any information about Dave Glew? What i could find said that he was the president/chairman of Epic Records, but Zeppelin had their own label, Swan Song, and the album was distributed by Atlantic Records.

I'll see if i can get some pictures up. Now, i just have to find a place on my wall to hang it

Super Nova · Dec 10, 2004, 05:46 PM

That is awesome

What songs are on it?

SuperNova

Sarc · Dec 10, 2004, 05:51 PM

care to post a pic ?

olePigeon · Dec 10, 2004, 06:03 PM

Jesus F. Christ... that's an awesome find!

<Antique Road Show> I would put a conservitive estimate of $40,000. </Antique Road Show>

Though I don't know if I'd sell it. That'd be something cool to hand down to your kids so when they ask, "Daddy? Did music ever NOT suck?" "Yes kids, at one point, music f*cking rocked! It's about time we had a little talk about kickass music..." <que platinum Zeppelin record>

MaxPower2k3 · Dec 10, 2004, 06:08 PM

Indeed, I don't plan on selling it any time soon. I'm just more curious as to what it's worth.

I took some pictures of it:

Pic 1
Pic 2
Pic 3

d0ubled0wn · Dec 10, 2004, 06:14 PM

Wow that's awesome, looks authentic. Did it belong to your parents?

olePigeon · Dec 10, 2004, 06:17 PM

How disappointing. I checked eBay and found quite a few. Maybe $500?

I guess it would depend on the collector.

MaxPower2k3 · Dec 10, 2004, 06:20 PM

Originally posted by d0ubled0wn:
Wow that's awesome, looks authentic. Did it belong to your parents?

Nope, it was in the attic when we moved in. Don't know if it belonged to the previous owners or if it's even older than that.

Shaddim · Dec 10, 2004, 06:21 PM

hot DAMN! What a great find!

Usually in those circumstances, they make up about 10-20 of those for a hit like that. One for each of the band, the manager, the agent, record execs, etc.. Personally, I'd say it's probably worth a few $1000, at least.

Kick ass album too.

Shaddim · Dec 10, 2004, 06:23 PM

Originally posted by olePigeon:
How disappointing. I checked eBay and found quite a few. Maybe $500?

I guess it would depend on the collector.

Oh well. Still has a high "coolness" factor.

I'd get it rematted and reframed and make it a center piece in my music room.

CreepingDeth · Dec 10, 2004, 06:25 PM

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I'd pay an ass load for that. Don't sell it! It only gets more valuable as time passes�usually.

MaxPower2k3 · Dec 10, 2004, 06:33 PM

apparently, Dave Glew used to work with AC/DC at Atlantic records, who distributed this album, so that must be his connection to the band.

Super Nova · Dec 10, 2004, 06:42 PM

did anyone special own the house before you moved in? what songs are on it?

SuperNova

Spliffdaddy · Dec 10, 2004, 06:44 PM

Originally posted by MacNStein:
Oh well. Still has a high "coolness" factor.

I'd get it rematted and reframed and make it a center piece in my music room.

ACK!

Don't mess with it.

Leave it as-is.

The cruddy frame doesn't detract from its worth - but removing it certainly would.

Establishing a dollar value should be relatively easy. Find somebody that deals in collectible classic rock thingies and ask 'em.

MaxPower2k3 · Dec 10, 2004, 06:48 PM

Originally posted by Super Nova:
did anyone special own the house before you moved in? what songs are on it?

SuperNova

Not that my dad or I is aware of, but he hasn't looked at the records since we moved in.

Song listing:

1. In The Evening
2. South Bound Saurez
3. Fool In The Rain
4. Hot Dog
5. Carouselambra
6. All My Love
7. I'm Gonna Crawl

Super Nova · Dec 10, 2004, 06:53 PM

Nice soong list

SuperNova

d0ubled0wn · Dec 10, 2004, 06:55 PM

Originally posted by MaxPower2k3:
Nope, it was in the attic when we moved in. Don't know if it belonged to the previous owners or if it's even older than that.

How could anyone leave something that valuable behind?? I'd be very interested to discover who the previous owners of the house were. Perhaps it was Mr. Glew himself.

Shaddim · Dec 10, 2004, 07:46 PM

Originally posted by Spliffdaddy:
ACK!

Don't mess with it.

Leave it as-is.

The cruddy frame doesn't detract from its worth - but removing it certainly would.

Establishing a dollar value should be relatively easy. Find somebody that deals in collectible classic rock thingies and ask 'em.

I know, I know. I collect antiquarian books, so I'm aware of the importance of orginal packaging and such.

However, if you have it professionally done it doesn't detract from the value very much, and it looks better for display.

Good advice though, get it appraised ASAP.

Xeo · Dec 10, 2004, 07:58 PM

Originally posted by olePigeon:
How disappointing. I checked eBay and found quite a few. Maybe $500?

I guess it would depend on the collector.

What are you searching for? I can't find any others.

One day I will find something cool that's worth a lot of money and then I can quit school!

Briareus · Dec 10, 2004, 11:50 PM

Awesome find! It's definitely authentic. I do a lot of session recording and see those in a lot of the studios I work in.

I wouldn't recommend reframing it - a good cleaning should suffice.

Definitely hang on to it for a long while (ie, until after all those involved have passed away). It's valuable.

I wouldn't be surprised if relatives of the recipient would be a little peeved to see it on eBay

As a Zep fan, I'm jealous - I'd keep it forever

macroy · Dec 11, 2004, 12:16 AM

WOW! That's freaking awsome. One of my favorite albums... "fool in the rain" damn good drumming on that song.

I also did a search on ebay and you are right - most of them come up between 100 and 500 or so. But as you already mentioned, definitely get it appraised (and never let it out of your sight!

). From what I saw on Ebay, most of them are current artists, or has beens. Didn't see any "legends" that are no longer around (i.e who, beatles, Hendrix etc...). So this may really be worth something??

But it really doesn't matter does it? I think its most likely more valuable to you than you'll get for it in either case.

Congrats on a great find!

MaxPower2k3 · Dec 11, 2004, 01:50 AM

yeah, i'm definitely gonna hold onto it for a long time. It's such a cool thing just to have hanging on the wall.