Limited Promo Vintage Led Zeppelin Shirt. Serious Collectors. Ships Worldwide.

Description

It's been 51 years since Zeppelin last played the Albert Hall in January 1970. The jersey being offered is the earliest surviving relic to commemorate that legendary night with the band firing on all cylinders and announcing to the world that they intended to take the throne of rock. There were obviously no shirts made in 1970 specifically for that performance so this was released later as a very limited edition promotional shirt.
We’ve been fortunate to have this in our possession for the last 20 years during which time it has not been worn or washed.
Tag details: "LARGE, 50% KODEL Polyester, 50% Combed Cotton, Machine Wash Warm, Tumble Dry Low, Made in U.S.A., RN 14600". The RN matches the manufacturer KAYSER ROTH which made vintage branded and licensed shirts for other bands including The Beatles.
It has been authenticated circa mid-70s — either for the crew or a limited promo — for the immortalized 1970 Albert Hall show recorded by the BBC and officially released by Page following an intensive restoration of the masters.
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At the time we acquired it the Albert Hall show had not yet been restored. We knew the raglan was extremely rare and as bootleg collectors were well aware of the unprecedented raw electric power of the band on stage at that time. The Albert Hall show has always been considered their most important early show (purely based on a poor bootleg known as “Jimmy’s Birthday Party” which circulated for decades).
The now famous logo font was first seen on the 1973 obi-wrapper on Houses of the Holy. After 73 there were no UK tours beyond the famous concerts at Earl’s Court in 75 and Knebworth in 79.
It is an original size “LARGE” with pit to pit measurement of 19.5 inches (49.5 cm).
NO COLLECTORS, RESELLERS OR FANS we have contacted have come across this shirt. The original print was obviously highly limited and now roughly 45 years old it may well be one of a kind. Please contact us i
f you know of another copy.
The orchestra conductor design was tongue in cheek -- the venue is a legendary hall for classical music -- this irony would be largely lost on an American or continental fan.
There are no holes in the shirt. We have identified mild staining in the pictures as shown. The white panels could be bleached but we have chosen to list in original condition -- the usual preference of serious collectors. Bleach can easily damage aged fabric.
Price is relative to other far more common vintage Zeppelin shirts which are usually marketed as being rare (such as the 75 Tour shirt currently priced at k USD). The most valuable rock tee ever sold was a 79 Knebworth crew shirt for over k USD. The top of the market for Zeppelin memorabilia is very competitive -- so we are offering this at a bargain price due to original used condition.
With the Albert Hall show now having been officially released and sold to millions worldwide, we are proud to offer one of the greatest commemorative vintage rock/pop tees we are likely to see on the market in our lifetime. This is an investment piece which we hesitate to offer on EBay rather than a more exclusive auction where high end collectors would notice.
We would like to thank
Neil Priddey
of Manchester, UK -- one of the leading authorities on Zeppelin and Classic Rock -- who called it, "A
SUPERB vintage shirt."
We would also like to thank
James Applegath
, Founder of Defunkd Vintage for his authentication and insight.
All serious inquiries welcome. JFYI the price is indexed to inflation and will not be marked down. Each month the price will increase 0.58%. Offers will not be entertained. We are not interested in selling this shirt below fair market value due to its age, scarcity and the enduring popularity/historical interest of this band.
This is your chance to own a rare piece of Zeppelin history:
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Every member of the band was nervous and for good reason. We had played the Albert Hall previously on the Pop Proms, but today in 1970 we were to headline our own show at the most prestigious venue at that time. During the previous year we had been putting in a lot of time in America and recorded the second album, released on 22nd October 1969. It was going to be a critical test of our ability; not only to our fans, but to the press and our families and all in attendance that evening. That evening I met Charlotte, my daughter Scarlet's mother."
- Jimmy Page