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Collectors information / Album Description:
Led Zeppelin III, released in 1970, was a departure from the band's previous two albums, which had established them as one of the premier hard rock bands of the era. The album showcased the band's versatility and musicality, incorporating elements of folk, acoustic rock, and even world music into their sound. One unique aspect of the album was its spinning wheel gimmick cover.
The cover of Led Zeppelin III featured a circular cutout in the center of the front cover, revealing a rotating disc with various images printed on it. The disc could be rotated by pulling a tab on the side of the cover, allowing fans to view different images while listening to the album. The spinning wheel gimmick was a departure from the band's previous album covers, which had featured more traditional artwork.
The spinning wheel cover was designed by Zacron, a British artist who had previously worked with the band on the cover of their second album. The concept behind the cover was to reflect the album's diverse range of influences, with each image on the disc representing a different aspect of the band's music.
In addition to the cover, Led Zeppelin III was also notable for its musical content. The album featured acoustic and folk-inspired tracks such as "Gallows Pole," "That's the Way," and "Bron-Y-Aur Stomp," which showcased the band's versatility and musicianship. The album also included harder rock tracks like "Immigrant Song" and "Out on the Tiles," which demonstrated the band's ability to blend different styles and genres seamlessly.
Despite its departure from the band's previous sound, Led Zeppelin III was a commercial success, reaching number one on the US Billboard charts and selling over six million copies worldwide. The album's unconventional cover design added to its appeal and made it a collector's item for fans of the band.
The spinning wheel gimmick cover also became a hallmark of Led Zeppelin's brand, with the band using a similar design for their next two albums, Led Zeppelin IV and Houses of the Holy. The success of the spinning wheel cover also inspired other bands to experiment with their album art, with Pink Floyd's 1973 album.
This album "LED ZEPPELIN III Spinning Wheel Gimmick Cover" includes the original custom inner sleeve with album details, complete lyrics of all songs by and photos.
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