Significant longplayers from yesteryear

5 October 2025

Heavy blues rock titans LED ZEPPELIN (1968–1980) released their
3td LP Led Zeppelin III on 5 October 1970, today 55 years ago.

It topped both the British, American, Australian and Canadian charts.

The album showed a progression from straightforward rock towards folk and
acoustic music. It was one of the most anticipated LPS of 1970, and its shipping
date was held up by the intricate inner sleeve design based around a volvelle,
with numerous images visible through holes in the outer cover.

Although many critics were initially confused over the change in musical style and
gave the album a mixed response, Led Zeppelin III has since been acknowledged as representing an important milestone in the band’s history and a turning point in their
music.

AllMusic: “Led Zeppelin III provided the band with the necessary room to grow musically.
While there are still a handful of metallic rockers, III is built on a folky, acoustic foundation
that gives the music extra depth. the heart of the album lies on the second side, when the
band delve deeply into English folk.”

Jimmy Page: “I play like I play. You hear it on
‘Celebration Day’ It’s pretty good for a one-night
shot.”

Robert Plant: “I don’t want to scream ‘Immigrant Song’
every night for the rest of my life, and I’m not sure I could.”

Sorry, Robert, Immigrant Song is one of my
all-time favorite Led Zep juggernauts.

ALBUM

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LED ZEPPELIN: All Albums