Rare Led Zeppelin Single, Once Ordered Destroyed, Appears on Antiques Roadshow

A rare Led Zeppelin single, meant to be destroyed, resurfaces on Antiques Roadshow with an estimated value of £1,000.

October 5, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — London, United Kingdom — A rare Led Zeppelin single, which the band reportedly wanted destroyed, has been uncovered on the BBC’s Antiques Roadshow, drawing attention from music historians and collectors alike.

The record appeared during a recent episode filmed at Caerphilly Castle in Wales. A man brought a 7-inch single to the show, claiming it was given to him in a record shop in the early 1970s. He described how he had acquired it while searching for records to start a disco.

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Expert Marc Allum confirmed that the single was never officially released in the UK and should not have existed. He noted that only around 500 copies were pressed, but the band, led by manager Peter Grant, ordered them recalled and destroyed. Despite this, some individuals kept their copies, including the current owner who has owned the record for over 55 years.

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