Led Zeppelin Albums Ranked
by PaperVinnie 
My #1 favorite band. My top 3 is still fairly fluid for Zeppelin but the general ordering seems like it'll be like this for a while.
- Chart updated: 02/23/2022 03:15
- (Created: 04/27/2018 12:14).
- Chart size: 9 albums.
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For me, this album is where Zeppelin hit their stride. Rob's voice was still hanging on, and the band was riding high in their artistic peak. There's lots of diversity and it flows together perfectly.
Favorites ranked
1. Over the Hills and Far Away
2. The Rain Song
3. No Quarter
4. The Song Remains the Same
5. Dancing Days
6. The Ocean
7. D'yer Mak'er
8. The Crunge [First added to this chart: 05/03/2018]
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1. Over the Hills and Far Away
2. The Rain Song
3. No Quarter
4. The Song Remains the Same
5. Dancing Days
6. The Ocean
7. D'yer Mak'er
8. The Crunge [First added to this chart: 05/03/2018]
Year of Release:
1973
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11,569
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This album was recorded as Plant enters his prime and it shows. He came out of his shell as a songwriter and also finally gained control over his massive range and tone. Favoring folk over rock for half the album has long divided people, but I think this record is one of their most cohesive and brilliant sounding ones.
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1. That's the Way
2. Out On the Tiles
3. Immigrant Song
4. Tangerine
5. Since I've Been Loving You
6. Celebration Day
7. Bron-Yr-Aur Stomp
8. Friends
9. Gallows Pole [First added to this chart: 05/03/2018]
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1. That's the Way
2. Out On the Tiles
3. Immigrant Song
4. Tangerine
5. Since I've Been Loving You
6. Celebration Day
7. Bron-Yr-Aur Stomp
8. Friends
9. Gallows Pole [First added to this chart: 05/03/2018]
Year of Release:
1970
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7,951
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The band's debut was modeled after their live set from their first tour in September 1968. It's mostly covers with a few original tunes. For this reason it's generally ranked low among Zepp-heads, but I've always thought this was one of their more exciting records. Perfectly blends the emerging hard rock trends of the time while having the shadows of psychedelic, folk, and the loud blues presence.
1. How Many More Times
2. Dazed and Confused
3. Good Times Bad Times
4. Communication Breakdown
5. Babe I'm Gonna Leave You
6. You Shook Me
7. Your Time Is Gonna Come [First added to this chart: 05/03/2018]
1. How Many More Times
2. Dazed and Confused
3. Good Times Bad Times
4. Communication Breakdown
5. Babe I'm Gonna Leave You
6. You Shook Me
7. Your Time Is Gonna Come [First added to this chart: 05/03/2018]
Year of Release:
1969
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16,738
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Their biggest album with some of their biggest songs. This LP definitely has a certain vibe to it that can't be applied to any of their other LPs, but it's stacked against some more cohesive records in my opinion.
1. Going to California
2. When the Levee Breaks
3. Stairway to Heaven
4. Black Dog
5. The Battle of Evermore
6. Four Sticks
7. Misty Mountain Hop
8. Rock and Roll (sorry everyone. I love this song, but lets be real, it sticks out like a sore thumb on this LP when it comes to uniqueness/originality) [First added to this chart: 05/03/2018]
1. Going to California
2. When the Levee Breaks
3. Stairway to Heaven
4. Black Dog
5. The Battle of Evermore
6. Four Sticks
7. Misty Mountain Hop
8. Rock and Roll (sorry everyone. I love this song, but lets be real, it sticks out like a sore thumb on this LP when it comes to uniqueness/originality) [First added to this chart: 05/03/2018]
Year of Release:
1971
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38,350
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Led Zeppelin's Exile, White Album, whatever you wanna call it, it's an epic trip. The band does their best to sum up their whole career while wielding a new power and style their previous records haven't seen yet. There's a certain lack of cohesion that prevents me from ranking it higher, but it's still among my favorite albums ever.
1. Kashmir
2. Ten Years Gone
3. In My Times of Dying
4. In the Light
5. The Rover
6. Trampled Under Foot
7. The Wanton Song
8. Bron-Yr-Aur
9. Custard Pie
10. Down By the Seaside
11. Black Country Woman
12. Houses of the Holy
13. Sick Again [First added to this chart: 05/03/2018]
1. Kashmir
2. Ten Years Gone
3. In My Times of Dying
4. In the Light
5. The Rover
6. Trampled Under Foot
7. The Wanton Song
8. Bron-Yr-Aur
9. Custard Pie
10. Down By the Seaside
11. Black Country Woman
12. Houses of the Holy
13. Sick Again [First added to this chart: 05/03/2018]
Year of Release:
1975
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12,038
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This was the first full album that really had me sold on Zeppelin. It's all here, the band's iconic sound had arrived, Robert's vocals still had their full force, and the tunes cranked out here easily rank among their most plays radio tracks. For me, the second side can drag a bit (Living Loving Maid is a bit meh to me, and studio Moby Dick has me jonesing for some of his better live solos), and as such I can't put it in my top 5 these days.
1. Ramble On
2. What Is and What Should Never Be
3. Whole Lotta Love
4. Heartbreaker
5. Thank You
6. Bring It On Home
7. The Lemon Song [First added to this chart: 05/03/2018]
1. Ramble On
2. What Is and What Should Never Be
3. Whole Lotta Love
4. Heartbreaker
5. Thank You
6. Bring It On Home
7. The Lemon Song [First added to this chart: 05/03/2018]
Year of Release:
1969
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20,772
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I used to think this album was pretty dreadful, but I've gotta admit, I really misjudged this one. Considering the state of the band at the time this LP was recorded, I think it stands as very impressive for the time. The band could hardly get Robert to do anything Zeppelin related after the passing of his son, but he returns to the studio with some of his most heartfelt lyrics yet. People sometimes criticize the lack of Jimmy's input on this LP, but I think this is pretty overstated. It's documented that when the band arrived at ABBA's studio to write this album, the rest of the band was pretty on board and excited to try out these new sounds Jonesy was working with. The seventies were coming to a close and the band wasn't dwelling on their past, they were embracing a new future in musical exploration.
1. Fool In the Rain
2. Carouselambra
3. I'm Gonna Crawl
4. All My Love
5. In the Evening
6. Southbound Suarez
7. Hot Dog [First added to this chart: 05/03/2018]
1. Fool In the Rain
2. Carouselambra
3. I'm Gonna Crawl
4. All My Love
5. In the Evening
6. Southbound Suarez
7. Hot Dog [First added to this chart: 05/03/2018]
Year of Release:
1979
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991
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I've confidently called this their weakest record for some time. To me, the context of it speaks volumes. The band barely had half a month to get this entire album recorded before the Stones was taking over the studio Zeppelin was using. The result is a half baked record that has a lot of great and epic ideas, but clearly suffers from a lack of time to reflect on the material. What we have is Zeppelin's least diverse album with arguably the heaviest music of their career. It's not a bad or weak effort per se at all, just struggles to compete with Zeppelin's more competent moments imho.
1. Achilles Last Stand
2. For Your Life
3. Nobody's Fault But Mine
4. Royal Orleans [First added to this chart: 05/03/2018]
1. Achilles Last Stand
2. For Your Life
3. Nobody's Fault But Mine
4. Royal Orleans [First added to this chart: 05/03/2018]
Year of Release:
1976
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1,256
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I barely even have this here as it's a compilation album released to fulfill contractual obligations. Some solid tunes in here, but this isn't really a Zeppelin album.
1. Wearing and Tearing
2. We're Gonna Groove
3. Ozone Baby
4. Darlene
5. Walter's Walk [First added to this chart: 05/03/2018]
1. Wearing and Tearing
2. We're Gonna Groove
3. Ozone Baby
4. Darlene
5. Walter's Walk [First added to this chart: 05/03/2018]
Year of Release:
1982
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498
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Led Zeppelin Albums Ranked composition
| Decade | Albums | % | |
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| 1930s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1940s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1950s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1960s | 2 | 22% | |
| 1970s | 6 | 67% | |
| 1980s | 1 | 11% | |
| 1990s | 0 | 0% | |
| 2000s | 0 | 0% | |
| 2010s | 0 | 0% | |
| 2020s | 0 | 0% |
| Artist | Albums | % | |
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| Led Zeppelin | 9 | 100% |
Led Zeppelin Albums Ranked chart changes
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| Up 1 from 8th to 7thIn Through The Out Door by Led Zeppelin |
| Up 1 from 6th to 5thPhysical Graffiti by Led Zeppelin |
| Up 1 from 5th to 4thUntitled (Led Zeppelin IV) by Led Zeppelin |
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| Down 2 from 1st to 3rdLed Zeppelin by Led Zeppelin |
| Down 2 from 4th to 6thLed Zeppelin II by Led Zeppelin |
| Down 1 from 7th to 8thPresence by Led Zeppelin |
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